Xhariep District Municipality (DC16)
Physical Address
20 Louw Street, Trompsburg
Postal: Private Bag X136, Trompsburg, 9913
Contact Details
Phone: 051 713 9300
Accounts: n/a
Website: Visit Website
Facebook: Facebook Page
Electricity: n/a
Refuse & Waste: n/a
Roads: n/a
Service Delivery: 0739204750
ndoyisilef@gmail.com
Water: 0716774535
xhariepehp@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 Xhariep District Municipality (DC16)
Description: The Xhariep District Municipality is a Category C municipality situated in the southern part of the Free State. It is bordered by the Mangaung Metro to the north, Eastern Cape to the south, Lesotho to the east, and Northern Cape to the west. It is the largest district in the province, making up just more than a third of its geographical area. It is comprised of three local municipalities: Letsemeng, Kopanong and Mohokare, which include 21 towns. Its administrative headquarters are in Trompsburg, which lies 125km south of Bloemfontein. The towns in this district boast abundant natural resources such as water and agricultural land. The largest dam in South Africa is situated at the southern tip of the district. Three national roads (N1 – Gauteng to Cape Town, N6 – Eastern Cape to Bloemfontein and N8 – Bloemfontein to Kimberley) pass through this area. Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture, hunting, forestry and fishing, mining and quarrying, manufacturing, electricity, gas and water supply, construction, wholesale and retail, transport, storage and communication, finance, insurance, real estate and business services, community, social and personal services, government services – Source IDP 2022/23ℹ️ Important Notice
This page provides informational guidance only for Xhariep District Municipality (DC16). For official confirmation of municipal services, leadership, and contact details, always verify through the municipality’s official website: xhariep.gov.za. Additional verified information is available at www.gov.za.
Cities and Towns
https://municipalities.co.za/contacts/111/xhariep-district-municipalityCities and Towns Served by Xhariep District Municipality (DC16) Municipality
Bethulie Municipality Edenburg Municipality Fauresmith Municipality Gariep Dam Municipality Jacobsdal Municipality Jagersfontein Municipality Koffiefontein Municipality Luckhoff Municipality Oppermansgronde Municipality Petrusburg Municipality Philippolis Municipality Reddersburg Municipality Rouxville Municipality Smithfield Municipality Springfontein Municipality Trompsburg Municipality Waterkloof Municipality Zastron 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 NI Mehlomakulu (ANC)
Deputy Mayor:
Speaker: Ms AM Shasha (ANC)
Chief Whip: Mrs NJ Garekoe
Municipal Manager: Ms LY Moletsane
Chief Financial Officer: Mr Vincent Litabe
Other Council: n/a
Senior Management:
Communications Officers: n/a
Demographic Information
| 2022 | 2016 | 2011 | |
| Population | 131 901 | 125 884 | 121 945 |
| Age Structure | |||
| Population under 15 | 28.0% | 26.5% | 30.4% |
| Population 15 to 64 | 64.3% | 66.7% | 63.3% |
| Population over 65 | 7.7% | 6.8% | 6.3% |
| Dependency Ratio | |||
| Per 100 (15-64) | 55.5 | 49.9 | 57.9 |
| Sex Ratio | |||
| Males per 100 females | 92.1 | 98.5 | 97.7 |
| Population Growth | |||
| Per annum | 0.76% | 0.72% | 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 | 10.4% | 10.6% | 14.1% |
| Matric | n/a | 26.2% | 18.7% |
| Higher education | 6.9% | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| Household Dynamics | |||
| Households | 36 064 | 44 767 | 37 678 |
| Average household size | 3.7 | 2.8 | 3.2 |
| Female headed households | n/a | 37.6% | 37.8% |
| Formal dwellings | 91.0% | 89.1% | 87.6% |
| Housing owned | n/a | 61.7% | 49.9% |
| Household Services | |||
| Flush toilet connected to sewerage | 89.1% | 79.2% | 78.8% |
| Weekly refuse removal | 67.7% | 67.7% | 70.1% |
| Piped water inside dwelling | 46.4% | 34.7% | 44.9% |
| Electricity for lighting | 93.7% | 94.2% | 91.8% |
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? | 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 |
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? | 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
0716774535xhariepehp@gmail.com
Electricity
n/aRefuse and Waste
n/aRoads
n/aService Delivery
0739204750ndoyisilef@gmail.com
Municipality Map
