Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality (DC40)

Municipality

Area: Area: 14 671km² | MDB Code: | MDB code: DC40

Physical Address

Patmore Street, Orkney, Klerksdorp

Postal: Private Bag X5017, Klerksdorp, 2570

Contact Details

Phone: 018 473 8000

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 Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality (DC40)

Description: The Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality is a Category C municipality in the North West Province. It is located 65km south-west of Johannesburg and borders the Gauteng Province on that side. It is the smallest district in the province, making up 14% of its geographical area. The municipality consists of three local municipalities: JB Marks, City of Matlosana and Maquassi Hills. It is a region with a rich and diverse natural and cultural heritage, with the potential for sustained economic growth. The region is home to some of the most prominent gold mines in the world and one of the oldest meteor impact sites in the world. The district is serviced by a number of primary roads, with the N12 Treasure Corridor forming the main development axis in the district and serving as a potential concentration point for future industrial, commercial and tourism development. Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture (1%), mining (73%), manufacturing (2%), electricity (2%), construction (1%), trade (4%), transport (2%), finance (9%). As contribution to GVA – Source IDP 2024/25

ℹ️ Important Notice

This page provides informational guidance only for Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality (DC40). For official confirmation of municipal services, leadership, and contact details, always verify through the municipality’s official website: www.kaundadistrict.gov.za. Additional verified information is available at www.gov.za.

Cities and Towns

https://municipalities.co.za/contacts/140/dr-kenneth-kaunda-district-municipality

Cities and Towns Served by Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality (DC40) Municipality

Hartbeesfontein Municipality Klerksdorp Municipality Leeudoringstad Municipality Makwassie Municipality Orkney Municipality Potchefstroom Municipality Stilfontein Municipality Ventersdorp Municipality Witpoort Municipality Wolmaransstad 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 Nikiwe Julia Num (ANC)

Deputy Mayor: n/a

Speaker: Mr Xolile Christopher Nxozana (ANC)

Chief Whip: Mr Jeffrey Serame Lesie

Municipal Manager: Mr Mokgatlhe Ratlhogo

Chief Financial Officer: Mr Lucky Steenkamp

Other Council: ANC

Other Council:

Ms Wendy Makgate (MMC: Community Services)

Mr Raymond Mampe (MMC: LED and Tourism)

Ms Mpho Matsapola (MMC: Special Programmes)

Ms Lettie Molapisi (MMC: Corporate Services)

Mr Zanale Mphafudi (MMC: Infrastructure)

Ms Rosy Thabanchu (MMC: Budget and Treasury)

Senior Management:

Ms SC Abrams (Senior Manager: Corporate Support Services and ICT)

Mr James Tsolela (Chairperson: MPAC)

Communications Officers: Mr Xolani Mndaweni (Manager: Communications)

Demographic Information

Age Structure
	2022	2016	2011
Population	734 203	742 821	695 933
Population under 15	26.8%	29.3%	28.5%
Population 15 to 64	66.8%	65.8%	66.0%
Population over 65	6.5%	4.8%	5.5%
Dependency Ratio
Per 100 (15-64)	49.7	51.9	51.5
Sex Ratio
Males per 100 females	93.9	100.7	99.6
Population Growth
Per annum	0.52%	1.48%	n/a
Labour Market
Unemployment rate (official)	n/a	n/a	29.7%
Youth unemployment rate (official) 15-34	n/a	n/a	39.2%
Education (aged 20 +)
No schooling	6.9%	8.9%	10.0%
Matric	n/a	30.7%	26.8%
Higher education	9.2%	9.6%	9.1%
Household Dynamics
Households	220 146	240 543	208 045
Average household size	3.3	3.1	3.3
Female headed households	n/a	37.0%	36.6%
Formal dwellings	89.3%	86.4%	81.4%
Housing owned	n/a	56.6%	56.0%
Household Services
Flush toilet connected to sewerage	88.3%	87.7%	86.7%
Weekly refuse removal	78.7%	79.9%	75.3%
Piped water inside dwelling	58.4%	45.9%	47.9%
Electricity for lighting	92.1%	91.1%	88.6%

Financial Information

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
All values: R’000	2024/25	2023/24	2022/23	2021/22	2020/21
AUDIT OUTCOME	n/a	Financially unqualified	Financially unqualified	Financially unqualified	Financially unqualified
Property rates	–	–	–	–	–
Service charges	–	–	–	–	–
Investment revenue	5 723	9 179	8 187	4 991	4 186
Transfers recognised – operational	43 480	40 861	38 030	34 296	203 672
Other own revenue	183 610	179 438	180 615	174 448	754
Total Revenue (excluding capital transfers and contributions)	232 814	229 478	226 832	213 735	208 613
Employee costs	144 145	130 311	122 012	113 544	111 253
Remuneration of councillors	11 646	12 159	11 600	9 969	10 367
Depreciation and amortisation	3 954	3 542	3 353	3 643	5 911
Finance charges	–	–	–	–	–
Inventory consumed and bulk purchases	2 950	6 503	5 261	5 206	3 386
Transfers and subsidies	1 401	4 192	9 888	7 512	7 704
Other expenditure	69 853	93 336	81 186	62 268	56 097
Total Expenditure	233 949	250 043	233 299	202 143	194 717
Surplus/(Deficit)	(1 136)	(20 566)	(6 467)	11 592	13 896
Transfers and subsidies – capital (monetary allocations)	–	–	–	–	–
Transfers and subsidies – capital (in-kind)	–	–	–	–	20
Surplus/(Deficit) after capital transfers & contributions	(1 136)	(20 566)	(6 467)	11 592	13 916
Share of surplus/(deficit) of associate	–	–	–	–	–
Surplus/(Deficit) for the year	(1 136)	(20 566)	(6 467)	11 592	13 916
CAPITAL EXPENDITURE & FUNDS SOURCES
Capital expenditure	15 488	41 110	10 951	11 765	2 550
Transfers recognised – capital	–	–	–	–	–
Borrowing	–	–	–	–	–
Internally generated funds	15 488	41 110	10 951	11 765	2 550
Total sources of capital funds	15 488	41 110	10 951	11 765	2 550
FINANCIAL POSITION
Total current assets	98 477	74 231	134 700	140 226	136 790
Total non current assets	66 862	59 288	34 511	22 864	17 692
Total current liabilities	67 981	55 588	72 409	59 367	63 303
Total non current liabilities	2 738	17 106	15 410	15 864	14 351
Community wealth/Equity	93 256	69 679	90 843	87 859	42 751
CASH FLOWS
Net cash from (used) operating	–	601 864	189 833	462 519	97 408
Net cash from (used) investing	–	(41 075)	(10 951)	(11 765)	205
Net cash from (used) financing	–	–	–	(48)	–
Cash/cash equivalents at the year end	31 138	657 571	282 319	549 691	171 117
UNAUTHORISED, IRREGULAR, FRUITLESS & WASTEFUL EXPENDITURE
Unauthorised expenditure	n/a	3 509	1 441	70 749	–
Irregular expenditure	n/a	47 294	42 440	33 846	26 583
Fruitless & wasteful expenditure	n/a	238	1 026	11 107	7
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?	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
Does the municipality provide?	No	No	No	No	No
Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided	0	0	0	0	0
Domestic households with access to free basic service	0	0	0	0	0
Sewerage and Sanitation
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
Does the municipality provide?	No	No	No	No	No
Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided	0	0	0	0	0
Domestic households with access to free basic service	0	0	0	0	0

Water

n/a

Electricity

n/a

Refuse and Waste

n/a

Roads

n/a

Service Delivery

n/a

Municipality Map

Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality (DC40) 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.