Executive Mayor Thanduxolo Khalipha, accompanied by Members of the Mayoral Committee (MMCs) and municipal employees from
various departments, spearheaded a clean-up operation in the Central Business District yesterday.
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NOTICE TO RESIDENTS
01 OCTOBER 2025
RE: TEMPORARY INTERRUPTION OF TELEPHONE SERVICES
Dear Residents and Business Community,
The Matjhabeng Local Municipality wishes to inform you that we are currently experiencing technical difficulties with
our telephone services...
due to service provider–related challenges.
As a result, you may experience temporary interruptions when attempting to reach certain offices or departments via the
usual telephone lines.
We are working closely with our service partners to resolve this matter and restore full functionality as soon as
possible. In the meantime, the following alternative contact numbers are available for urgent matters:
• Customer Care – Main Head Office (Welkom): 077 284 0118
• Welkom Fire Station: 067 499 9474
• Virginia Fire Station: 066 044 6174
• Odendaalsrus Fire Station: 066 525 7520
• Hennenman Fire Station: 066 044 6174
• Ventersburg Fire Station: 066 044 6174
We sincerely appreciate your patience, cooperation, and understanding during this period.
Issued by:
Office of the Municipal Manager
Matjhabeng Local Municipality
WEDNESDAY, 01 OCTOBER 2025
MEDIA STATEMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MATJHABENG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY WARNS RESIDENTS AGAINST ILLEGAL DUMPING INTO SEWER SYSTEMS
The Matjhabeng Local Municipality strongly condemns the continuous illegal dumping of rubble, stones, pillows, and other
solid waste materials into sewer manholes in Thabong, Ward 17....
This reckless behavior has once again caused severe blockages in the sewer lines at the same location where the
Municipality previously battled for days to clear the system.
Since last week, municipal teams have been working tirelessly to reopen the affected lines and only managed to restore
flow late this afternoon.
As a result of this unlawful practice, major sewer spillages occurred in the streets, leading to flooding in front of
the Thabong Police Station. Such actions not only damage municipal infrastructure but also create serious health and
environmental hazards for the community.
The Municipality urges residents to refrain from dumping any waste into sewer manholes.
Members of the public are reminded that sewer systems are designed to carry wastewater only, and the disposal of foreign
objects into the network is a punishable offence.
We appeal to the community to play an active role in protecting critical infrastructure by reporting illegal dumping
activities to the Municipality or relevant law enforcement authorities.
Together, we can ensure a cleaner, safer, and healthier Matjhabeng.
Issued by:
Office of the Municipal Manager
Matjhabeng Local Municipality
TUESDAY, 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RE: MATJHABENG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY RESPONDS TO VAAL CENTRAL WATER’S UNLAWFUL NOTICE OF WATER RESTRICTIONS.
The Matjhabeng Local Municipality has noted, with great concern, the notice issued by Vaal Central Water to proceed with
water restrictions from midnight on Tuesday, 30 September 2025. This decision comes despite the existence of a court
interdict, granted by the Free State High Court, preventing Vaal Central from carrying out such punitive action.
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The Municipality finds these actions by Vaal Central to be unfair, irresponsible, and far removed from its constitutional
obligation to ensure the continued and equitable supply of water.
This approach disregards the devastating implications it has on the lives of ordinary residents, who bear no
responsibility for the ongoing dispute between the Municipality and the Water Board.
It is deeply troubling that, while Vaal Central pursues these heavy-handed measures, it has simultaneously delayed
the arbitration process and engaged in actions that can only be described as bad-faith litigation.
We remind the public that, in July 2024, the court already ruled on matters directly linked to this dispute, a ruling
that Vaal Central continues to undermine by its conduct.
The Municipality assures residents that it has taken, and will continue to take, all reasonable steps to protect the
rights and interests of every household and business in Matjhabeng.
We remain steadfast in defending our community against this relentless attack and will continue to pursue all available
legal remedies to safeguard the constitutional right to water.
We call on residents to remain calm and united as the Municipality confronts this challenge on their behalf. The right
to water is not negotiable, it is a cornerstone of human dignity,
health, and safety.
Issued by the office of the Acting Municipal Manager.
Matjhabeng Local Municipality
Adv. Lauretta Williams
MATJHABENG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
NOTICE OF ELECTRICITY INTERRUPTION
ESKOM SHUTDOWN
WELKOM, FLAMINGO
23 SEPTEMBER 2025
Residents of Welkom are hereby informed that electricity supply has been interrupted today, 23 September 2025, from
08H30 and will remain off until 16H00 in the following areas:...
AREAS AFFECTED:
- Holding Four
- Flamingo Park
- Flamingo Shopping Centre
The interruption is due to Eskom conducting Annual Maintenance on the electrical network supplying the above-mentioned
areas.
Important Notice:
All power supply points must be regarded 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
MATJHABENG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
WATER SUPPLY UPDATE
22 SEPTEMBER 2025
HENNENMAN & SURROUNDING AREAS
Dear Residents,
The power supply at the Hennenman Pump Station was restored last night, and pumping operations have since resumed.
Water supply will be gradually restored in Hennenman and Phomolong during the course of the day. Supply to Ventersburg
and Mmamahabane is expected to be fully restored by the early hours of Tuesday....
Water tankers will remain deployed on the ground until normal supply has been fully restored.
This update is provided by Vaal Central Water.
Issued by:
Matjhabeng Local Municipality
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