The JB Marks Local Municipality, located within the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District in the North West Province, is a significant Category B municipality. Established in 2016 from the amalgamation of Ventersdorp Local Municipality and Tlokwe City Council, it is the largest of the three municipalities in the district, covering nearly half of its geographical area. Key transport routes, such as the N12 connecting Johannesburg and Cape Town and a major railway route, run through this municipality, with Potchefstroom serving as a central hub.
Economically, the region is diverse, with gold mining dominant across the district, except for Potchefstroom and Ventersdorp. Ventersdorp is known for its agricultural activity, while Potchefstroom focuses on services and manufacturing, with North-West University playing a major role. Potchefstroom’s industrial zone hosts several key industries, including steel, food, and chemicals, supported by major companies such as Nestlé and DENEL. The city's infrastructure also supports about 600 businesses in the central area.
Main Economic Sectors:
Agriculture
Community Services
Manufacturing
Trade
Finance
Transport
Mining
Vision: A transformed and integrated African world-class city.
Mission: To provide affordable and sustainable services to the community through accountable and responsive administration.
Contact Details:
Potchefstroom Office
35 Wolmarans Street Potchefstroom, 2531South Africa
Tel: 018 299 5969
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Let’s Meet Your Ward Councillors
The JB Marks Municipality is divided into 34 wards, each with a dedicated councillor working tirelessly to address the needs of their respective communities. These ward councillors are the backbone of local governance, ensuring that the voices of residents are heard and represented in the municipal council.
Let’s take a look at the ward councillors who are working on behalf of their communities:
Cllr Rabodiba David Mologanye – Ward 01
Cllr Everhardus Ohannes Jacobus Laing – Ward 02
Cllr Anne Van Onselen – Ward 03
Cllr Ludwig Johannes Zerwick – Ward 04
Cllr Heinricha Hodgson – Ward 05
Cllr Mafinki Stephen Tloome – Ward 06
Cllr André Klopper – Ward 07
Ald Rapuleng Hodge Mokgethi – Ward 08
Cllr Mantwa Matilda Kasale – Ward 09
Cllr Albert Lepadile Hennicks – Ward 10
Cllr Ramotshegare Richard Buti – Ward 11
Cllr Gontse Nathaniel Molotsi – Ward 12
Cllr Loreal Tesnia Abrahams – Ward 13
Cllr Ivan Clarde Derbyshire – Ward 14
Cllr Madra Dirkie De Bruin – Ward 15
Cllr Tshepiso David Charity Moalusi – Ward 16
Cllr Ghadi Rebecca Kgobane – Ward 17
Cllr William Moshimanegape Manzini – Ward 18
Cllr Simon Molefi Moretsi – Ward 19
Cllr Muthuphei Richard Ramalisa – Ward 20
Cllr Rufane Alistair Makousa – Ward 21
Cllr Zander Janse Van Rensburg – Ward 22
Cllr Werner Nicor Van Onsele – Ward 23
Cllr Sean David Trautmann – Ward 24
Cllr Abraham Albertus Le Roux – Ward 25
Cllr Tau Huddleston Mogorosi – Ward 26
Cllr Kenewang Ruddy Manja – Ward 27
Cllr Mogorosi John Moyo – Ward 28
Cllr Matumelo Pauline Mokone – Ward 29
Cllr Lumkile Links – Ward 30
Cllr Leon Musa Mkhabela – Ward 31
Cllr Tshepang Tsamai – Ward 32
Cllr Isaac Thomson Meya – Ward 33
Cllr Ishmael Moilwa – Ward 34
These councillors are actively involved in local governance, working closely with the communities they represent. Their dedication ensures that the needs of residents in each ward are heard and addressed effectively. Stay tuned for the next section, where we’ll introduce the office of the Executive Mayor and the PR councillors who also play a vital role in JB Marks Municipality's governance.
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