The City of Matlosana is currently executing several administrative and technical programs aimed at residential formalization and electrical network upkeep. These operations involve direct community engagement from the Directorate of Planning and Human Settlements, alongside scheduled maintenance by the technical services department to address the municipal distribution grid. Image: City of Matlosana Human Settlements Department Conducts Door-to-Door Campaigns The City of Mat

Residents and businesses across a significant portion of the JB Marks Local Municipality  are facing a prolonged period of darkness following a major technical failure on the primary electrical grid. What began as a standard investigation into a trip earlier today has escalated into a complex restoration project that is expected to last well into the night, if not longer. Initial Discovery and Scope of Impact The disruption was first noted at approximately 12:50 PM , when mun

City of Matlosana  has issued a public notice regarding a planned power interruption  scheduled for Thursday, 30 October 2025 , to allow Eskom  to carry out essential maintenance work at the Jouberton Main Substation . Image: The Go-To Guy Creations According to the notice, the outage is necessary to repair a hot connection  within the substation infrastructure, which forms a critical link in the regional electricity distribution network. The maintenance aims to prevent poten