Executive Mayor Thanduxolo Khalipha Welcomes Minister of Electricity and Energy to Matjhabeng
The Executive Mayor of Matjhabeng, Cllr. Thanduxolo Khalipha, has officially welcomed the Minister of Electricity and
Energy, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, to Matjhabeng Local Municipality....
The Minister, together with his delegation from the Department of Electricity and Energy, is engaging in a high-level
meeting with the Executive Mayor, Members of the Mayoral Committee (MMCs), and senior management of the Municipality.
This engagement seeks to explore practical and sustainable ways in which the Department can collaborate with the
Municipality in addressing key challenges such as electricity supply, revenue collection, technical expertise,
infrastructure maintenance and upgrades, as well as outstanding debts owed to Eskom.
The meeting is part of government’s broader effort to strengthen intergovernmental relations and foster stronger
partnerships between national and local spheres of government.
Through these collaborations, the aim is to ensure that communities benefit from reliable, sustainable, and improved
energy services that support both households and economic growth.
#buildingthematjhabengwewant
#ServiceDeliveryToThePeople
#LeaveNoOneBehind
For Immediate Release.
Minister of Electricity and Energy to Visit Mathabeng Local Municipality.
The Mathabeng Local Municipality, in partnership with the Ministry of Electricity and Energy, cordially invites members
of the media to cover the official visit of the Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa.
The visit will focus on engagements around energy-related matters that directly impact service delivery and the
community of Matihabeng....
Details of the Event:
Venue: Room 428, 4th Floor, Main Building, Welkom Date: Monday, 25 August 2025
Time: 10h00
Media representatives are encouraged to attend and cover the proceedings.
Enquiries & RSVP:
Tshediso Tlali
Spokesperson: Executive Mayor, Matjhabeng Local Municipality
072 133 4424
tshediso.tladi@matjhabeng.co.za
www.matjhabengmunicipality.co.za
Issued by: Office of the Executive Mayor
The Matjhabeng Local Municipality is working hard to repair and maintain street lights, but ongoing vandalism and theft
continue to undo this progress.
When lights are damaged, our streets become unsafe, criminal activities thrive in darkness, and valuable municipal
resources are wasted on repeated repairs instead of being used for other essential services.
We therefore urge all residents to protect our community by reporting any vandalism or suspicious activity and by taking
pride in safeguarding public infrastructure.
#buildingthematjhabengwewant
#ServiceDeliveryToThePeople
#LeaveNoOneBehind
Meloding police are looking into a murder case after a 47-year-old man was killed by a mob during an
alleged business
robbery in Meloding.
On Saturday, 26 July 2025, at about 17:00 police were summoned to a complaint of an alleged mob attack at Phahameng
location. On arrival at the scene, police discovered the body of an African male lying motionless in a pool of blood.
...
Several bricks were found lying next to him. Furthermore, a firearm chamber was found covered in sand a few meters away
from the deceased. The victim sustained injuries to his head and nose. It is further alleged that the victim and his
accomplice had robbed a local business store prior to the alleged mob attack.
Police are urging anyone with information that could lead to the arrest of the alleged murder suspect(s) to contact
Detective Constable Palesa Mololo of the Meloding Detective Services on 079 036 6974, the #CrimeStop number 08600 10111
or alternatively send an anonymous tip-off on the #MySAPSApp.
https://www.saps.gov.za/newsroom/msspeechdetail.php...
Today, the Executive Mayor of Matjhabeng Local Municipality, Cllr. Thanduxolo Khalipha, hosted Boitumelo Modipa, a Grade
10 learner from Unitas Secondary School, who visited the Executive Mayor’s office to engage in an important dialogue on
the role of government, particularly municipalities, in combating Gender-Based Violence (GBV).
GBV remains a widespread pandemic that continues to devastate families and communities across the country, making it a
critical area of concern for both government and society at large....
During the discussion, Boitumelo raised questions on how the municipality allocates resources, implements programmes,
and drives awareness campaigns aimed at curbing GBV.
The Executive Mayor provided insight into the work being done under his leadership as the political head of the
municipality, highlighting efforts to not only strengthen internal programmes but also to mobilise support from the
private sector, civil society, and other stakeholders in this collective fight.
He reflected on significant interventions, including the Safety and Security Summit convened by the Municipality, which
brought together partners such as the South African Police Service (SAPS), the Department of Social Development, and
other institutions within the security cluster. These engagements are part of a broader commitment to building safer
communities and ensuring a coordinated response to GBV.
The Executive Mayor further shared details on recent platforms of engagement, such as the Men’s Conference and the
Women’s Day commemoration, where multiple stakeholders including the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), Safer South
Africa, the Department of Correctional Services, SAPS, faith-based organisations, the Men’s Forum, the Traditional
Healers Association, and traditional leaders overseeing initiation schools, collectively deliberated on strategies to
challenge harmful social norms and strengthen preventative interventions against GBV.
Through this dialogue with a young learner, the Executive Mayor underscored the importance of youth involvement in
shaping solutions and reminded that the fight against GBV requires collective action, vigilance, and continuous
education across all sectors of society.
#buildingthematjhabengwewant
#ServiceDeliveryToThePeople
#LeaveNoOneBehind
#EndGBV
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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