Ephraim Mogale Local Municipality (LIM471)

Municipality

Area: Area: 2 011km² | MDB Code: | MDB code: LIM471

Physical Address

13 Ficus Street, Marble Hall, 0450

Postal: PO Box 111, Marble Hall, 0450

Contact Details

Phone: 013 261 8400

Accounts: 013 261 8441

Website: Visit Website

Facebook: Facebook Page

Electricity: 013 261 8454
jdurie@emogalelm.gov.za

Refuse & Waste: 013 261 8480

Roads: 013 261 8449
tramatselela@emogalelm.gov.za

Service Delivery: 013 261 8474

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 Ephraim Mogale Local Municipality (LIM471)

Description: The Ephraim Mogale Local Municipality is a Category B municipality situated within the Sekhukhune District in the Limpopo Province. It is the smallest of the four municipalities in the district. It was established after the 2000 local election, with the amalgamation of Marble Hall, part of Moutse (West) Transitional Local Council (TLC), Leeuwfontein, a portion of Hlogotlou/Lepelle Transitional Rural Council (TRC), Greater Nebo North TRC, a portion of Naboomspruit/Roedtan Thusang TLC, and Springbokvlakte TLC. The municipality was a cross-border between the Limpopo and Mpumalanga Provinces. After the 2006 municipal elections the municipality was incorporated into the Limpopo Province. The municipality is at the border of the two above-mentioned provinces. It is about 160km from Pretoria and about 190km from Polokwane (previously Pietersburg). The amalgamation of parts of eight former TLCs also resulted in the establishment of the Ephraim Mogale Local Municipality, with 14 wards, which was increased to 16 wards during the 2011 local government elections. It has one town and two R293 towns, and 75 villages. The municipality was providing water to Marble Hall, Leeuwfontein and Zamenkomst, which was later transferred to the Sekhukhune District Municipality (SDM). Currently, the municipality is licensed to provide electricity to Marble Hall town, and other areas are provided for by Eskom. The municipality also provides solid waste to Marble Hall, Leeuwfontein and Elandskraal, while the SDM provides water and sanitation to all other areas. The municipality is battling with a huge backlog in terms of water provision, sanitation and road construction. The average annual rainfall is about 634mm. Marble Hall boasts a pleasant climate, with an average maximum winter temperature of 23°C and an average maximum summer temperature of 29°C. Main Economic Sectors: Mining, wholesale and trade – Source IDP 2024/25

ℹ️ Important Notice

This page provides informational guidance only for Ephraim Mogale Local Municipality (LIM471). For official confirmation of municipal services, leadership, and contact details, always verify through the municipality’s official website: www.ephraimmogalelm.gov.za. Additional verified information is available at www.gov.za.

Cities and Towns

Cities/Towns: Marble Hall, Schuinsdraai Nature Reserve

Cities and Towns Served by Ephraim Mogale Local Municipality (LIM471) Municipality

Marble Hall Municipality Schuinsdraai Nature Reserve 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 Given Marasekeng Hlalithi Moimana (ANC)

Deputy Mayor: n/a

Speaker: Ms Rebecca Mmatawane Lentsoane (ANC)

Chief Whip: Ms Lina Magane

Municipal Manager: Mr Mogobadi Moropa

Chief Financial Officer: Mr Thabo Tumelo Modisane

Other Council: ANC

Other Council:

Mr Philippus Rudolph Jacobs

Ms Ramaesela Mary Ramphela

Mr Frederick Degopa Sedibane

Ms Eunice Matodzi Tshiguvho

Senior Management:

Ms PT Jebane (Director: Planning and Economic Development)

Mr TP Maphutha (Director: Infrastructure)

Ms MY Maphutha-Mashaba (Director: Community Services)

Ms MR Rampedi (Director: Corporate Services)

Communications Officers: Mr Percy Moagi (Manager: Communication)

