Dr Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Local Municipality (MP304)
Physical Address
Cnr Adelaide Tambo Street & Dr Nelson Mandela Drive, Volksrust
Postal: Private Bag X9011, Volksrust, 2470
Contact Details
Phone: 017 734 6100
Accounts: 017 734 6164
nqobilez@pixleykaseme.gov.za
Website: Visit Website
Facebook: Facebook Page
Electricity: 082 774 4907
mfanukhona@pixleykaseme.gov.za
Refuse & Waste: 017 734 6305 / 6102
mfanukhona@pixleykaseme.gov.za
Roads: 017 734 6147 / 6102
mfanukhona@pixleykaseme.gov.za
Service Delivery: 017 734 6102
shikwambana@pixleykaseme.gov.za
Water: 082 774 4906
shikwambana@pixleykaseme.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 Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Local Municipality (MP304)
Description: The Dr Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Local Municipality is a Category B municipality situated within the Gert Sibande District in the Mpumalanga Province. It is bordered by Msukaligwa in the north, the Free State and KwaZulu-Natal Provinces in the south, Mkhondo in the east, and Lekwa in the west. It is one of the seven municipalities that make up the district, accounting for 16% of its geographical area. The municipality is named after Pixley Ka Isaka Seme, a founder and president of the African National Congress. Volksrust is the seat of the municipality. Main Economic Sectors: Trade (23%), community services (17%), electricity (15%), agriculture (11%), finance (9%), manufacturing (8%). As contribution to GVA – Source IDP 2024/25ℹ️ Important Notice
This page provides informational guidance only for Dr Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Local Municipality (MP304). For official confirmation of municipal services, leadership, and contact details, always verify through the municipality’s official website: www.pksdm.gov.za. Additional verified information is available at www.gov.za.
Cities and Towns
Cities/Towns: Amersfoort, Perdekop, Volksrust, WakkerstroomCities and Towns Served by Dr Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Local Municipality (MP304) Municipality
Amersfoort Municipality Perdekop Municipality Volksrust Municipality Wakkerstroom 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 Tshepo H Thwala (ANC)
Deputy Mayor:
Speaker: Mrs Thandiwe Sinty (ANC)
Chief Whip: Mr Bongane TA Zulu
Municipal Manager: Mr MA Ngcobo
Chief Financial Officer: Mr Ndumiso Mupako
Other Council: ANC
Senior Management:
Communications Officers: Mr Sibonelo Ndlhela
Demographic Information
| 2022 | 2016 | 2011 | |
| Population | 115 304 | 85 395 | 83 235 |
| Age Structure | |||
| Population under 15 | 26.7% | 32.7% | 34.9% |
| Population 15 to 64 | 66.9% | 61.2% | 59.4% |
| Population over 65 | 6.4% | 6.2% | 5.7% |
| Dependency Ratio | |||
| Per 100 (15-64) | 49.5 | 63.5 | 68.3 |
| Sex Ratio | |||
| Males per 100 females | 92.4 | 91.0 | 90.4 |
| Population Growth | |||
| Per annum | 3.16% | 0.58% | n/a |
| Labour Market | |||
| Unemployment rate (official) | n/a | n/a | 36.1% |
| Youth unemployment rate (official) 15-34 | n/a | n/a | 45.1% |
| Education (aged 20 +) | |||
| No schooling | 12.3% | 17.6% | 19.3% |
| Matric | n/a | 29.6% | 24.7% |
| Higher education | 6.5% | 6.1% | 6.8% |
| Household Dynamics | |||
| Households | 32 972 | 22 546 | 19 838 |
| Average household size | 3.5 | 3.8 | 4.2 |
| Female headed households | n/a | 47.1% | 45.1% |
| Formal dwellings | 89.7% | 88.9% | 76.8% |
| Housing owned | n/a | 61.7% | 40.0% |
| Household Services | |||
| Flush toilet connected to sewerage | 77.4% | 64.8% | 65.2% |
| Weekly refuse removal | 71.3% | 53.2% | 62.0% |
| Piped water inside dwelling | 57.6% | 23.7% | 38.9% |
| Electricity for lighting | 91.8% | 86.8% | 85.2% |
Financial Information
Municipal Services
| 2022/23 | 2021/22 | 2020/21 | 2019/20 | 2018/19 | |
| Water | |||||
| Does the municipality provide? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided | 25 327 | 22 756 | 22 756 | 22 546 | 20 135 |
| Number of domestic households/delivery points | 22 330 | 19 759 | 19 759 | 19 549 | 19 268 |
| Inside the yard | 20 106 | 17 535 | 17 535 | 17 434 | 17 434 |
| Less than 200m from yard | 1 871 | 1 871 | 1 871 | 1 872 | 1 591 |
| More than 200m from yard | 353 | 353 | 353 | 243 | 243 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 2 314 | 1 250 | 1 250 | 1 828 | 1 880 |
Electricity |
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| Does the municipality provide? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided | 23 927 | 23 927 | 23 441 | 23 441 | 23 141 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 2 314 | 1 250 | 1 250 | 1 828 | 1 880 |
Sewerage and Sanitation |
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| Does the municipality provide? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided | 23 183 | 23 183 | 23 181 | 22 625 | 22 555 |
| Number of households using: | |||||
| Flush toilet – public sewerage | 15 406 | 15 406 | 15 406 | 15 271 | 15 241 |
| Flush toilet – septic tank | 486 | 486 | 484 | 484 | 484 |
| Ventilated pit latrine | 6 613 | 6 613 | 6 613 | 5 558 | 5 518 |
| Bucket system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 | 634 | 634 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 2 314 | 1 250 | 1 250 | 1 828 | 1 880 |
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 | 14 943 | 14 943 | 14 943 | 14 943 | 14 943 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 2 314 | 1 250 | 1 250 | 1 828 | 1 880 |
Water
082 774 4906shikwambana@pixleykaseme.gov.za
Electricity
082 774 4907mfanukhona@pixleykaseme.gov.za
Refuse and Waste
017 734 6305 / 6102mfanukhona@pixleykaseme.gov.za
Roads
017 734 6147 / 6102mfanukhona@pixleykaseme.gov.za
Service Delivery
017 734 6102shikwambana@pixleykaseme.gov.za
Municipality Map
