A Milestone of Academic and Civic Achievement The Office of the Executive Mayor, Councillor Gaba Thithiba Ka Qhele, has proudly announced the successful completion of his Master of Laws (LLM) degree in Environmental Law and Governance. This accomplishment reflects not only personal academic excellence but also a deep professional commitment to the advancement of sustainable governance and ethical leadership within the municipal sphere. The attainment of a postgraduate qualifi

A Message of Encouragement and Hope The Executive Mayor of JB Marks Local Municipality , Cllr. Gaba Thithiba ka Qhele , has extended a heartfelt message of inspiration to the Matric Class of 2025 , calling on learners to embrace their final examinations with focus, confidence, and determination. His message highlights education as a powerful force for transformation, both personally and nationally. “As you embark on your final examinations, keep in mind that education forms t

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

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 Mohadin Community Library in Potchefstroom came alive on Friday, 10 October 2025, as proud young entrepreneurs from Ward 26 received their certificates for successfully completing the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) Business Management training. The event, hosted under the banner of the JB Marks Local Municipality, marked another positive step in strengthening youth empowerment and entrepreneurship within the community. Image: JB Marks A Celebration of Determinat

The JB Marks Local Municipality  has confirmed that all municipal systems have been fully restored and are operating normally  following...

The JB Marks Local Municipality  has confirmed that road rehabilitation and paving works have officially commenced today, Wednesday, 08...

The Sport, Arts and Culture Portfolio Committee  of the JB Marks Local Municipality, led by Chairperson Cllr. Ivan Clarde Derbyshire ,...

Residents of Potchefstroom and surrounding areas are advised that the JB Marks Local Municipality is currently facing a system outage...

The JB Marks Local Municipality has released its daily service delivery progress update for 02 October 2025 , reflecting steady...

The JB Marks Local Municipality has issued a public notice informing residents and motorists of a planned temporary closure on Oudebrug...

The JB Marks Local Municipality has issued a public notice warning residents about the dangerous and damaging practice of throwing...

The JB Marks Local Municipality has released its consolidated monthly progress report for September, outlining achievements across core...

The JB Marks Local Municipality has issued its daily progress report reflecting service delivery actions across multiple departments. The...

The JB Marks Local Municipality recently partnered with the North West Development Corporation (NWDC) to host a Micro, Small, and Medium...

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

A power outage has been reported in the Bult area and several central parts of Potchefstroom, including the central business district...

The JB Marks Local Municipality has released its latest service delivery progress report, highlighting major road repairs, infrastructure...

The JB Marks Local Municipality has issued a notice regarding a planned water supply shutdown to enable electrical upgrade work at the...

The JB Marks Local Municipality is facing mounting criticism after official reports and council questions revealed that millions of rands...