Overstrand Local Municipality (WC032)

Municipality

Area: Area: 1 675km² | MDB Code: | MDB code: WC032

Physical Address

Overstrand Civic Centre, Magnolia Street, Hermanus

Postal: PO Box 20, Hermanus, 7200

Contact Details

Phone: 028 313 8000

Accounts: 028 313 8044/8155/8034
enquiries@overstrand.gov.za

Website: Visit Website

Facebook: Facebook Page

Electricity: 028 316 2630
glotter@overstrand.gov.za

Refuse & Waste: 028 313 5048/8982
cmitchell@overstrand.gov.za

Roads: 028 316 3724
dhendriks@overstrand.gov.za

Service Delivery: 028 313 8000
enquiries@overstrand.gov.za

Water: 028 313 5047/8982
hblignaut@overstrand.gov.za

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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 Overstrand Local Municipality (WC032)

Description: The Overstrand Local Municipality is a Category B municipality located within the Overberg District in the Western Cape Province. It borders the Indian Ocean in the south, having a vast stretch of coastline. It is the smallest of four municipalities in the district, making up 14% of its geographical area. The seat of Overstrand is Hermanus. Ultimately, its unique offerings of the ultimate experience in land-based whale watching and shark cage diving, pristine Blue Flag beaches, excellent wine industry, and top-class restaurants and accommodation make it an attractive tourist destination with a variety of activities. Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture, forestry and fishing (25%), manufacturing (5%), construction (25%), transport, storage and communication (15%), mining and quarrying (5%), electricity, gas and water (5%), wholesale and retail trade, catering and accommodation (5%), finance, insurance, real estate and business services (25%), community, social and personal services (5.5%). As contribution to GDP – Source IDP 2024/25

ℹ️ Important Notice

This page provides informational guidance only for Overstrand Local Municipality (WC032). For official confirmation of municipal services, leadership, and contact details, always verify through the municipality’s official website: www.overstrand.gov.za. Additional verified information is available at www.gov.za.

Cities and Towns

Cities/Towns: Betty’s Bay, Birkenhead, De Kelders, Fisherhaven, Franskraal, Gansbaai, Hawston, Hermanus, Kleinmond, Onrus, Pearly Beach, Pringle Bay, Rooi-Els, Sandbaai, Stanford, Van Dyksbaai, Vermont

Cities and Towns Served by Overstrand Local Municipality (WC032) Municipality

Betty’s Bay Municipality Birkenhead Municipality De Kelders Municipality Fisherhaven Municipality Franskraal Municipality Gansbaai Municipality Hawston Municipality Hermanus Municipality Kleinmond Municipality Onrus Municipality Pearly Beach Municipality Pringle Bay Municipality Rooi-Els Municipality Sandbaai Municipality Stanford Municipality Van Dyksbaai Municipality Vermont 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 Archie Klaas (DA)

Deputy Mayor: Ms Elnora Gillion (DA)

Speaker: Mr Grant Cohen (DA)

Chief Whip: n/a

Municipal Manager: Dr Dean O’Neill

Chief Financial Officer: n/a

Other Council: DA

Other Council:

Mr Arnie Africa (MMC: Corporate Services)

Ms Elnora Gillion (MMC: Planning and Development)

Mr Andrew Komani (MMC: Municipal Public Safety)

Mr Clinton Lerm (MMC: Infrastructure Services)

Mr Ronald Nutt (MMC: Community Services)

Mr Stephen Williams (MMC: Financial Services)

Senior Management:

Mrs Desireé Arrison (Director: Corporate Services)

Mr Stephen Muller (Chief Engineer: Infrastructure Services)

Communications Officers: Ms R Steenkamp

Demographic Information

Age Structure
	2022	2016	2011
Population	132 495	93 407	80 358
Population under 15	18.6%	24.0%	21.5%
Population 15 to 64	66.2%	64.1%	65.6%
Population over 65	15.2%	11.9%	12.9%
Dependency Ratio
Per 100 (15-64)	51.0	56.0	52.3
Sex Ratio
Males per 100 females	94.5	98.1	97.9
Population Growth
Per annum	4.85%	3.42%	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	2.2%	2.3%	2.5%
Matric	n/a	29.4%	27.3%
Higher education	20.2%	15.6%	16.3%
Household Dynamics
Households	59 980	35 718	27 983
Average household size	2.2	2.6	2.9
Female headed households	n/a	33.8%	32.3%
Formal dwellings	90.2%	79.0%	80.1%
Housing owned	n/a	52.7%	53.7%
Household Services
Flush toilet connected to sewerage	99.0%	86.3%	93.6%
Weekly refuse removal	91.4%	94.0%	91.6%
Piped water inside dwelling	87.6%	77.6%	75.8%
Electricity for lighting	96.3%	95.7%	90.4%

