28/08/2026
Notice to the Public... 28/08/2026
Maquassi Hills News...
For Immediate Release!
The Municipality takes time to effect an apology to the public, moreover those who reside in Irvine street and close by areas, Wolmaransstad for the power supply interruption that ensued in the early hours of this morning, consequent to the criminal elements that sought to thieving municipal sub-station feeding our people in Irvine street and surrounding areas, which includes but not limited to Wolmaransstad Correctional Centre and businesses around that area.
The deceased tried to cut cables and other electrical materials for selling out but unfortunately he met his untimely death as a result of the heavy current of the power supply in the sub-station, we call on our communities to remain vigilant during this season as these incidents will be recurring by these criminal elements, we must guard our infrastructure at all costs as it is eating at the fiscus that is supposed to effect other service delivery priorities.
We deposit our deepest heart felt condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of the deceased. We hope that this occurrence posits as a lesson to those who are hellbent on destroying our infrastructure for nefarious purposes.
The Municipality takes no responsibility for reckless behaviour by inconsiderate members of the community, the security cluster and other stakeholders will then take it from here and all of us will play their part.
As we built better, and safer communities for the benefit of all.
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Issued by the Municipal Corporate Communication Unit, Maquassi Hills Local Municipality: 19 Kruger Street Wolmaransstad North West.