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Scheduled Water Supply Interruption Announced for Khuma Residents
Residents in the Khuma area have been notified of a scheduled temporary interruption to the water supply set to take place on Tuesday, 02 December 2025 . The interruption is necessary due to planned Eskom maintenance affecting municipal infrastructure. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations ⚠️ Details of the Interruption The City of Matlosana Municipality issued the advisory to ensure residents are prepared for the fourteen-hour interruption period. Date: Tuesday, 02 December 2025

Karen Scheepers
Dec 1, 20251 min read


City of Matlosana Strengthens Emergency Response with New Fire and Rescue Vehicles
The City of Matlosana Local Municipality has taken a major step toward improving public safety and emergency readiness with the official handover of a new fleet of vehicles to the Department of Fire and Rescue Services under the Directorate of Public Safety . The handover ceremony took place on Friday, 7 November 2025 , and was led by Executive Mayor Cllr. Fikile Mahlophe , alongside municipal and departmental leadership. Image: City of Matlosana Event Overview: The event

Karen Scheepers
Nov 11, 20252 min read


Tensions Rise Ahead of Planned N12 March Over Delayed Farming Project
Authorities in Klerksdorp are preparing for possible unrest on Thursday, 6 November 2025 , as organisers of a community protest plan to proceed with a march along the N12 highway , despite warnings that the gathering has not been approved. The demonstration is linked to frustrations surrounding a government-funded farming project that has faced delays in implementation. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations Background of the Dispute: The protest is being organised by a group of be

Karen Scheepers
Nov 5, 20252 min read


City of Matlosana Introduces New Email and WhatsApp Channels for Meter Readings
The City of Matlosana Local Municipality’s Finance Department has announced the launch of new communication channels for submitting meter readings, effective immediately. The update aims to streamline data collection, improve response times, and enhance efficiency in the billing process for residents and businesses across Klerksdorp and surrounding areas. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations Details of the Update: Residents are now required to send their meter readings through the

Karen Scheepers
Nov 3, 20252 min read


Matlosana Municipality Responds to Sewer Spillage Concerns in Orkney
The City of Matlosana undertook an urgent response operation in Orkney on Thursday, 30 October 2025 , following community reports of ongoing sewer spillages affecting residential and business areas. The visit formed part of the municipality’s ongoing efforts to improve infrastructure maintenance and ensure service delivery efficiency across the region. Image: City of Matlosana Site Inspection and Maintenance Work The Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Local Economic

Karen Scheepers
Oct 31, 20252 min read


Faulty Transformer Causes Major Power Outage Across Klerksdorp
Large parts of Klerksdorp have been left without electricity following a high-voltage transformer fault on Eskom’s supply line , affecting several residential and commercial areas since early Wednesday morning. According to a statement issued by the City of Matlosana Local Municipality , the fault originated from Eskom’s high-voltage infrastructure , which supplies power to key distribution zones within the city. The municipality has confirmed that Eskom technicians are cur

Karen Scheepers
Oct 29, 20252 min read


PPE Handover Empowers Waste Pickers and Promotes Environmental Awareness in Jouberton
The Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality , in collaboration with the City of Matlosana Local Municipality’s Local Economic Development (LED) Directorate and the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) , held a ceremonial handover of personal protective equipment (PPE) to local waste pickers on Thursday, 23 October 2025 , in Jouberton Extension 16, Thokozani Street, Ward 14 . The initiative forms part of the district’s Waste Management Strategy , desi

Karen Scheepers
Oct 29, 20252 min read


Matlosana Municipal Workers Down Tools Over Suspensions Linked to Fraud Scandal
Workers Protest “Unfair Suspension” of Finance Officials Operations at the City of Matlosana Local Municipality came to a standstill on Monday, 20 October 2025 , after municipal workers embarked on a strike to protest what they described as the unfair suspension of two employees in the finance department. The protest disrupted core financial services, including the processing of invoices, payroll management, and budget-related activities. The suspensions, issued by Municipa

Karen Scheepers
Oct 21, 20254 min read


City of Matlosana Engages Jacaranda Residents in Thuntsa Lerole Service Delivery Drive
The City of Matlosana held a Thuntsa Lerole community feedback session in Jacaranda, focusing on service delivery, infrastructure, and community development. The initiative forms part of the municipality’s ongoing effort to strengthen direct engagement with residents and bring government services closer to communities. During the event, Executive Mayor Cllr Fikile Mahlophe urged residents to register for indigent subsidies, emphasizing how these support programs are vital in

Karen Scheepers
Oct 20, 20252 min read


Distribution of Title Deeds in Jouberton Extension 23
The Directorate of Planning and Human Settlements, under the City of Matlosana, will conduct a door-to-door distribution of title deeds...

Karen Scheepers
Aug 12, 20251 min read
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