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Dr Beyers Naudé Local Municipality (EC101)

Municipality
Area: Area: 28 653km² | MDB Code: | MDB code: EC101

Physical Address

12 Church Square, Robert Sobukwe

Postal: PO Box 71, Robert Sobukwe, 6280

Contact Details

Phone: 049 807 5700

Accounts: 076 076 8838
boggenpoelr@bnlm.gov.za

Website: Visit Website

Facebook: Facebook Page

Electricity: 072 259 3401
vanzyla@bnlm.gov.za

Refuse & Waste: 049 807 5700
makgokak@bnlm.gov.za

Roads: 049 807 5700
arendsb@bnlm.gov.za

Service Delivery: 076 072 3211
mm@bnlm.gov.za

Water: 049 807 5700
arendsa@bnlm.gov.za

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 Dr Beyers Naudé Local Municipality (EC101)

Description: Dr Beyers Naudé Local Municipality (previously Camdeboo Local Municipality) is a Category B municipality situated in the Sarah Baartman District in the west of the Eastern Cape Province. It is the largest municipality of seven in the district, making up half of its geographical area. Robert Sobukwe (Graaff-Reinet), the fourth-oldest town in South Africa and referred to as the ‘Gem of the Karoo’, is a hub of agritourism activity. It is the seat of the Municipal Council and is also the centre where the largest concentration of the population live and work. Each town has unique dynamics and attractions that draw visitors from far and wide, some of whom have made this their home. The municipality is strategically situated as a portal to the mystical Karoo in an area renowned for its pristine natural environment, rich heritage, and diverse peoples and cultures. The area boasts a number of popular tourist attractions, beautiful landscapes and a healthy climate. Main Economic Sectors: Transport and communication (22.8%), government (18.8%), finance and business services (12.2%), manufacturing (12%), agriculture (11.3%), wholesale and retail trade (10.2%), community services (9%), construction (2%)

ℹ️ Important Notice

This page provides informational guidance only for Dr Beyers Naudé Local Municipality (EC101). For official confirmation of municipal services, leadership, and contact details, always verify through the municipality’s official website: bnlm.gov.za. Additional verified information is available at www.gov.za.

Cities and Towns

Cities/Towns: Bishop Limba (Adendorp), Jansenville, Kendrew, Klipplaat, Nieu-Bethesda, Rietbron, Robert Sobukwe (Graaff-Reinet), Steytlerville, Waterford, Willowmore, Xamdeboo (Aberdeen)

Cities and Towns Served by Dr Beyers Naudé Local Municipality (EC101) Municipality

Bishop Limba (Adendorp) Municipality Jansenville Municipality Kendrew Municipality Klipplaat Municipality Nieu-Bethesda Municipality Rietbron Municipality Robert Sobukwe (Graaff-Reinet) Municipality Steytlerville Municipality Waterford Municipality Willowmore Municipality Xamdeboo (Aberdeen) Municipality

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

Municipal Leadership

Mayor: Mr Willem Safers (ANC)

Deputy Mayor: n/a

Speaker: Mr Cheslin Felix (CSA)

Chief Whip: Mr Thembekile Spogter

Municipal Manager: Dr EM Rankwana

Chief Financial Officer: Mr J Joubert

Other Council: ANC/CSA/EFF Coalition

Other Council:
Ms Khunjuzwa Eunice Kekana (Chairperson: Community Services Committee)
Ms Annella Koeberg (Chairperson: Municipal Public Accounts Committee)
Mr Ewald Loock (Chairperson: Budget and Treasury Committee)
Mr Eldridge Ruiters (Chairperson: Corporate Services Committee)
Mr Willem Safers (Chairperson: Infrastructure Services Committee)

Senior Management:

Senior Management:
Mr Bennie Arends (Director: Infrastructure Services)
Ms Zoleka Viola Kali (Director: Corporate Services)
Mr Kellelo Makgoka (Director: Community Services)
Mr ML Mkhahlela

Communications Officers: n/a

Demographic Information

  202220162011
Population 101 00182 19779 292
Age Structure
Population under 15 28.3%32.9%30.2%
Population 15 to 64 63.6%61.1%62.9%
Population over 65 8.1%6.0%6.8%
Dependency Ratio
Per 100 (15-64) 57.363.658.9
Sex Ratio
Males per 100 females 89.695.294.9
Population Growth
Per annum 2.35%0.82%n/a
Labour Market
Unemployment rate (official) n/an/an/a
Youth unemployment rate (official) 15-34 n/an/an/a
Education (aged 20 +)
No schooling 4.2%5.4%9.3%
Matric n/a25.3%17.6%
Higher education 8.0%5.3%7.6%
Household Dynamics
Households 23 31820 74819 922
Average household size 4.34.04.0
Female headed households n/a40.2%38.7%
Formal dwellings 97.2%95.6%95.3%
Housing owned n/a65.6%56.4%
Household Services
Flush toilet connected to sewerage 96.1%91.2%87.1%
Weekly refuse removal 88.7%88.3%80.9%
Piped water inside dwelling 66.9%52.5%56.7%
Electricity for lighting 97.3%95.1%92.1%

