Mogalakwena Local Municipality (LIM367)
Physical Address
54 Retief Street, Mokopane
Postal: PO Box 34, Mokopane, 0600
Contact Details
Phone: 015 491 9600
Accounts: n/a
malangep@mogalakwena.gov.za
Website: Visit Website
Facebook: Facebook Page
Electricity: 015 491 9668
monkwed@mogalakwena.gov.za
Refuse & Waste: 015 491 9607
ntsoanet@mogalakwena.gov.za
Roads: 015 491 9603/9657
lebelor@mogalakwena.gov.za
Service Delivery: 015 491 9617/9618/9669
nyalungui@mogalakwena.gov.za
Water: 015 491 9617/9618/9669
ledwabaj@mogalakwena.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 Mogalakwena Local Municipality (LIM367)
Description: The Mogalakwena Local Municipality is a Category B municipality situated in the western quadrant of the Limpopo Province, within the western district of the Waterberg District. It is bordered by Lephalale to the north, Modimolle-Mookgophong to the south, and the Capricorn District in the east. It is one of the five municipalities in the district. It was established on 5 December 2000 when various municipalities and councils that had previously served the Potgietersrus and surrounding areas were integrated. The following local authorities were amalgamated to form the new municipality: Greater Potgietersrus, Bakenberg and Koedoesrand/Rebone. Main Economic Sectors: Mining, tourism, agriculture – Source IDP 2024/25ℹ️ Important Notice
This page provides informational guidance only for Mogalakwena Local Municipality (LIM367). For official confirmation of municipal services, leadership, and contact details, always verify through the municipality’s official website: www.mogalakwena.gov.za. Additional verified information is available at www.gov.za.
Cities and Towns
Cities/Towns: Mokopane (Potgietersrus)Cities and Towns Served by Mogalakwena Local Municipality (LIM367) Municipality
Mokopane (Potgietersrus) 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 NS Taueatsoala (ANC)
Deputy Mayor: n/a
Speaker: Mrs PL Olifant (ANC)
Chief Whip: Mr MA Tsebe
Municipal Manager: Mr MM Maluleka
Chief Financial Officer: Mr K Ngomana
Other Council: ANC
Senior Management:
Communications Officers: Mr Malesela Selokela (Divisional Head: Communications)
Demographic Information
| 2022 | 2016 | 2011 | |
| Population | 378 198 | 325 291 | 304 585 |
| Age Structure | |||
| Population under 15 | 30.5% | 39.9% | 34.3% |
| Population 15 to 64 | 61.6% | 53.4% | 58.3% |
| Population over 65 | 7.8% | 6.6% | 7.4% |
| Dependency Ratio | |||
| Per 100 (15-64) | 62.3 | 87.2 | 71.5 |
| Sex Ratio | |||
| Males per 100 females | 91.3 | 88.3 | 87.6 |
| Population Growth | |||
| Per annum | 2.10% | 1.49% | 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 | 11.2% | 10.2% | 16.0% |
| Matric | n/a | 24.4% | 21.9% |
| Higher education | 8.7% | 8.7% | 8.2% |
| Household Dynamics | |||
| Households | 109 294 | 82 674 | 78 632 |
| Average household size | 3.5 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| Female headed households | n/a | 52.2% | 52.3% |
| Formal dwellings | 97.3% | 95.3% | 94.0% |
| Housing owned | n/a | 81.5% | 57.0% |
| Household Services | |||
| Flush toilet connected to sewerage | 42.7% | 25.6% | 27.9% |
| Weekly refuse removal | 39.1% | 32.9% | 27.1% |
| Piped water inside dwelling | 36.2% | 14.5% | 20.4% |
| Electricity for lighting | 97.2% | 92.0% | 91.8% |
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 | 89 882 | 89 882 | 89 882 | 97 149 | 83 802 |
| Number of domestic households/delivery points | 87 811 | 87 811 | 87 811 | 95 078 | 81 614 |
| Inside the yard | 45 783 | 45 783 | 45 783 | 29 135 | 26 231 |
| Less than 200m from yard | 32 030 | 32 030 | 32 030 | 55 383 | 55 383 |
| More than 200m from yard | 9 998 | 9 998 | 9 998 | 10 560 | 0 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 1 861 | 1 836 | 1 543 | 1 543 | 2 710 |
Electricity |
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| Does the municipality provide? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided | 85 823 | 85 535 | 84 869 | 84 869 | 84 869 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 1 861 | 1 836 | 1 543 | 1 543 | 2 710 |
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 | 45 305 | 45 305 | 45 305 | 45 305 | 45 305 |
| Number of households using: | |||||
| Flush toilet – public sewerage | 26 067 | 26 067 | 26 067 | 26 067 | 26 067 |
| Flush toilet – septic tank | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ventilated pit latrine | 17 050 | 17 050 | 17 050 | 17 050 | 17 050 |
| Bucket system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 1 861 | 1 836 | 1 543 | 1 543 | 2 710 |
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 | 17 486 | 17 257 | 16 488 | 16 488 | 16 488 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 1 861 | 1 836 | 1 543 | 1 543 | 2 710 |
Water
015 491 9617/9618/9669ledwabaj@mogalakwena.gov.za
Electricity
015 491 9668monkwed@mogalakwena.gov.za
Refuse and Waste
015 491 9607ntsoanet@mogalakwena.gov.za
Roads
015 491 9603/9657lebelor@mogalakwena.gov.za
Service Delivery
015 491 9617/9618/9669nyalungui@mogalakwena.gov.za
Municipality Map
