Ba-Phalaborwa Local Municipality (LIM334)
Physical Address
Civic Centre, Nelson Mandela Drive, Phalaborwa
Postal: Private Bag X01020, Phalaborwa, 1390
Contact Details
Phone: 015 780 6300
Accounts: 015 780 6330/1
Website: Visit Website
Facebook: Facebook Page
Electricity: 015 780 6308/6344/6902
Refuse & Waste: 015 780 6306
Roads: 015 780 6344/6902/6308
Service Delivery: 015 780 6344/6902/6308
Water: 015 780 6344/6902/6308
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 Ba-Phalaborwa Local Municipality (LIM334)
Description: The Ba-Phalaborwa Local Municipality is a Category B municipality found in the Mopani District in the Limpopo Province. It is situated in the north-eastern part of Mopani, just less than 1km from the Kruger National Park border. It is the largest of five municipalities in the district, making up over a third of its geographical area. It is 220km from Polokwane (previously Pietersburg) and Mbombela (previously Nelspruit), and serves as a central gateway to the Greater Limpopo Transfrontier Park through the Giriyondo Border. It is an entry and exit point to the Mozambican side of the Xai-Xai beaches. The area has vast tourism and manufacturing investment opportunities. Cities/Towns: Giyani, Gravelotte, Haenertsburg, Hoedspruit, Leydsdorp, Modjadjiskloof, Tzaneenℹ️ Important Notice
This page provides informational guidance only for Ba-Phalaborwa Local Municipality (LIM334). For official confirmation of municipal services, leadership, and contact details, always verify through the municipality’s official website: www.phalaborwa.gov.za. Additional verified information is available at www.gov.za.
Cities and Towns
Cities/Towns: Gravelotte, LeydsdorpCities and Towns Served by Ba-Phalaborwa Local Municipality (LIM334) Municipality
Gravelotte Municipality Leydsdorp 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 Merriam Malatji (ANC)
Deputy Mayor: n/a
Speaker: Mr Oliver Mabunda (ANC)
Chief Whip: Ms Didodo Mary Rapatsa
Municipal Manager: Ms ST Mokobi
Chief Financial Officer: Mr A Nzimande
Other Council: ANC
Senior Management:
Communications Officers: Mr Jonas Mahesu (Municipal Spokesperson)
Demographic Information
| 2022 | 2016 | 2011 | |
| Population | 188 603 | 168 937 | 150 637 |
| Age Structure | |||
| Population under 15 | 31.8% | 31.4% | 32.9% |
| Population 15 to 64 | 63.2% | 65.2% | 63.2% |
| Population over 65 | 5.0% | 3.4% | 3.9% |
| Dependency Ratio | |||
| Per 100 (15-64) | 58.1 | 53.3 | 58.2 |
| Sex Ratio | |||
| Males per 100 females | 91.8 | 95.2 | 94.1 |
| Population Growth | |||
| Per annum | 2.18% | 2.61% | n/a |
| Labour Market | |||
| Unemployment rate (official) | n/a | n/a | 37.4% |
| Youth unemployment rate (official) 15-34 | n/a | n/a | 50.2% |
| Education (aged 20 +) | |||
| No schooling | 14.3% | 12.9% | 14.6% |
| Matric | n/a | 30.6% | 23.3% |
| Higher education | 10.0% | 9.2% | 11.0% |
| Household Dynamics | |||
| Households | 51 651 | 49 100 | 41 114 |
| Average household size | 3.7 | 3.4 | 3.7 |
| Female headed households | n/a | 38.9% | 39.5% |
| Formal dwellings | 98.1% | 96.7% | 96.4% |
| Housing owned | n/a | 77.0% | 61.6% |
| Household Services | |||
| Flush toilet connected to sewerage | 48.8% | 36.8% | 42.6% |
| Weekly refuse removal | 43.2% | 42.2% | 48.8% |
| Piped water inside dwelling | 41.0% | 30.6% | 37.1% |
| Electricity for lighting | 97.7% | 98.1% | 90.8% |
Financial Information
Municipal Services
| 2022/23 | 2021/22 | 2020/21 | 2019/20 | 2018/19 | |
| Water | |||||
| Does the municipality provide? | No | No | No | No | No |
| Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Number of domestic households/delivery points | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Inside the yard | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Less than 200m from yard | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| More than 200m from yard | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Electricity |
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| Does the municipality provide? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided | 51 879 | 51 318 | 46 087 | 45 995 | 45 995 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 419 | 421 | 823 | 423 | 1 269 |
Sewerage and Sanitation |
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| Does the municipality provide? | No | No | No | No | No |
| Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Number of households using: | |||||
| Flush toilet – public sewerage | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Flush toilet – septic tank | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ventilated pit latrine | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bucket system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Solid Waste Services |
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| Does the municipality provide? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided | 23 941 | 23 941 | 22 941 | 22 941 | 22 941 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 334 | 252 | 523 | 423 | 423 |
Water
015 780 6344/6902/6308Electricity
015 780 6308/6344/6902Refuse and Waste
015 780 6306Roads
015 780 6344/6902/6308Service Delivery
015 780 6344/6902/6308Municipality Map
