A Message of Encouragement and Hope The Executive Mayor of JB Marks Local Municipality , Cllr. Gaba Thithiba ka Qhele , has extended a heartfelt message of inspiration to the Matric Class of 2025 , calling on learners to embrace their final examinations with focus, confidence, and determination. His message highlights education as a powerful force for transformation, both personally and nationally. “As you embark on your final examinations, keep in mind that education forms t

The JB Marks Local Municipality  has announced a scheduled water supply shutdown  on Monday, 20 October 2025 , affecting Potch Industria , Ikageng Proper , and surrounding areas. The temporary interruption is part of a planned project to replace dysfunctional valves  at the Ikageng Water Pump Station , aimed at improving long-term water reliability and pressure. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations In addition to the municipal maintenance, Ward 15 representatives  have confirmed a

Consecutive Mechanical and Infrastructure Challenges The JB Marks Local Municipality  has provided an updated report on ongoing service disruptions  affecting both refuse collection  and water supply  across parts of the municipality.The situation began on Monday, 13 October 2025 , when multiple refuse removal trucks  experienced mechanical breakdowns, causing missed collections across four routes. On Tuesday, 14 October 2025 , the impact extended further as additional vehicl

Residents and motorists in Potchefstroom are advised to take note of temporary road closures and traffic adjustments  taking place this coming Saturday, 18 October 2025 , during the OAKtober Family OakRun  on the Bult. Hosted by the Oak Avenue Interest Group  in collaboration with Potchefstroom Central School , the event will run from 07:30 to 09:30 , and aims to bring families, students, and community members together for a morning of fitness and fun, while also supporting l

The Mohadin Community Library in Potchefstroom came alive on Friday, 10 October 2025, as proud young entrepreneurs from Ward 26 received their certificates for successfully completing the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) Business Management training. The event, hosted under the banner of the JB Marks Local Municipality, marked another positive step in strengthening youth empowerment and entrepreneurship within the community. Image: JB Marks A Celebration of Determinat

Residents of Potchefstroom and surrounding areas are advised that the JB Marks Local Municipality is currently facing a system outage...

Residents of JB Marks Local Municipality are being called to participate in public consultation sessions  that will help shape the...

An invitation has been issued by the JB Marks Local Municipality's Local Economic Development unit in support of the Potchefstroom...

As service delivery efforts intensify across the JB Marks Local Municipality, the update for 12 August 2025 reflects ongoing gains in...

Preparing for the Worst, Together On 25 June 2025 , the N12 route near the Potchefstroom Weighbridge transformed into a high-intensity...