A major power outage continues to affect residents across Grimbeek Park, Baillie Park, and surrounding areas in Potchefstroom, with electrical infrastructure repairs still ongoing. The JB Marks Local Municipality issued a public notice confirming that its Electrical Section was dispatched to address three distinct network faults identified across the municipal grid. Field teams have been carrying out extensive excavation work to expose damaged underground cables and perform e

The JB Marks Local Municipality engaged in a series of community-centered initiatives to mark Nelson Mandela Day, demonstrating a commitment to social development, youth outreach, and gender-based violence (GBV) awareness across several areas. The outreach efforts spanned multiple locations, focusing on addressing immediate socio-economic challenges, providing essential government services, and commemorating the legacy of Nelson Mandela through shared action. Youth Empowermen

The JB Marks Local Municipality has officially announced the temporary closure of two of its prominent civic and cultural facilities, the Potchefstroom Main Library and the adjacent Museum Art Gallery. The closure, scheduled to begin on Monday, 20 July 2026, is required to undertake comprehensive maintenance work aimed at restoring the interior environment of both venues to acceptable safety standards. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations Addressing Occupational Health and Safety C

During the first half of July 2026, the JB Marks Local Municipality became the focal point for several key administrative, infrastructural, and community-centered activities. Working in tandem with national and provincial government bodies, the local municipality sought to address critical challenges in water sanitation, housing delivery, road maintenance, and environmental hygiene. This report compiles the primary developments and service delivery updates that shaped the mun

The management of municipal infrastructure requires regular adjustments to fiscal policies to align with ongoing resource expenditures. In line with this administrative cycle, the JB Marks Local Municipality has detailed its updated schedule of tariffs for the supply of water, set to take effect for the 2026/2027 financial year. These changes apply to all monthly consumption accounts, or parts thereof, across residential, commercial, and industrial property sectors within the

The South African National Treasury has officially initiated a process to temporarily withhold the July 2026 equitable share financial transfers to the JB Marks Local Municipality. This decisive action comes as part of a nationwide crackdown on local government authorities that have consistently failed to comply with the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA). While the central government frames this as a corrective measure to restore financial discipline, it places a sharp

The JB Marks Local Municipality has officially announced the temporary early closure of all its municipal revenue offices and payment points on Tuesday, 30 June 2026. According to an official notice issued by the municipality, the doors will close at 12:00 PM (midday) to allow administration officials to prepare for the official commencement of the 2026/2027 financial year. This standard administrative wrap-up is a critical step for local governments transitioning between fin

The governance and developmental trajectory of the JB Marks Local Municipality took a structured step forward following the official adoption of its 2026/2027 Integrated Development Plan (IDP) and Budget. This administrative milestone ensures that the municipality aligns its strategic goals, financial allocations, and community needs for the upcoming financial period. By making these foundational documents accessible to the public, the municipality ensures transparent civic o

The JB Marks Local Municipality has issued an urgent public notice following a temporary water supply interruption that has left several areas in Potchefstroom without water. The outage, which began on Wednesday, 24 June 2026, was initially caused by a leaking main valve. Technical Setbacks Delay Restoration According to an official statement released by the municipality's Communication Unit on Thursday, 25 June 2026, the Water, Sanitation, and Environment Team worked late in

The infrastructure powering our daily lives often shifts beneath the surface, noticeable only when the administrative gears turn. In a definitive move to balance local infrastructure maintenance with regional fiscal realities, the JB Marks Local Municipality has finalized its official schedule of electricity tariffs. This updated economic framework is set to go into effect on July 1, 2026, and will govern the municipality's electricity billing cycles through to June 30, 2027.

This week, municipal leadership issued several key directives affecting local entrepreneurs, community stakeholders, and residents. From unlocking retail and industrial spaces for small businesses to inviting public input on municipal performance goals and managing emergency infrastructure repairs, the local government is actively navigating both long-term planning and immediate community needs. SMME Boost: Vacant Business Units Open at Ikageng Light Industrial Park In a bid

The past week inside the JB Marks Local Municipality was marked by a heavy push toward accelerated service delivery, alongside unexpected infrastructure challenges and critical maintenance projects. Municipal leadership balanced community outreach programs with emergency responses to utility disruptions, highlighting the ongoing operational demands faced by the local government in managing both the Tlokwe and Ventersdorp regions. Service Delivery Accelerated in Rysmierbult Th

The JB Marks Local Municipality has officially reopened its Municipal Revenue Office following a brief period of closure dedicated to essential renovation works. The facility, which temporarily halted its public-facing operations on Friday, 22 May 2026, welcomed residents and stakeholders back on Tuesday, 09 June 2026. According to municipal officials, the office is now fully operational and ready to service the community under enhanced administrative conditions. Image: The G

The first week of June 2026 proved to be a highly active period for the JB Marks Local Municipality and the surrounding North West Province. Local government operations focused intensely on a combination of community development initiatives, infrastructure challenges, strategic fiscal planning, and high-level provincial oversight aimed at addressing systemic service delivery issues. Holistic Wellness: Men’s Engagement Session Promotes Workplace Healing On Tuesday, 2 June 2026

As municipal water tariffs hit record highs and infrastructure failures continue to plague local supply lines, households and businesses across Potchefstroom are turning to underground alternatives. Private boreholes are being drilled at a pace not seen in years. Image(Created) : The Go-To Guy For many local residents, a borehole feels like the ultimate ticket to water independence ,a smart home improvement that can save a household over R30,000 annually, pay for itself in ro

JB Marks, has experienced a week of significant contrast, oscillating between forward-looking strategic governance and immediate operational hurdles. As the municipality prepares for the 2026/2027 financial year, leadership has focused heavily on stakeholder engagement and integrated development, even as technical infrastructure and electrical faults required urgent intervention. Strategic Planning: IDP Representative Forum at Stonehenge On May 18, 2026, the municipality conv

The JB Marks Local Municipality has officially released an updated load curtailment schedule effective from May 13 to May 18, 2026. This strategic intervention follows a period of heightened pressure on the local power grid, specifically involving the 66 kV infrastructure and the primary transformer at the Potch DS Substation. According to municipal notices, the rotation is a proactive measure designed to prevent total system failure while technical teams manage overheating i

The JB Marks Local Municipality has released a revised temporary load shedding schedule for Monday, 11 May, and Tuesday, 12 May 2026. This update replaces previous versions and continues the rotational load curtailment strategy necessitated by a faulty transformer at the Potch DS Substation. Revised Three-Hour Rotational Cycles The new schedule maintains the three-hour outage periods for areas supplied by the 66 kV line. The rotation across various substations is designed t

Following the critical failure at the Potch DS Substation, the JB Marks Local Municipality has released a detailed rotational load shedding schedule to manage the current infrastructure strain. This proactive measure is designed to protect the single operational transformer on the 66 kV line, which has been prone to severe overheating and automatic tripping. Strategic Infrastructure Management Technical assessments have confirmed that the regional grid is currently split be

The JB Marks Local Municipality has announced emergency measures to manage the electricity supply across Greater Potchefstroom following significant technical failures at a key substation. Residents and businesses are currently facing a period of instability as technical teams work to stabilize the regional grid. Image The Go-To Guy Creations Substation Failure and Technical Response On Thursday, 07 May 2026, a widespread electricity outage struck the entire Potchefstroom a