Nala Local Municipality (FS185)

Municipality

Area: Area: 4 129km² | MDB Code: | MDB code: FS185

Physical Address

8 Preller Street, Bothaville, 9600

Postal: Private Bag X15, Bothaville, 9660

Contact Details

Phone: 056 514 9200

Accounts: n/a

Website: Visit Website

Facebook: Facebook Page

Electricity: n/a

Refuse & Waste: n/a

Roads: n/a

Service Delivery: n/a

Water: n/a

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Operating Hours

WORKING HOURS
Monday	08:30 – 16:00
Tuesday	08:30 – 16:00
Wednesday	08:30 – 16:00
Thursday	08:30 – 16:00
Friday	08:30 – 15:15
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	Closed

* Closed on Public Holidays

About Nala Local Municipality (FS185)

Description: The Nala Local Municipality is a Category B municipality situated in the northern part of the Lejweleputswa District in the Free State. The former Bothaville and Wesselsbron Traditional Local Councils and a section of the Vetvaal Transitional Rural Council were combined to form the Nala Local Municipality. The Bothaville/Kgotsong area is located approximately 50km south of Klerksdorp, 80km north of Welkom and 200km south of Gauteng. Wesselsbron/Monyakeng is situated approximately 70km south-west of Bothaville, approximately 35km west of Welkom/Odendaalsrus and 55km east of Hoopstad. The Nala region is located within a significant agricultural region. It forms part of the so-called ‘Maize Triangle’ of South Africa. Bothaville is strategically located close to the gold mining towns of Klerksdorp/Orkney, whilst Wesselsbron is in close proximity of Welkom/Odendaalsrus. They are directly dependent on these large urban centres for institutional and commercial support. Three major rivers feature prominently in the Free State Province, of which two flow through the Nala Municipality. The Vals River runs from east to west through the town of Bothaville towards the Vaal River, which forms the north-western boundary of the municipality, and the Vet River flows just south of the Wesselsbron district and forms the southern boundary of the Nala region. Both the rivers play a significant role in the provision of water to Bothaville and Wesselsbron respectively. The topography of the area is homogenous, with moderate slopes. The only significant natural feature is the sensitive wetland system found just south of Wesselsbron. Main Economic Sectors: Mining (40.2%), finance (16.4%), community services (16.2%), construction (1.08%). As contribution to GVA – Source IDP 2024/25

ℹ️ Important Notice

This page provides informational guidance only for Nala Local Municipality (FS185). For official confirmation of municipal services, leadership, and contact details, always verify through the municipality’s official website: nala.org.za. Additional verified information is available at www.gov.za.

Cities and Towns

Cities/Towns: Bothaville, Wesselsbron

Cities and Towns Served by Nala Local Municipality (FS185) Municipality

Bothaville Municipality Wesselsbron Municipality

This municipality provides services and support to the areas listed above. For official municipal information, visit the official municipality website.

Municipal Leadership

Mayor: ANC

Deputy Mayor: n/a

Speaker: n/a

Chief Whip: n/a

Municipal Manager: Mr Sekonyela Joseph Lehloenya

Chief Financial Officer: Mr MF Lekitlane

Other Council: ANC

Chief Whip:

n/a

Senior Management:

Chief Financial Officer:

Mr MF Lekitlane

Communications Officers: Mr Malatswa Molepo (Parliamentary Communication Services)

Demographic Information

Age Structure
	2022	2016	2011
Population	90 561	78 515	81 220
Population under 15	28.6%	30.6%	32.7%
Population 15 to 64	64.4%	63.3%	61.6%
Population over 65	7.0%	6.1%	5.8%
Dependency Ratio
Per 100 (15-64)	55.4	58.0	62.4
Sex Ratio
Males per 100 females	92.1	94.0	91.8
Population Growth
Per annum	1.06%	-0.77%	n/a
Labour Market
Unemployment rate (official)	n/a	n/a	35.9%
Youth unemployment rate (official) 15-34	n/a	n/a	47.6%
Education (aged 20 +)
No schooling	5.7%	8.4%	7.9%
Matric	n/a	21.3%	22.2%
Higher education	5.3%	7.4%	5.3%
Household Dynamics
Households	23 027	23 653	21 700
Average household size	3.9	3.3	3.7
Female headed households	n/a	41.3%	40.5%
Formal dwellings	89.6%	77.2%	77.6%
Housing owned	n/a	73.8%	63.9%
Household Services
Flush toilet connected to sewerage	88.5%	85.5%	71.5%
Weekly refuse removal	66.7%	82.0%	79.5%
Piped water inside dwelling	42.0%	29.6%	40.4%
Electricity for lighting	93.3%	91.3%	90.3%

