Mokopane, South Africa
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Mokopane, South Africa
Mogalakwena Local Municipality, classified as a Category B municipality, was established on 5 December 2000 when various municipalities and councils that had previously served the Potgietersrus and surrounding areas were integrated. The following local authorities were amalgamated to form the new municipality: Greater Potgietersrus (Mokopane), Bakenberg and Koedoesrand / Rebone. Mogalakwena Municipality is situated in the western quadrant of the Limpopo province, within the western district of the Waterberg Municipality, and is bordered by Aganang in the east, Mookgophong to the south and Lephalale to the north. Cities / Towns: Mokopane (previously Potgietersrus)
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Thabazimbi, South Africa
Thabazimbi Local Municipality is located in the south-western part of the Limpopo province, has Botswana as its international neighbour, and is a mere two-hour drive from Pretoria. Thabazimbi is known as ‘mountain of iron', which is a Setswana name referring to the highly lucrative iron ore reef first discovered in the municipality in 1919. The municipality has Marakele National Park, which is a subsidiary of the National Parks Board, and in the same standard as the Kruger National Park and Mapungube. It has been mined since the 1930s, when iron and steel production started. Today, Iscor Steelworks in Pretoria still draw much of their raw material from Thabazimbi Kumba Resources (iron ore mine) . Apart from iron ore, the Thabazimbi Municipality is surrounded by platinum-producing areas. Other minerals produced in the area include andalusite. The municipal area falls within the Waterberg District Municipality. Agriculture has also proven to be a strong economic sector in the municipalit
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Modimolle, South Africa
Modimolle Local Municipality occupies a strategic position from the main markets of the country by being at the south entrance of the province. The visibility of Modimolle Mountain from the N1 north is inviting to curious tourists visiting the area. The municipality is home to Nylsvlei Nature Reserve, which has Ramsar status. Mabatlane is the economic hub of the world-renowned Waterberg Biosphere Reserve. The municipal area has mild winters and warm summers, with an average annual rainfall of 520mm to 650mm. Modimolle enjoys easy access from the main national arteries, the N1 and R101. The municipality does not have any multicultural event to attract tourists. Modimolle enjoys mostly tourists who visit for holidays rather than day tours. The area forms part of the leisure cluster in the Mabatlane area and Modimolle (previously Nylstroom) Town, with a special interest group in the north at the Nylsvlei. Cities / Towns: Modimolle, Velwater
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Bela-Bela, South Africa
Bela-Bela Local Municipality is situated in the Waterberg District Municipality in Limpopo. The municipality shares borders with the Gauteng, Mpumalanga and North West provinces. It also shares municipal borders with Thabazimbi Local Municipality to the west and Modimolle Local Municipality to the north. Bela-Bela Central Business District (CBD) is directly linked with the major cities of Gauteng through the N1 National Route, which connects the area with Pretoria at the approximate distance of 100km, and with Johannesburg, which is approximately 170km from Bela-Bela CBD, as well as Polokwane (previously Pietersburg), which is approximately 200km away. The town, Bela-Bela (previously Warmbad), continues to be the central growth point of the municipal area, with potential for further economic growth and development. The tourism industry is the main driver of the local economy and by far the largest contributor to the district’s GDP. Cities / Towns: Bela-Bela, Pienersrivier
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Mookgophong, South Africa
Mookgophong Local Municipality was established in terms of the Municipal Structures Act 117 of 1998 on 1 December 2000 as published in Provincial Government Notice No. 649 of 2000. The local municipality is a Category B municipality as determined in terms of Section 4 of the Municipal Structures Act of 1998. The local municipality is a municipality with a plenary executive system combined with a ward participatory system contemplated in Section 2 (f) of the Limpopo Province: Determination of Types of Municipalities Act 4 of 2000. Cities / Towns: Mookgophong (previously Naboomspruit)
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Thohoyandou, South Africa
Thulamela Local Municipality is a Category B municipality and is one of the four local municipalities comprising the Vhembe District Municipality. It is situated in the far north of Limpopo province. The Kruger National Park forms the boundary in the east, while sharing the border with Mutale Local Municipality in the north-east and Makhado Local Municipality in the south and south-west. The name Thulamela is a Karanga word meaning ‘the place of giving birth'. It is the largest municipality in the Limpopo province in terms of population. Cities / Towns: Thohoyandou
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Polokwane, South Africa
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Burgersfort, South Africa
Greater Tubatse Local Municipality is located north of the N4 highway, Middelburg, Belfast and Mbombela (previously Nelspruit), and east of the N1 highway, Groblersdal and Polokwane (previously Pietersburg) . The area of jurisdiction is known as the Middelveld as it is located between the Highveld and Lowveld regions. It forms part of the Sekhukhune District Municipality in the Limpopo province. The district also includes Elias Motsoaledi, Ephraim Mogale, Fetakgomo and Makhuduthamaga. The area was established after the local government elections of 2000 as an outflow of the municipal demarcation process. It comprises 29 wards represented by one councillor per ward, and is administered by a local municipality that has its main offices in Burgersfort. The vast majority of the area is made up of villages that are scattered throughout, particularly, the northern part of the municipality. There is one main municipal office and there are three satellite municipal offices. The main office is
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Giyani, South Africa
Greater Giyani Local Municipality was established in terms of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa of 1996, the Municipality Demarcation Act of 1998, and Section 12 Notice issued in terms of the Local Government: Municipal Structures Act of 1998. The town of Giyani is located approximately 185km from Polokwane (previously Pietersburg), 100km from Thohoyandou and 550km from Pretoria. Its eastern section borders on the world-famous Kruger National Park. The municipality is demarcated into 30 wards and has 60 councillors. The 10 traditional authority areas comprise 91 villages. Giyani Town is the largest and most densely populated centre, featuring the most employment opportunities, as well as the best shopping and recreational facilities. The labour force consists of skilled, semi-skilled and a large percentage of unskilled people. Giyani is regarded as the ‘place where the people dance and land of the friendly people'. It was established in 1969. It is the administrative an
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Zebediela, South Africa
Blouberg Local Municipality is situated in the Limpopo province, in the northern part of South Africa, bordering Zimbabwe and Botswana. It takes its name from the Blouberg (blue mountains), a mountain range located to the west of the western end of the Soutpansberg Mountain Range, north-west of the town of Vivo. Blouberg is home to some of the most spectacular rock climbing in South Africa. It is famous for its big-wall natural climbing, with route lengths up to 350m. The vegetation ranges from subtropical savanna at the base, to alpine near the summit. Blouberg is a hot area with annual rainfall varying between 380 and 550mm. Most rainfall is experienced during the summer months. Evapotranspiration during the rainy season is very high. The area is prone to frequent drought, which has an adverse effect on the local economy. The only perennial river is the Mogalakwena River, which feeds the Glen Alpine Dam, the only source of pipeline water in the area.
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