Lesedi Local Municipality (GT423)
Physical Address
Cnr HF Verwoerd & Louw Streets, Heidelberg
Postal: PO Box 201, Heidelberg, 1438
Contact Details
Phone: 016 466 1900/1901
Accounts: 016 466 2040
sindiz@lesedi.gov.za
Website: Visit Website
Facebook: Facebook Page
Electricity: 016 466 1953
thulit@lesedi.gov.za
Refuse & Waste: 016 466 1965
starm@lesedi.gov.za
Roads: 016 466 1993
muzin@lesedi.gov.za
Service Delivery: 016 492 1957
hod.infrastructure@lesedi.gov.za
Water: 016 466 1965
starm@lesedi.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 Lesedi Local Municipality (GT423)
Description: The Lesedi Local Municipality is a Category B municipality situated in the Sedibeng District in the Gauteng Province. It is one of three municipalities in the district, making up over a third of its geographical area. It can be described primarily as a rural, agricultural area. It is situated approximately 56km south-east of Johannesburg and is traversed by two national roads (the N17 and the N3), which creates future economic development potential. Devon/Impumelelo, situated on the eastern edge of the municipal area abutting the N17 freeway on the north, is a significant rural settlement, while Vischkuil/Endicott, lying east of Springs and abutting Provincial Route R29, is a smaller rural centre. The major urban concentration is located in Heidelberg/Ratanda, situated along the N3 freeway where it intersects with Provincial Route R42, east of the Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve. Main Economic Sectors: Manufacturing (40.8%), community services (22.3%), finance (16%), trade (7.4%), transport (4.4%), construction (3.5%), electricity (3.3%)ℹ️ Important Notice
This page provides informational guidance only for Lesedi Local Municipality (GT423). For official confirmation of municipal services, leadership, and contact details, always verify through the municipality’s official website: lesedi-lm.gauteng.gov.za. Additional verified information is available at www.gov.za.
Cities and Towns
Cities/Towns: Devon, Heidelberg, Nigel, VischkuilCities and Towns Served by Lesedi Local Municipality (GT423) Municipality
Devon Municipality Heidelberg Municipality Nigel Municipality Vischkuil 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 Mluleki Nelson Nkosi (ANC)
Deputy Mayor:
Speaker: Ms Phindile Mpemvu (ANC)
Chief Whip: Mr Themba Gama
Municipal Manager: Mr S’busiso Goodhope Dlamini
Chief Financial Officer: Ms Gugu Mncube
Other Council: ANC
Senior Management:
Communications Officers: Mr Katleho Seaga
Demographic Information
| 2022 | 2016 | 2011 | |
| Population | 132 783 | 112 472 | 99 520 |
| Age Structure | |||
| Population under 15 | 23.8% | 25.8% | 26.0% |
| Population 15 to 64 | 69.9% | 67.6% | 68.6% |
| Population over 65 | 6.3% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Dependency Ratio | |||
| Per 100 (15-64) | 43.1 | 47.9 | 45.8 |
| Sex Ratio | |||
| Males per 100 females | 100.0 | 109.1 | 106.5 |
| Population Growth | |||
| Per annum | 2.80% | 2.78% | n/a |
| Labour Market | |||
| Unemployment rate (official) | n/a | n/a | 25.9% |
| Youth unemployment rate (official) 15-34 | n/a | n/a | 33.8% |
| Education (aged 20 +) | |||
| No schooling | 4.7% | 5.4% | 7.4% |
| Matric | n/a | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| Higher education | 11.7% | 10.6% | 10.7% |
| Household Dynamics | |||
| Households | 42 597 | 39 294 | 29 664 |
| Average household size | 3.1 | 2.9 | 3.4 |
| Female headed households | n/a | 32.3% | 31.3% |
| Formal dwellings | 95.1% | 88.3% | 85.5% |
| Housing owned | n/a | 56.7% | 55.8% |
| Household Services | |||
| Flush toilet connected to sewerage | 97.0% | 83.6% | 89.1% |
| Weekly refuse removal | 91.3% | 81.6% | 83.2% |
| Piped water inside dwelling | 72.8% | 55.7% | 52.3% |
| Electricity for lighting | 95.8% | 92.6% | 89.9% |
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 | 49 493 | 47 793 | 45 255 | 44 026 | 40 396 |
| Number of domestic households/delivery points | 48 267 | 46 567 | 44 029 | 42 800 | 39 170 |
| Inside the yard | 45 438 | 43 738 | 41 200 | 40 000 | 35 699 |
| Less than 200m from yard | 2 829 | 2 829 | 2 829 | 2 800 | 3 471 |
| More than 200m from yard | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 5 175 | 4 411 | 3 894 | 4 146 | 7 272 |
Electricity |
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| Does the municipality provide? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided | 36 720 | 34 959 | 34 959 | 33 608 | 27 104 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 5 175 | 4 603 | 3 894 | 4 146 | 7 272 |
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 | 47 140 | 45 040 | 43 515 | 41 715 | 40 396 |
| Number of households using: | |||||
| Flush toilet – public sewerage | 41 650 | 39 950 | 38 425 | 37 225 | 35 671 |
| Flush toilet – septic tank | 530 | 530 | 530 | 530 | 715 |
| Ventilated pit latrine | 3 274 | 2 874 | 2 874 | 2 674 | 2 674 |
| Bucket system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 460 | 460 | 460 | 60 | 110 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 5 175 | 4 452 | 3 894 | 4 146 | 7 272 |
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 | 37 671 | 37 471 | 37 471 | 37 148 | 33 843 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 5 175 | 4 452 | 3 894 | 4 146 | 7 272 |
Water
016 466 1965starm@lesedi.gov.za
Electricity
016 466 1953thulit@lesedi.gov.za
Refuse and Waste
016 466 1965starm@lesedi.gov.za
Roads
016 466 1993muzin@lesedi.gov.za
Service Delivery
016 492 1957hod.infrastructure@lesedi.gov.za
Municipality Map