Financial Information

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
All values: R’000	2024/25	2023/24	2022/23	2021/22	2020/21
AUDIT OUTCOME	n/a	Clean audit	Clean audit	Clean audit	Clean audit
Property rates	367 109	339 596	297 101	278 154	261 222
Service charges	1 116 329	1 001 922	840 648	825 796	733 197
Investment revenue	73 160	68 418	51 751	31 884	30 476
Transfers recognised – operational	199 017	191 359	172 163	152 046	140 895
Other own revenue	198 264	166 288	215 331	188 869	124 855
Total Revenue (excluding capital transfers and contributions)	1 953 878	1 767 584	1 576 994	1 476 750	1 290 646
Employee costs	531 381	522 688	480 939	452 651	436 029
Remuneration of councillors	13 332	12 730	12 315	11 538	11 219
Depreciation and amortisation	152 838	153 790	148 404	147 004	138 195
Finance charges	48 767	48 571	48 152	47 584	48 805
Inventory consumed and bulk purchases	533 086	504 074	404 638	404 258	343 314
Transfers and subsidies	16 716	16 512	16 086	12 750	8 651
Other expenditure	527 749	494 436	460 551	422 908	334 722
Total Expenditure	1 823 868	1 752 801	1 571 085	1 498 694	1 320 935
Surplus/(Deficit)	130 010	14 783	5 909	(21 944)	(30 290)
Transfers and subsidies – capital (monetary allocations)	72 989	92 977	99 175	40 274	42 381
Transfers and subsidies – capital (in-kind)	4 003	21 280	6 130	2 060	18 757
Surplus/(Deficit) after capital transfers & contributions	207 001	129 040	111 214	20 390	30 848
Share of surplus/(deficit) of associate	–	–	–	–	–
Surplus/(Deficit) for the year	207 001	129 040	111 214	20 390	30 848
CAPITAL EXPENDITURE & FUNDS SOURCES
Capital expenditure	–	–	–	–	–
Transfers recognised – capital	–	–	–	–	–
Borrowing	–	–	–	–	–
Internally generated funds	–	–	–	–	–
Total sources of capital funds	–	–	–	–	–
FINANCIAL POSITION
Total current assets	1 178 762	918 773	1 695 786	1 506 572	1 355 186
Total non current assets	4 051 141	4 189 268	4 119 024	3 946 528	3 921 556
Total current liabilities	420 580	432 531	1 274 103	1 028 011	899 699
Total non current liabilities	641 008	713 656	707 060	703 137	678 212
Community wealth/Equity	4 168 316	3 961 854	3 971 774	3 721 952	3 698 830
CASH FLOWS
Net cash from (used) operating	(1 016 287)	237 225	712 503	(221 731)	105 431
Net cash from (used) investing	(135 710)	(198 385)	(186 141)	(6 234)	(58 296)
Net cash from (used) financing	62 368	50 000	–	(10 511)	–
Cash/cash equivalents at the year end	(412 971)	735 375	1 142 642	374 247	700 949
UNAUTHORISED, IRREGULAR, FRUITLESS & WASTEFUL EXPENDITURE
Unauthorised expenditure	n/a	–	26 062	14 108	14 254
Irregular expenditure	n/a	4 341	2 333	240	1 451
Fruitless & wasteful expenditure	n/a	–	–	27	–
SOURCE	Audited Outcome A1 2026 Q1	Audited Outcome A1 2026 Q1	Audited Outcome A1 2026 Q1	Audited Outcome A1 2024	Audited Outcome A1 2023

Municipal Services

Water
	2022/23	2021/22	2020/21	2019/20	2018/19
Does the municipality provide?	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided	35 002	34 460	33 581	32 357	32 211
Number of domestic households/delivery points	31 532	30 990	30 111	29 946	29 800
Inside the yard	31 532	30 990	30 111	29 946	29 800
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	1 491	7 367	7 278	7 595	7 630
Electricity
Does the municipality provide?	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided	27 356	24 011	24 011	24 011	24 011
Domestic households with access to free basic service	1 491	7 367	7 278	9 595	7 630
Sewerage and Sanitation
Does the municipality provide?	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided	35 967	35 425	34 388	34 223	34 069
Number of households using:
Flush toilet – public sewerage	31 532	30 990	30 111	29 946	29 631
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	1 491	7 367	7 278	7 595	7 630
Solid Waste Services
Does the municipality provide?	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided	35 601	33 895	33 895	30 438	29 994
Domestic households with access to free basic service	1 491	7 367	7 278	7 595	7 630

Water

028 313 5047/8982
hblignaut@overstrand.gov.za

Electricity

028 316 2630
glotter@overstrand.gov.za

Refuse and Waste

028 313 5048/8982
cmitchell@overstrand.gov.za

Roads

028 316 3724
dhendriks@overstrand.gov.za

Service Delivery

028 313 8000
enquiries@overstrand.gov.za

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