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15/10/2019

JUST IN | The Executive Mayor of Polokwane Cllr Thembi Simelane-Nkadimeng is currently LIVE on AshifaBreakfast Energyfm. Do as she takes you through service delivery projects within the municipality.



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03/10/2019

[ ] Did you miss Polokwane Municipality, Municipal Manager interview on Hlokwa La Tsela on Thobela FM on Wednesday evening? Check it out below!

WATCH | Polokwane Municipal Manager Dikgape Makobe is being interviewed by Matome Maupi Matome Maupi on Hlokwa La Tsela on Thobela FM's on Wednesday e...

01/10/2019

[WATCH] News Flash! Polokwane Municipality has managed to secure 3.9 billion from the Department of Water Affairs, for the next three years. Municipal Manager, Mr Dikgape Makobe tells us how the municipality is currently spending it.

The municipality has managed to secure close to R3.9 billion from the Department of Water and Sanitation for the coming three years and “we are spending that...

30/09/2019

[PUBLIC ALERT]

Water sources still under strain

Polokwane Municipality urges all consumers to use water sparingly for the reservoir levels to stabilise.

This appeal comes as reservoirs within the municipality are still under strain. Other areas have already suffered water shortages over the weekend.

The municipality, therefore, urges all to ensure that they utilise water responsibly and that the taps are closed if not in use.

Residents should also consider the following useful water saving tips:
• Do not irrigate gardens or wash cars using hosepipes;
• Turn off the water while soaping hands and brushing teeth;
• Take shorter showers of five minutes or less;
• Never pour water down the drain when there may be another use for it, such as watering plants or for cleaning.

Residents can report water leaks and other water related challenges promptly to the call centre on 015 290 2376 / 2629 so that the water unit can respond and come to the aid of the affected areas.

Polokwane Municipality apologises for the inconvenience.

30/09/2019

MEDIA BRIEFING | Polokwane Municipal Manager Dikgape Makobe has, this morning, briefed the media on the outcomes of the Special Council meeting that was held on Friday 27 September 2019.

The issues, which the Municipal Manager spoke about, included reasons “the municipality wants to spend the rate payers’ money and go on a trip to Finland”. He also elaborated more on revenue protection report that was tabled before special Council meeting to revise penalties for consumers that bypass municipal services such as water and electricity.

The municipality is sending a delegation to Finland so that the Finns can exhibit their ground-breaking capability in sustainable wastewater treatment. Makobe said the municipality has managed to secure close to R3.9 billion from the Department of Water and Sanitation for the coming three years and “we are spending that money by upgrading waste water treatment plant”. He further said for the City to make informed decisions on water issues, the delegation needs to go and see how other cities are doing it.

On revenue, the Municipal Manager said part of the reasons why many municipalities owe ESKOM is because of actions by consumers and business community in those municipalities. These include issues of bridging municipal services, illegally connection to the municipal network and utilising municipal services without paying for them. The municipality has discovered that some of the consumers within Polokwane are bridging electricity.

The Council has given the Municipal Manager a mandate to set up a revenue protection team to check who is buying and who is not buying electricity and water.

26/09/2019

[JUST IN] We continue to plan our service delivery programme on the foundation of the constitutional mandate that is based on consultation with all stakeholders as guided by the founding principles of continuous mobilization of resources for all communities.

This according to Acting Executive Mayor of Polokwane Cllr William Kganyago, who is also MMC for Water and Sanitation, as he gives opening remarks at the IDP Representative Forum currently underway at Jack Botes Hall in Polokwane.

26/09/2019

[PUBLIC ALERT]

Olifants supply line stopped

Olifanspoort plant was stopped due to Specon pipeline burst this morning. Lepelle Northern Water (LNW) has estimated 4 to 6 hours until they patch-up the leaks.

All areas of supply are affected.

Water supply will be restored once Lepelle Northern Water has repaired the leaks. Water might still take some time to reach all affected areas of supply once supply is restored.

Polokwane Municipality will provide regular updates in terms of progress on this issue.

The municipality apologises for the inconvenience and urges all to use water sparingly.

Water helpline: 015 290 2376 / 2629

18/09/2019

[JUST IN] Polokwane Municipality is currently engaging the public and stakeholders on 's 2019/20 draft fare policy and operational by-laws.

Today, a delegation from the municipality is in Bjatladi Traditional Office in Ga-Dikgale for Sebayeng/Dikgale Cluster having started on Monday with Seshego and City Clusters at Jack Botes Hall and yesterday with Mankweng and Molepo/Chuene/Maja Clusters at Mankweng Community Hall.

This public participation process will continue tomorrow with Aganang Cluster at Aganang Community Hall and Friday with Moletjie Cluster at Moletjie Moshate Tribal Hall.
All community members are urged to make inputs into the draft documents.

17/09/2019

[PUBLIC ALERT]

Olifants not supplying to Polokwane

Lepelle Northern Water (LNW) has just notified Polokwane Municipality that Olifantspoort plant is off and not supplying to Polokwane.

This, according to Lepelle Northern Water, due to a damaged coil at low lift pump station. LNW says their electrical team is attending to the situation.

All areas of supply are affected.

LNW has not estimated time for water restoration; however, normal water supply will be restored once the water board has fixed the coil.

Polokwane Municipality apologises for the inconvenience and urges all to use water sparingly.

Water helpline: 015 290 2376 / 2629

16/09/2019

[WATCH] You asked for it, she listened! The Executive Mayor of Polokwane Municipality, Cllr Thembi Nkadimeng led electricians on a street light site inspection, in an effort to get all street lights in Polokwane City working!

Residents are encouraged to report lights that are not operational on 015 290 2490/2705

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16/09/2019

[WATCH] News Flash! Polokwane Municipality partners with the Department of health for the building of a new Academic Hospital.

We are building a Smart Polokwane City!

Polokwane Municipality is partnering with the Department of Health for a tertiary academic hospital. Executive Mayor Cllr Thembi Nkadimeng was speaking durin...

12/09/2019

From 01 October 2019, you will have to pay for some parking bays in the Polokwane CBD. Those parking bays will be managed by Park Point on behalf of .

Kindly adhere to the rules and tariffs as set out. All Vehicles parked at the identified parking bays are subject to the rules and regulations and are required to pay the fees as set per the Tariff Boards. Lost Tickets will be charged as per Lost Ticket Tariff.