The Sekhukhune District Municipality (SDM) is a Category C municipality situated in the southern region of the Limpopo Province of South Africa.
Overview
| Type of municipality: | District (Category C) |
| Province: | Limpopo |
| Municipal code: | DC47 |
| Seat: | Groblersdal |
| Local municipalities: | 4 |
| Total area: | 13,528 km² (5,223 square miles) |
| Population: | 1,336,805 (in 2022) |
| Executive mayor: | Minah Bahula |
About
The Sekhukhune District Municipality was established in December 2000, it is geographically situated in the southern and southeastern parts of the Limpopo province.
This District is named after the natural region of Sekhukhuneland. Sekhukhuneland is named after the king of the Bapedi people, King Sekhukhune, who succeeded Sekwati in 1860 or 1861.
The District’s administrative headquarters/seat is in Groblersdal.
The Sekhukhune District Municipality covers an area of 13,528 km² (5,223 square miles). It is the smallest district in the Limpopo province, making up approximately 11% of the province’s geographical area.
The District is divided into four local municipalities namely;
- Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality
- Ephraim Mogale Local Municipality
- Fetakgomo Tubatse Local Municipality
- Makhuduthamaga Local Municipality
The Sekhukhune District Municipality is bordered by:
- Mopani District Municipality to the northeast
- Capricorn District Municipality to the north
- Waterberg District Municipality to the west
- Nkangala District Municipality in Mpumalanga to the south
- Ehlanzeni District Municipality in Mpumalanga to the east
Sekhukhune is mainly a rural district made up of 764 villages and 117 wards.
The District’s towns and villages are serviced by its major river, the Olifants River.
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Population
According to the South African National Census of 2022, the Sekhukhune District Municipality has a population of 1,336,805 residents, compared to 1,169,762 in 2016, and 1,076,840 in 2011.
The municipality has a population growth per annum of 2.1%.
According to the 2022 Census, 32.9% of the population is under the age of 15, 60.2% is between 15 and 64, and 6.9% is over 65.
Racial makeup
According to the 2022 Census, 98.6% of the Sekhukhune District Municipality population describe themselves as Black African, 1.1% as White, 0.2% as Coloured, and 0.1% as Indian/Asian.
Languages
According to the 2022 Census, 82.2% of the population speaks Sepedi as their first language, 4.4% speak isiNdebele, 3.3% speak isiZulu, 2% speak Xitsonga, and 8.1% speak other languages.
Economy
The district’s main economic sectors are agriculture, community services, trade, mining, financial and business services.
District council and management
| Composition of Council (No. of seats by political party) | – ANC: 13 – EFF: 4 – DA: 1 – BPSA: 1 – SADA: 1 |
| Controlling Party | n/a |
| Executive Mayor | Minah Bahula |
| Speaker | Kgwediebotse Chego |
| Chief Whip | Johannes Phokane |
| Other Council Members | – Bella Kupa (MMC: Infrastructure and Water Services) – Baatseba Leshaba (MMC: Planning and Economic Development) – Origina Mafefe (MMC: Community Services) – Jan Mohlala (MMC: Budget and Treasury) – Samson Nkosi (MMC: Woman, Children and People with Disabilities) – Frank Ratau (MMC: Corporate Services and Leader of Government Business) – Kukie Sefala (MMC: Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture) |
| Municipal Manager | Meshach Mahlagaume Isaac Kgwale |
| Chief Financial Officer | Hendrick Nkadimeng |
| Senior Management | – Langa Kabini (Acting Director: Corporate Services) – Junitor Makgolane (Acting Chief Audit Executive) – Abram Mangoato (Manager: Disaster Management Services) – Seporo Masemola (Director: Community Services) – M Mawela (Manager: Public Participation) – Stephen Mhlabane (Acting Manager: Special PRogrammes) – Michael Mohlamonyane (Chief Risk Officer) – Cleopas Nchabeleng (Manager: LED) |
| Communications Officers | – Willy Msoma – Khomotso Ndhlovu (Acting) |
Towns/places
Below are the towns/places in the Sekhukhune District Municipality.
- Burgersfort
- Ga-Mashamothane
- Groblersdal
- Marble Hall
- Ohrigstad
- Roossenekal
- Schuinsdraai Nature Reserve
- Steelpoort
Contact details
The contact details of the Sekhukhune District Municipality are listed in the table below.
| Postal address: | Private Bag X8611, Groblersdal, 0470 |
| Physical address: | 3 Wes Street, Groblersdal |
| Telephone: | 013 262 7300 |
| Fax: | 013 262 4303 |
| Website: | www.sekhukhunedistrict.gov.za |
| Call centre: | 0800 330 022 |
| Fire and rescue: | 013 262 7724 |
| Police services: | 10111 |
| Ambulance: | 112 or 10177 |