Demographic Information

Age Structure
	2022	2016	2011
Population	132 468	127 168	123 648
Population under 15	32.0%	32.9%	35.5%
Population 15 to 64	60.0%	61.4%	57.6%
Population over 65	8.0%	5.6%	6.9%
Dependency Ratio
Per 100 (15-64)	66.5	62.8	73.7
Sex Ratio
Males per 100 females	89.0	89.1	88.9
Population Growth
Per annum	0.67%	0.64%	n/a
Labour Market
Unemployment rate (official)	n/a	n/a	41.4%
Youth unemployment rate (official) 15-34	n/a	n/a	48.8%
Education (aged 20 +)
No schooling	17.8%	17.2%	22.7%
Matric	n/a	22.5%	18.8%
Higher education	5.3%	4.7%	4.9%
Household Dynamics
Households	35 953	33 936	32 284
Average household size	3.7	3.7	3.8
Female headed households	n/a	51.8%	51.3%
Formal dwellings	97.0%	90.5%	93.2%
Housing owned	n/a	62.3%	43.9%
Household Services
Flush toilet connected to sewerage	26.1%	8.2%	10.8%
Weekly refuse removal	28.7%	17.3%	10.6%
Piped water inside dwelling	28.2%	5.3%	12.3%
Electricity for lighting	97.0%	95.1%	89.6%

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	Qualified audit	Financially unqualified
Property rates	47 104	55 328	40 957	41 723	40 096
Service charges	94 681	76 480	70 822	72 710	65 654
Investment revenue	27 459	24 212	13 954	2 886	1 304
Transfers recognised – operational	206 391	202 793	183 236	170 781	193 491
Other own revenue	41 233	97 617	38 005	24 586	22 199
Total Revenue (excluding capital transfers and contributions)	416 868	456 431	346 974	312 686	322 744
Employee costs	114 695	108 750	91 906	91 447	88 917
Remuneration of councillors	15 880	15 051	13 929	13 230	13 299
Depreciation and amortisation	56 708	64 031	64 333	47 260	52 820
Finance charges	6 761	6 576	3 835	2 832	3 355
Inventory consumed and bulk purchases	70 260	59 241	48 926	50 293	44 109
Transfers and subsidies	–	–	–	–	–
Other expenditure	146 596	202 213	114 111	84 979	66 515
Total Expenditure	410 900	455 860	337 039	290 041	269 016
Surplus/(Deficit)	5 967	570	9 934	22 645	53 728
Transfers and subsidies – capital (monetary allocations)	60 942	39 977	56 821	30 189	54 830
Transfers and subsidies – capital (in-kind)	–	–	–	–	–
Surplus/(Deficit) after capital transfers & contributions	66 909	40 547	66 755	52 834	108 558
Share of surplus/(deficit) of associate	–	–	–	–	–
Surplus/(Deficit) for the year	66 909	40 547	66 755	52 834	108 558
CAPITAL EXPENDITURE & FUNDS SOURCES
Capital expenditure	88 834	71 282	67 770	62 838	98 446
Transfers recognised – capital	51 071	21 274	48 882	27 899	112 363
Borrowing	–	–	–	–	–
Internally generated funds	42 211	30 526	18 508	(10 868)	34 593
Total sources of capital funds	93 281	51 800	67 389	17 030	146 956
FINANCIAL POSITION
Total current assets	560 942	539 011	488 806	417 879	385 344
Total non current assets	1 038 496	1 004 444	1 013 199	1 020 157	937 843
Total current liabilities	207 426	215 452	175 852	152 967	154 642
Total non current liabilities	30 299	42 229	55 356	38 247	37 812
Community wealth/Equity	1 362 221	1 285 738	1 286 272	1 243 005	1 131 009
CASH FLOWS
Net cash from (used) operating	101 027	209 277	257 491	213 986	358 359
Net cash from (used) investing	(96 227)	(44 564)	(77 360)	(67 597)	(174 120)
Net cash from (used) financing	–	–	(592)	–	(16)
Cash/cash equivalents at the year end	306 259	425 340	385 275	341 086	283 555
UNAUTHORISED, IRREGULAR, FRUITLESS & WASTEFUL EXPENDITURE
Unauthorised expenditure	n/a	–	–	–	–
Irregular expenditure	n/a	23 130	56 416	51 552	7 977
Fruitless & wasteful expenditure	n/a	17	20	7 223	2 943
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?	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided	36 309	36 066	35 544	35 022	34 425
Domestic households with access to free basic service	912	1 618	2 078	1 827	1 939
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?	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided	6 369	6 369	6 369	6 369	6 369
Domestic households with access to free basic service	0	0	0	0	0

Water

n/a

Electricity

013 261 8454
jdurie@emogalelm.gov.za

Refuse and Waste

013 261 8480

Roads

013 261 8449
tramatselela@emogalelm.gov.za

Service Delivery

013 261 8474

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