Potchefstroom residents are reminded of the key emergency contact numbers available for urgent assistance, disaster-related incidents, and critical service delivery issues. These numbers ensure that households, businesses, and community organisations can quickly reach the appropriate response units during emergencies involving fire, electricity, water, sewer, or municipal hazards. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations Disaster Management Center – 24/7 Emergency Contacts The JB Marks

The Merafong City Local Municipality has issued an official response to allegations made by the Greater Fochville Water Crisis Forum in a media release dated 12 November 2025. The municipality states that the claims circulated by the forum are misleading, defamatory, and misrepresent the legal matters currently before the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria. The latest statement was released on 14 November 2025. Clarification on Legal Proceedings According to the municipality, its

The JB Marks Local Municipality has issued a new update regarding ongoing repair work to the burst water pipe on Louis le Grange Street near the Waste Transfer Station. The latest notice, dated Thursday, 13 November 2025, confirms that the correct fittings required to complete the job have now been secured. Repair operations will resume today, Friday, 14 November 2025, starting at 08:00. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations Significant Progress Achieved on Burst Pipe Repairs Munici

The JB Marks Local Municipality has issued an update on the repair work to the water pipe that burst on Wednesday, 12 November 2025, along Louis le Grange Street near the Waste Transfer Station. The municipality reports that significant progress has been made, with immediate interventions helping to reduce water loss and stabilise supply to affected areas. Image: JB Marks Emergency Repair Work Completed According to the municipality, technical teams worked throughout the nigh

The City of Matlosana has announced the deployment of 50 newly trained meter readers who will begin fieldwork ahead of the next municipal billing cycle. The initiative, confirmed on Thursday, 13 November 2025, forms part of the municipality’s broader efforts to improve billing accuracy and streamline service delivery. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations Training and Deployment of Meter Readers According to the Finance Department, the group of 50 meter readers recently completed a

The City of Matlosana has undertaken a series of essential infrastructure and service delivery activities across multiple communities on Monday, 10 November 2025. The work forms part of an accelerated programme implemented by the municipality’s Technical and Infrastructure Directorate, in accordance with directives from the Executive Mayor and Council. Image: City of Matlosana Road Grading and Repairs Across Several Areas Road maintenance featured prominently in the day’s ope

Residents across the JB Marks Local Municipality  are urged to remain alert following reports of a payment-related scam  circulating via phone calls, SMS, WhatsApp messages, and emails. The fraudulent activity involves individuals impersonating municipal officials and demanding immediate payment  of outstanding municipal accounts to fake bank accounts . Image: The Go-To Guy Creations How the Scam Operates: The scammers typically contact residents claiming that their municipal

The Premier of the North West Province , Lazarus Kagiso Mokgosi , has announced key leadership changes within the provincial administration, aimed at strengthening governance, improving coordination, and enhancing service delivery across departments. The reshuffle, announced on Tuesday, 11 November 2025 , reflects the provincial government’s commitment to greater efficiency and administrative stability. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations Leadership Redeployments: As part of the c

Residents and businesses across southern Potchefstroom  are experiencing a major water interruption today, Wednesday, 12 November 2025 , after a pipe burst along Louis le Grange Street  near the Waste Transfer Station. The JB Marks Local Municipality  has confirmed the incident and deployed its technical team to assess the damage and begin repair operations as quickly as possible. Details of the Incident: Water supply was initially disrupted earlier this morning around 08:00

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

The JB Marks Local Municipality  marked an important milestone on 7 November 2025  with the official reopening of the newly renovated Municipal Main Building  in the Ventersdorp Region . The event was attended by key provincial and municipal leaders, including the Premier of the North West Province, Honourable Lazarus Mokgosi , along with Members of the Executive Council (MECs) , Executive Mayor Cllr. Gaba Thithiba Ka Qhele , Council Speaker Ald. Moithoesi Rosy Dassie , and v

The Merafong City Local Municipality  has appealed to residents for cooperation in allowing municipal water tankers to operate without interference. The appeal follows recent disruptions in Kokosi , where the movement of water trucks was temporarily obstructed, affecting water supply to local schools and clinics. The municipality issued the notice on 5 November 2025 , emphasising the importance of calm engagement and community support to maintain essential services. Image: Th

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

This past week in Carletonville and surrounding areas reflected a dynamic blend of community involvement, serious service delivery concerns, and noteworthy individual achievements. From parental training sessions in Khutsong to worsening water shortages and new environmental disputes, residents experienced a mixture of progress, frustration, and inspiration. The following report provides a detailed overview of key events that shaped the community between October 22 and 28, 20

The JB Marks Local Municipality  has released its latest daily progress report, highlighting steady progress across core service departments while grappling with an unprecedented water-infrastructure crisis that has left several reservoirs at critical levels. Image: JB Marks 🛣️ Roads and Infrastructure: Progress Despite Weather Setbacks The Road Patching Unit , led by supervisors Masilo Bennett Isaka  and Gift Lebele , achieved strong results on Motshwaro Lekoma Street  desp

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

The JB Marks Local Municipality  has confirmed that repair work remains ongoing at Ikageng Water Pump Station 7 , following a mechanical breakdown  that disrupted water supply to several parts of the city earlier this week. The breakdown affected water pumping to the Ikageng West Reservoir , leaving areas such as Ikageng Proper (Old Ikageng)  and Potch Industria  with low pressure or no water since the weekend. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations ⚙️ Mechanical Breakdown and Immedi

The City of Matlosana  has continued its citywide accelerated service delivery programme, undertaking a series of coordinated infrastructure, maintenance, and public health improvement projects across the municipality. Between 23 and 28 October 2025 , multiple departments, including Electrical Engineering, Roads and Stormwater, Community Services, and Technical Infrastructure, carried out essential operations in both the Klerksdorp CBD  and surrounding townships. Image: City

JB Marks Local Municipality  released its latest Service Delivery Progress Report  on 27 October 2025 , detailing key achievements, infrastructure milestones, and urgent interventions across several departments. While significant strides were made in paving, waste management, and water services, officials acknowledged serious challenges affecting water systems in Ventersdorp and Ikageng. Image: JB Marks 🛣️ Infrastructure and Roads: Final Phase Nears Completion The municipali

Jouberton power outage and voluntary pothole repairs highlight twin challenges of infrastructure and service delivery Over the past weekend in the City of Matlosana region and neighbouring Klerksdorp township of Alabama, two parallel stories emerged that speak to both community resilience and ongoing infrastructure stress. First, a storm damaged a flood-light at a local garage and left parts of Jouberton without electricity. Second, residents in Alabama took it upon themselve