Greater Tzaneen Local Municipality (LIM333)
Physical Address
Civic Centre, 38 Agatha Street, Tzaneen, 0850
Postal: PO Box 24, Tzaneen, 0850
Contact Details
Phone: 015 307 8000
Accounts: 0823469881
rona.viljoen@tzaneen.gov.za
Website: Visit Website
Facebook: Facebook Page
Electricity: 0725379405
Freedom.mthetwa@tzaneen.gov.za
Refuse & Waste: 0729568264
Maggy.Machumele@tzaneen.gov.za
Roads: 0721525288
olga.tshisevhe@tzaneen.gov.za
Service Delivery: 0796659725
Donald.Mhangwana@tzaneen.gov.za
Water: 0614290073
Tedia.Molewa@tzaneen.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 Greater Tzaneen Local Municipality (LIM333)
Description: The Greater Tzaneen Local Municipality is a Category B municipality situated in the eastern quadrant of the Limpopo Province within the Mopani District. It is bordered by Greater Letaba to the north, Lepelle-Nkumpi to the south, Ba-Phalaborwa and Maruleng to the east, and Polokwane to the west. It is one of the five municipalities in the district. It contains 125 rural villages, with almost 80% of households residing in these villages. The Phalaborwa SDI transverses the area, while one of the major road links between Gauteng and the Kruger National Park also passes through the area. It is characterised by extensive and intensive farming activities and considerable untapped tourism potential. Main Economic Sectors: General government services (22.28%), wholesale and retail trade, catering and accommodation (18.55%), transport and communication (16.73%), finance and business services (12.41%), agriculture, forestry and fishing (8.46%), manufacturing (6.63%), community, social and personal services (5.94%), electricity and water (4.34%)ℹ️ Important Notice
This page provides informational guidance only for Greater Tzaneen Local Municipality (LIM333). For official confirmation of municipal services, leadership, and contact details, always verify through the municipality’s official website: www.greatertzaneen.gov.za. Additional verified information is available at www.gov.za.
Cities and Towns
Cities/Towns: Haenertsburg, TzaneenCities and Towns Served by Greater Tzaneen Local Municipality (LIM333) Municipality
Haenertsburg Municipality Tzaneen 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 Gerson Molapisane (ANC)
Deputy Mayor:
Speaker: Ms Sanie Muhlavasi Tiba (ANC)
Chief Whip: Mr Given Marvin Malatji
Municipal Manager: Mr Donald Mhangwana
Chief Financial Officer: Mr Choene Marius Maeta
Other Council: ANC
Senior Management:
Communications Officers: Mr Neville Ndlaba (Acting)
Demographic Information
| 2022 | 2016 | 2011 | |
| Population | 478 254 | 416 146 | 389 623 |
| Age Structure | |||
| Population under 15 | 31.4% | 29.6% | 31.9% |
| Population 15 to 64 | 62.1% | 66.0% | 62.4% |
| Population over 65 | 6.4% | 4.4% | 5.7% |
| Dependency Ratio | |||
| Per 100 (15-64) | 60.9 | 51.5 | 60.2 |
| Sex Ratio | |||
| Males per 100 females | 87.4 | 91.3 | 87.0 |
| Population Growth | |||
| Per annum | 1.99% | 1.50% | n/a |
| Labour Market | |||
| Unemployment rate (official) | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Youth unemployment rate (official) 15-34 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Education (aged 20 +) | |||
| No schooling | 16.4% | 13.2% | 18.8% |
| Matric | n/a | 26.8% | 21.9% |
| Higher education | 8.7% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Household Dynamics | |||
| Households | 129 579 | 122 776 | 108 705 |
| Average household size | 3.7 | 3.4 | 3.6 |
| Female headed households | n/a | 45.9% | 47.8% |
| Formal dwellings | 97.1% | 88.8% | 92.4% |
| Housing owned | n/a | 64.9% | 57.4% |
| Household Services | |||
| Flush toilet connected to sewerage | 29.0% | 12.8% | 17.9% |
| Weekly refuse removal | 25.7% | 13.5% | 14.8% |
| Piped water inside dwelling | 27.1% | 11.9% | 16.1% |
| Electricity for lighting | 97.4% | 93.6% | 86.2% |
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? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided | 98 809 | 98 478 | 98 478 | 98 478 | 98 478 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 70 | 4 753 | 4 753 | 2 361 | 4 868 |
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? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided | 56 691 | 56 691 | 56 691 | 56 523 | 56 523 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 626 | 776 | 776 | 749 | 749 |
Water
0614290073Tedia.Molewa@tzaneen.gov.za
Electricity
0725379405Freedom.mthetwa@tzaneen.gov.za
Refuse and Waste
0729568264Maggy.Machumele@tzaneen.gov.za
Roads
0721525288olga.tshisevhe@tzaneen.gov.za
Service Delivery
0796659725Donald.Mhangwana@tzaneen.gov.za
Municipality Map
