VISION:

The vision for Lekwa-Teemane Municipality addresses the intention of the municipality to make sure that there is sufficient community participation in the activities of the municipality and to make sure that the Municipality is able to continue providing effective services within its means.

The vision of Lekwa-Teemane reads as follows:

To strive for the realization of developmental local government with an effective and affordable service provision which is sustainable in a safe environment through community participation.

MISSION:

Supporting Developmental Local Government

• • Developing Realistic Integrated Development Program
  • Creating Policies that enhance good governance
  • Creating better coordination between all spheres of government

Providing effective, Affordable and Sustainable Service Delivery

• • Building good infrastructure
  • Accessing basic services
  • Maintaining quality supply
  • Enhancing revenue
  • Sourcing funding
  • Developing skills
  • Creating an environment that is conducive to economic growth and development

Creating a Safe Environment

• • Enforcing By-Laws
  • Implementing the disaster management plan
  • Providing a safe and healthy environment

Enhancing Community Participation

• Establishing an effective ward committee system.
• Maintaining consistent communication with communities

 

History: 

Christiana is an agricultural town situated on the banks of the Vaal River. The town was established in 1870 when diamonds was discovered in the river banks of the Vaal River. Christiana was named after Christina Meyer, only daughter of the Transvaal President Andries Pretorius. Not far from Christiana the town Bloemhof is an agricultural town. Bloemhof was founded in 1864 when diamonds was discovered in the area. The town was established on the farm owned by John Barclay, who survived the HMS Birkenhead shipwreck in 1852. The place became known as Bloemhof (flower court) because of the lovely gardens that was planted by Barclay's daughter.

Lekwa-Teemane Local Municipality was established on 6 December 2000 and is made up of the  disestablished municipalities of Christiana and Bloemhof. This municipality which is also known as “NW396 Local Municipality" is neighbouring the following local municipalities: Maquassi Hills Local Municipality, Mamusa Local Municipality, Francis Baard Local Municipality and Magareng Local Municipality. Lekwa-Teemane is approximately 3 681km² in extent.

Lekwa-Teemane (comprising the towns of Bloemhof and Christiana) is situated in the Bophirima District of the North West Province of South Africa. Bophirima underwent a name change to the Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Municipality recently.

Christiana is an agricultural town situated on the banks of the Vaal River. The town was established in 1870 when diamonds was discovered in the river banks of the Vaal River. Christiana was named after Christina Meyer, only daughter of the Transvaal President Andries Pretorius. Not far from Christiana the town Bloemhof is an agricultural town. Bloemhof was founded in 1864 when diamonds was discovered in the area. The town was established on the farm owned by John Barclay, who survived the HMS Birkenhead shipwreck in 1852. The place became known as Bloemhof (flower court) because of the lovely gardens that was planted by Barclay's daughter.

Present day Lekwa-Teemane consists of Bloemhof (and surrounding farm areas), Boitumelong, Christiana (and surrounding farm areas), Coverdale, Geluksoord, Salamat and Utlwanang. The total geographical area of the municipality is 3681.2560 square kilometres.

Municipal Profile

Lekwa-Teemane Local Municipality was established on 6 December 2000 and is made up of the  disestablished municipalities of Christiana and Bloemhof. This municipality which is also known as "NW 396 Local Municipality" is neighbouring the following local municipalities: Maquassi Hills Local Municipality, Mamusa Local Municipality, Francis Bard Local Municipality and Magareng Local Municipality. Lekwa-Teemane is approximately 3 681km² in extent.

There is a population of ± 52967 of which the youth is 13594.  The Bloemhof Unit is more populated with 58% of the total population from the total population. The population is distributed in the following manner:

Population	Number	%
Black	41085	77%
Coloured	4007	7%
White	6945	15%
Indians	90	0.21%
Other	340	0.79
Total	52967

Population by gender

GENDER	NUMBER	%
Female	29773	53%
Male	23194	47%

 

Population by age group

Age	Number	%
0-1	2711
2-5	3679
6-14	9361
15-17	4180
18-35	16594
36-65	14226
66+	2216
TOTAL	52967

Household Size

Type of Unit	Number of Units
Caravan/Tent Private Boats	43
Room/Flat let / Shared Property	59
Informal dwelling not in Back yard	2914
Informal Dwelling / Shack in Back yard	246
House/Flat/Room in Back yard	109
Town/Cluster/ Semi Detached House	117
Flat in Block of Flats	42
Traditional Dwelling	339
House /Brick Structure separate stand/yard	6860
TOTAL	13329

It is estimated that each household has about 4.1 people

Level of Education

Type	Number	%
No Education	12955	30.15
Primary	16621	31.70
Secondary	12777	18.10
Matric	5556	5.95
Tertiary	816	1.90
Below 5 years	4361	10.15
Unspecified	756	1.76
Other Level	125	0.29
TOTAL	52967	100%

Monthly House Hold Income

Monthly Income	Number of House Holds
0-R1 100	6 587
R1 101- R 3200	5 608
R3200 +	1 134
TOTAL	13329

A lot of employment potential lies with the mining and farming sectors.

 

Type	Number of people employed	%	Level
Farming	13733	24,98	Primary
Mining	8468	17,38
Manufacturing	834	1,71	Secondary
Utilities	64	0,15
Construction	675	1,57
Trade	3996	2,55
Transport	477	1,11	Tertiary
Business Services	279	0,65
Social Services	3370	3,19
Private Household	2934	4,50
Exterritorial	4	0,01
Other	18133	42,2
TOTAL	52967	100

 

Occupation

Occupation	Number	%
Senior Management	250	2,43
Professional	568	5,52
Technical	291	2,83
Clerks	493	4,79
Service Related	659	6,40
Skilled	1013	9,84
Craft and Trade	1309	12,71
Plant Machine	566	5,50
Elementary	4297	41,73
Not Classified	850	8,25
TOTAL	1096	100