Ngwathe Local Municipality (FS203)
Municipality
Area: Area: 7 055km² | MDB Code: | MDB code: FS203
Physical Address
Liebenburg Street, Parys
Postal: PO Box 359, Parys, 9585
Contact Details
Phone: 056 816 2700
Accounts: 056 811 2131
Website: Visit Website
Facebook: Facebook Page
Electricity: n/a
Refuse & Waste: n/a
Roads: n/a
Service Delivery: n/a
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 Ngwathe Local Municipality (FS203)
Description: The Ngwathe Local Municipality is a Category B municipality situated in the northern part of the Fezile Dabi District in the Free State. The Vaal River forms the northern boundary of the area, which also serves as the boundary between the Free State, Gauteng and North West Provinces. It is one of four municipalities in the district, making up a third of its geographical area. The Renoster River also drains through the region and is dammed up in the vicinity of Koppies in a series of dams, namely the Weltevrede, Rooipoort and Koppies Dams. The rivers, together with the respective dams, are prominent water sources for agricultural purposes in the region. Other prominent topographical features include the Vredefort Dome in Parys. The form of the dome consists of a central cone of granite surrounded by concentric ridges of quartzite belonging to the Witwatersrand System. The Parys District has unique natural and environmental assets, like the Vaal River, with several islands in the proximity of Parys, and the Vredefort Dome, that present exceptional tourism potential. Parys has a well-developed airfield that supports commercial and tourism development in the area. It has a strong commercial component and provides a wide range of services regarding health, education and professional services to the district. Vredefort is the only town that formed the former Vredefort District. The former Heilbron District is predominantly an agricultural area, although major manufacturing industries contribute largely to the Gross Geographic Product of the district. Koppies is located in an area of agricultural significance and mainly provides services in this regard to the surrounding rural areas. The three well-established and developed irrigation schemes subsequently enhance the agricultural character of the area. The strategic location of Koppies between the larger centres of Kroonstad and Sasolburg influence growth and development within the community. The bentonite exploitation near Koppies and the initiative for coal mining in the vicinity of the town provide significant future growth potential. Koppies is becoming known for its tourist attractions. Specific reference is made to the R82 Battlefield Route, which consists of several historical battlefields. These that are envisaged to be further developed along with the Koppies Dam Nature Reserve. Edenville is also located in an area of agricultural significance. The main road linking Kroonstad and Heilbron runs adjacent to the area. Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture, mining, manufacturing, electricity, construction, trade, transport, finance, community services – Source IDP 2024/25ℹ️ Important Notice
This page provides informational guidance only for Ngwathe Local Municipality (FS203). For official confirmation of municipal services, leadership, and contact details, always verify through the municipality’s official website: www.ngwathe.fs.gov.za. Additional verified information is available at www.gov.za.
Cities and Towns
Cities/Towns: Edenville, Heilbron, Koppies, Parys, VredefortCities and Towns Served by Ngwathe Local Municipality (FS203) Municipality
Edenville Municipality Heilbron Municipality Koppies Municipality Parys Municipality Vredefort 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 Victoria de Beer Mthombeni (ANC)
Deputy Mayor: n/a
Speaker: Ms Neheng Paulina Mopedi (ANC)
Chief Whip: Mr Leponesa Petrus Sochiva
Municipal Manager: Dr Futhuli Mothamaha
Chief Financial Officer: Mr Serame Phetoane
Other Council: ANC
Senior Management:
Communications Officers: Mr Steve Naale
Demographic Information
| 2022 | 2016 | 2011 | |
| Population | 134 962 | 118 907 | 120 520 |
| Age Structure | |||
| Population under 15 | 25.9% | 27.7% | 30.1% |
| Population 15 to 64 | 64.2% | 63.8% | 62.4% |
| Population over 65 | 9.9% | 8.5% | 7.5% |
| Dependency Ratio | |||
| Per 100 (15-64) | 55.8 | 56.7 | 60.2 |
| Sex Ratio | |||
| Males per 100 females | 88.8 | 90.3 | 91.0 |
| Population Growth | |||
| Per annum | 1.10% | -0.31% | n/a |
| Labour Market | |||
| Unemployment rate (official) | n/a | n/a | 35.2% |
| Youth unemployment rate (official) 15-34 | n/a | n/a | 45.1% |
| Education (aged 20 +) | |||
| No schooling | 5.6% | 4.8% | 8.5% |
| Matric | n/a | 28.3% | 25.8% |
| Higher education | 8.9% | 7.0% | 6.2% |
| Household Dynamics | |||
| Households | 36 793 | 40 910 | 37 099 |
| Average household size | 3.7 | 2.9 | 3.2 |
| Female headed households | n/a | 44.1% | 41.8% |
| Formal dwellings | 91.2% | 85.9% | 81.3% |
| Housing owned | n/a | 76.9% | 66.3% |
| Household Services | |||
| Flush toilet connected to sewerage | 89.2% | 81.0% | 77.0% |
| Weekly refuse removal | 88.1% | 84.4% | 81.9% |
| Piped water inside dwelling | 53.6% | 30.5% | 44.7% |
| Electricity for lighting | 95.7% | 94.3% | 92.0% |
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 | 46 503 | 46 144 | 46 144 | 46 144 | 45 021 |
| Number of domestic households/delivery points | 45 175 | 44 816 | 44 816 | 44 816 | 43 693 |
| Inside the yard | 45 175 | 44 816 | 44 816 | 44 816 | 42 196 |
| Less than 200m from yard | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 497 |
| More than 200m from yard | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 12 260 | 11 342 | 11 347 | 11 347 | 9 862 |
Electricity |
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| Does the municipality provide? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided | 43 379 | 43 379 | 42 788 | 42 788 | 42 788 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 12 260 | 11 342 | 11 347 | 11 347 | 9 862 |
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 | 47 544 | 46 458 | 46 458 | 46 458 | 29 969 |
| Number of households using: | |||||
| Flush toilet – public sewerage | 38 632 | 37 546 | 37 546 | 37 546 | 24 561 |
| Flush toilet – septic tank | 314 | 314 | 314 | 314 | 314 |
| Ventilated pit latrine | 1 488 | 1 488 | 1 488 | 1 488 | 2 032 |
| Bucket system | 5 782 | 5 782 | 5 782 | 5 782 | 1 734 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 12 260 | 11 342 | 11 347 | 11 347 | 9 862 |
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 | 45 873 | 44 398 | 44 389 | 44 389 | 31 485 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 12 260 | 11 342 | 11 347 | 11 347 | 9 862 |
Water
n/aElectricity
n/aRefuse and Waste
n/aRoads
n/aService Delivery
n/aMunicipality Map
