Makhado Local Municipality (LIM344)
Physical Address
Civic Centre, 83 Krogh Streets, Makhado, 0920
Postal: Private Bag X2596, Makhado, 0920
Contact Details
Phone: 015 519 3000
Accounts: 015 519 3057
lavhelesanil@makhado.gov.za
Website: Visit Website
Facebook: Facebook Page
Electricity: 015 519 3181
tshifhiwamag@makhado.gov.za
Refuse & Waste: 015 519 3001
mphomo@makhado.gov.za
Roads: 015 519 3025
georger@makhado.gov.za
Service Delivery: 015 519 3002
mayor@makhado.gov.za
Water: n/a
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 Makhado Local Municipality (LIM344)
Description: The Makhado Local Municipality is a Category B municipality situated within the Vhembe District in the Limpopo Province. It borders with Musina in the north, Greater Giyani in the south (Mopani District), Thulamela in the east, and Molemole in the west (Capricorn District). It is one of four municipalities in the district, making up almost a third of its geographical area. It was first established on 31 October 1934 as the Louis Trichardt Town Council. With the new municipal demarcation, a number of municipalities were established in 1997. However, following the Municipal Structures Act of 1998, the municipalities were merged into an NP344 Municipality that is now known as the Makhado Municipality. It is divided into four regions: Makhado (previously Louis Trichardt), Vuwani, Dzanani and Waterval. Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture, mining, manufacturing, electricity, construction, trade, transport, finance – Source IDP 2024/25ℹ️ Important Notice
This page provides informational guidance only for Makhado Local Municipality (LIM344). For official confirmation of municipal services, leadership, and contact details, always verify through the municipality’s official website: www.makhado.gov.za. Additional verified information is available at www.gov.za.
Cities and Towns
Cities/Towns: MakhadoCities and Towns Served by Makhado Local Municipality (LIM344) Municipality
Makhado 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 Dorcus Mboyi (ANC)
Deputy Mayor:
Speaker: Ms Gumani Mukwevho (ANC)
Chief Whip: Mr Sipho Masuka
Municipal Manager: Mr KM Nemaname
Chief Financial Officer: Mr Godfrey Raliphada
Other Council: ANC
Senior Management:
Communications Officers: Mr NP Muthambi (Media Liaison Officer)
Demographic Information
| 2022 | 2016 | 2011 | |
| Population | 502 397 | 416 728 | 411 353 |
| Age Structure | |||
| Population under 15 | 31.3% | 33.9% | 34.2% |
| Population 15 to 64 | 61.6% | 60.7% | 58.9% |
| Population over 65 | 7.1% | 5.4% | 6.9% |
| Dependency Ratio | |||
| Per 100 (15-64) | 62.3 | 64.8 | 69.8 |
| Sex Ratio | |||
| Males per 100 females | 88.7 | 88.0 | 86.3 |
| Population Growth | |||
| Per annum | 1.94% | 0.85% | 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 | 16.2% | 17.9% | 18.2% |
| Matric | n/a | 24.7% | 22.2% |
| Higher education | 10.1% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| Household Dynamics | |||
| Households | 140 338 | 116 371 | 107 733 |
| Average household size | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.8 |
| Female headed households | n/a | 49.0% | 50.7% |
| Formal dwellings | 94.7% | 87.1% | 92.5% |
| Housing owned | n/a | 76.0% | 63.2% |
| Household Services | |||
| Flush toilet connected to sewerage | 29.7% | 12.7% | 15.5% |
| Weekly refuse removal | 20.7% | 10.2% | 11.3% |
| Piped water inside dwelling | 26.0% | 7.3% | 17.2% |
| Electricity for lighting | 95.7% | 95.6% | 89.4% |
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 | 113 944 | 112 860 | 112 860 | 111 459 | 110 321 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 3 034 | 2 668 | 5 639 | 7 560 | 8 131 |
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 | 17 455 | 17 455 | 17 455 | 17 283 | 17 283 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 3 034 | 2 668 | 5 639 | 0 | 0 |
Water
n/aElectricity
015 519 3181tshifhiwamag@makhado.gov.za
Refuse and Waste
015 519 3001mphomo@makhado.gov.za
Roads
015 519 3025georger@makhado.gov.za
Service Delivery
015 519 3002mayor@makhado.gov.za
Municipality Map