Financial Information

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
All values: R’000	2024/25	2023/24	2022/23	2021/22	2020/21
AUDIT OUTCOME	n/a	Qualified audit	Qualified audit	Qualified audit	Qualified audit
Property rates	28 233	n/a	n/a	25 003	25 531
Service charges	564 191	n/a	n/a	181 674	174 017
Investment revenue	5 321	n/a	n/a	1 769	1 259
Transfers recognised – operational	176 879	n/a	n/a	142 240	124 657
Other own revenue	16 303	n/a	n/a	33 565	46 357
Total Revenue (excluding capital transfers and contributions)	790 927	n/a	n/a	384 251	371 821
Employee costs	225 104	n/a	n/a	174 725	160 748
Remuneration of councillors	10 284	n/a	n/a	8 690	8 994
Depreciation and amortisation	44 373	n/a	n/a	41 370	n/a
Finance charges	99 063	n/a	n/a	34 430	12 226
Inventory consumed and bulk purchases	(48 088)	n/a	n/a	151 268	150 004
Transfers and subsidies	–	n/a	n/a	–	–
Other expenditure	249 667	n/a	n/a	175 077	49 352
Total Expenditure	580 404	n/a	n/a	585 559	389 912
Surplus/(Deficit)	210 523	n/a	n/a	(201 308)	(18 091)
Transfers and subsidies – capital (monetary allocations)	56 819	n/a	n/a	36 354	(8 789)
Transfers and subsidies – capital (in-kind)	–	n/a	n/a	–	380
Surplus/(Deficit) after capital transfers & contributions	267 342	n/a	n/a	(164 954)	(26 500)
Share of surplus/(deficit) of associate	–	n/a	n/a	–	–
Surplus/(Deficit) for the year	267 342	n/a	n/a	(164 954)	(26 500)
CAPITAL EXPENDITURE & FUNDS SOURCES
Capital expenditure	56 546	n/a	n/a	25 820	16 703
Transfers recognised – capital	57 544	n/a	n/a	25 808	16 703
Borrowing	–	n/a	n/a	–	–
Internally generated funds	–	n/a	n/a	–	–
Total sources of capital funds	57 544	n/a	n/a	25 808	16 703
FINANCIAL POSITION
Total current assets	120 159	n/a	n/a	(11 129)	400 109
Total non current assets	55 041	n/a	n/a	(9 386)	1 763 803
Total current liabilities	(93 466)	n/a	n/a	143 095	729 348
Total non current liabilities	1 323	n/a	n/a	1 344	33 052
Community wealth/Equity	–	n/a	n/a	–	1 428 012
CASH FLOWS
Net cash from (used) operating	150 991	n/a	n/a	–	–
Net cash from (used) investing	(1)	n/a	n/a	(18)	–
Net cash from (used) financing	–	n/a	n/a	–	9
Cash/cash equivalents at the year end	150 990	n/a	n/a	(18)	54 001
UNAUTHORISED, IRREGULAR, FRUITLESS & WASTEFUL EXPENDITURE
Unauthorised expenditure	n/a	–	101 806	406 474	168 668
Irregular expenditure	n/a	70 373	11 840	6 566	93 894
Fruitless & wasteful expenditure	n/a	32 247	47 871	65 232	651
SOURCE	Audited Outcome A1 2026 Q1	Audited Outcome A1 2026 Q1	Audited Outcome A1 2026 Q1	Audited Outcome A1 2024	YTD Actual – C1 2021 Q4

