Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality

New Update
26 May 2026

MUNICIPALITY INTENSIFIES ACTION AGAINST ELECTRICITY THEFT

Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality has embarked on a campaign to disconnect illegal electricity connections across the municipality, with the aim of improving power supply reliability and strengthening revenue collection. The operation was held at Masakaneng Ward 14, where municipal teams successfully removed illegal connections and ensured compliance with electricity regulations.

Illegal electricity connections have been identified as a major contributor to the municipality’s growing Eskom debt, as many residents consume electricity without payment. These unlawful connections also pose serious safety risks, including house fires and loss of life, as they are often carried out by unqualified individuals.

The Senior Manager responsible for Infrastructure Services said illegal connections and tampering with electricity infrastructure resulted in the Municipality exceeding the maximum electricity supply demand, leading to load reduction and financial penalties from Eskom.

He further stated that overloading caused by illegal connections often led to transformer explosions, leaving communities without electricity and posing serious safety risks that may result in loss of life.

Residents found with illegal electricity connections or bridged meters were disconnected, fined reconnection fees, and charged additional costs for damaged meters and infrastructure.

The Municipality urged residents to refrain from illegal electricity activities and to work together in protecting public infrastructure and ensuring sustainable service delivery.

The Municipality further expressed appreciation to the South African Police Service (SAPS) and Municipal Wardens for their support and cooperation during the operation, which contributed to its smooth and successful ex*****on.

Issued by: Communications Unit
Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality

New update
22 May 2026

MAYOR CLLR DAVID TLADI LEADS INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS (IGR) FORUM ON KEY PROJECTS

The Mayor of Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality, Cllr David Tladi, yesterday chaired the Municipal Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) Forum Meeting held at the Council Chambers, bringing together stakeholders from various spheres of government to strengthen coordination, planning, and service delivery.

The Forum focused on key infrastructure and development updates, including SANRAL projects, the District Development Model (DDM) with water intervention strategies, Public Works and RAL road and school projects, as well as COGHSTA engineering and housing programmes.

The discussions emphasised the importance of enhanced collaboration between government structures to address service delivery challenges such as water provision, road infrastructure, housing development, and environmental sustainability.

The Municipality remains committed to strengthening cooperative governance and ensuring the effective implementation of development programmes for the benefit of communities.

The Mayor further encouraged all stakeholders to maintain ongoing engagement and accountability in order to accelerate service delivery and ensure that government interventions have a meaningful and lasting impact on communities.

Issued by Communication unit
Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality

New update
20 May 2024

Mayor Arrives at Stakeholder Briefing Session

The Mayor of Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality, Cllr David Tladi, has arrived at the Church of the Nazarene for the stakeholder briefing session held ahead of the Mayoral Outreach Programme.

The engagement brings together various stakeholders to discuss service delivery priorities, strengthen collaboration, and foster community development initiatives.

Issued by Communications Unit
Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality