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MATJHABENG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
NOTICE OF ELECTRICITY INTERRUPTION
ESKOM PLANNED SHUTDOWN
SUNDAY, 31 AUGUST 2024
WELKOM.
The Matjhabeng Local Municipality hereby notifies residents and stakeholders of a planned electricity supply interruption
due to Eskom’s Annual Maintenance on the Welkom Town Substation....
DATE: Tuesday, 02 September 2025
TIME: 09h00 – 16h00
AREAS AFFECTED:
• Reitz Park
• Dagbreek
• Rheeders Park
• Part of Doorn
• Phomolong Village
• Oppenheimer Hospital
• Jim Fouché
• Seemeeu Park
This interruption is necessary to allow Eskom to safely conduct maintenance work on the electrical network supplying the
affected areas.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
All power supply points must be treated as live and dangerous at all times, as electricity may be restored without prior
warning.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Matjhabeng Municipality – Electrical Engineering Services
Mr. W.E. Sephton (Manager: Electrical Department)
Tel: (057) 391 3116
Fax: (057) 391 3427
Email: williamsephton@matjhabeng.co.za
Issued by:
Matjhabeng Local Municipality Communications
Mmoho | Together | Sisonke | Tesame
Executive Mayor Thanduxolo Khalipha engaged with women in Kutlwanong as part of Women’s Month celebrations. During the
dialogue, he acknowledged the pivotal role women play in society and emphasised their shared responsibility in building
stronger, more resilient communities....
The Executive Mayor further highlighted the persistent challenges women face, including gender-based violence and
marginalisation, stressing the need for collective action to address these issues.
He reiterated the municipality’s commitment to creating a conducive and inclusive economic environment that enables
women to participate meaningfully and benefit from local development opportunities.
In this regard, he pointed to the upcoming Investment Summit and other ongoing projects in Matjhabeng as key initiatives
aimed at driving empowerment and sustainable growth.
The Executive Mayor was accompanied by MMC Mojabeng Radebe, together with Ward Cllr Lerato Makaliane and MMC Budda
Ramalefane.
#Buildingthematjhabengwewant
#ServiceDeliveryToThePeople
#LeaveNoOneBehind
The Executive Mayor of Matjhabeng Local Municipality, Cllr. Thanduxolo Khalipha, hosted a Mayoral Imbizo
with women of
Nyakallong at Dihwai Primary School to strengthen community dialogue and address the rise of
Gender-Based Violence (GBV)
and femicide in the municipality....
Reflecting on recent tragic incidents, the Mayor commended the courage of a mother who reported her son after he
allegedly murdered his girlfriend in Meloding, and applauded the South African Police Service (SAPS) for securing
justice in Nyakallong, where a father was sentenced to a lengthy prison term for raping his daughter. “This sends a
strong message that perpetrators of such crimes will face the full might of the law,” he said.
The Mayor also shared service delivery updates, including the construction of 26 houses for families affected by
flooding in Voelpan and the refurbishment of community halls in Nyakallong, Thabong, and Kutlwanong.
He further paid tribute to the resilience and leadership of women, affirming their vital role in building safer and
progressive communities.
The Executive Mayor was accompanied by MMC Special Programs, Cllr. Thandi Monjovo.
#buildingthematjhabengwewant
#ServiceDeliveryToThePeople
#LeaveNoOneBehind
Matjhabeng Local Municipality is set to start generating its own electricity sooner than anticipated.
Minister of
Electricity and Energy Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa confirmed there are no legal barriers preventing the
move, marking a
significant step towards energy independence for the region....
Speaking during his visit to the municipality on Monday, Ramokgopa stated that the initiative is part of a broader
intervention aimed at achieving universal electricity access for all, regardless of their demographics.
“There are about 1.6 million households in South Africa without electricity. We need to reduce that number, even in
rural or informal settlements that have since been formalised,” said Ramokgopa.
He added that he would not be deterred by the annual budget allocation when it comes to initiating Matjhabeng’s
procurement of generation capacity and other related projects.
According to him, the issue is not the size of the budget, but rather how it is utilised.
Although we have a budget of R4 billion, we are currently working with the Development Bank of South Africa (DBSA) to
attract additional investment. We already have seed capital, and the R4 billion is secured. This is funding received
over time — the aim now is to leverage and accelerate its impact,” he said.
A delighted Executive Mayor of Matjhabeng, Thanduxolo Khalipha, said the construction work will be carried out by the
municipality itself to empower local residents with skills and knowledge.
“We are preparing for our investment summit in October, which is intended to attract investors for our energy hub. The
City of eThekwini already has its license — we’ll be visiting them because we want to be the first local municipality in
the country to obtain that license, in the interest of our people. We want them to benefit. Construction will be done by
Matjhabeng, not private contractors — we are going to empower our people,” he said.
Ramokgopa noted that Matjhabeng is home to 1,400 megawatts of Independent Power Producer (IPP) generation capacity,
making the municipality a highly attractive location for energy production. He urged the municipality to begin investing
in its own IPP projects rather than relying solely on the private sector.
Executive Mayor Thanduxolo Khalipha hosted a Mayoral Imbizo yesterday at Lemotso Primary School in
Thabong.
The Imbizo formed part of the Executive Mayor’s ongoing community engagement programme, which seeks to
strengthen
relations between the Municipality and residents....
It served as a platform for community members to raise service delivery concerns, share ideas, and engage directly with
the leadership of Matjhabeng Local Municipality.
Executive Mayor Khalipha was joined by Members of the Mayoral Committee (MMCs) and Councillors, ensuring that residents’
inputs could be addressed collectively by the municipal leadership.
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#ServiceDeliveryToThePeople
#LeaveNoOneBehind
