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

The Executive Mayor of the Merafong City Local Municipality, Cllr Nozuko Best, led a comprehensive enforcement operation aimed at upholding municipal by-laws and ensuring compliance with the Credit Control Policy. The initiative formed part of the municipality’s broader strategy to strengthen governance, promote accountability, and improve service delivery across communities. Mayor Best was joined by several Members of the Mayoral Committee (MMCs), including MMC Moyeni (Finan

The past week in Carletonville was marked by significant developments across community safety, infrastructure, education, and social initiatives. From key police breakthroughs and public safety concerns to inspiring youth achievements and ongoing municipal challenges, residents witnessed both progress and pressing issues shaping local life. The following report provides an objective overview of notable events from October 15 to 22, 2025. Image: The Go-To-Guy Creations Law Enf

This week’s community communications across various JB Marks municipal wards highlighted several ongoing service delivery matters and local initiatives. Information was gathered from multiple ward WhatsApp groups to provide residents with a clear overview of municipal operations, maintenance progress, and neighbourhood activities. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations Infrastructure and Maintenance Progress Multiple wards reported updates on essential municipal services, particularl

Keeping Klerksdorp Clean and Green The City of Matlosana Local Municipality  has announced its updated Weekly Waste Collection Schedule  for Klerksdorp , reinforcing its commitment to maintaining clean, healthy, and sustainable communities across the city. The revised schedule aims to improve efficiency in waste removal, reduce illegal dumping, and ensure that all neighbourhoods receive consistent waste collection services. Municipal officials emphasised that the new schedule

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

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

Covering Key Alerts and Resident Concerns Potchefstroom residents were once again quick to raise concerns and share alerts on their local WhatsApp groups this past week. From malfunctioning traffic lights and refuse collection delays to fire hazards and electricity billing confusion, the community's digital conversations offered a real-time reflection of daily service challenges and safety risks. This update highlights the most significant issues that affected neighbourhoods