Mantsopa Local Municipality (FS196)

Municipality

Area: Area: 4 291km² | MDB Code: | MDB code: FS196

Physical Address

38 Joubert Street, Ladybrand

Postal: PO Box 64, Ladybrand, 9745

Contact Details

Phone: 051 924 0654

Accounts: 051 924 0654
p.yangaphi@mantsopa.co.za

Website: Visit Website

Facebook: Facebook Page

Electricity: 051 924 0654

Refuse & Waste: 051 924 0654
vice@mantsopa.co.za

Roads: 051 924 0654
kkoalane@mantsopa.co.za

Service Delivery: 051 924 0654
tsepos@mantsopa.co.za

Water: 051 924 0654
wsam@mantsopa.co.za

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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 Mantsopa Local Municipality (FS196)

Description: The Mantsopa Local Municipality is a Category B municipality situated within the Thabo Mofutsanyana District in the eastern Free State Province. It borders Masilonyana and Setsoto to the north, the Kingdom of Lesotho to the east, and Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality to the west. It is the smallest of six municipalities in the district, making up 13% of its geographical area. The area is accessible via the N8 and R26 roads, which transverse the area. A railway line that runs along these routes services the area. The municipality incorporates five small towns, which accommodate a large proportion of the total population of Mantsopa. These small towns serve the surrounding rural community. Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture, tourism – Source IDP 2024/25

ℹ️ Important Notice

This page provides informational guidance only for Mantsopa Local Municipality (FS196). For official confirmation of municipal services, leadership, and contact details, always verify through the municipality’s official website: www.mantsopa.co.za. Additional verified information is available at www.gov.za.

Cities and Towns

Cities/Towns: Excelsior, Hobhouse, Ladybrand, Thaba Patchoa, Tweespruit

Cities and Towns Served by Mantsopa Local Municipality (FS196) Municipality

Excelsior Municipality Hobhouse Municipality Ladybrand Municipality Thaba Patchoa Municipality Tweespruit Municipality

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

Municipal Leadership

Mayor: Ms Mamsie Tsoene (ANC)

Deputy Mayor: n/a

Speaker: Mr ME Ncwada (ANC)

Chief Whip: Mr Khethang Tigeli

Municipal Manager: Ms Matiro Mogopodi

Chief Financial Officer: Mr Takalani Tshikundu

Other Council: ANC

Other Council:

Ms Tania Halse

Mr Deryck Brian Holmes

Mr Mohanoe James Machakela

Ms Mathabo Anna Malakane

Ms Anna Majara Mapuleng

Ms Sello Deneys Ntsepe

Mr Bonakele Matthews Sani

Ms Mapitso Cecilia Sebotsa

Mr Matsheo Godfrey Seoe

Senior Management:

Mr Pieter Le Roux (Budget and Treasury Officer)

Ms Motshedisi Lesoetsa (Director: Community Services)

Mr Malefetsane Nelson Makwetla (Director: Corporate Services)

Mr MJ Mohapi (Manager: Information and Communication Technology)

Ms Lizzie Ntsepe (Human Resource Manager)

Ms Mantshebo Theko (Manager: LED)

Communications Officers: Mr Pule Lechesa (Communications Manager)

Demographic Information

Age Structure
	2022	2016	2011
Population	55 897	53 525	51 056
Population under 15	28.5%	30.0%	31.8%
Population 15 to 64	64.7%	65.1%	62.8%
Population over 65	6.8%	4.9%	5.4%
Dependency Ratio
Per 100 (15-64)	54.5	53.6	59.2
Sex Ratio
Males per 100 females	89.3	94.1	91.6
Population Growth
Per annum	0.88%	1.07%	n/a
Labour Market
Unemployment rate (official)	n/a	n/a	29.2%
Youth unemployment rate (official) 15-34	n/a	n/a	38.2%
Education (aged 20 +)
No schooling	3.1%	2.8%	5.7%
Matric	n/a	31.3%	22.9%
Higher education	8.3%	8.7%	8.5%
Household Dynamics
Households	15 982	16 951	15 170
Average household size	3.5	3.2	3.4
Female headed households	n/a	43.1%	43.2%
Formal dwellings	91.1%	83.7%	81.8%
Housing owned	n/a	56.8%	56.2%
Household Services
Flush toilet connected to sewerage	87.5%	85.4%	70.3%
Weekly refuse removal	75.1%	68.0%	78.2%
Piped water inside dwelling	41.6%	28.1%	33.2%
Electricity for lighting	94.5%	94.0%	91.0%

