Swartland Local Municipality (WC015)
Physical Address
1 Kerk Street, Malmesbury, 7300
Postal: Private Bag X52, Malmesbury, 7299
Contact Details
Phone: 022 487 9400
Accounts: 022 487 9400
swartland.mun@swartland.org.za
Website: Visit Website
Facebook: Facebook Page
Electricity: 022 487 9400
swartland.mun@swartland.org.za
Refuse & Waste: 022 487 9400
swartland.mun@swartland.org.za
Roads: 022 487 9400
swartland.mun@swartland.org.za
Service Delivery: 022 487 9400
swartland.mun@swartland.org.za
Water: 022 487 9400
swartland.mun@swartland.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 Swartland Local Municipality (WC015)
Description: The Swartland Local Municipality is a Category B municipality situated within the West Coast District in the Western Cape Province. It is one of the five municipalities in the district. It has its head office and main infrastructure based in Malmesbury, which is situated 70km north of Cape Town on the N7. In 1743, Malmesbury began as a settlement in the wide Diep River Valley around a mineral source and fountains in the area. The town was officially proclaimed on 21 May 1827 and was named after the Governor of the Cape, Sir Lowry Cole’s father-in-law, the first Earl of Malmesbury in England. The town obtained municipal status in 1860. Malmesbury fulfils an important urban niche in the region and the province. Its high development potential can be attributed to factors such as its relative accessibility along the N7 road/rail corridor; closeness to Cape Town; diversified economic base, which not only accommodates agriculture but also well-developed industrial and commercial sectors; and supportive infrastructure. The high property values in the Cape Town Metropole and the attraction of a local tranquil atmosphere are moving people to settle here and commute to Cape Town on a daily basis. Malmesbury is home to a number of large companies, as well as regional offices of provincial and national government departments. Main Economic Sectors: Fishing, wholesale and retail trade, professional and business services, national and provincial government, food processing, finance and insurance, local government, agriculture, transport and storage, community, social and personal services, health and social work, business activities, electricity and gas, construction, paper and paper products – Source IDP 2022-2027ℹ️ Important Notice
This page provides informational guidance only for Swartland Local Municipality (WC015). For official confirmation of municipal services, leadership, and contact details, always verify through the municipality’s official website: www.swartland.org.za. Additional verified information is available at www.gov.za.
Cities and Towns
Cities/Towns: Abbotsdale, Chatsworth, Darling, Grotto Bay, Kalbaskraal, Koringberg, Malmesbury, Moorreesburg, Riebeeck Kasteel, Riebeeck West, Riverlands, YzerfonteinCities and Towns Served by Swartland Local Municipality (WC015) Municipality
Abbotsdale Municipality Chatsworth Municipality Darling Municipality Grotto Bay Municipality Kalbaskraal Municipality Koringberg Municipality Malmesbury Municipality Moorreesburg Municipality Riebeeck Kasteel Municipality Riebeeck West Municipality Riverlands Municipality Yzerfontein 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 Harold Cleophas (DA)
Deputy Mayor: Ms Anet de Beer (DA)
Speaker: Mr Michael Rangasamy (DA)
Chief Whip: n/a
Municipal Manager: Mr Joggie Scholtz
Chief Financial Officer: Mr Mark Bolton
Other Council: DA
Senior Management:
Communications Officers: Ms Mart-Marie Haasbroek
Demographic Information
| 2022 | 2016 | 2011 | |
| Population | 148 331 | 133 762 | 113 762 |
| Age Structure | |||
| Population under 15 | 23.4% | 25.3% | 25.0% |
| Population 15 to 64 | 69.4% | 69.1% | 69.1% |
| Population over 65 | 7.2% | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Dependency Ratio | |||
| Per 100 (15-64) | 44.1 | 44.7 | 44.7 |
| Sex Ratio | |||
| Males per 100 females | 94.0 | 98.7 | 98.6 |
| Population Growth | |||
| Per annum | 2.58% | 3.68% | n/a |
| Labour Market | |||
| Unemployment rate (official) | n/a | n/a | 12.7% |
| Youth unemployment rate (official) 15-34 | n/a | n/a | 17.9% |
| Education (aged 20 +) | |||
| No schooling | 3.6% | 4.9% | 6.0% |
| Matric | n/a | 32.2% | 24.2% |
| Higher education | 11.0% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| Household Dynamics | |||
| Households | 44 856 | 39 139 | 29 324 |
| Average household size | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.9 |
| Female headed households | n/a | 30.4% | 28.5% |
| Formal dwellings | 89.5% | 94.6% | 90.9% |
| Housing owned | n/a | 65.0% | 52.3% |
| Household Services | |||
| Flush toilet connected to sewerage | 96.8% | 86.2% | 90.8% |
| Weekly refuse removal | 82.8% | 83.5% | 76.1% |
| Piped water inside dwelling | 90.6% | 84.0% | 80.6% |
| Electricity for lighting | 97.8% | 98.7% | 97.8% |
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 | 31 638 | 22 981 | 22 853 | 22 405 | 22 405 |
| Number of domestic households/delivery points | 30 089 | 21 432 | 21 432 | 20 984 | 20 984 |
| Inside the yard | 29 876 | 21 432 | 21 432 | 20 984 | 20 984 |
| Less than 200m from yard | 213 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| More than 200m from yard | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 9 189 | 9 565 | 9 298 | 8 927 | 8 923 |
Electricity |
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| Does the municipality provide? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided | 19 522 | 19 127 | 18 680 | 18 680 | 18 316 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 8 422 | 8 231 | 8 250 | 7 981 | 7 930 |
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 | 30 281 | 24 730 | 23 929 | 23 872 | 20 928 |
| Number of households using: | |||||
| Flush toilet – public sewerage | 24 665 | 21 432 | 21 432 | 20 777 | 18 436 |
| Flush toilet – septic tank | 3 887 | 1 635 | 834 | 1 432 | 829 |
| Ventilated pit latrine | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bucket system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 8 856 | 8 954 | 8 883 | 8 525 | 8 435 |
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 | 22 265 | 22 112 | 21 694 | 20 526 | 20 526 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 9 205 | 9 246 | 9 216 | 8 851 | 8 746 |
Water
022 487 9400swartland.mun@swartland.org.za
Electricity
022 487 9400swartland.mun@swartland.org.za
Refuse and Waste
022 487 9400swartland.mun@swartland.org.za
Roads
022 487 9400swartland.mun@swartland.org.za
Service Delivery
022 487 9400swartland.mun@swartland.org.za
Municipality Map
