Greater Taung Local Municipality (NW394)

Municipality

Area: Area: 5 637km² | MDB Code: | MDB code: NW394

Physical Address

Shop 5, Station Road, Taung

Postal: Private Bag X1048, Taung, 8580

Contact Details

Phone: 053 994 9400

Accounts: 053 994 9425
maselwab@taunglm.co.za

Website: Visit Website

Facebook: Facebook Page

Electricity: 053 994 9477
kokwem@taunglm.co.za

Refuse & Waste: 053 994 9400
mogatusik@taunglm.co.za

Roads: 053 994 9466
keohitlhetsem@taunglm.co.za

Service Delivery: 053 994 9400

Water: 052 994 9475
nakanal@taunglm.co.za

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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 Greater Taung Local Municipality (NW394)

Description: The Greater Taung Local Municipality is a Category B municipality situated within the Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District in the North West Province. It is one of the five municipalities that make up the district. The municipal area is predominantly rural and contains 106 widely scattered villages. Greater Taung has a rich heritage that visitors can explore. The area also has strong agricultural significance in the South African economy. The Taung Skull Heritage Route is a fascinating journey of discovery. The route follows an area in which early man once lived, and it has many sites that show us the existence and evolution of our ancient ancestors. Spanning more than 45km, the route includes several natural wonders, such as Thomeng (an unusual limestone waterfall) and Blue Pools (a collection of rock pools, streams and caves in a valley). It was at the limestone diggings on this route, at the old Buxton quarry, that the lime-encrusted skull of a child was found in 1924. The site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a monument has been put in place to mark the discovery. Cities/Towns: Amalia, Bloemhof, Christiana, Piet Plessis, Pomfret, Pudimoe, Reivilo, Schweizer-Reneke, Stella, Taung, Vryburg

ℹ️ Important Notice

This page provides informational guidance only for Greater Taung Local Municipality (NW394). For official confirmation of municipal services, leadership, and contact details, always verify through the municipality’s official website: www.gtlm.gov.za. Additional verified information is available at www.gov.za.

Cities and Towns

Cities/Towns: Pudimoe, Reivilo, Taung

Cities and Towns Served by Greater Taung Local Municipality (NW394) Municipality

Pudimoe Municipality Reivilo Municipality Taung 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 Thandiwe Sebe (ANC)

Deputy Mayor:

Speaker: Mrs Keamogetse Moipolai (ANC)

Chief Whip: Ms Masego Mokua

Municipal Manager: Mr Andrew Makuapane

Chief Financial Officer: Ms NG Dibelane (Acting)

Other Council: ANC

Municipal Manager:

Mr Andrew Makuapane

Senior Management:

Communications Officers:

Mr Ricky Oliphant

Communications Officers: Mr Ricky Oliphant

Demographic Information

Age Structure
	2022	2016	2011
Population	202 009	167 827	177 642
Population under 15	32.7%	34.2%	35.8%
Population 15 to 64	59.3%	58.4%	56.3%
Population over 65	8.1%	7.5%	7.9%
Dependency Ratio
Per 100 (15-64)	68.7	71.3	77.6
Sex Ratio
Males per 100 females	94.3	86.5	89.2
Population Growth
Per annum	1.25%	-1.29%	n/a
Labour Market
Unemployment rate (official)	n/a	n/a	49.8%
Youth unemployment rate (official) 15-34	n/a	n/a	61.7%
Education (aged 20 +)
No schooling	11.2%	13.8%	19.2%
Matric	n/a	19.8%	15.7%
Higher education	4.9%	4.3%	4.6%
Household Dynamics
Households	53 551	46 168	48 613
Average household size	3.8	3.6	3.7
Female headed households	n/a	48.5%	48.2%
Formal dwellings	95.6%	90.3%	88.5%
Housing owned	n/a	83.9%	70.0%
Household Services
Flush toilet connected to sewerage	27.9%	7.9%	10.1%
Weekly refuse removal	22.6%	5.2%	7.4%
Piped water inside dwelling	26.2%	4.6%	10.0%
Electricity for lighting	96.8%	92.7%	88.5%

