Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality (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
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 2024/25ℹ️ 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-municipalityCities 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
Senior Management:
Communications Officers: Mr Xolani Mndaweni (Manager: Communications)
Demographic Information
| 2022 | 2016 | 2011 | |
| Population | 734 203 | 742 821 | 695 933 |
| Age Structure | |||
| 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
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? | 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 |
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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? | 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/aElectricity
n/aRefuse and Waste
n/aRoads
n/aService Delivery
n/aMunicipality Map
