JB Marks Local Municipality Official-Page

16/10/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE

TO: ALL MEDIA
DATE: FRIDAY, 16 OCTOBER 2026
RE: TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF SOOLIMAN STREET

The JB Marks Local Municipality hereby informs residents of Mohadin, Promosa and surrounding Suburbs in Potchefstroom of the temporary full closure of Sooliman Street from Saturday, 17 October, to Monday, 19 October 2026, to allow for the completion of upgrading works on the Mohadin and Poortjie Dam sewer line.

From Tuesday, 20 October, to Friday, 23 October 2026, the road will be partially reopened, allowing motorists to use accessible sections.

During the full closure, motorists are advised to use the following alternative routes:

* Allen Hendricks Road (Dassierand)
* Lekhele Road (Ikageng)
* Robertlaan Street (Mohadin/Promosa)

Residents and motorists are urged to plan their journeys accordingly, follow traffic guidance and exercise caution when travelling in the affected areas. The Municipality apologises for any inconvenience caused and appreciates the public's patience during these essential infrastructure upgrade works.

JB Marks Local Municipality remains committed to improving municipal infrastructure and enhancing service delivery.

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ISSUED BY: THE COMMUNICATION UNIT OF JB MARKS LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

15/10/2026

10/10/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE

TO: ALL MEDIA
DATE: WEDNESDAY, 07 OCTOBER 2026
RE: TEMPORARY TRAFFIC DIVERSION ON PROMOSA ROAD, POTCHEFSTROOM

The JB Marks Local Municipality's Roads and Stormwater Section informs residents, motorists and other affected stakeholders in Potchefstroom of a temporary traffic diversion on Promosa Road to facilitate planned road paving works. The works are scheduled to take place from Monday, 12 October, to Friday, 23 October 2026.

During the construction period, motorists are advised to use the following alternative routes:

1. Alternative Route 1 - From the Town Centre: Motorists travelling from the town centre may use Lekhele Street towards Mogolodi Street to access Promosa and Mohadin.

2. Alternative Route 2 - From the Bult Area: Motorists travelling from the Bult area may use Chief Albert Luthuli Street and continue along Allen Hendricks Street to access Promosa.

Temporary traffic management measures and appropriate road signage will be in place throughout the construction period to guide motorists, facilitate traffic flow and ensure the safety of all road users and Construction Personnel. The JB Marks Local Municipality urges motorists to exercise caution, observe all temporary road signs and follow the instructions of Traffic Officers when travelling through the affected areas.

These planned roadworks form part of the Municipality's ongoing efforts to improve road infrastructure and enhance service delivery for the benefit of all residents. The JB Marks Local Municipality remains committed to maintaining and upgrading local infrastructure to promote safer, more accessible roads and improve the quality of life within the community.

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ISSUED BY: THE COMMUNICATION UNIT OF JB MARKS LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

10/10/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE

TO: ALL MEDIA
DATE: FRIDAY, 09 OCTOBER 2026
RE: PLANNED WATER SUPPLY SHUTDOWN IN IKAGENG, EXTENSION 11

The JB Marks Local Municipality hereby informs residents of Ikageng, Extension 11, of a planned water supply shutdown to facilitate maintenance work at Tambo Street. The shutdown will affect surrounding streets, where residents may experience low water pressure or a complete interruption of the water supply.

WATER SUPPLY SHUTDOWN SCHEDULE:

Date: Tuesday, 13 October - Thursday, 15 October 2026
Start Time: 08h00
Duration: Three Days

Areas between Mogolodi and Sarafina Streets will be affected by the planned shutdown. Residents are thus urged to make necessary preparations by storing sufficient water in advance to minimise inconvenience during that period. The Municipality will deploy a water truck to assist affected residents with water supply during the shutdown.

The JB Marks Local Municipality apologizes for any inconvenience caused while this essential maintenance work is being carried out.

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ISSUED BY: THE COMMUNICATION UNIT OF JB MARKS LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

09/10/2026

MEDIA ALERT

TO: ALL MEDIA
DATE: FRIDAY, 09 OCTOBER 2026
RE: TEMPORARY PLANNED ROAD CLOSURES FOR THE UPGRADE OF THE IKAGENG CORRIDOR PROJECT

The JB Marks Local Municipality informs residents, road users, and stakeholders that, as part of the Ikageng Corridor Project upgrade, the Contractor will begin milling and resurfacing works. That will start at the Potchefstroom Industrial Interchange. The interchange, including the bridge section and associated ramps, will be closed to public traffic in both directions. During that period, traffic will be diverted via Luitingh Street in both directions with the speed limit of 30 km/h.

CLOSURE PERIOD:

* Tuesday, 13 October 2026 – Friday, 27 November 2026

THE ROAD WORKS WILL BE CARRIED OUT IN SECTIONS AS FOLLOWS:

* N12 (Nelson Mandela Drive)
* Potchindustria

SUBSEQUENT PHASES:

Once work on the N12 section is completed, the Contractor will proceed sequentially to:

* Wolmarans Street
* Ikageng Road
* Zinn Street
* Lekhele Street

The milling operation will only move to the next street once the previous section is fully completed and approved. All necessary traffic management measures and signage will be in place to ensure road user safety throughout the construction period. The JB Marks Local Municipality kindly ask residents and road users to plan accordingly and adhere to all traffic instructions for their safety and convenience.

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ISSUED BY: THE COMMUNICATION UNIT – JB MARKS LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

07/10/2026

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07/10/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE

TO: ALL MEDIA
DATE: WEDNESDAY, 07 OCTOBER 2026
RE: POWER FAILURE – IKAGENG AND EXTENSION AREAS

The JB Marks Local Municipality takes this opportunity to inform residents that a power failure is currently affecting Ikageng and surrounding extension areas.

Eskom and Municipal technicians are currently on site and have established that the power failure was caused by a cable termination that blew at the Ikageng Main Substation. Technicians are working diligently to address the fault and restore the electricity supply to the affected communities as soon as possible.

The JB Marks Local Municipality apologises for the inconvenience caused to all residents affected by the power failure and appreciates their patience while necessary repairs are being undertaken.

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Issued by: The Communication Unit – JB Marks Local Municipality

07/10/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE

TO: ALL MEDIA
DATE: WEDNESDAY, 07 OCTOBER 2026
RE: OUTSTANDING MOTOR VEHICLE DEBTS AND PENALTIES

The JB Marks Local Municipality hereby notifies Residents in Potchefstroom and Ventersdorp that, the Director for Transport Administration and Licensing in the North West Province has approved scheduled visits to registering authorities to engage with motorists and vehicle owners regarding their outstanding penalties, licence fees and arrears.

The project will focus on debts accrued in respect of motor vehicles registered and licensed in the North West Province. The debts must have been incurred on or before 2022 and must exceed
R5 000.00.

RESIDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO VISIT THE POTCHEFSTROOM REGISTERING AUTHORITY AS FOLLOWS:

DATE: 12 – 13 OCTOBER 2026
DISTRICT: DR KENNETH KAUNDA DISTRICT
REGISTERING AUTHORITY: POTCHEFSTROOM

Members of the community, farmers, transport companies, public transport operators and mining companies with outstanding licence fees are therefore encouraged to visit the Potchefstroom Registering Authority – Licensing Section.

For Enquiries, Please Contact:

Ms Boingotlo Mokai: 018 388 1127
Ms Bertha Modutwane: 018 388 1437

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Issued by: The Communication Unit – JB Marks Local Municipality