MATJHABENG JOINS FOOD SAFETY OPERATION IN KUTLOANONG.
The Matjhabeng Local Municipality, together with the Lejweleputswa District Municipality Environmental, Health and
Safety (EHS) Practitioners, carried out a decisive food safety operation in Kutloanong, Odendaalsrus.
This joint initiative was aimed at strengthening food safety compliance and protecting the health of residents. Law
enforcement officers and health inspectors conducted comprehensive inspections of food businesses to ensure adherence to
strict health and safety regulations....
Businesses were required to present valid certificates, including the Certificate of Acceptability for Food Services,
SARS Certificate, Business Certificate, and Safety Certificate.
The inspections revealed that several outlets were not complying with key food safety standards.
Common violations included improper food handling and storage, the sale of unlabelled or unsafe food items, and the
absence of the required compliance certificates.
As an enforcement measure, non-compliant businesses were immediately closed down and will remain shut until they can
demonstrate full compliance with the law.
This action highlights Matjhabeng Local Municipality’s firm commitment to safeguarding public health, promoting
accountability, and ensuring fair business practices within the community.
Residents are urged to remain vigilant and report any concerns regarding food safety to the Municipality. By working
together, we can build safer, healthier, and more sustainable communities.
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MATJHABENG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
NOTICE TO RESIDENTS
UPDATE ON WINTER MAINTENANCE
20 AUGUST 2025
Dear Residents,
The Matjhabeng Local Municipality wishes to provide an update on the ongoing water supply interruption, based on
official feedback received from Vaal Central Water (VCW).
We are pleased to inform the community that all planned winter maintenance activities have been successfully completed.
Pumping operations commenced this morning at 07h00 from De Erf. Water supply has since been fully restored to the Koppie
Alleen High Level Reservoirs....
Low-lying areas within Greater Welkom and Odendaalsrus are already receiving water supply. Ventersburg and Mmamahabane
are expected to be restored by tonight, while Hennenman and Phomolong will be restored by tomorrow morning.
Residents are kindly reminded that the system will take some time to fully recover.
The Municipality appreciates your patience and cooperation during this period as we work to ensure a reliable water
supply for all communities.
Issued by:
Matjhabeng Local Municipality
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MEDIA STATEMENT
19 AUGUST 2025
MATJHABENG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY WELCOMES MINISTER MACPHERSON’S REPORT ON EPWP FUNDS
The Matjhabeng Local Municipality welcomes the findings released by the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure,
Hon. Dean Macpherson, which confirm that all Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) Integrated Grant funds for 2023/24
and 2024/25 were fully accounted for and utilised strictly on approved projects.
...
The Minister’s report brings clarity to recent allegations and confirms that the officials highlighted in media reports
are not EPWP participants, nor are they funded through the national EPWP Integrated Grant. Instead, they form part of an
EPWP Support Unit established by the Municipality and funded from the municipal budget.
We note the Minister’s directive that EPWP funds previously withheld be released to ensure the continuation of projects
that provide much-needed work opportunities for the people of Matjhabeng.
As a Municipality, we reaffirm our commitment to:
* Proper governance and accountability in the management of all public funds.
* Collaboration with the Department of Public Works & Infrastructure and other national departments to expand
opportunities for our residents.
* Reducing unemployment through effective use of programmes such as EPWP, which already created 373 work opportunities
in 2023/24 and 751 in 2024/25.
The Municipality remains resolute in its determination to turn Matjhabeng around and position it as an ideal
municipality—one that upholds transparency, delivers quality services, creates sustainable work opportunities, and
builds trust with its residents.
The confirmation that EPWP funds were used correctly, along with the release of withheld allocations, will enable us to
continue on this path of renewal and progress.
Matjhabeng remains focused on building good governance practices, implementing sustainable development initiatives, and
becoming a model of accountability and service excellence.
Issued by:
Tshediso Tlali
Spokesperson: Executive Mayor
Matjhabeng Local Municipality
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Teams from the Infrastructure Department Roads Maintenance Unit , are currently
working in the CBD to repair and patch
potholes.
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HANI PARK PROJECT IN WELKOM BACK ON TRACK
Following years of delays in the completion of the Water and Sewer Project in Hani Park Welkom, the project is finally
set to resume this month. The announcement was made by MEC for CoGTA and Human Settlements Mr. Saki Mokoena to hundreds
of residents who gathered at the Hani Park school. MEC Mokoena was accompanied by the Executive Mayor of Matjhabeng
Local Municipality Cllr. Thanduxolo Khalipha. The first phase of the project entails installation of water and sewer
services to an estimated 231 sites. The second phase will entail the refurbishment of the pump station.
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Cllr. Khalipha has expressed his gratitude to the department for resuscitating the project and appointing a consultant and contractors
who were introduced to the community of Hani Park this afternoon. “We expect that they will work tirelessly to restore
back the dignity of the people of Hani Park who were resting under appalling conditions due to shoddy work done by
previous contractors.
MEC Mokoena has promised to return after a month to assess the progress made. Residents have expressed their
satisfaction and have vowed to support the municipality and the work of government in completing the project and
ensuring its success.
Teams from the Matjhabeng Local Municipality’s Water Demand Section are currently on
site in Finch Street, Lakeview,
attending to reported water leaks.
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