A major power outage continues to affect residents across Grimbeek Park, Baillie Park, and surrounding areas in Potchefstroom, with electrical infrastructure repairs still ongoing. The JB Marks Local Municipality issued a public notice confirming that its Electrical Section was dispatched to address three distinct network faults identified across the municipal grid. Field teams have been carrying out extensive excavation work to expose damaged underground cables and perform e

The JB Marks Local Municipality has officially announced the temporary closure of two of its prominent civic and cultural facilities, the Potchefstroom Main Library and the adjacent Museum Art Gallery. The closure, scheduled to begin on Monday, 20 July 2026, is required to undertake comprehensive maintenance work aimed at restoring the interior environment of both venues to acceptable safety standards. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations Addressing Occupational Health and Safety C

During the first half of July 2026, the JB Marks Local Municipality became the focal point for several key administrative, infrastructural, and community-centered activities. Working in tandem with national and provincial government bodies, the local municipality sought to address critical challenges in water sanitation, housing delivery, road maintenance, and environmental hygiene. This report compiles the primary developments and service delivery updates that shaped the mun

The JB Marks Local Municipality has officially announced the temporary early closure of all its municipal revenue offices and payment points on Tuesday, 30 June 2026. According to an official notice issued by the municipality, the doors will close at 12:00 PM (midday) to allow administration officials to prepare for the official commencement of the 2026/2027 financial year. This standard administrative wrap-up is a critical step for local governments transitioning between fin

The governance and developmental trajectory of the JB Marks Local Municipality took a structured step forward following the official adoption of its 2026/2027 Integrated Development Plan (IDP) and Budget. This administrative milestone ensures that the municipality aligns its strategic goals, financial allocations, and community needs for the upcoming financial period. By making these foundational documents accessible to the public, the municipality ensures transparent civic o

The JB Marks Local Municipality has issued an urgent public notice following a temporary water supply interruption that has left several areas in Potchefstroom without water. The outage, which began on Wednesday, 24 June 2026, was initially caused by a leaking main valve. Technical Setbacks Delay Restoration According to an official statement released by the municipality's Communication Unit on Thursday, 25 June 2026, the Water, Sanitation, and Environment Team worked late in

This week, municipal leadership issued several key directives affecting local entrepreneurs, community stakeholders, and residents. From unlocking retail and industrial spaces for small businesses to inviting public input on municipal performance goals and managing emergency infrastructure repairs, the local government is actively navigating both long-term planning and immediate community needs. SMME Boost: Vacant Business Units Open at Ikageng Light Industrial Park In a bid

The JB Marks Local Municipality has officially reopened its Municipal Revenue Office following a brief period of closure dedicated to essential renovation works. The facility, which temporarily halted its public-facing operations on Friday, 22 May 2026, welcomed residents and stakeholders back on Tuesday, 09 June 2026. According to municipal officials, the office is now fully operational and ready to service the community under enhanced administrative conditions. Image: The G

The first week of June 2026 proved to be a highly active period for the JB Marks Local Municipality and the surrounding North West Province. Local government operations focused intensely on a combination of community development initiatives, infrastructure challenges, strategic fiscal planning, and high-level provincial oversight aimed at addressing systemic service delivery issues. Holistic Wellness: Men’s Engagement Session Promotes Workplace Healing On Tuesday, 2 June 2026

JB Marks, has experienced a week of significant contrast, oscillating between forward-looking strategic governance and immediate operational hurdles. As the municipality prepares for the 2026/2027 financial year, leadership has focused heavily on stakeholder engagement and integrated development, even as technical infrastructure and electrical faults required urgent intervention. Strategic Planning: IDP Representative Forum at Stonehenge On May 18, 2026, the municipality conv

The JB Marks Local Municipality has released a revised temporary load shedding schedule for Monday, 11 May, and Tuesday, 12 May 2026. This update replaces previous versions and continues the rotational load curtailment strategy necessitated by a faulty transformer at the Potch DS Substation. Revised Three-Hour Rotational Cycles The new schedule maintains the three-hour outage periods for areas supplied by the 66 kV line. The rotation across various substations is designed t

The JB Marks Local Municipality has announced emergency measures to manage the electricity supply across Greater Potchefstroom following significant technical failures at a key substation. Residents and businesses are currently facing a period of instability as technical teams work to stabilize the regional grid. Image The Go-To Guy Creations Substation Failure and Technical Response On Thursday, 07 May 2026, a widespread electricity outage struck the entire Potchefstroom a

As the final weekend of April 2026 approaches, residents of Potchefstroom and the greater JB Marks Local Municipality are keeping a close eye on the horizon. According to the latest forecasts from the South African Weather Service, a significant weather system is moving across the interior, bringing a high probability of precipitation to the North West province. With scattered rainfall predicted for Saturday, April 25, and isolated showers continuing into Sunday, April 26, lo

The JB Marks Local Municipality has released a service delivery update for the morning of Thursday, 23 April 2026, reporting a substantial recovery in water reservoir levels across the region. The latest data, issued at 09:03 AM, indicates that a potential supply emergency in the Ventersdorp area has been successfully averted following intensified community water conservation efforts. Ventersdorp Cluster Moves Out of Emergency Status According to the report from the Office of

The Municipal Public Accounts Committee (MPAC) of the JB Marks Local Municipality has officially voiced profound dissatisfaction regarding what it describes as a persistent breakdown of accountability and legislative disregard within the municipal administration. In a comprehensive media statement, the committee detailed a series of logistical failures and scheduling conflicts that have reportedly obstructed its constitutional mandate to oversee public funds and performance.

The JB Marks Local Municipality has officially announced the postponement of the large-scale electricity supply interruption that was originally scheduled for this coming Sunday, 12 April 2026 . In a public notice issued on Thursday, 09 April, the municipality cited "unforeseen circumstances" as the reason for the sudden change in the maintenance schedule. The planned work, which involved critical upgrades to the 132kV distribution power line , is now on hold until further no

In a swift turnaround for local service delivery, the JB Marks Local Municipality has officially announced the successful restoration of the Ventersdorp Road Pump Station . Following an emergency shutdown on Tuesday, 07 April 2026, caused by severe flooding from persistent rainfall, municipal technical teams and contractors have managed to clear the facility and stabilize operations . Successful Technical Recovery and Pumping Status The flooding, which initially threatened to

The JB Marks Local Municipality has issued a formal notice to the public and business community regarding a widespread electricity supply interruption scheduled for Sunday, 12 April 2026 . This planned shutdown is required to facilitate essential maintenance on the 132kV distribution power line , a critical artery of the local energy grid. Technical teams are expected to begin work in the early morning, with the outage projected to last from 08h00 until late evening . Image:

The JB Marks Local Municipality has confirmed that a major water supply disruption is currently affecting several prominent areas within Potchefstroom following the flooding of the Ventersdorp Road Pump Station . The facility, a vital node in the municipality’s water distribution network, was overwhelmed by persistent rainfall that has characterized the region's weather patterns over the past several days. Damage Assessment and Emergency Response Municipal technical teams, a

In an official address marking the 2026 Easter season, the Executive Mayor of the JB Marks Local Municipality, Cllr. Gaba Thithiba Ka Qhele, has extended a message of reflection and civic responsibility to the residents of Potchefstroom, Ventersdorp, and surrounding areas. The communiqué serves as both a spiritual acknowledgement of the holiday and a strategic appeal for public safety and administrative excellence within the North West province municipality. A Call for Commun