Lephalale Local Municipality (LIM362)
Physical Address
Cnr Joe Slovo Street & Douwater Avenue, Lephalale
Postal: Private Bag X136, Lephalale, 0555
Contact Details
Phone: 014 763 2193/ 5662
Accounts: 014 762 1405
amogelang.marope@lephalale.gov.za
Website: Visit Website
Facebook: Facebook Page
Electricity: 014 762 1476
eddie.jacobs@lephalale.gov.za
Refuse & Waste: 014 762 1432
joshua.hlapa@lephalale.gov.za
Roads: 014 762 1465
rudzani.ngobeli@lephalale.gov.za
Service Delivery: n/a
Water: 014 762 1474
april.shiko@lephalale.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 Lephalale Local Municipality (LIM362)
Description: The Lephalale Local Municipality is a Category B municipality located in the north-western part of the Waterberg District in the Limpopo Province. It borders with four local municipalities: Blouberg, Modimolle-Mookgophong, Mogalakwena and Thabazimbi. Its north-western border is also part of the international border between South Africa and Botswana. It is the largest of five municipalities in the district, making up a third of its geographical area. The town of Lephalale (previously Ellisras) is located a mere 280km from Pretoria, and is a recognised gateway to Botswana and other Southern African countries. Lephalale Municipality is named after the local river, a tributary of the Limpopo River, which has been the source of life to the people of this area from time immemorial. Before the new dispensation, this municipality was called Ellisras; derived from the combination of surnames of two Afrikaners, Patric Ellis and Piet Erasmus, who settled in this area in the 1930s. Nestled at the spur of the Waterberg Mountains, Lephalale is a place of peace and breathtaking beauty. Highlights like the awe-inspiring D’Nyala Nature Reserve, Marakele National Park, and the spectacular Mokolo Dam and Nature Reserve underscore why Lephalale is called the ‘heartbeat of the Waterberg Bushveld’. As part of the Waterberg biosphere, the Lephalale area is richly blessed with pristine natural beauty and an abundance of fauna and flora. Lephalale offers an infinite variety of scenic contrasts and encompasses the unique Waterberg wilderness, which boasts superb vistas, mountain gorges, clear streams and rolling hills. Geological sites and rock art are a strong drawcard for the region, suggesting its links to many previous generations. Lephalale has been identified by the Limpopo Employment Growth and Development Plan as a petrochemical cluster, and has attained the status of national development node. The Waterberg coal fields, which boast more than 40% of the total coal reserves of South Africa, are located in Lephalale. Main Economic Sectors: Tourism and Agricultureℹ️ Important Notice
This page provides informational guidance only for Lephalale Local Municipality (LIM362). For official confirmation of municipal services, leadership, and contact details, always verify through the municipality’s official website: www.lephalale.gov.za. Additional verified information is available at www.gov.za.
Cities and Towns
Cities/Towns: LephalaleCities and Towns Served by Lephalale Local Municipality (LIM362) Municipality
Lephalale 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 Aaron Mokgetle (ANC)
Deputy Mayor: n/a
Speaker: Ms GG Marakalala (ANC)
Chief Whip: Mr SJ Machaba
Municipal Manager: Ms Feziwe Nogilana-Raphela (Acting)
Chief Financial Officer: Ms Lesego Matlwa
Other Council: ANC
Senior Management:
Communications Officers: Ms CS Chiloane
Demographic Information
| 2022 | 2016 | 2011 | |
| Population | 125 198 | 140 240 | 118 864 |
| Age Structure | |||
| Population under 15 | 28.8% | 28.8% | 26.6% |
| Population 15 to 64 | 66.4% | 67.8% | 69.4% |
| Population over 65 | 4.9% | 3.4% | 4.0% |
| Dependency Ratio | |||
| Per 100 (15-64) | 50.6 | 47.5 | 44.2 |
| Sex Ratio | |||
| Males per 100 females | 100.5 | 126.5 | 117.8 |
| Population Growth | |||
| Per annum | 0.50% | 3.76% | 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 | 5.0% | 6.0% | 9.9% |
| Matric | n/a | 27.9% | 21.8% |
| Higher education | 11.3% | 12.3% | 10.4% |
| Household Dynamics | |||
| Households | 43 832 | 43 002 | 30 639 |
| Average household size | 2.9 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| Female headed households | n/a | 33.7% | 39.4% |
| Formal dwellings | 87.4% | 76.4% | 81.6% |
| Housing owned | n/a | 41.6% | 41.8% |
| Household Services | |||
| Flush toilet connected to sewerage | 49.3% | 40.4% | 43.9% |
| Weekly refuse removal | 46.5% | 44.5% | 40.0% |
| Piped water inside dwelling | 43.6% | 25.1% | 30.7% |
| Electricity for lighting | 93.0% | 83.1% | 85.0% |
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 | 40 380 | 38 794 | 38 355 | 39 680 | 34 486 |
| Number of domestic households/delivery points | 37 442 | 35 856 | 35 417 | 36 742 | 31 548 |
| Inside the yard | 22 258 | 17 504 | 17 065 | 18 390 | 18 029 |
| Less than 200m from yard | 10 999 | 17 355 | 17 355 | 17 355 | 10 229 |
| More than 200m from yard | 4 185 | 997 | 997 | 997 | 3 290 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 2 498 | 1 738 | 1 738 | 1 738 | 1 738 |
Electricity |
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| Does the municipality provide? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided | 44 891 | 44 061 | 43 883 | 43 883 | 43 002 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 1 864 | 3 047 | 2 717 | 2 717 | 1 738 |
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 | 30 577 | 29 043 | 29 043 | 29 929 | 29 929 |
| Number of households using: | |||||
| Flush toilet – public sewerage | 18 536 | 17 504 | 17 504 | 18 390 | 18 536 |
| Flush toilet – septic tank | 859 | 859 | 859 | 859 | 859 |
| Ventilated pit latrine | 8 326 | 8 326 | 8 326 | 8 326 | 8 326 |
| Bucket system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 699 | 1 197 | 1 197 | 1 197 | 1 051 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 2 498 | 1 738 | 1 738 | 1 738 | 1 738 |
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 | 28 224 | 26 833 | 26 833 | 26 833 | 26 721 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 2 249 | 1 738 | 1 738 | 1 738 | 1 738 |
Water
014 762 1474april.shiko@lephalale.gov.za
Electricity
014 762 1476eddie.jacobs@lephalale.gov.za
Refuse and Waste
014 762 1432joshua.hlapa@lephalale.gov.za
Roads
014 762 1465rudzani.ngobeli@lephalale.gov.za
Service Delivery
n/aMunicipality Map
