Ratlou Local Municipality (NW381)
Physical Address
R507 Delareyville Road, Next to Setlagole Library, Setlagole Village
Postal: Private Bag X209, Madibogo, 2772
Contact Details
Phone: 018 330 7000
Accounts: 018 330 7000
priscilla@ratlou.gov.za
Website: Visit Website
Facebook: Facebook Page
Electricity: 018 330 7000
kagiseleho@gmail.com
Refuse & Waste: 018 330 7000
gaoretelelwe@ratlou.gov.za
Roads: 018 330 7000
kagiseleho@gmail.com
Service Delivery: 018 330 7000
job@ratlou.gov.za
Water: 018 330 7000
kagiseleho@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 Ratlou Local Municipality (NW381)
Description: The Ratlou Local Municipality (previously Setla-Kgobi Local Municipality) is a Category B municipality situated within the Ngaka Modiri Molema District in the North West Province. It shares its borders with three other municipalities and the Republic of Botswana. It is one of the five municipalities that make up the district, and is divided into 14 wards. Owing to its nature as a rural municipality, Ratlou does not have large economic centres within its jurisdiction. Most government services are conducted from various centres that are mainly located in Setlagole. Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture (2.1%), mining (5.1%), manufacturing (4.8%), electricity (4.9%), construction (2.2%), retail (29.2%), transport (5.2%), finance (13.8%), community services (11.6%), general government (21.1%). As contribution to GVA – Source IDP 2023/24ℹ️ Important Notice
This page provides informational guidance only for Ratlou Local Municipality (NW381). For official confirmation of municipal services, leadership, and contact details, always verify through the municipality’s official website: www.ratlou.gov.za. Additional verified information is available at www.gov.za.
Cities and Towns
Cities/Towns: Disaneng, Kraaipan, Madibogo, SetlagoleCities and Towns Served by Ratlou Local Municipality (NW381) Municipality
Disaneng Municipality Kraaipan Municipality Madibogo Municipality Setlagole 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 Matlhomola Ronald Jafta (ANC)
Deputy Mayor: n/a
Speaker: Ms Gloria Leepo (ANC)
Chief Whip: Mr Nhlahla Seoka
Municipal Manager: Mr Lloyd Leoko
Chief Financial Officer: Mrs Priscilla Moruakgomo (Acting)
Other Council: ANC
Senior Management:
Communications Officers: Mr Lesego Metsi
Demographic Information
| 2022 | 2016 | 2011 | |
| Population | 128 766 | 106 108 | 107 339 |
| Age Structure | |||
| Population under 15 | 35.2% | 32.4% | 38.7% |
| Population 15 to 64 | 57.4% | 60.8% | 53.9% |
| Population over 65 | 7.4% | 6.7% | 7.4% |
| Dependency Ratio | |||
| Per 100 (15-64) | 74.2 | 64.4 | 85.6 |
| Sex Ratio | |||
| Males per 100 females | 93.9 | 90.0 | 91.6 |
| Population Growth | |||
| Per annum | 1.77% | -0.26% | n/a |
| Labour Market | |||
| Unemployment rate (official) | n/a | n/a | 43.9% |
| Youth unemployment rate (official) 15-34 | n/a | n/a | 52.4% |
| Education (aged 20 +) | |||
| No schooling | 17.6% | 19.0% | 28.9% |
| Matric | n/a | 13.8% | 11.2% |
| Higher education | 2.5% | 2.3% | 3.0% |
| Household Dynamics | |||
| Households | 31 273 | 29 120 | 26 889 |
| Average household size | 4.1 | 3.6 | 4.0 |
| Female headed households | n/a | 48.6% | 49.5% |
| Formal dwellings | 93.7% | 81.8% | 89.9% |
| Housing owned | n/a | 80.6% | 54.1% |
| Household Services | |||
| Flush toilet connected to sewerage | 21.1% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Weekly refuse removal | 18.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Piped water inside dwelling | 22.1% | 0.7% | 5.2% |
| Electricity for lighting | 93.1% | 83.8% | 83.7% |
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 | 29 150 | 29 150 | 29 150 | 29 150 | 29 150 |
| Number of domestic households/delivery points | 29 120 | 29 120 | 29 120 | 29 120 | 29 120 |
| Inside the yard | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Less than 200m from yard | 16 360 | 16 360 | 16 360 | 16 360 | 16 360 |
| More than 200m from yard | 12 760 | 12 760 | 12 760 | 12 760 | 12 760 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Electricity |
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| Does the municipality provide? | No | No | No | No | No |
| Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided | 28 559 | 28 559 | 28 559 | 28 559 | 27 999 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 9 776 | 18 957 | 18 957 | 7 700 | 6 180 |
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 | 23 114 | 23 114 | 23 114 | 23 114 | 23 114 |
| Number of households using: | |||||
| Flush toilet – public sewerage | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Flush toilet – septic tank | 1 324 | 1 324 | 1 324 | 1 324 | 1 324 |
| Ventilated pit latrine | 21 773 | 21 773 | 21 773 | 21 773 | 21 773 |
| Bucket system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Solid Waste Services |
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| Does the municipality provide? | No | No | No | No | No |
| Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Water
018 330 7000kagiseleho@gmail.com
Electricity
018 330 7000kagiseleho@gmail.com
Refuse and Waste
018 330 7000gaoretelelwe@ratlou.gov.za
Roads
018 330 7000kagiseleho@gmail.com
Service Delivery
018 330 7000job@ratlou.gov.za
Municipality Map