Municipal Services

Water
	2022/23	2021/22	2020/21	2019/20	2018/19
Does the municipality provide?	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided	25 196	23 653	22 760	22 760	22 306
Number of domestic households/delivery points	23 653	22 110	21 217	21 217	21 217
Inside the yard	22 230	20 687	19 794	19 794	19 794
Less than 200m from yard	1 423	1 423	1 423	1 423	1 423
More than 200m from yard	0	0	0	0	0
Domestic households with access to free basic service	6 672	11 263	11 016	9 459	9 262
Electricity
Does the municipality provide?	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided	26 168	26 168	21 878	21 878	21 878
Domestic households with access to free basic service	6 672	11 263	11 016	9 459	9 262
Sewerage and Sanitation
Does the municipality provide?	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided	23 929	23 929	23 816	23 816	23 307
Number of households using:
Flush toilet – public sewerage	18 563	18 563	18 450	18 450	18 450
Flush toilet – septic tank	0	0	0	0	0
Ventilated pit latrine	0	0	0	0	0
Bucket system	3 759	3 759	3 759	3 759	3 759
Other	0	0	0	0	0
Domestic households with access to free basic service	6 672	11 263	11 016	9 459	9 262
Solid Waste Services
Does the municipality provide?	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided	18 445	18 445	18 223	18 223	18 223
Domestic households with access to free basic service	6 672	11 263	11 016	9 459	9 262

Water

n/a

Electricity

n/a

Refuse and Waste

n/a

Roads

n/a

Service Delivery

n/a

Municipality Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Tshepo Shekeshe

I visited the Licensing Department today at 13:30 to renew my licence disc and was turned away by Security, who claimed the office was already closed due to long queues. Being turned away at 13:30 is completely unacceptable and absurd, especially for a public service office meant to serve the community. There was no clear communication, no proper queue management, and no consideration for members of the public who make time during working hours to be assisted. This reflects very poor service delivery and a lack of accountability.

Pleasantly surprised at how efficient the process today was compared to what I remember it being. I was in and out in just about an hour. Arrived at 07:20, walked out by 08:20. I had all my required documents, copies andforms filled out before hand. The staff were friendly.

Given Savage

Poor service

Don M

Arrived an hour early for my booked time slot. Waited and hour past that to be assisted. If you are renewing your driver's license and you don't have your eye test done beforehand, you will sit and wait for everyone who has an eye test to be assisted first, no matter what time anyone booked. Come with an eye test. One lady asked if it would be better to leave and go get an eye test and then come back, the man said yes. When I asked the man if we would have to wait for those with tests to be finished before being assisted he got VERY defensive and refused to answer. Apparently the request for communication is offensive to this poor little man's ego. But miraculously then those of us without the test were finally assisted. I am actively sitting and watching this same man berate a poor woman for something, beyond rude and actually completely unacceptable, even aggressively opening and slamming the door. He's on a power trip. The lady who ended up assisting me was good. But all in all, terrible.

Mamta Mithal

Had an 08:40 confirmed appointment to renew my drivers license. Was advised by the licensing office to get there an hour early. Got there at 07:30. Waited in line for 1 hour and 10 minutes, got to the eye testing machine at 08:40 on the dot and was back in my car by 09:10. Seriously not as bad as I was expecting it to be. Special kudos goes out to Tshepo Dipholo who took my test and photo and got me to the cashier quick sticks while fillowing strict and thorough sanitising protocols for all the equipment I touched. Also such a courteous and friendly guy. I'm shocked to be giving such a high rating but it really wasn't too bad. They could do better with sign posting, communication and queue management inside the building but all things considered, this wasn't a bad experience at all. Go there like you're on a mission, be tough, don't get pushed around, speak up (respectfully) and you'll get done quick.

nonthuthuko locardia mahaole

Must give credit where its due. While the place needs obvious maintenance. The process was seamless, I got there way before my appointment time and had 7 or more people in front of me, yet I was out in less than an hour. Well done to the guys, all were super happy to help even though it was the afternoon around lunch time.

Tumi M

I am only rating this because I couldn’t select 0. Randburg License Department what is the purpose of booking a slot if I will end up waiting in the queue for hours on end? It is things like this that make public service offices and departments a drag for most South Africans. You guys need to do better especially with the service. Other branches thrive on giving their patrons good service. Really a wasted opportunity especially given that our lives don’t revolve around your incompetency.