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Phumelela Local Municipality (FS195)

Municipality
Area: Area: 8 197km² | MDB Code: | MDB code: FS195

Physical Address

52 Kuhn Street, Vrede, 9835

Postal: PO Box 155, Vrede, 9835

Contact Details

Phone: 058 913 8300

Accounts: 078 511 8229
ntabejane@gmail.com

Website: Visit Website

Facebook: Facebook Page

Electricity: 083 289 4487
koena707@gmail.com

Refuse & Waste: 083 289 4487
koena707@gmail.com

Roads: 083 289 4487
koena707@gmail.com

Service Delivery: 083 289 4487
koena707@gmail.com

Water: 083 289 4487
koena707@gmail.com

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 Phumelela Local Municipality (FS195)

Description: The Phumelela Local Municipality is a Category B municipality situated within the Thabo Mofutsanyana District in the Free State Province. It is the largest municipality in the district, making up a quarter of its geographical area. Vrede (‘at peace’) rests in the north-eastern Free State about 20km east of the N3, close to the Mpumalanga border. Vrede is surrounded by undulating Highveld hills. It is 220km from northern Johannesburg and about 30km from Cornelia on the R102 to Warden and Harrismith, on the Volksrust-Newcastle Road. It is the spine of the Drakensburg off the N3 highway from Durban to Mbombela (previously Nelspruit), and the alternative Durban to Johannesburg, and also on the main route from Johannesburg via Newcastle to the North Coast and Zululand. Travellers from down south can use it to make their way to the Kruger National Park. Warden is a town situated on the N3 highway between Johannesburg and Durban. The town has one of the largest Dutch Reformed Churches in South Africa, with seating for 1 750 people. Memel is a Russian word meaning ‘surrounded by water’ and is named after a small town in east Prussia. This pristine country village is situated in the north-eastern corner of the Free State close to the Drakensberg escarpment, 240km from Johannesburg and 300km from Pietermaritzburg. The village of Memel is the central hub of the local farming community but is fast becoming one of South Africa’s most sought-after birding spots. Also, the well-known Amajuba Mountain is only 40km from Memel. Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture, retail business – Source IDP 2024/25

ℹ️ Important Notice

This page provides informational guidance only for Phumelela Local Municipality (FS195). For official confirmation of municipal services, leadership, and contact details, always verify through the municipality’s official website: phumelela.gov.za. Additional verified information is available at www.gov.za.

Cities and Towns

Cities/Towns: Memel, Vrede, Warden

Cities and Towns Served by Phumelela Local Municipality (FS195) Municipality

Memel Municipality Vrede Municipality Warden 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 Mbuyiseni Kobeni (ANC)

Deputy Mayor: n/a

Speaker: Ms Roseline Topsy Zwane (ANC)

Chief Whip: Mr Vusimuzi Thela

Municipal Manager: Gugulethu Mhlongo-Ntshangase

Chief Financial Officer: Mr Ntabejane F Ralebenya

Other Council: ANC

Other Council:
n/a

Senior Management:

Senior Management:
Mr Ngaka Mafereka (Director: Technical Services)
Mr NL Maimela (Director: Corporate Services)

Communications Officers: Mr Leslie Mokoena

Demographic Information

  202220162011
Population 52 22450 05447 772
Age Structure
Population under 15 27.1%28.9%31.7%
Population 15 to 64 66.1%65.5%62.3%
Population over 65 6.8%5.6%6.0%
Dependency Ratio
Per 100 (15-64) 51.352.760.5
Sex Ratio
Males per 100 females 92.197.594.1
Population Growth
Per annum 0.87%1.06%n/a
Labour Market
Unemployment rate (official) n/an/a25.3%
Youth unemployment rate (official) 15-34 n/an/a34.6%
Education (aged 20 +)
No schooling 6.9%7.2%11.3%
Matric n/a23.2%19.4%
Higher education 7.1%4.6%6.3%
Household Dynamics
Households 15 60514 58612 888
Average household size 3.33.43.7
Female headed households n/a40.0%39.3%
Formal dwellings 82.9%69.6%73.0%
Housing owned n/a51.3%50.2%
Household Services
Flush toilet connected to sewerage 75.1%64.5%62.6%
Weekly refuse removal 69.4%61.0%65.1%
Piped water inside dwelling 43.5%28.1%30.6%
Electricity for lighting 84.8%79.1%74.9%