Financial Information

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
All values: R’000	2024/25	2023/24	2022/23	2021/22	2020/21
AUDIT OUTCOME	n/a	Qualified audit	Qualified audit	Qualified audit	Disclaimer of audit
Property rates	n/a	31 027	29 993	26 214	26 005
Service charges	n/a	12 207	11 830	11 770	9 209
Investment revenue	n/a	6 678	6 577	6 179	6 674
Transfers recognised – operational	n/a	249 615	241 659	218 225	247 365
Other own revenue	n/a	5 351	8 686	4 883	4 576
Total Revenue (excluding capital transfers and contributions)	n/a	304 878	298 744	267 270	293 829
Employee costs	n/a	125 131	127 012	123 657	121 543
Remuneration of councillors	n/a	27 357	20 920	20 217	20 076
Depreciation and amortisation	n/a	38 459	44 796	34 847	32 186
Finance charges	n/a	93	2 819	2 089	1 647
Inventory consumed and bulk purchases	n/a	13 444	15 065	9 876	7 182
Transfers and subsidies	n/a	307	949	394	1 225
Other expenditure	n/a	157 782	171 152	140 082	135 441
Total Expenditure	n/a	362 572	382 714	331 163	319 300
Surplus/(Deficit)	n/a	(57 694)	(83 970)	(63 892)	(25 471)
Transfers and subsidies – capital (monetary allocations)	n/a	50 127	51 637	43 843	41 759
Transfers and subsidies – capital (in-kind)	n/a	–	–	–	–
Surplus/(Deficit) after capital transfers & contributions	n/a	(7 567)	(32 333)	(20 049)	16 288
Share of surplus/(deficit) of associate	n/a	–	–	–	–
Surplus/(Deficit) for the year	n/a	(7 567)	(32 333)	(20 049)	16 288
CAPITAL EXPENDITURE & FUNDS SOURCES
Capital expenditure	n/a	51 079	57 276	131 385	79 406
Transfers recognised – capital	n/a	42 004	25 890	67 719	25 624
Borrowing	n/a	–	–	–	–
Internally generated funds	n/a	9 075	31 386	62 974	53 760
Total sources of capital funds	n/a	51 079	57 276	130 693	79 384
FINANCIAL POSITION
Total current assets	n/a	83 501	120 434	126 856	198 189
Total non current assets	n/a	803 400	790 780	787 362	749 750
Total current liabilities	n/a	89 639	106 251	55 144	71 825
Total non current liabilities	n/a	34 465	34 609	35 573	32 700
Community wealth/Equity	n/a	762 797	770 354	823 502	859 091
CASH FLOWS
Net cash from (used) operating	n/a	139 333	146 074	133 567	319 455
Net cash from (used) investing	n/a	(52 871)	(57 390)	(80 440)	(94 534)
Net cash from (used) financing	n/a	–	–	–	–
Cash/cash equivalents at the year end	n/a	134 244	170 724	197 081	367 935
UNAUTHORISED, IRREGULAR, FRUITLESS & WASTEFUL EXPENDITURE
Unauthorised expenditure	n/a	45 906	27 758	214 386	29 929
Irregular expenditure	n/a	43 570	325 573	14 428	1 457
Fruitless & wasteful expenditure	n/a	496	132	2 649	71
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?	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided	2 715	2 715	2 537	2 498	2 710
Number of domestic households/delivery points	2 633	2 633	2 498	2 459	2 678
Inside the yard	594	594	459	420	639
Less than 200m from yard	2 039	2 039	2 039	2 039	2 039
More than 200m from yard	0	0	0	0	0
Domestic households with access to free basic service	594	500	210	210	530
Electricity
Does the municipality provide?	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided	38 540	38 540	38 481	38 481	36 883
Domestic households with access to free basic service	3 713	3 713	11 619	11 619	13 471
Sewerage and Sanitation
Does the municipality provide?	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided	6 350	6 342	5 842	5 842	2 967
Number of households using:
Flush toilet – public sewerage	594	420	420	420	2 122
Flush toilet – septic tank	235	246	246	246	639
Ventilated pit latrine	5 337	5 500	5 000	5 000	0
Bucket system	0	0	0	0	0
Other	0	0	0	0	0
Domestic households with access to free basic service	594	251	251	210	188
Solid Waste Services
Does the municipality provide?	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided	2 830	2 830	2 830	2 769	2 769
Domestic households with access to free basic service	594	275	275	242	188

Water

052 994 9475
nakanal@taunglm.co.za

Electricity

053 994 9477
kokwem@taunglm.co.za

Refuse and Waste

053 994 9400
mogatusik@taunglm.co.za

Roads

053 994 9466
keohitlhetsem@taunglm.co.za

Service Delivery

053 994 9400

Municipality Map

Greater Taung Local Municipality (NW394) 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.