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Ventersdorp Youth Protest and the New Mine Controversy
On 18 September 2025, the streets of Ventersdorp were filled with burning tyres, makeshift barricades, and chants from a frustrated...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 19, 20255 min read


JB Marks Service Delivery Update: Road Repairs, and Rapid Sewer Interventions
The latest JB Marks Municipality service delivery report highlights a day of major infrastructure achievements, including the...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 17, 20253 min read


Ventersdorp Road Pump Station Upgrade Successfully Completed
The JB Marks Local Municipality has confirmed the successful completion of extensive upgrade work at the Ventersdorp Road Pump Station....

Karen Scheepers
Sep 17, 20252 min read


Pump Station Delays Overshadow Service Delivery Gains in JB Marks
The JB Marks Local Municipality has confirmed that the Ventersdorp Road Pump Station upgrades are taking longer than expected. According...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 16, 20253 min read


Planned Water Disruption Set for Ventersdorp Road Pump Station
Residents across Potchefstroom and surrounding areas are being urged to prepare for a scheduled water supply shutdown next week. The JB...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 12, 20252 min read


Ward 31 Residents Engage Eskom and JB Marks in Service Delivery Meeting
As part of the Thunsha Lerole Accelerated Service Delivery Programme , residents of Ward 31 in Goudgevonden gathered on Monday, 8...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 10, 20253 min read


Road Restored, Borehole Drilled, and Blockages Cleared: JB Marks Service Delivery Update
Municipal service delivery in JB Marks has once again come under the spotlight with a progress report released over the weekend. The...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 9, 20253 min read


Thuntsha Lerole Reloaded Brings Service Delivery Momentum to JB Marks
The North West Provincial Government continued its push for accelerated service delivery through the Phase 5 Thuntsha Lerole Reloaded...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 8, 20253 min read


Stay Informed with Local WhatsApp Updates from DA JB Marks
In a fast-changing political landscape, staying updated on local matters has never been more important. Community members in JB Marks now...

Karen Scheepers
Aug 28, 20253 min read


Lease Agreements Issued to Promosa Hillside Beneficiaries
The JB Marks Local Municipality’s Housing Development Department, under the leadership of MMC for Housing Development and Planning,...

Karen Scheepers
Aug 25, 20251 min read


Potchefstroom Library Hosts Reading Competition and Bids Farewell to Long-Serving Staff
The Potchefstroom Library was the scene of both celebration and nostalgia this week, as a reading competition for young learners...

Karen Scheepers
Aug 25, 20252 min read


JB Marks Update: Potholes Patched, Lights Installed, Water Systems Stabilised
From a neutral, third-party perspective, today’s municipal operations show steady progress across roads, electricity, water, sanitation...

Karen Scheepers
Aug 20, 20253 min read


Financial Literacy Workshop Strengthens NPO Capacity in JB Marks
A significant milestone in community empowerment was achieved as non-profit organizations (NPOs) from Ventersdorp, Ikageng, and Promosa...

Karen Scheepers
Aug 20, 20252 min read


JB Marks Daily Service Delivery Report Highlights Progress and Ongoing Challenges
On 17 August 2025, the JB Marks Local Municipality released its verified daily service delivery progress report, providing residents with...

Karen Scheepers
Aug 18, 20253 min read


JB Marks Addresses Stagnant Water Concern Behind Botha Pump Station
The JB Marks Local Municipality has responded to community concerns over a pool of stagnant water at the corner of Govan Mbeki Drive and...

Karen Scheepers
Aug 15, 20251 min read


JB Marks Service Delivery & Leadership in Action
JB Marks Local Municipality has had a week of visible action and responsiveness, from high-profile leadership joining road repairs to...

Karen Scheepers
Aug 15, 20252 min read


JB Marks Service Delivery Daily Update – 14 August 2025
On 13 August 2025 , the JB Marks Local Municipality released its verified daily service delivery progress report, detailing road...

Karen Scheepers
Aug 14, 20253 min read


Ever Wonder Why There Are Fewer Pre-paid Units This Time?
If you’ve bought prepaid electricity in Potchefstroom recently and noticed you’re getting fewer units for the same amount of money,...

Karen Scheepers
Aug 13, 20253 min read


JB Marks Municipality Reports Road, Sewage, and Water Infrastructure Progress
The JB Marks Municipality has released its daily service delivery update for Sunday, 10 August 2025, highlighting progress in road...

Karen Scheepers
Aug 11, 20252 min read


Citywide Power Outage Leaves Potchefstroom in Early-Morning Darkness
Residents of Potchefstroom, including the communities of Promosa and Ikageng, woke up without electricity this morning as a major power...

Karen Scheepers
Aug 11, 20251 min read
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