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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Reminder for JB Marks Residents: Prepaid Meter Update Deadline Approaching
With the 24th November 2024 deadline fast approaching, residents in JB Marks Local Municipality are reminded to update their prepaid electricity meters before their tokens expire.
Failure to complete the Token Identifier (TID) Rollover could result in an interruption of electricity supply, as old tokens will no longer work after the deadline.
To facilitate this process, residents are required to:
Insert a special Key Change Token, which consists of 2 x 20-digit tokens. These must be entered into the meter sequentially, similar to credit tokens.
Ensure all unused credit tokens are entered before inserting the Key Change Token. Failure to do so will result in the inability to use any leftover tokens after the key change.
To aid in the transition, JB Marks Municipality has been sending out experts to assist with reprogramming meters. Residents are encouraged to cooperate with these teams and complete the update as soon as possible.
For those who still need assistance or have questions, the municipality can be reached at
018 299 5885/5354.
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