Joe Morolong Local Municipality (NC451)

Municipality

Area: Area: 20 180km² | MDB Code: | MDB code: NC451

Physical Address

D320 Cardington Road, Churchill Village, Kuruman, 8460

Postal: Private Bag X117, Mothibistad, 8474

Contact Details

Phone: 053 773 9300

Accounts: 0800 773 930
registry@joemorolong.gov.za

Website: Visit Website

Facebook: Facebook Page

Electricity: n/a

Refuse & Waste: 0800 773 930
registry@joemorolong.gov.za

Roads: n/a

Service Delivery: 0800 773 930
registry@joemorolong.gov.za

Water: 0800 773 930
registry@joemorolong.gov.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 Joe Morolong Local Municipality (NC451)

Description: The Joe Morolong Local Municipality is a Category B municipality located in the Northern Cape Province within the John Taolo Gaetsewe District. It is the largest municipality of the three that make up the district, accounting for three quarters of its geographical area. The area is mostly rural, with about 60% of it comprising virgin land surface. The village is situated approximately 24km north-east of Kuruman. Although unemployment is high, the municipality has a great deal of potential for developers, especially those interested in ecotourism and conservation. Main Economic Sectors: Mining, game farming, business services

ℹ️ Important Notice

This page provides informational guidance only for Joe Morolong Local Municipality (NC451). For official confirmation of municipal services, leadership, and contact details, always verify through the municipality’s official website: www.joemorolong.gov.za. Additional verified information is available at www.gov.za.

Cities and Towns

Cities/Towns: Hotazel, Santoy, Van Zylsrus

Cities and Towns Served by Joe Morolong Local Municipality (NC451) Municipality

Hotazel Municipality Santoy Municipality Van Zylsrus 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 Dineo Leutlwetse-Tshabalala (ANC)

Deputy Mayor: n/a

Speaker: Ms Violet Jordan (ANC)

Chief Whip: Mrs GC Tagane

Municipal Manager: Mrs BD Motlhaping

Chief Financial Officer: Mr O Ramukhuvhathi (Acting)

Other Council: ANC

Other Council:

Mrs N Gomolemo (Chairperson: Planning and Development)

Mrs ND Kgosierileng (Chairperson: Community Services)

Mr GG Koatsane (Chairperson: Infrastructure Development)

Mr BM Mbolekwa (Chairperson: Finance, HR and Administration)

Mrs KN Tswere (Chairperson: MPAC)

Senior Management:

Mr Tatolo Gopetse (Director: Corporate Services)

Ms S Letselebe (Acting Director: Community Services)

Mr P Moseki (Director: Economic Development, Planning and Tourism)

Ms J Tsatsimpe (Acting Director: Technical Services)

Communications Officers: Ms Tlhompo Mancho

Demographic Information

Age Structure
	2022	2016	2011
Population	125 420	84 201	89 530
Population under 15	34.8%	38.3%	39.4%
Population 15 to 64	58.0%	54.8%	54.2%
Population over 65	7.1%	6.8%	6.4%
Dependency Ratio
Per 100 (15-64)	72.3	82.4	84.6
Sex Ratio
Males per 100 females	86.1	83.1	85.5
Population Growth
Per annum	3.27%	-1.39%	n/a
Labour Market
Unemployment rate (official)	n/a	n/a	38.6%
Youth unemployment rate (official) 15-34	n/a	n/a	49.5%
Education (aged 20 +)
No schooling	15.0%	15.3%	22.8%
Matric	n/a	14.9%	13.4%
Higher education	2.4%	3.9%	3.9%
Household Dynamics
Households	26 537	23 919	23 705
Average household size	4.7	3.5	3.8
Female headed households	n/a	51.5%	50.7%
Formal dwellings	88.6%	80.1%	72.5%
Housing owned	n/a	82.1%	52.5%
Household Services
Flush toilet connected to sewerage	16.3%	5.4%	7.3%
Weekly refuse removal	14.6%	4.0%	6.1%
Piped water inside dwelling	18.0%	4.8%	9.1%
Electricity for lighting	94.5%	84.2%	81.8%

