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Sol Plaatje Local Municipality (NC091)

Municipality
Area: Area: 3 312km² | MDB Code: | MDB code: NC091

Physical Address

Sol Plaatje Drive, Kimberley

Postal: Private Bag X5030, Kimberley, 8300

Contact Details

Phone: 053 830 6911/6100

Accounts: 053 830 6551
sopenshaw@solplaatje.org.za

Website: Visit Website

Facebook: Facebook Page

Electricity: 053 830 6111
CRoom@solplaatje.org.za

Refuse & Waste: 053 830 6111
CRoom@solplaatje.org.za

Roads: 053 830 6111
CRoom@solplaatje.org.za

Service Delivery: 053 830 6111
CRoom@solplaatje.org.za

Water: 053 830 6111
CRoom@solplaatje.org.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 Sol Plaatje Local Municipality (NC091)

Description: The Sol Plaatje Local Municipality is a Category B municipality located in the Frances Baard District in the Northern Cape Province. It is bordered by Dikgatlong in the north, the Pixley ka Seme District in the south and west, and the Free State Province in the east. It is one of the four municipalities that make up the district, accounting for a quarter of its geographical area. It includes the diamond mining city of Kimberley. Sol Plaatje Municipality is named after Solomon Tshekisho Plaatje, who was a South African intellectual, journalist, linguist, politician, translator and writer. Solomon Plaatje was born just outside Boshof, formerly the Orange Free State (now Free State Province). Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture (10%), mining (5%), manufacturing (3%), electricity (14%), construction (3%), trade (20%), transport (9%), finance (12%), community services (24%). As contribution to GVA – Source IDP 2023/24

ℹ️ Important Notice

This page provides informational guidance only for Sol Plaatje Local Municipality (NC091). For official confirmation of municipal services, leadership, and contact details, always verify through the municipality’s official website: www.solplaatje.org.za/wordpress. Additional verified information is available at www.gov.za.

Cities and Towns

Cities/Towns: Kimberley, Ritchie

Cities and Towns Served by Sol Plaatje Local Municipality (NC091) Municipality

Kimberley Municipality Ritchie 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 Barbara Bartlett (ANC)

Deputy Mayor: n/a

Speaker: Dipuo Peters (ANC)

Chief Whip: Mr P van Wyk

Municipal Manager: Mr Thapelo Matlala

Chief Financial Officer: Ms Lehlohonolo Rapodile

Other Council: ANC

Other Council:
Ms AN Boqo (Chairperson: Corporate Services)
Mr L Farland (Chairperson: Community Services)
Mr T Gomba (Chairperson: Utility Trading Services)
Ms F Kruger (Chairperson: Intergovernmental, International Relations)
Mr J Makhamba (Chairperson: MPAC)
Ms O Matshediso (Chairperson: Finance)
Ms M Meintjies (Chairperson: Transport, Roads and Storm Water)
Mr P Mohapi (Chairperson: SPELLUM)
Mr R Morwe (Chairperson: Human Settlement Services)
Ms J Ndelaphi (Chairperson: Rules)
Mr OB Plaatjie (Chairperson: Safety and Security)
Ms N Shushu (Chairperson: IDP, Budget and PM)
Ms Nomazizi Shwababa
Mr P van Wyk (Chairperson: Economic Development, Urban Renewal and Tourism)

Senior Management:

Senior Management:
Mr Khuza Bogacwi (Executive Director: Community and Social Development Services)
Ms René Godsson (Executive Director: Corporate Services)
Mr Walter Jood (Executive Director: Infrastructure and Services)
Ms Nomonde Tyabashe (Executive Director: Strategy, Economic Development and Planning)

Communications Officers: Mr Sello Matsie

Demographic Information

  202220162011
Population 270 078255 041248 041
Age Structure
Population under 15 26.5%27.1%28.3%
Population 15 to 64 66.8%64.9%66.2%
Population over 65 6.7%8.0%5.5%
Dependency Ratio
Per 100 (15-64) 49.854.151.0
Sex Ratio
Males per 100 females 91.998.394.0
Population Growth
Per annum 0.83%0.63%n/a
Labour Market
Unemployment rate (official) n/an/a31.9%
Youth unemployment rate (official) 15-34 n/an/a41.7%
Education (aged 20 +)
No schooling 4.1%4.5%7.1%
Matric n/a32.8%29.2%
Higher education 11.8%11.5%10.0%
Household Dynamics
Households 68 31471 93960 296
Average household size 4.03.54.1
Female headed households n/a42.4%41.0%
Formal dwellings 86.1%85.9%81.6%
Housing owned n/a67.7%61.2%
Household Services
Flush toilet connected to sewerage 86.9%87.7%84.5%
Weekly refuse removal 83.1%82.7%84.3%
Piped water inside dwelling 66.6%60.2%61.9%
Electricity for lighting 91.7%90.8%84.9%

