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JB Marks Municipality Issues Comprehensive Water and Infrastructure Status Report
JB Marks Local Municipality is managing a series of service delivery challenges involving water reservoir fluctuations and electrical infrastructure repairs. While several sectors of the municipality report stable utility levels, critical thresholds in specific reservoirs and accidental damage to power lines have necessitated active intervention from municipal technical teams and a call for public cooperation. Reservoir System Status and Water Conservation Efforts Acting Supe

Karen Scheepers
Apr 222 min read


JB Marks Municipality Announces Operational Changes for Easter Weekend
In a public notice issued by the Office of the Municipal Manager, the JB Marks Local Municipality has outlined its operational schedule for the 2026 Easter long weekend. The directive, signed by Municipal Manager Mr. Kgomotso Kumbe, ensures that residents are informed of service pauses while guaranteeing the continuity of critical infrastructure and safety operations throughout the holiday period. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations Scheduled Office and Cashier Closures According

Karen Scheepers
Apr 22 min read


City of Matlosana Operations Update: Holiday Closures and Service Disruptions
As the Easter holiday period begins, the City of Matlosana has released a series of administrative and service updates to keep residents in the KOSH area informed. These notices cover a wide range of essential information, from the early closure of municipal buildings and holiday refuse schedules to urgent repairs regarding a power outage currently affecting the northern suburbs. Municipal Office Closures for the Easter Weekend The City of Matlosana has issued a public notic

Karen Scheepers
Apr 22 min read


Merafong City Local Municipality Issues Low Voltage Alert Following Substation Instability
The Merafong City Local Municipality has issued an official public notice to residents regarding ongoing electricity supply challenges within its jurisdiction. The announcement, released on March 12, 2026, details technical instabilities affecting a key distribution point and outlines the expected impact on local households and businesses. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations Voltage Instability at Frikkie van der Merwe Substation According to a formal communique signed by Municipa

Karen Scheepers
Mar 122 min read


Technical Failure Disrupts Prepaid Electricity in JB Marks
Residents within the JB Marks Local Municipality are currently facing challenges with energy procurement due to a significant technical breakdown. On Sunday, 22 February 2026, the municipality issued an official notice to all media outlets regarding an ongoing issue affecting the systems used for prepaid electricity transactions. This disruption has left many community members unable to top up their meters as the municipal vendor's platform remains inaccessible. Image: The Go

Karen Scheepers
Feb 232 min read


Merafong Faces Critical Water Shortages Amid Heatwave
The Merafong Local Municipality has issued an urgent public notice regarding ongoing water supply challenges affecting the region. These disruptions are primarily attributed to reduced bulk water supply from Rand Water and an intense ongoing heatwave, which has driven water consumption to exceptionally high levels across Gauteng Province. Current Status by Region (as of 10 February 2026) The municipality reports varying levels of impact across different sectors, with some are

Karen Scheepers
Feb 112 min read


JB Marks Local Municipality Announces Brief Mid-Day Closure
Residents and businesses within the JB Marks Local Municipality are advised of a temporary adjustment to municipal operating hours taking effect today, Thursday, 18 December 2025 . To facilitate a scheduled year-end staff function, administrative offices across both regions of the municipality will conclude their operations earlier than usual. According to an official public notice released by the Office of the Municipal Manager, Mr. Kgomotso Kumbe, the doors will close to th

Karen Scheepers
Dec 18, 20251 min read


JB Marks Municipality Corrects Bank Reference Error for Municipal Payments
The JB Marks Local Municipality has issued an urgent public notice regarding an error in the bank reference information provided to residents for municipal account payments. The municipality is taking corrective action to ensure accurate payments are processed and that residents who were affected can have their transactions verified. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations Error and Correction Issued The municipality informed all residents on Thursday, 11 December 2025, that an error

Karen Scheepers
Dec 12, 20252 min read


JB Marks Municipality Systems Offline Due to Technical Challenges
Residents of Potchefstroom and surrounding areas are advised that the JB Marks Local Municipality is currently facing a system outage...

Karen Scheepers
Oct 6, 20252 min read


JB Marks Municipality Warns Against Throwing Foreign Objects onto Power Lines
The JB Marks Local Municipality has issued a public notice warning residents about the dangerous and damaging practice of throwing...

Karen Scheepers
Oct 1, 20253 min read
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