Financial Information

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
All values: R’000	2024/25	2023/24	2022/23	2021/22	2020/21
AUDIT OUTCOME	n/a	Qualified audit	Disclaimer of audit	Disclaimer of audit	Disclaimer of audit
Property rates	48 659	46 859	34 024	34 024	47 551
Service charges	27 200	19 578	49 085	49 085	22 259
Investment revenue	4 755	7 842	6 234	6 234	2 092
Transfers recognised – operational	200 982	210 567	181 475	181 714	167 803
Other own revenue	54 888	60 897	15 454	15 454	7 013
Total Revenue (excluding capital transfers and contributions)	336 485	345 743	286 272	286 511	246 718
Employee costs	122 365	116 127	89 956	90 031	71 731
Remuneration of councillors	14 973	15 934	13 636	13 636	11 650
Depreciation and amortisation	133 412	138 760	122 519	122 519	123 019
Finance charges	603	538	745	760	282
Inventory consumed and bulk purchases	47 671	46 078	23 468	23 468	18 891
Transfers and subsidies	9 059	9 953	1 405	443	17 188
Other expenditure	126 291	174 225	90 115	137 897	356 824
Total Expenditure	454 374	501 615	341 843	388 754	599 585
Surplus/(Deficit)	(117 890)	(155 872)	(55 571)	(102 243)	(352 868)
Transfers and subsidies – capital (monetary allocations)	121 344	127 888	114 306	121 534	109 914
Transfers and subsidies – capital (in-kind)	96 632	82	92	92	11 096
Surplus/(Deficit) after capital transfers & contributions	100 087	(27 902)	58 827	19 383	(231 858)
Share of surplus/(deficit) of associate	–	–	–	–	–
Surplus/(Deficit) for the year	100 087	(27 902)	58 827	19 383	(231 858)
CAPITAL EXPENDITURE & FUNDS SOURCES
Capital expenditure	352 204	182 145	115 822	116 194	218 078
Transfers recognised – capital	164 903	95 180	104 858	105 230	191 972
Borrowing	–	–	–	–	–
Internally generated funds	187 302	10 818	10 964	10 964	7 868
Total sources of capital funds	352 204	105 998	115 822	116 194	199 840
FINANCIAL POSITION
Total current assets	295 921	217 086	470 307	199 541	132 707
Total non current assets	1 060 699	892 734	1 371 306	1 367 317	1 366 218
Total current liabilities	101 146	66 002	73 388	67 706	61 027
Total non current liabilities	16 090	13 706	12 275	7 042	5 437
Community wealth/Equity	1 139 296	1 058 014	1 697 122	1 472 727	1 664 319
CASH FLOWS
Net cash from (used) operating	(59 016)	(274 957)	(454 588)	731 477	(291 996)
Net cash from (used) investing	–	(2 561)	(14 573)	(14 573)	(5 502)
Net cash from (used) financing	–	–	–	–	–
Cash/cash equivalents at the year end	(41 142)	(242 562)	(412 492)	773 574	(304 400)
UNAUTHORISED, IRREGULAR, FRUITLESS & WASTEFUL EXPENDITURE
Unauthorised expenditure	n/a	68 265	15 501	592 447	249
Irregular expenditure	n/a	138 842	11 646	167 088	4 065
Fruitless & wasteful expenditure	n/a	484	636	4 936	107
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	26 419	25 547	25 547	24 300	24 300
Number of domestic households/delivery points	26 189	25 317	25 317	24 070	24 070
Inside the yard	4 060	4 060	4 060	4 060	4 060
Less than 200m from yard	17 679	16 807	16 807	15 560	15 560
More than 200m from yard	4 450	4 450	4 450	4 450	4 450
Domestic households with access to free basic service	1 995	1 995	1 995	1 995	1 955
Electricity
Does the municipality provide?	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided	28 164	28 164	28 164	28 099	27 300
Domestic households with access to free basic service	5 990	5 990	5 990	5 990	5 990
Sewerage and Sanitation
Does the municipality provide?	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided	21 472	21 182	20 979	19 840	19 840
Number of households using:
Flush toilet – public sewerage	1 910	1 910	1 910	1 910	1 910
Flush toilet – septic tank	308	308	308	0	0
Ventilated pit latrine	19 024	18 734	18 531	17 700	17 700
Bucket system	0	0	0	0	0
Other	0	0	0	0	0
Domestic households with access to free basic service	488	488	488	488	488
Solid Waste Services
Does the municipality provide?	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided	877	877	877	1 200	1 200
Domestic households with access to free basic service	488	488	488	488	488

Water

0800 773 930
registry@joemorolong.gov.za

Electricity

n/a

Refuse and Waste

0800 773 930
registry@joemorolong.gov.za

Roads

n/a

Service Delivery

0800 773 930
registry@joemorolong.gov.za

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