John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality (DC45)
Physical Address
4 Federale Mynbou Street, Kuruman, 8460
Postal: PO Box 1480, Kuruman, 8460
Contact Details
Phone: 053 712 8700
Accounts: n/a
Website: Visit Website
Facebook: Facebook Page
Electricity: n/a
Refuse & Waste: n/a
Roads: 053 712 8700
molusim@taologaetsewe.gov.za
Service Delivery: 053 712 8700
molusim@taologaetsewe.gov.za
Water: 053 712 8700
molusim@taologaetsewe.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 John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality (DC45)
Description: The John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality (previously Kgalagadi) is a Category C municipality located in the north of the Northern Cape Province, bordering Botswana in the west. It comprises the three local municipalities of Gamagara, Ga-Segonyana and Joe Morolong, and 186 towns and settlements, of which the majority (80%) are villages. The boundaries of this district were demarcated in 2006 to include the once north-western part of Joe Morolong and Olifantshoek, along with its surrounds, into the Gamagara Local Municipality. It has an established rail network from Sishen South and between Black Rock and Dibeng. It is characterised by a mixture of land uses, of which agriculture and mining are dominant. The district holds potential as a viable tourist destination and has numerous growth opportunities in the industrial sector. Main Economic Sectors: Community services (33%), finance (24%), trade (14%), mining (8%)ℹ️ Important Notice
This page provides informational guidance only for John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality (DC45). For official confirmation of municipal services, leadership, and contact details, always verify through the municipality’s official website: taologaetsewe.gov.za. Additional verified information is available at www.gov.za.
Cities and Towns
https://municipalities.co.za/contacts/135/john-taolo-gaetsewe-district-municipalityCities and Towns Served by John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality (DC45) Municipality
Bankhara-Bodulong Municipality Deben Municipality Hotazel Municipality Kathu Municipality Kuruman Municipality Mothibistad Municipality Olifantshoek 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: Mrs Pulane Mogatle-Thoane (ANC)
Deputy Mayor: n/a
Speaker: Mr Ikgopoleng Aiseng (ANC)
Chief Whip: Ms Nkagisang Ngesi
Municipal Manager: Mr Kagisho Teise
Chief Financial Officer: Mrs CC Sibanyoni
Other Council: ANC
Senior Management:
Communications Officers: Mr Reginald Mathobela (Secretary: Executive Mayor)
Demographic Information
| 2022 | 2016 | 2011 | |
| Population | 272 454 | 242 264 | 224 799 |
| Age Structure | |||
| Population under 15 | 31.4% | 31.9% | 34.0% |
| Population 15 to 64 | 62.9% | 63.3% | 61.2% |
| Population over 65 | 5.7% | 4.8% | 4.8% |
| Dependency Ratio | |||
| Per 100 (15-64) | 59.0 | 57.9 | 63.3 |
| Sex Ratio | |||
| Males per 100 females | 90.1 | 96.5 | 94.1 |
| Population Growth | |||
| Per annum | 1.87% | 1.70% | n/a |
| Labour Market | |||
| Unemployment rate (official) | n/a | n/a | 29.7% |
| Youth unemployment rate (official) 15-34 | n/a | n/a | 37.2% |
| Education (aged 20 +) | |||
| No schooling | 10.1% | 9.8% | 14.6% |
| Matric | n/a | 25.5% | 20.5% |
| Higher education | 5.5% | 6.8% | 7.9% |
| Household Dynamics | |||
| Households | 66 347 | 72 310 | 61 328 |
| Average household size | 4.1 | 3.4 | 3.7 |
| Female headed households | n/a | 40.6% | 43.1% |
| Formal dwellings | 88.2% | 80.6% | 76.6% |
| Housing owned | n/a | 76.1% | 55.1% |
| Household Services | |||
| Flush toilet connected to sewerage | 35.7% | 27.3% | 29.7% |
| Weekly refuse removal | 29.1% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Piped water inside dwelling | 28.7% | 19.2% | 22.6% |
| Electricity for lighting | 91.3% | 86.3% | 87.0% |
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? | No | No | No | No | No |
| Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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? | No | No | No | No | No |
| Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Water
053 712 8700molusim@taologaetsewe.gov.za
Electricity
n/aRefuse and Waste
n/aRoads
053 712 8700molusim@taologaetsewe.gov.za
Service Delivery
053 712 8700molusim@taologaetsewe.gov.za
Municipality Map
