Joe Gqabi District Municipality

10/11/2026

JOE GQABI DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY HOLDS MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR THE LATE CLLR MEI

The Joe Gqabi District Municipality today held a memorial service in honour of the late Cllr Siyabulela Mei at the Bensonvale Multi-Purpose Hall in Sterkspruit.

The late Cllr Mei served in the Joe Gqabi Municipal Council as a committed public representative since 2012. His contribution and service to the institution were remembered as colleagues and members of the community gathered to pay their last respects.

The Sterkspruit Civic Association (SCA), Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), and Democratic Alliance (DA) formed part of the programme, sharing words of comfort and support with the bereaved family.

The late Cllr Mei will be laid to rest on Saturday, 14 November 2026, at his home in Joveleni, Sterkspruit.

The Municipality extends its heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, colleagues and all those affected by his passing. May they find strength and comfort during this difficult time.

10/11/2026

The district’s Food Safety Compliance cluster commenced with its second leg of food safety operations today in Burgersdorp.

Participants included JGDM Municipal Health Services Peace Officers, Disaster Management and Fire Rescue officials, Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Community Development Workers, the South African Police Service, Department of Labour and Department of Health Immigration Unit Officers.

The operation saw expired, incorrectly and non labelled foodstuffs being confiscated in line with was municipal bylaws.

The team reported that some spaza shops were found closed during operation, as operators evaded the raids.

Such operations signify JGDM’s commitment to improving food safety within communities and enforcing compliance with municipal bylaws by spaza shop operators.

10/11/2026

VACANCY ALERT | CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN/GRADUATE

The Joe Gqabi District Municipality invites applications from suitably qualified unemployed youth for two (2) positions of Civil Engineering Technician/Graduate under the Rural Roads Asset Management System (RRAMS) Programme.

Requirements include:

•⁠ ⁠B.Tech, B.Eng. Tech or Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineering.
•⁠ ⁠South African citizenship.
•⁠ ⁠Valid South African driver’s licence.
•⁠ ⁠Younger than 35 years.
•⁠ ⁠Proof of residence within the Joe Gqabi District.

Allowance: R10 000 per month, plus applicable site allowance benefits.

📅 Closing Date: 04 December 2026

Interested and qualifying applicants are encouraged to follow the link below to access the full advertisement and application requirements:

🔗 https://jgdm.gov.za/download/advert-rural-roads-asset-management-system-program-civil-engineering-technician-graduate/

Don’t miss this opportunity!

09/11/2026

NOTICE REGARDING PLANNED MAINTENANCE WORK: Temporary Water Shutdown - BURGERSDORP

MONDAY, 09 NOVEMBER 2026

Dear Residents and all stakeholders

The Joe Gqabi District Municipality wishes to inform the community of Burgersdorp that planned maintenance work on pumps feeding the water treatment plant will be undertaken at the Water Treatment Works (WTW).

This essential repair work will require a disruption to the water supply schedule in the following areas:

•⁠ ⁠Mzamomhle Township
•⁠ ⁠Mt. View
•⁠ ⁠Eureka
•⁠ ⁠Burgersdorp Town

Key details:

•⁠ ⁠Date: Wednesday, 11 November 2026
•⁠ ⁠Start Time: 05:00
•⁠ ⁠Completion Time: 17:00

The municipality apologises for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciates your understanding as we work to improve the reliability of the infrastructure.

We will share further updates as the work progresses.

09/11/2026

🕊️ MEMORIAL SERVICE IN HONOUR OF THE LATE CLLR SIYABULELA MEI

The Joe Gqabi District Municipality invites members of the public, stakeholders, colleagues and community members to join us as we gather to honour and celebrate the life and legacy of the late Councillor Siyabulela Mei.

Cllr Mei dedicated over a decade of service to the people of Joe Gqabi, serving as a committed public representative since 2012. His contribution to local government and the communities he served will forever be remembered.

MEMORIAL SERVICE DETAILS

📅 Date: Tuesday, 10 November 2026
📍 Venue: Bensonvale College, Sterkspruit
🕙 Time: 10h00

Let us come together in remembrance, gratitude and solidarity as we pay tribute to a life dedicated to public service.

May his soul rest in eternal peace. 🕊️

06/11/2026

NOTICE OF WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION – UGIE

06 November 2026

Joe Gqabi District Municipality wishes to inform residents, businesses and other stakeholders in Ugie of a planned water supply interruption due to the rerouting of a 63 mm water pipeline along Boom Street.

The rerouting is necessary to address recurring leaks along the pipeline and improve the reliability of water supply.

Affected Areas:
📍 Town
📍 Popcorn Valley
📍 Prentjiesburg
📍 Village
📍 Bhodi
📍 Extension-3
📍 Ugie Park Robben
📍 Landcamp

Interruption Time: 07:30–10:00

Water supply is expected to be restored at 10:00, subject to the completion of the necessary work.

The municipality sincerely apologises for the inconvenience caused and appreciates the community's patience and understanding.

05/11/2026

NOTICE: UNPLANNED WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION – NQANQARHU

05 November 2026

Joe Gqabi District Municipality advises residents of Nqanqarhu that water supply will be temporarily interrupted due to water quality challenges at Aucamp Water Treatment Works, which have reduced production and lowered reservoir levels.

The interruption will occur during the following times:

Thursday, 05 November 2026:
14:00–19:00

Friday, 06 November 2026:
07:30–11:30

Affected areas :
📍 Town
📍 Hospital
📍 Peter Mokhaba
📍 New Rest
📍 Clearview
📍 Mission
📍 Esitishini
📍 TV Park
📍 Old Location
📍 Portion of Sonwabile

Residents are urged to use water sparingly and store enough water for essential needs. Supply is expected to resume at the indicated times, subject to reservoir recovery and water quality compliance.

The municipality sincerely apologises for the inconvenience and thanks the community for its patience and understanding.

05/11/2026

🇿🇦 OFFICIAL LGE RESULTS | 5 NOVEMBER 2026

The Electoral Commission will officially announce the 2026 Local Government Elections results on Sunday, 8 November 2026.

As counting, capturing and verification continue, follow emerging results online via the IEC Results Portal:

🌐 results.elections.org.za

Thank you to every voter who participated. Every vote counts. Every result matters.

04/11/2026

🕒 2 Hours to Go: Voting Stations Closing Soon!

The 2026 LGE are in final stretch.

📌 Reminder:
If you’re still in line when closing time arrives, you will still be allowed to vote.

Bring your ID for verification.

04/11/2026