Financial Information

All values: R’0002024/252023/242022/232021/222020/21
AUDIT OUTCOME n/aFinancially unqualifiedFinancially unqualifiedFinancially unqualifiedFinancially unqualified
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
Property rates19 11420 06415 64516 41212 884
Service charges71 51193 10775 48430 42234 036
Investment revenue9461 2513723371 066
Transfers recognised – operational145 673143 759122 470115 896145 600
Other own revenue44 01041 98124 41635 97656 153
Total Revenue (excluding capital transfers and contributions)281 254300 161238 387199 042249 737
Employee costs87 43380 58785 59780 59874 567
Remuneration of councillors12 0237 8187 5226 6656 591
Depreciation and amortisation1 46535 44735 12234 98731 955
Finance charges24 43927 54421 50114 71518 232
Inventory consumed and bulk purchases45 15346 76937 43137 43628 987
Transfers and subsidies–––––
Other expenditure151 452128 48390 52986 06394 394
Total Expenditure321 965326 648277 702260 463254 726
Surplus/(Deficit)(40 711)(26 487)(39 315)(61 421)(4 989)
Transfers and subsidies – capital (monetary allocations)16 86421 35511 06420 119–
Transfers and subsidies – capital (in-kind)(536)(526)(466)(459)(1 282)
Surplus/(Deficit) after capital transfers & contributions(24 383)(5 658)(28 716)(41 762)(6 271)
Share of surplus/(deficit) of associate–––––
Surplus/(Deficit) for the year(24 383)(5 658)(28 716)(41 762)(6 271)
CAPITAL EXPENDITURE & FUNDS SOURCES
Capital expenditure37 35120 67126 14134 44747 559
Transfers recognised – capital36 74520 67126 14134 44762 943
Borrowing–––––
Internally generated funds–––––
Total sources of capital funds36 74520 67126 14134 44762 943
FINANCIAL POSITION
Total current assets123 615118 67387 24557 61550 393
Total non current assets783 320750 524804 716793 057779 144
Total current liabilities539 696492 090451 852415 683368 888
Total non current liabilities86 54484 40188 78482 15542 156
Community wealth/Equity285 042292 707351 326352 834424 763
CASH FLOWS
Net cash from (used) operating35 458220 963186 646(86 791)184 237
Net cash from (used) investing(40 367)(44 935)(27 828)(36 300)(82 648)
Net cash from (used) financing16––––
Cash/cash equivalents at the year end(4 267)183 323159 082(119 281)102 141
UNAUTHORISED, IRREGULAR, FRUITLESS & WASTEFUL EXPENDITURE
Unauthorised expendituren/a122 63972 134657 28195 612
Irregular expendituren/a2 63510 64714 2858 471
Fruitless & wasteful expendituren/a21 55615 58335 21711 169
SOURCEAudited Outcome
A1 2026 Q1		Audited Outcome
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A1 2026 Q1		Audited Outcome
A1 2024		Audited Outcome
A1 2023

Municipal Services

  2022/232021/222020/212019/202018/19
Water
Does the municipality provide? YesYesYesYesYes
Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided 15 95215 43715 43715 16515 165
Number of domestic households/delivery points 15 57815 06315 06314 79114 791
Inside the yard 12 62712 62712 62712 38012 380
Less than 200m from yard 2 7362 4362 4362 4112 411
More than 200m from yard 2150000
Domestic households with access to free basic service 1 6531 2521 0511 1411 210

Electricity
Does the municipality provide? YesYesYesYesYes
Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided 11 68911 54913 21013 21013 210
Domestic households with access to free basic service 1 6531 2521 0511 1411 210

