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VAAL CENTRAL WATER AND STAKEHOLDERS PARTNER TO PROTECT WATER INFRASTRUCTURE AT BEESHOEK PUMSPTATION

On Tuesday, 25 August 2026, Vaal Vaal Central Water, Tsantsabane Local Municipality, Anglo American Kumba Iron Ore Kolomela Mine and the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) met to address the ongoing illegal dumping and waste accumulation around the Beeshoek Pump Station in Postmasburg.

The engagement follows previous clean-up and awareness initiatives aimed at preventing waste from entering and accumulating around this critical water facility. Illegal dumping at the site remains a serious environmental concern and poses a risk to the operation of the Beeshoek Pump Station, which plays a vital role in the provision of sustainable, quality water to Postmasburg, surrounding communities and businesses.

Stakeholders reaffirmed their commitment to working together and discussed both short-term and long-term interventions to protect the pump station, strengthen waste management measures, and safeguard water infrastructure for current and future generations.

We call on community members, businesses and industries to play their part by refraining from dumping waste at the entrance of the landfill site or anywhere around the Beeshoek Pump Station. Together, we can protect our environment, our water resources and the infrastructure that keeps our communities supplied with water.

  • 26 August 2026 by

Joy for Skeyfontein Families as Building Materials Handed Over After Storm Destruction

It was a moment of relief and gratitude for the community of Skeyfontein this week when the Department of Human Settlements, together with Tsantsabane Local Municipality, handed over building materials to 48 families whose shacks were destroyed by disastrous rain and strong winds during heavy rainfall that was experienced this year.

The handover was led by the Speaker of Council and the Ward 7 Councilor, who joined officials of Tsantsabane Local Municipality and Department of human settlement on the ground to ensure support reached those most affected.

Heavy rains and winds left families in Skeyfontein with destroyed shacks and houses. After a thorough assessment by Tsantsabane Local Municipality and department of human settlement a report was made to quickly respond to the situation.

The Speaker said the municipality understood the pain the families had gone through and reaffirmed Council’s commitment to work with other Government departments to respond quickly in times of disaster.

The Ward 7 Councilor thanked the Department of Human Settlements for acting swiftly and said the materials would help families rebuild with dignity before the next round of bad weather.

Beneficiaries received packs of building materials to help them reconstruct their homes. The 48 families identified for assistance expressed their thanks, saying the support came at a time when they needed it most.

Community members also praised the quick response, calling it a “joyous moment” that showed government and local leadership standing together with the people of Skeyfontein.

For now, the focus is on rebuilding. But for the 48 families who received help, the message was clear: they have not been forgotten.

Water Supply Interruption

Posdene is currently having water supply interruptions due to Eskom Power Supply Fault however Eskom Team is on site to resolve the issue.

As a result all Municipal Boreholes are not pumping which also has a direct impact on water supply levels.

We will start pumping immediately when Eskom has restored power supply.

We apologize for the inconvenienc

Northern Cape SAMWA Games

Tsantsabane Local Municipality are the host of the Northern Cape Provincial SAMWA Games. The games are held Postmasburg Showgrounds.

The official opening of the games was made by the Mayor of Tsantsabane cllr Helena English who emphasized that this type of games are important for the well being of the employees.”This games are important for friendship amongst employees of different Municipalities” the appreciated the Support from Letsatsi Finance, Old Mutual, Standard Bank.

The National President of SAMWA Mr Thapelo Jacobs emphasized that later this year in September the National SAMWA Games will be held in Gqeberha city, hosted by Nelson Mandela Metro.

The Municipalities are competing in 4 sports codes, Football, Netball, Pool, Darts.

The games are expected to end tommorow Saturday 25 July 2026