Modimolle-Mookgophong Local Municipality (LIM368)
Physical Address
52 Harry Gwala Street, Modimolle
Postal: X1008, Modimolle, 0510
Contact Details
Phone: 014 718 2000
Accounts: 014 718 2025
astevens@modimolle.gov.za
Website: Visit Website
Facebook: Facebook Page
Electricity: 014 717 1254
madishanj@modimolle.gov.za
Refuse & Waste: 072 555 5556
mogoanem@modimolle.gov.za
Roads: 014 718 2001
Ramuthivhelie@modimolle.gov.za
Service Delivery: n/a
Water: 014 717 5798
selemelat@modimolle.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 Modimolle-Mookgophong Local Municipality (LIM368)
Description: The Modimolle-Mookgophong Local Municipality is a Category B municipality situated within the Waterberg District in the Limpopo Province. It is one of five municipalities in the district. It was established by the amalgamation of the Mookgophong and Modimolle Local Municipalities in August 2016. The municipality occupies a strategic position from the main markets of the country by being at the south entrance of the province. It enjoys easy access from the main national arteries, the N1 and R101. The visibility of Modimolle Mountain from the N1 north is inviting to curious tourists visiting the area. The municipality is home to Nylsvlei Nature Reserve, which has Ramsar status, and the world-renowned Waterberg Biosphere Reserve. The municipal area has mild winters and warm summers, with an average annual rainfall of 520mm to 650mm. Main Economic Sectors: Mining (59.21%), electricity (11.33%), agriculture (38.85%) – Source IDP 2024-2028ℹ️ Important Notice
This page provides informational guidance only for Modimolle-Mookgophong Local Municipality (LIM368). For official confirmation of municipal services, leadership, and contact details, always verify through the municipality’s official website: www.mmlm.gov.za. Additional verified information is available at www.gov.za.
Cities and Towns
Cities/Towns: Modimolle, Mookgophong (Naboomspruit), VaalwaterCities and Towns Served by Modimolle-Mookgophong Local Municipality (LIM368) Municipality
Modimolle Municipality Mookgophong (Naboomspruit) Municipality Vaalwater 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 Sechele Sebolai (ANC)
Deputy Mayor:
Speaker: Ms Sinah Langa (ANC)
Chief Whip: Mrs Sophy Dayimani
Municipal Manager: Mr LC Malema (Acting)
Chief Financial Officer: MJ Molekwa (Acting)
Other Council: Hung Council
Senior Management:
Communications Officers: Mr P Shika (Head: Communications)
Demographic Information
| 2022 | 2016 | 2011 | |
| Population | 130 113 | 107 699 | 104 153 |
| Age Structure | |||
| Population under 15 | 25.1% | 35.2% | 29.1% |
| Population 15 to 64 | 65.1% | 59.6% | 65.1% |
| Population over 65 | 9.8% | 5.2% | 5.9% |
| Dependency Ratio | |||
| Per 100 (15-64) | 53.5 | 67.7 | 53.7 |
| Sex Ratio | |||
| Males per 100 females | 99.7 | 102.0 | 103.7 |
| Population Growth | |||
| Per annum | 2.16% | 0.76% | 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 | 6.9% | 6.4% | 11.1% |
| Matric | n/a | 27.5% | 22.3% |
| Higher education | 10.6% | 7.5% | 7.9% |
| Household Dynamics | |||
| Households | 46 119 | 28 977 | 27 439 |
| Average household size | 2.8 | 3.7 | 3.8 |
| Female headed households | n/a | 42.5% | 38.6% |
| Formal dwellings | 88.0% | 85.6% | 88.1% |
| Housing owned | n/a | 73.1% | 51.2% |
| Household Services | |||
| Flush toilet connected to sewerage | 78.5% | 67.9% | 70.5% |
| Weekly refuse removal | 72.2% | 67.0% | 69.9% |
| Piped water inside dwelling | 52.1% | 32.2% | 37.8% |
| Electricity for lighting | 89.5% | 87.1% | 84.1% |
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 | 40 593 | 28 259 | 28 259 | 27 446 | 27 446 |
| Number of domestic households/delivery points | 40 088 | 27 754 | 27 754 | 26 941 | 26 941 |
| Inside the yard | 36 181 | 27 754 | 27 754 | 26 941 | 26 941 |
| Less than 200m from yard | 3 907 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| More than 200m from yard | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 6 674 | 1 108 | 5 982 | 255 | 255 |
Electricity |
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| Does the municipality provide? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided | 27 223 | 26 935 | 26 935 | 26 935 | 26 935 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 6 674 | 1 416 | 1 416 | 255 | 255 |
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 | 38 597 | 26 966 | 26 916 | 23 954 | 23 954 |
| Number of households using: | |||||
| Flush toilet – public sewerage | 36 181 | 24 216 | 24 216 | 22 139 | 22 139 |
| Flush toilet – septic tank | 857 | 554 | 554 | 0 | 0 |
| Ventilated pit latrine | 1 054 | 1 691 | 1 641 | 1 310 | 1 310 |
| Bucket system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 6 674 | 647 | 3 795 | 255 | 255 |
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 | 27 173 | 27 173 | 27 173 | 25 454 | 25 454 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 6 674 | 482 | 3 848 | 255 | 255 |
Water
014 717 5798selemelat@modimolle.gov.za
Electricity
014 717 1254madishanj@modimolle.gov.za
Refuse and Waste
072 555 5556mogoanem@modimolle.gov.za
Roads
014 718 2001Ramuthivhelie@modimolle.gov.za
Service Delivery
n/aMunicipality Map
