Waste management in Potchefstroom is seeing a shift toward digital transparency as residents and local leadership explore community-powered solutions to address collection delays. For many in Ward 25, the traditional uncertainty of "bin day" often results in refuse being left out overnight, which increases the risk of street litter and creates unnecessary security vulnerabilities. To bridge the gap between municipal service delivery and resident awareness, a new localized ini

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

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

Consecutive Mechanical and Infrastructure Challenges The JB Marks Local Municipality  has provided an updated report on ongoing service disruptions  affecting both refuse collection  and water supply  across parts of the municipality.The situation began on Monday, 13 October 2025 , when multiple refuse removal trucks  experienced mechanical breakdowns, causing missed collections across four routes. On Tuesday, 14 October 2025 , the impact extended further as additional vehicl

The JB Marks Municipality has released its latest service delivery progress report, highlighting both short-term interventions and...

JB Marks Municipality has reported significant progress in several key service delivery areas, ranging from roadworks to waste...