The Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, Mr Seitlholo, will undertake a two-day oversight visit to the JB Marks Local Municipality in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District, Northwest on 26-27 March 2026, to assess the status of water and sanitation services within the municipality
The visit forms part of the Department of Water and Sanitation’s ongoing efforts to strengthen service delivery, ensure regulatory compliance, and address environmental challenges associated with wastewater management.
JB Marks Municipality, which includes Potchefstroom and Ventersdorp, is currently facing several critical challenges related to ageing infrastructure, inadequate operations and maintenance, sewer spillages, and environmental pollution affecting key water resources such as the Mooi River and Skoon Spruit.
The oversight visit will focus on the operations and maintenance of key wastewater treatment works (WWTWs) and associated infrastructure, including pump stations and sewer reticulation systems. Attention will be given to compliance with the National Water Act and the Water Services Act, as well as progress made in implementing corrective action plans issued by the Department.
The Deputy Minister will also assess progress on strategic infrastructure projects funded through the Regional Bulk Infrastructure Grant (RBIG) and the Water Services Infrastructure Grant (WSIG), which are aimed at improving water supply and sanitation services in the municipality. These projects include the Potchefstroom Bulk Water Supply Project and the Promosa and Poortjiesdam Bulk Sewer Line Project, among others.
The visit will provide an opportunity to engage with municipal leadership, technical teams, and stakeholders to identify solutions, strengthen accountability, and accelerate interventions required to improve service delivery and protect water resources.
Members of the media are invited to join the Deputy Minister Seitlholo on his oversight visit scheduled as follows:
DAY 1- 26 MARCH 2026
SESSION 1 - Ministerial Briefing
Time : 09:00 – 10:00
Venue : Council Chamber, JB Marks Local Municipality, Potchefstroom
SESSION 2 -Potchefstroom College of Agriculture (-26.733940; 27.075708)
Time : 10:15-10:45
Venue : Potchefstroom College of Agriculture
SESSION 3- Pipeline Project in Promosa
Time : 11:00 – 11:30
Venue : Pipeline Project in Promosa
SESSION 4- Tshepisong Ext 7 Reservoir
Time : 11:20 – 11:45
Venue : Tshepisong Ext 7 Reservoir
SESSION 5- Pump Station in Ikageng
Time : 12:00 – 12:30
Venue : Pump Station in Ikageng
SESSION 6- Zakhele Newly Built Sewer Plant
Time : 12:45 – 13:15
Venue : Zakhele Newly Built Sewer Plant
DAY 2: 27 MARCH 2026
SESSION 1 - Ventersdorp R 30 Pump Station
Time : 09:00 – 10:00
Venue : Ventersdorp Pump Station, JB Marks Local Municipality
SESSION 2- Ventersdorp Waste Water Treatment Works
Time : 10:15 – 10:45
Venue : Ventersdorp Waste Water Treatment Works
SESSION 3- Tshing Sewage Spillages
Time : 11:00 – 11:30
Venue : Tshing Ext 10
SESSION 4- Tshing Draught Site
Time : 11:40 – 12:00
Venue : Tshing Ext 3
SESSION 6- Tshing Community Engagement
Time : 12:15 – 13:15
Venue : Tshing Ext 2/3 Community Hall
For confirmations, kindly contact Katlego Maponya on 067 415 4626 or email Maponyam2@dws.gov.za or Maria Lebese on 082 611 9264 or email Lebesem@dws.gov.za.
Media enquiries
Wisane Mavasa, Spokesperson for the Department of Water and Sanitation
Cell: 060 561 8935
E-mail: mavasaw@dws.gov.za
Katlego Maponya
Cell: 067 415 4626
E-mail:maponyam2@dws.gov.za
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