OVERVIEW
- One of 46 district municipalities in South Africa.
- Covering 34% of the Eastern Cape Province’s geographical footprint
- Largest of the district municipalities in the Eastern Cape
- Assists 7 local municipalities in providing the services needed by their communities
MAP
Geography
Sarah Baartman District Municipality comprises:
Blue Crane Route Local Municipality
Dr Beyers Naudé Local Municipality
Sundays River Valley Local Municipality
Description: The Sarah Baartman District Municipality is a Category C municipality situated in the Eastern Cape Province, stretching from Graaff-Reinet in the north to the Indian Ocean in the south and between the Great Fish River in the east and Bloukrans River in the west. Sarah Baartman is the biggest district in the province, making up approximately a third of its geographical area.
Area: 58 245km²
Cities/Towns: Aberdeen, Addo, Adendorp, Alexandria, Alicedale, Bathurst, Boknes/Cannon Rocks, Bushmans River, Cape St Francis, Clarkson, Cookhouse, Graaff-Reinet, Hankey, Humansdorp, Jansenville, Jeffreys Bay, Joubertina, Kareedouw, Kendrew, Kenton-on-Sea, Kirkwood, Klipplaat, Krakeel River, Loerie, Louterwater, Makhanda (Grahamstown), Misgund, Nieu-Bethesda, Nompumelelo, Oyster Bay, Patensie, Paterson, Pearston, Petersburg, Port Alfred, Riebeek East, Rietbron, Sanddrif, Seafield, Sidbury, Somerset East, St Francis Bay, Steytlerville, Storms River, Thornhill, Waterford, Willowmore, Woodlands
Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture (mohair), tourism
MANAGEMENT
Council & Management Composition of Council:
ANC 7, DA 5 (40% PR Seats)
Executive Mayor: Ms Khunjuzwa Eunice Kekana (Executive Mayor)
Deputy Mayor: n/a
Speaker: Mr Mzimkhulu Eric Njadayi
Chief Whip: Ms Zoliswa Funiselo
Other Council:
Mr Phindile Faxi (Portfolio: Corporate Services)
Ms Zoliswa Funiselo (Portfolio: Special Programmes)
Ms Nomhle Gaga (Portfolio: Infrastructure and Planning)
Solethu Lucas (Portfolio: Economic Development, Toursim and Creative Industry)
Vernon Stuurman (Portfolio: Finance)
Municipal Manager: Mr Dayalan Muruven Pillay
Chief Financial Officer: Mr Riaaz Lorgat
Senior Management:
Ms Theodora Betha (Director: Infrastructure Development and Community Services)
Ms Unati Daniels (Director: Economic Development and Planning)
Mr D Magxwalisa (Manager: LED)
Communications Officer: Mrs Buyiswa Botha
DEMOGRAPHICS
https://municipalities.co.za/demographic/103/sarah-baartman-district-municipality
Towns
| DORP | KONTAK | NOMMER | EPOS | LEDE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen | ||||
| Addo | ||||
| Adendorp | ||||
| Alexandria | ||||
| Alicedale | ||||
| Bathurst | ||||
| Boknes/Cannon Rocks | ||||
| Bushmans River | ||||
| Cape St Francis | ||||
| Clarkson | ||||
| Cookhouse | ||||
| Graaff-Reinet | ||||
| Hankey | ||||
| Humansdorp | ||||
| Jansenville | ||||
| Jeffreys Bay | ||||
| Joubertina | ||||
| Kareedouw | ||||
| Kendrew | ||||
| Kenton-on-Sea | ||||
| Kirkwood | ||||
| Klipplaat | ||||
| Krakeel River | ||||
| Loerie | ||||
| Louterwater | ||||
| Makhanda (Grahamstown) | ||||
| Misgund | ||||
| Nieu-Bethesda | ||||
| Nompumelelo | ||||
| Oyster Bay | ||||
| Patensie | ||||
| Paterson | ||||
| Pearston | ||||
| Petersburg | ||||
| Port Alfred | ||||
| Riebeek East | ||||
| Rietbron | ||||
| Sanddrif | ||||
| Seafield | ||||
| Sidbury | ||||
| Somerset East | ||||
| St Francis Bay | ||||
| Steytlerville | ||||
| Storms River | ||||
| Thornhill | ||||
| Waterford | ||||
| Willowmore | ||||
| Woodlands |
Local Government Elections
https://www.etu.org.za/toolbox/docs/govern/local.html
PARTY SEATS
| MUN | ANC | DA | VF | EFF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBD | 7 |
5 |
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| Blue Crane Route | 7 |
4 |
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| Dr Beyers Naudé | 14 |
13 |
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| Kouga | 12 |
17 |
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| Koukamma | 6 |
5 |
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| Makana | 19 |
6 |
2 |
|
| Ndlambe | 13 |
6 |
1 |
|
| Sundays River Valley | 11 |
4 |
1 |
|
| Total | 89 |
60 |
4 |
