Walter Sisulu Local Municipality (EC145)
Physical Address
1 Greyling Street, Burgersdorp, 9744
Postal: PO Box 13, Burgersdorp, 9744
Contact Details
Phone: 051 653 1777
Accounts: 051 633 3323
Website: Visit Website
Facebook: Facebook Page
Electricity: 051 633 3323
Refuse & Waste: 051 633 3323
Roads: 087 630 0357
Service Delivery: 051 653 1777
Water: 045 979 3119
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 Walter Sisulu Local Municipality (EC145)
Description: The Walter Sisulu Local Municipality is a Category B municipality located in the west of the Joe Gqabi District in the Eastern Cape Province, south of the Orange River and Gariep Dam. The Orange River separates Walter Sisulu from both the Northern Cape and Free State Provinces. The municipality is the largest of the three in the district, making up half of its geographical area. It was established by the amalgamation of the Gariep and Maletswai Local Municipalities in August 2016. The Walter Sisulu Local Municipality has fairly diverse vegetation and is home to three distinct vegetation types, one of which – Eastern Mixed Nama Karoo – is recognised as a nationally significant biome. It is characterised by mountains, hills and valleys. This area is well known for its stock farming, of which sheep production is one of the dominating sectors. The streams and rivers team with fish, trout being a common species. Rock foundations have beautiful artwork made years ago by the founders of the area – the Khoisan. A thermal springs resort, named Aliwal Spa, is located within the municipal area and produces salty water, rich in minerals, from underground. Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture, mining, manufacturing, electricity, construction, trade, transport, finance, community services – Source IDP 2022-2027ℹ️ Important Notice
This page provides informational guidance only for Walter Sisulu Local Municipality (EC145). For official confirmation of municipal services, leadership, and contact details, always verify through the municipality’s official website: www.wslm.gov.za. Additional verified information is available at www.gov.za.
Cities and Towns
Cities/Towns: Aliwal North, Burgersdorp, Jamestown, Oviston, Steynsburg, VenterstadCities and Towns Served by Walter Sisulu Local Municipality (EC145) Municipality
Aliwal North Municipality Burgersdorp Municipality Jamestown Municipality Oviston Municipality Steynsburg Municipality Venterstad Municipality
This municipality provides services and support to the areas listed above. For official municipal information, visit the official municipality website.
Municipal Leadership
Mayor: ANC
Deputy Mayor: n/a
Speaker: Mr Nalisile Simon Mathetha (ANC)
Chief Whip: Ms Yandiswa Zweni
Municipal Manager: Mr Khaya Gashi
Chief Financial Officer: Ms Thembisa Sikolo
Other Council: ANC
Senior Management:
Communications Officers: Ms Sinazo Bonongo
Demographic Information
| 2022 | 2016 | 2011 | |
| Population | 104 213 | 87 263 | 77 477 |
| Age Structure | |||
| Population under 15 | 28.3% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| Population 15 to 64 | 64.6% | 60.8% | 62.0% |
| Population over 65 | 7.1% | 3.7% | 6.0% |
| Dependency Ratio | |||
| Per 100 (15-64) | 54.8 | 64.6 | 61.4 |
| Sex Ratio | |||
| Males per 100 females | 90.3 | 90.8 | 92.2 |
| Population Growth | |||
| Per annum | 2.88% | 2.70% | 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 | 8.4% | 7.4% | 12.7% |
| Matric | n/a | 24.8% | 19.2% |
| Higher education | 9.1% | 7.9% | 8.7% |
| Household Dynamics | |||
| Households | 34 171 | 23 706 | 21 874 |
| Average household size | 3.0 | 3.7 | 3.5 |
| Female headed households | n/a | 42.4% | 42.4% |
| Formal dwellings | 94.4% | 89.3% | 90.2% |
| Housing owned | n/a | 60.9% | 47.9% |
| Household Services | |||
| Flush toilet connected to sewerage | 89.7% | 83.0% | 76.6% |
| Weekly refuse removal | 84.4% | 83.4% | 82.1% |
| Piped water inside dwelling | 66.7% | 48.1% | 45.4% |
| Electricity for lighting | 94.7% | 87.4% | 87.0% |
Financial Information
Municipal Services
| 2022/23 | 2021/22 | 2020/21 | 2019/20 | 2018/19 | |
| Water | |||||
| Does the municipality provide? | No | No | No | No | No |
| Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Number of domestic households/delivery points | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Inside the yard | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Electricity |
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| Does the municipality provide? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided | 20 735 | 20 148 | 19 570 | 19 570 | 19 570 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 4 528 | 8 671 | 6 107 | 8 622 | 9 109 |
Sewerage and Sanitation |
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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 |
| Number of households using: | |||||
| Flush toilet – public sewerage | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 | 23 903 | 23 093 | 19 599 | 19 599 | 19 534 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 6 999 | 8 671 | 6 107 | 8 622 | 9 109 |
Water
045 979 3119Electricity
051 633 3323Refuse and Waste
051 633 3323Roads
087 630 0357Service Delivery
051 653 1777Municipality Map