Sewerage and Sanitation
Does the municipality provide? YesYesYesYesYes
Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided 13 75612 98812 98812 95112 951
Number of households using:
Flush toilet – public sewerage 10 3409 9029 9029 9029 902
Flush toilet – septic tank 1 6671 6671 6671 6671 667
Ventilated pit latrine 8380000
Bucket system 00000
Other 6311 1391 1391 1021 102
Domestic households with access to free basic service 1 6531 2521 0511 1411 210

Solid Waste Services
Does the municipality provide? YesYesYesYesYes
Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided 14 99813 35413 35413 01013 010
Domestic households with access to free basic service 1 6531 2521 0511 1411 210

Water

083 289 4487
koena707@gmail.com

Electricity

083 289 4487
koena707@gmail.com

Refuse and Waste

083 289 4487
koena707@gmail.com

Roads

083 289 4487
koena707@gmail.com

Service Delivery

083 289 4487
koena707@gmail.com

Municipality Map

Phumelela Local Municipality (FS195) map

Frequently Asked Questions

Testimonials

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I visited the Licensing Department today at 13:30 to renew my licence disc and was turned away by Security, who claimed the office was already closed due to long queues. Being turned away at 13:30 is completely unacceptable and absurd, especially for a public service office meant to serve the community. There was no clear communication, no proper queue management, and no consideration for members of the public who make time during working hours to be assisted. This reflects very poor service delivery and a lack of accountability.
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
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Pleasantly surprised at how efficient the process today was compared to what I remember it being.
I was in and out in just about an hour.
Arrived at 07:20, walked out by 08:20.

I had all my required documents, copies andforms filled out before hand.

The staff were friendly.
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
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Poor service
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
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Arrived an hour early for my booked time slot. Waited and hour past that to be assisted. If you are renewing your driver's license and you don't have your eye test done beforehand, you will sit and wait for everyone who has an eye test to be assisted first, no matter what time anyone booked. Come with an eye test. One lady asked if it would be better to leave and go get an eye test and then come back, the man said yes. When I asked the man if we would have to wait for those with tests to be finished before being assisted he got VERY defensive and refused to answer. Apparently the request for communication is offensive to this poor little man's ego. But miraculously then those of us without the test were finally assisted. I am actively sitting and watching this same man berate a poor woman for something, beyond rude and actually completely unacceptable, even aggressively opening and slamming the door. He's on a power trip. The lady who ended up assisting me was good. But all in all, terrible.
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
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Had an 08:40 confirmed appointment to renew my drivers license. Was advised by the licensing office to get there an hour early. Got there at 07:30. Waited in line for 1 hour and 10 minutes, got to the eye testing machine at 08:40 on the dot and was back in my car by 09:10. Seriously not as bad as I was expecting it to be. Special kudos goes out to Tshepo Dipholo who took my test and photo and got me to the cashier quick sticks while fillowing strict and thorough sanitising protocols for all the equipment I touched. Also such a courteous and friendly guy. I'm shocked to be giving such a high rating but it really wasn't too bad. They could do better with sign posting, communication and queue management inside the building but all things considered, this wasn't a bad experience at all. Go there like you're on a mission, be tough, don't get pushed around, speak up (respectfully)  and you'll get done quick.
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
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Must give credit where its due. While the place needs obvious maintenance. The process was seamless, I got there way before my appointment time and had 7 or more people in front of me, yet I was out in less than an hour. Well done to the guys, all were super happy to help even though it was the afternoon around lunch time.
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
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I am only rating this because I couldn’t select 0. Randburg License Department what is the purpose of booking a slot if I will end up waiting in the queue for hours on end?

It is things like this that make public service offices and departments a drag for most South Africans. You guys need to do better especially with the service. Other branches thrive on giving their patrons good service. Really a wasted opportunity especially given that our lives don’t revolve around your incompetency.
  
 
 
  
 
 
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