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	n/a	38 058	20 194	20 069	18 631
Service charges	n/a	142 359	144 647	117 959	122 196
Investment revenue	n/a	1 054	46	44	155
Transfers recognised – operational	n/a	115 216	102 504	96 082	111 900
Other own revenue	n/a	78 258	72 636	36 189	57 690
Total Revenue (excluding capital transfers and contributions)	n/a	374 945	340 026	270 343	310 571
Employee costs	n/a	112 172	115 589	111 098	104 850
Remuneration of councillors	n/a	5 694	8 199	7 722	8 489
Depreciation and amortisation	n/a	48 139	41 841	30 354	36 168
Finance charges	n/a	30 812	21 031	17 038	8 660
Inventory consumed and bulk purchases	n/a	78 253	67 617	69 375	71 879
Transfers and subsidies	n/a	–	–	–	717
Other expenditure	n/a	274 225	109 495	139 742	144 366
Total Expenditure	n/a	549 296	363 772	375 329	375 128
Surplus/(Deficit)	n/a	(174 351)	(23 745)	(104 986)	(64 557)
Transfers and subsidies – capital (monetary allocations)	n/a	31 046	19 313	28 405	52 379
Transfers and subsidies – capital (in-kind)	n/a	–	–	–	–
Surplus/(Deficit) after capital transfers & contributions	n/a	(143 305)	(4 432)	(76 581)	(12 178)
Share of surplus/(deficit) of associate	n/a	–	–	–	–
Surplus/(Deficit) for the year	n/a	(143 305)	(4 432)	(76 581)	(12 178)
CAPITAL EXPENDITURE & FUNDS SOURCES
Capital expenditure	n/a	(259 799)	20 541	43 740	(8 765)
Transfers recognised – capital	n/a	(261 470)	20 511	32 281	(8 765)
Borrowing	n/a	–	–	–	–
Internally generated funds	n/a	(115)	30	11 459	–
Total sources of capital funds	n/a	(261 586)	20 541	43 740	(8 765)
FINANCIAL POSITION
Total current assets	n/a	942 949	602 667	437 449	420 115
Total non current assets	n/a	270 913	577 227	683 985	682 287
Total current liabilities	n/a	626 007	526 615	465 419	398 654
Total non current liabilities	n/a	97 162	89 868	89 683	36 694
Community wealth/Equity	n/a	490 694	563 411	642 913	679 233
CASH FLOWS
Net cash from (used) operating	n/a	218 542	(90 866)	2 225 594	167 091
Net cash from (used) investing	n/a	(21 203)	–	3 536	(55 339)
Net cash from (used) financing	n/a	–	–	–	(148)
Cash/cash equivalents at the year end	n/a	193 818	(89 847)	2 232 603	114 515
UNAUTHORISED, IRREGULAR, FRUITLESS & WASTEFUL EXPENDITURE
Unauthorised expenditure	n/a	8 187	35 207	304 160	182 820
Irregular expenditure	n/a	6 454	5 024	991	–
Fruitless & wasteful expenditure	n/a	28 193	17 083	16 930	5 500
SOURCE	Audited Outcome A1 2026 Q1	Audited Outcome A1 2026 Q1	Audited Outcome A1 2026 Q1	Audited Outcome A1 2024	Audited Outcome A1 2023

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	17 394	17 088	17 088	17 088	16 705
Number of domestic households/delivery points	17 257	16 951	16 951	16 951	16 660
Inside the yard	17 257	16 951	16 951	16 951	16 546
Less than 200m from yard	0	0	0	0	114
More than 200m from yard	0	0	0	0	0
Domestic households with access to free basic service	1 173	1 656	1 306	1 655	4 624
Electricity
Does the municipality provide?	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided	16 897	16 897	16 591	16 591	16 591
Domestic households with access to free basic service	1 173	1 656	1 306	1 655	4 624
Sewerage and Sanitation
Does the municipality provide?	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided	17 095	16 961	16 806	16 762	16 591
Number of households using:
Flush toilet – public sewerage	16 659	16 312	16 312	16 312	16 312
Flush toilet – septic tank	299	357	357	313	234
Ventilated pit latrine	0	155	0	0	0
Bucket system	0	0	0	0	0
Other	0	0	0	0	0
Domestic households with access to free basic service	1 173	1 656	1 306	1 655	4 624
Solid Waste Services
Does the municipality provide?	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided	16 951	16 951	16 951	16 591	16 591
Domestic households with access to free basic service	1 173	1 656	1 306	1 655	4 624

Water

051 924 0654
wsam@mantsopa.co.za

Electricity

051 924 0654

Refuse and Waste

051 924 0654
vice@mantsopa.co.za

Roads

051 924 0654
kkoalane@mantsopa.co.za

Service Delivery

051 924 0654
tsepos@mantsopa.co.za

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.