Polokwane Municipality

CLLR MONGATANE RAMAPHOKO SWORN IN Cllr Mongatane Ramaphoko was sworn in as a Polokwane Council member on 22 July 2025, filling the seat left by Cllr Mafiwa Leballo. The ceremony was led by Magistrate Nethiozwo, overseen by MPAC Chair Cllr Mapula Phoshoko. End

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TEMPORARY LANE CLOSURE ALERT From 16 July (17h00) to 16 Sept (17h00), lanes on Nelson Mandela Dr (Rissik–Vermikuliet) will be partially closed for maintenance. Please use alternative routes & plan ahead. Log queries via MyPolokwane Citizen App or call 015 290 2000. End

PUBLIC NOTICE If you hear a BOOM near Grobler and Oost this week… don’t panic, it’s not the end of the world — just controlled blasting at Green Arch. Daily from 09:00 (charging) Blasting between 13:00–15:00 07–10 July Stay calm. Your windows are safe… we think.

Parts of Seshego Cluster still in the dark due to a surge arrestor fault at Sigma Substation. Teams are working hard to restore power in Ext 73, Hospital View, Madiba Park, Zone 1, 2, 4, 8 and others. Treat wires as live and unplug to stay safe. MyPolokwane Citizen App End

DUSTY FEET, DIRTY DEEDS AND A DATE WITH POLICE This guy showed up dressed like he fell out of a chimney — barefoot, full of dust and ready to “disconnect” the city. His partner vanished, but our dusty superstar stuck around long enough to get VIP access to Polokwane SAPS.

SESHEGO If your household earns R5,740 or less/month, you may qualify for free municipal benefits. Register for the indigent subsidy: 5-12 July 2025 Local schools Bring your ID and proof of income. More info: 015 290 2000 | #MyPolokwaneCitizenApp

UPDATE The 48-hour water shutdown planned for 2–3 July has been postponed due to a technical hiccup on-site. New date loading... In the meantime, let’s keep saving every drop. END

REMINDER KINDLY BE REMINDED OF TOMORROW'S WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION Major water upgrades ahead. 2 – 3 July (Olifantspoort) Affected areas from Ga-Chuene to City and Seshego Store water, use wisely. 📲 MyPolokwane App | ☎️ 015 290 2376 WhatsApp: 068 290 8736 End

Polokwane Municipality is porting call centre numbers tonight from 22h00–06h00. 015 290 2000 / 015 023 5000 may be unreachable. Use MyPolokwane Citizen App or call 065 967 9772 for assistance. Normal service resumes Friday morning. Apologies for the inconvenience. End

TARIFF ADJUSTMENTS ALERT Polokwane Municipality announces 2025/26 tariff increases effective 1 July: Water: 10.2%–11.2% Electricity: 11.32% (NERSA aligned) Rates/Services: 3%–6% Indigent households get free basic services. Apply now at Civic Centre or cluster offices. End