Gamagara Local Municipality (NC453)
Physical Address
Cnr Frikkey Meyer & Hendrik Van Eck Roads, Civic Centre, Kathu
Postal: PO Box 1001, Kathu, 8446
Contact Details
Phone: 053 723 6000
Accounts: 053 004 0242
accounts@gamagara.co.za
Website: Visit Website
Facebook: Facebook Page
Electricity: 053 004 0242
siokok@gamagara.co.za
Refuse & Waste: 053 004 0242
Roads: 053 004 0242
siokok@gamagara.co.za
Service Delivery: 053 004 0242
siokok@gamagara.co.za
Water: 053 004 0242
siokok@gamagara.co.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 Gamagara Local Municipality (NC453)
Description: The Gamagara Local Municipality is a Category B municipality found in the John Taolo Gaetsewe District within the Northern Cape Province. It is located in the north-eastern sector of the Northern Cape on the N14 National Road between Upington and Vryburg. It lies approximately 200km north-east of Upington and 280km north-west of Kimberley. It is the smallest of the three municipalities that make up the district, accounting for 10% of its geographical area. The central business district (CBD) is located in Kathu. The municipal area owns an endemic camel thorn tree forest that enjoys a National Heritage status and gave Kathu its name. The area boasts the largest single pit, open cast iron ore mine in the world, and is the starting point of the Sisheng-Saldanha railway line. Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture, manufacturing, finance, general government services – Source IDP 2024/25ℹ️ Important Notice
This page provides informational guidance only for Gamagara Local Municipality (NC453). For official confirmation of municipal services, leadership, and contact details, always verify through the municipality’s official website: www.gamagara.gov.za. Additional verified information is available at www.gov.za.
Cities and Towns
Cities/Towns: Deben, Kathu, OlifantshoekCities and Towns Served by Gamagara Local Municipality (NC453) Municipality
Deben Municipality Kathu Municipality Olifantshoek 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 Johannes Roman (ANC)
Deputy Mayor: n/a
Speaker: Mr Goitseone Sekgopi (EFF)
Chief Whip: Mr Thapelo Tiroyame
Municipal Manager: Mr Lebogang Seetile
Chief Financial Officer: Mr Aobakwe Makoku
Other Council: Hung Council
Senior Management:
Communications Officers: Ms Andrea Dewee
Demographic Information
| 2022 | 2016 | 2011 | |
| Population | 29 580 | 53 656 | 41 617 |
| Age Structure | |||
| Population under 15 | 24.5% | 23.2% | 25.5% |
| Population 15 to 64 | 71.4% | 74.5% | 71.9% |
| Population over 65 | 4.1% | 2.3% | 2.6% |
| Dependency Ratio | |||
| Per 100 (15-64) | 40.0 | 34.2 | 39.0 |
| Sex Ratio | |||
| Males per 100 females | 100.3 | 129.7 | 120.1 |
| Population Growth | |||
| Per annum | -3.31% | 5.77% | n/a |
| Labour Market | |||
| Unemployment rate (official) | n/a | n/a | 17.7% |
| Youth unemployment rate (official) 15-34 | n/a | n/a | 22.4% |
| Education (aged 20 +) | |||
| No schooling | 7.2% | 8.2% | 10.5% |
| Matric | n/a | 33.0% | 26.5% |
| Higher education | 12.2% | 10.8% | 11.3% |
| Household Dynamics | |||
| Households | 10 431 | 15 723 | 10 807 |
| Average household size | 2.8 | 3.4 | 3.9 |
| Female headed households | n/a | 21.6% | 27.7% |
| Formal dwellings | 82.4% | 79.2% | 74.4% |
| Housing owned | n/a | 58.5% | 34.5% |
| Household Services | |||
| Flush toilet connected to sewerage | 89.3% | 80.8% | 87.6% |
| Weekly refuse removal | 84.7% | 78.9% | 90.6% |
| Piped water inside dwelling | 67.3% | 58.2% | 59.1% |
| Electricity for lighting | 95.1% | 88.1% | 87.9% |
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 | 19 493 | 19 493 | 19 493 | 18 223 | 18 223 |
| Number of domestic households/delivery points | 19 285 | 19 285 | 19 285 | 18 015 | 18 015 |
| Inside the yard | 16 839 | 16 839 | 16 839 | 16 836 | 16 836 |
| Less than 200m from yard | 2 446 | 2 446 | 2 446 | 1 179 | 1 179 |
| More than 200m from yard | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 1 619 | 1 258 | 922 | 4 800 | 1 010 |
Electricity |
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| Does the municipality provide? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided | 18 662 | 17 897 | 17 002 | 16 417 | 15 565 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 1 619 | 1 258 | 922 | 4 800 | 1 010 |
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 | 18 511 | 18 511 | 18 511 | 18 511 | 18 511 |
| Number of households using: | |||||
| Flush toilet – public sewerage | 14 926 | 14 926 | 14 926 | 14 926 | 14 926 |
| Flush toilet – septic tank | 942 | 942 | 942 | 942 | 942 |
| Ventilated pit latrine | 2 435 | 2 435 | 2 435 | 2 435 | 2 435 |
| Bucket system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 1 619 | 1 258 | 922 | 4 800 | 1 010 |
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 | 22 357 | 22 357 | 22 357 | 14 791 | 14 791 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 1 619 | 1 258 | 922 | 4 800 | 1 010 |
Water
053 004 0242siokok@gamagara.co.za
Electricity
053 004 0242siokok@gamagara.co.za
Refuse and Waste
053 004 0242Roads
053 004 0242siokok@gamagara.co.za
Service Delivery
053 004 0242siokok@gamagara.co.za
Municipality Map
