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)

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

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