Msukaligwa Local Municipality

01/09/2026

Mayor Leads Solar Project Handover in Thembelihle

Davel, 01 September 2026 - Msukaligwa Local Municipality Executive Mayor, Alderwoman M.P. Nkosi, led the official handover of the solar energy project in Thembelihle Informal Settlement, Ward 10, to the appointed contractor on Tuesday, 01 September 2026.

The project will provide 500 households with approved solar home systems, including solar PV panels, battery storage, and internal lighting, as part of efforts to address electricity backlogs in remote and rural communities.

Thembelihle is currently undergoing formalisation, with the solar project providing an alternative energy solution as the settlement progresses towards formalisation and the provision of formal electricity infrastructure.

The implementation will also create local economic opportunities, allowing members of the community to benefit from the project.

01/09/2026

30/08/2026

💡 *When the lights come on, lives change.*

From safer communities to small businesses that can grow, reliable electricity makes a real difference.

This Sunday, *Kasi2Kasi* hears from residents about how access to electricity has changed everyday life in their community.

📺 *Kasi2Kasi | Sunday | 20:00 | SABC2*


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29/08/2026

UNPLANNED POWER SUPPLY DISRUPTION – ERMELO

29 August 2026 Notice is hereby given that we are currently experiencing a power interruption in Ermelo.

This outage is due to faulty Medium Voltage (MV) supply cable.

*Affected Streets:*
De bruin, Theunisen, Theron, Willem Coetzee, Camden, Press Cr Swart, George Botha, Gen Hertzog, Gen Botha,Tommuller, CP Hoogenhout, HF Verwoed, Du toit.

Works are underway, and the customers are advised to treat all electrical points as *LIVE* during this period.

At this stage, the estimated restoration time is still unknown.

Further updates will be communicated as more information becomes available.

Msukaligwa Local Municipality (MLM) apologizes for any inconvenience caused to the affected community members and appreciates your patience while the matter is being attended to.

29/08/2026

⚠️ EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION UPDATE - Concern over open flames in veld and mountainous areas

Issued on 29 August 2026 at 9:00

Msukaligwa Local Municipality (MLM) Fire Service is raising serious concern about the lighting of candles and open fires in veld and mountainous areas, particularly as dry and windy conditions increase the risk of runaway veld and mountain fires.

Open flames, including candles used during religious or spiritual practices, can easily be overturned or spread by wind and ignite dry vegetation. Fires that start in remote mountainous areas can become extremely difficult and dangerous for emergency services to contain, while also threatening surrounding communities, properties, infrastructure and natural environments.

Firefighters acknowledges the right of religious and spiritual groups to conduct lawful religious practices. However, open flames must be used responsibly and in accordance with applicable fire-safety requirements, permits and restrictions.

Engagement with religious groups

As part of a preventative approach, MLM Firefighters will engage with religious and spiritual groups operating in the area to raise awareness of the dangers associated with candles and open fires in veld and mountainous environments.

The aim is to work collaboratively with religious leaders and practitioners to identify safer ways of conducting religious practices while reducing the risk of devastating fires.

Members of the public are urged to:

- Never leave a candle, fire or other open flame unattended.
- Avoid lighting fires or candles in dry vegetation or areas exposed to strong winds.
- Comply with all fire restrictions, permits and applicable regulations.
- Extinguish all flames completely before leaving an area.
- Report any unattended or uncontrolled fire immediately to the relevant emergency services.

To report fire-related incidents, contact the Msukaligwa Fire Emergency Call Centre on 072 883 8528.

28/08/2026

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28/08/2026

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📣PUBLIC SERVICE VACANCY CIRCULAR 31/2026

https://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/documents/vacancies/2026/PSV%20CIRCULAR%2031%20of%202026.pdf