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29 July 2026Latest update
A leak near Eleazer Road and Rissik Street has saturated surrounding ground, while residents and a ward councillor are asking JB Marks Local Municipality to investigate possible risks to nearby properties.
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A damaged main pipeline led to another temporary water interruption in Ikageng Extension 6 as repair teams worked to restore the system.
North West Cricket players, coaches and staff spent Mandela Day improving two learning spaces at Mosaic South Africa in Ikageng.
Darius Renke placed second in pistol with 470 points, while Ethan Warren finished fifth out of 17 sporter-rifle competitors with 679 points.
Hospital teams and local partners marked Mandela Day by serving coffee, soup, bread and cake to patients and visitors.
A search launched after Ernst Steynberg was reported missing from Rietvallei farm near Rysmierbult ended on Tuesday when he was found deceased. The search drew a large community response over two days.