JB Marks Local Municipality Tackles Electrical Upgrades and Interruptions Across Multiple Communties

These updates address both a necessary maintenance window in Ventersdorp and an unplanned fault impacting the Ikageng area. Municipal and Eskom technical teams have been deployed to coordinate infrastructure improvements and restore stable grid operational capacity across affected districts.

Rescheduled Maintenance Outage to Enhance Supply in Ventersdorp

A planned electricity outage originally set for Thursday, 08 October 2026, has been rescheduled to Friday, 09 October 2026, from 08h00 to 18h00. The outage will affect Ventersdorp, Tshing, Toevlug, Moosapark, and surrounding farming communities and villages According to the municipality, the temporary shutdown is required to allow Eskom technicians to connect an additional cable to the Ventersdorp Substation. This upgrade will ensure the town area can be supplied with the full electrical load necessary for reliable future operations. Residents and businesses in these areas are urged to make alternative arrangements and plan accordingly for the 10-hour maintenance window.

Emergency Repairs Underway for Unplanned Power Failure in Ikageng

In a separate, urgent notification, the JB Marks Local Municipality announced that a power failure is currently affecting Ikageng and its surrounding extension areas. Technicians from both Eskom and the municipality on-site have identified the cause as a blown cable termination at the Ikageng Main Substation. Teams are working diligently to resolve the fault and restore electrical supply to the affected communities as quickly as possible. Affected residents are asked to remain patient while these necessary, hands-on repairs are completed.

The JB Marks Local Municipality has apologized to the community for any inconvenience caused by both the schedule adjustment in Ventersdorp and the unplanned outage in Ikageng, expressing gratitude for their patience and cooperation while this essential work is carried out[cite: 2, 3]. Future updates on the restoration progress and maintenance timelines will continue to be provided through official municipal communication channels.

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