Financial Information

All values: R’0002024/252023/242022/232021/222020/21
AUDIT OUTCOME n/aQualified auditQualified auditQualified auditQualified audit
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
Property rates687 339656 442610 991599 898571 075
Service charges1 449 0881 331 0931 182 6671 139 9301 053 050
Investment revenue21 84116 1168 5503 1242 835
Transfers recognised – operational313 411501 707264 657235 986260 426
Other own revenue430 140419 726356 037199 359176 950
Total Revenue (excluding capital transfers and contributions)2 901 8202 925 0842 422 9012 178 2972 064 336
Employee costs884 420894 291821 306772 777726 219
Remuneration of councillors33 79434 62632 22430 73730 260
Depreciation and amortisation96 03776 76071 83070 06063 881
Finance charges104 569110 764113 95572 90936 467
Inventory consumed and bulk purchases1 182 4401 057 341937 060872 964819 353
Transfers and subsidies2 8072 5262 5992 5462 528
Other expenditure780 530611 562617 008492 665487 650
Total Expenditure3 084 5972 787 8702 595 9822 314 6582 166 359
Surplus/(Deficit)(182 777)137 215(173 081)(136 361)(102 023)
Transfers and subsidies – capital (monetary allocations)574 062159 040108 149123 667112 562
Transfers and subsidies – capital (in-kind)––3 38776 850–
Surplus/(Deficit) after capital transfers & contributions391 285296 255(61 545)64 15710 539
Share of surplus/(deficit) of associate–––––
Surplus/(Deficit) for the year391 285296 255(61 545)64 15710 539
CAPITAL EXPENDITURE & FUNDS SOURCES
Capital expenditure536 075176 438126 016127 081119 502
Transfers recognised – capital504 592147 35696 392112 818104 315
Borrowing–––––
Internally generated funds31 48429 08229 62414 26315 186
Total sources of capital funds536 075176 438126 016127 081119 502
FINANCIAL POSITION
Total current assets2 957 7972 664 7132 304 4082 396 6151 893 023
Total non current assets2 257 0232 368 2942 265 5002 245 8572 097 228
Total current liabilities1 204 094918 8011 457 9661 249 270671 382
Total non current liabilities1 177 5121 121 824417 531437 303436 934
Community wealth/Equity2 833 2142 992 3832 694 4122 955 9002 881 935
CASH FLOWS
Net cash from (used) operating517 921(516 316)(808 676)(584 356)49 283
Net cash from (used) investing(529 312)(159 367)(126 016)(127 081)(116 394)
Net cash from (used) financing568661 955–––
Cash/cash equivalents at the year end102 90395 809(737 101)(668 430)29 423
UNAUTHORISED, IRREGULAR, FRUITLESS & WASTEFUL EXPENDITURE
Unauthorised expendituren/a29 261–––
Irregular expendituren/a64 620142 658198 183116 569
Fruitless & wasteful expendituren/a40 734100 57564 64813 693
SOURCEAudited Outcome
A1 2026 Q1		Audited Outcome
A1 2026 Q1		Audited Outcome
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 72 79772 77171 94071 94071 940
Number of domestic households/delivery points 72 41272 38671 55571 55571 555
Inside the yard 69 10269 07671 55571 55571 555
Less than 200m from yard 2 0702 070000
More than 200m from yard 1 2401 240000
Domestic households with access to free basic service 12 03312 26411 88114 64714 647

Electricity
Does the municipality provide? YesYesYesYesYes
Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided 75 45873 46470 53668 48966 990
Domestic households with access to free basic service 12 03312 26411 88114 64714 647

Sewerage and Sanitation
Does the municipality provide? YesYesYesYesYes
Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided 75 62775 30672 49072 01272 012
Number of households using:
Flush toilet – public sewerage 64 67264 64465 44563 43163 431
Flush toilet – septic tank 1 8161 816342342342
Ventilated pit latrine 1 2351 2351 2361 2351 235
Bucket system 453453820820820
Other 4 0533 7601 2492 8862 886
Domestic households with access to free basic service 12 03312 26411 88114 64714 647

Solid Waste Services
Does the municipality provide? YesYesYesYesYes
Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided 59 52659 52659 52659 52659 526
Domestic households with access to free basic service 12 03312 26411 88114 64714 647

Water

053 830 6111
CRoom@solplaatje.org.za

Electricity

053 830 6111
CRoom@solplaatje.org.za

Refuse and Waste

053 830 6111
CRoom@solplaatje.org.za

Roads

053 830 6111
CRoom@solplaatje.org.za

Service Delivery

053 830 6111
CRoom@solplaatje.org.za

Municipality Map

Sol Plaatje Local Municipality (NC091) 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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