City of Matlosana Municipal News Roundup 18 September

Joint Operation Targets Non-Compliance Across Klerksdorp CBD, Lahoff, and Flimida

On Friday, 11 September 2026, the City of Matlosana conducted a joint law enforcement operation across the CBD, Lahoff, and Flimida. The initiative focused on enforcing municipal by-laws, inspecting health and safety standards, curbing illegal business operations, and addressing overdue municipal accounts. Inspections revealed multiple businesses operating without meeting basic fire safety regulations and hygiene standards, leading officials to confiscate goods deemed unfit for human consumption. Furthermore, teams identified and disconnected illegal electrical connections, while several businesses with delinquent accounts were flagged.

In the CBD, officers discovered a residential property illegally functioning as a scrapyard, alongside other suspected unlawful operations, and promptly closed the site. The property owner fled the scene and is actively being sought by law enforcement. Concurrently, traffic officers conducted road safety enforcement along OR Tambo Road, executing 15 warrants of arrest for outstanding traffic fines while reminding drivers and pedestrians to adhere strictly to road regulations.

Stormwater Infrastructure Repairs Underway in Wilkoppies

The City of Matlosana Water Section initiated targeted structural repairs on Hancock Street in Wilkoppies to improve drainage and prevent localized flooding. Construction teams are actively building stormwater chamber walls to strengthen existing infrastructure and facilitate optimal water flow during heavy rainfall. This project follows the successful completion of similar stormwater chamber construction along Knowles Street, forming part of the municipality's continuous program to protect roads and neighboring properties from water runoff damage.

Electricity Restored to 30 Households in Kanana

Following a week-long power outage in Ward 22, Extension 13 (Moletsane Section), Kanana, the City of Matlosana Local Municipality confirmed that electricity has been fully restored to 30 households. Municipal technical teams worked on-site alongside Eskom personnel to resolve the underlying distribution challenges. The local municipality expressed its gratitude to Eskom for their joint intervention and thanked the impacted residents for their patience during the restoration process.

Speaker of Council to Host Heritage Family Fun Day in Alabama

The Office of the Speaker of Council in the City of Matlosana Local Municipality will host a Heritage Family Fun Day on Friday, 25 September 2026, from 09:00 to 15:00 at Alabama Stadium. The celebration is centered around the theme, "Celebrating our living cultural heritage, strengthening the ties that bind us". Attendees are encouraged to wear sportswear with a touch of traditional attire. Local SMMEs looking to operate food stalls during the event can apply through Tourism Information Officer Pulane Themba at 078 178 5227.

Fresh Produce Market and DARD Partner to Empower Local Farmers

On Tuesday, 15 September 2026, the City of Matlosana National Fresh Produce Market (MNFPM), in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD), hosted an educational farmers' visit to promote commercial agricultural practices and expand local market access. Participating farmers received practical training on conducting market surveys, understanding formal commercial requirements, and commercializing their output. A primary focus of the workshop centered on the SHEP Approach Training Programme, which teaches effective land and soil management to help smallholders build sustainable agricultural businesses, create jobs, and stimulate the regional economy.

Title Deeds Restoration Programme Advances in Alabama and Tigane

The Directorate of Planning and Human Settlements, under MMC Cllr Portia Mtshawulana and Ward 4 Cllr SOC Barrends, has reactivated its Title Deeds Distribution Programme. As part of a broader municipal target to register and hand over 3,869 title deeds between 2025 and 2027, municipal officials launched a door-to-door distribution campaign. The initiative commenced on Thursday, 17 September 2026, between 09:30 and 15:30 in Alabama Extension 04 (Ward 04) to deliver land ownership documents directly to eligible residents.

Housing Registration Session Scheduled for Tigane Residents

The City of Matlosana Directorate of Planning and Human Settlements has invited residents of Extension 7, Tigane, to an information and application session for the National Housing Needs Register (NHNR). The event takes place on Friday, 18 September 2026, at the Tigane Library from 09:00 to 15:00. The session will guide community members through the five-step application process to record their housing needs on the central government database, update contact details, and determine eligibility for future subsidized housing projects. For additional enquiries, residents can contact 018 487 8341.

These municipal updates reflect the ongoing operational work, infrastructure maintenance, public outreach, and administrative services provided by the City of Matlosana Local Municipality to its residents across various sectors.

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