Financial Information

All values: R’0002024/252023/242022/232021/222020/21
AUDIT OUTCOME n/aFinancially unqualifiedFinancially unqualifiedQualified auditQualified audit
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
Property rates55 27345 51842 32339 43336 899
Service charges320 617298 726218 157237 184219 269
Investment revenue1 1171 102646308169
Transfers recognised – operational134 167123 584117 261106 712123 005
Other own revenue42 487178 12240 14419 68915 862
Total Revenue (excluding capital transfers and contributions)553 660647 052418 531403 325395 204
Employee costs197 688178 655165 857169 343164 305
Remuneration of councillors10 0719 9749 4169 06710 102
Depreciation and amortisation64 88960 39066 71455 72027 954
Finance charges47 09074 56057 37118 29515 118
Inventory consumed and bulk purchases161 310138 440116 624105 626101 366
Transfers and subsidies120120222017
Other expenditure184 943262 029201 118124 910122 509
Total Expenditure666 111724 168617 122482 981441 369
Surplus/(Deficit)(112 451)(77 116)(198 591)(79 656)(46 165)
Transfers and subsidies – capital (monetary allocations)53 48759 11172 99667 37136 829
Transfers and subsidies – capital (in-kind)–––––
Surplus/(Deficit) after capital transfers & contributions(58 964)(18 005)(125 596)(12 285)(9 336)
Share of surplus/(deficit) of associate–––––
Surplus/(Deficit) for the year(58 964)(18 005)(125 596)(12 285)(9 336)
CAPITAL EXPENDITURE & FUNDS SOURCES
Capital expenditure39 21559 637(5 271)58 71639 994
Transfers recognised – capital36 67556 195–56 05334 829
Borrowing–––––
Internally generated funds2 2913 228–8544 907
Total sources of capital funds38 96659 423–56 90739 736
FINANCIAL POSITION
Total current assets411 431144 60315 52358 48378 063
Total non current assets1 084 7331 104 3201 114 7781 110 1741 178 345
Total current liabilities794 410512 219583 893394 269316 678
Total non current liabilities312 792295 07985 43176 56480 669
Community wealth/Equity449 835459 630586 572710 109868 397
CASH FLOWS
Net cash from (used) operating205 625174 225119 637(231 918)(279 116)
Net cash from (used) investing7 28710 207(14 429)–51 570
Net cash from (used) financing1 582(1 188)–––
Cash/cash equivalents at the year end215 573184 240109 352(226 854)(230 808)
UNAUTHORISED, IRREGULAR, FRUITLESS & WASTEFUL EXPENDITURE
Unauthorised expendituren/a98 023105 777516 86644 076
Irregular expendituren/a61 773203 994189 97428 813
Fruitless & wasteful expendituren/a55 58348 31563 61317 711
SOURCEAudited Outcome
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Municipal Services

  2022/232021/222020/212019/202018/19
Water
Does the municipality provide? YesYesYesYesYes
Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided 17 91716 73816 65817 46616 535
Number of domestic households/delivery points 16 88715 73415 65416 52415 550
Inside the yard 16 08715 24015 16016 03715 063
Less than 200m from yard 494494494487487
More than 200m from yard 3060000
Domestic households with access to free basic service 6 0144 2658 0388 2778 114

Electricity
Does the municipality provide? YesYesYesYesYes
Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided 14 57413 16719 72219 11019 104
Domestic households with access to free basic service 6 0144 2658 0386 0845 606

Sewerage and Sanitation
Does the municipality provide? YesYesYesYesYes
Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided 18 59016 55016 01616 93115 880
Number of households using:
Flush toilet – public sewerage 12 98511 32910 74511 66011 660
Flush toilet – septic tank 2 2472 2472 2472 247343
Ventilated pit latrine 00505050
Bucket system 00000
Other 2 5912 2072 2072 207987
Domestic households with access to free basic service 5 8583 9887 5297 4357 030

Solid Waste Services
Does the municipality provide? YesYesYesYesYes
Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided 15 87215 87217 11216 93115 977
Domestic households with access to free basic service 6 0764 2677 7207 5077 475

Water

049 807 5700
arendsa@bnlm.gov.za

Electricity

072 259 3401
vanzyla@bnlm.gov.za

Refuse and Waste

049 807 5700
makgokak@bnlm.gov.za

Roads

049 807 5700
arendsb@bnlm.gov.za

Service Delivery

076 072 3211
mm@bnlm.gov.za

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