List of municipalities in South Africa


This is a list of municipalities of South Africa. The largest metropolitan areas are governed by metropolitan municipalities, while the rest of the country is divided into district municipalities, each of which consists of several local municipalities. Since the boundary reform at the time of the municipal election of 3 August 2016 there are 8 metropolitan municipalities, 44 district municipalities and 205 local municipalities.

Metropolitan municipalities

District municipalities

For comparison purposes the metropolitan municipalities are also included in this list.
NameCodeProvinceSeatArea
Population
Pop. density
Alfred Nzo District MunicipalityDC44Eastern CapeMount Ayliff10,731867,86480.9
Amajuba District MunicipalityDC25KwaZulu-NatalNewcastle7,102531,32774.8
Amathole District MunicipalityDC12Eastern CapeEast London21,117880,79041.7
Bojanala District MunicipalityDC37North WestRustenburg18,3331,657,14890.4
Buffalo City Metropolitan MunicipalityBUFEastern CapeEast London2,750834,997303.6
Cape Winelands District MunicipalityWestern CapeWorcester21,473866,00140.3
Capricorn District MunicipalityDC35LimpopoPolokwane21,7051,330,43661.3
Central Karoo District MunicipalityWestern CapeBeaufort West38,85474,2471.9
Chris Hani District MunicipalityDC13Eastern CapeQueenstown36,407840,05523.1
City of Cape Town Metropolitan MunicipalityCPTWestern CapeCape Town2,4464,005,0161,637.6
City of Johannesburg Metropolitan MunicipalityJHBGautengJohannesburg1,6454,949,3473,008.8
City of Tshwane Metropolitan MunicipalityTSHGautengPretoria6,2983,275,152520.0
Dr Kenneth Kaunda District MunicipalityDC40North WestKlerksdorp14,671742,82150.6
Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District MunicipalityDC39North WestVryburg43,764459,35710.5
Ehlanzeni District MunicipalityDC32MpumalangaNelspruit27,8961,754,93162.9
Ekurhuleni Metropolitan MunicipalityEKUGautengGermiston1,9753,379,1041,710.6
eThekwini Metropolitan MunicipalityETHKwaZulu-NatalDurban2,5563,702,2311,448.5
Fezile Dabi District MunicipalityDC20Free StateSasolburg20,668494,77723.9
Frances Baard District MunicipalityNorthern CapeKimberley12,836387,74130.2
Garden Route District MunicipalityWestern CapeGeorge23,331611,27826.2
Gert Sibande District MunicipalityDC30MpumalangaErmelo31,8411,135,40935.7
Harry Gwala District MunicipalityDC43KwaZulu-NatalIxopo10,386510,86549.2
iLembe District MunicipalityDC29KwaZulu-NatalKwaDukuza3,269657,612201.2
Joe Gqabi District MunicipalityDC14Eastern CapeBarkly East25,617372,91214.6
John Taolo Gaetsewe District MunicipalityDC45Northern CapeKuruman27,322242,2648.9
King Cetshwayo District MunicipalityDC28KwaZulu-NatalRichards Bay8,213971,135118.2
Lejweleputswa District MunicipalityDC18Free StateWelkom32,287646,92020.0
Mangaung Metropolitan MunicipalityMANFree StateBloemfontein9,886787,80379.7
Mopani District MunicipalityDC33LimpopoGiyani20,0111,159,18557.9
Namakwa District MunicipalityNorthern CapeSpringbok126,836115,4880.9
Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan MunicipalityNMAEastern CapePort Elizabeth1,9571,263,051645.4
Ngaka Modiri Molema District MunicipalityDC38North WestMahikeng28,114889,10831.6
Nkangala District MunicipalityDC31MpumalangaMiddelburg16,7581,445,62486.3
OR Tambo District MunicipalityDC15Eastern CapeMthatha12,1411,457,384120.0
Overberg District MunicipalityWestern CapeBredasdorp12,239286,78623.4
Pixley ka Seme District MunicipalityNorthern CapeDe Aar103,411195,5951.9
Sarah Baartman District MunicipalityDC10Eastern CapePort Elizabeth58,245479,9238.2
Sedibeng District MunicipalityDC42GautengVereeniging4,173957,528229.5
Sekhukhune District MunicipalityDC47LimpopoGroblersdal13,5281,169,76286.5
Thabo Mofutsanyana District MunicipalityDC19Free StatePhuthaditjhaba32,734779,33023.8
Ugu District MunicipalityDC21KwaZulu-NatalPort Shepstone4,791753,336157.2
uMgungundlovu District MunicipalityDC22KwaZulu-NatalPietermaritzburg9,6021,095,865114.1
uMkhanyakude District MunicipalityDC27KwaZulu-NatalMkuze13,855689,09049.7
uMzinyathi District MunicipalityDC24KwaZulu-NatalDundee8,652554,88264.1
uThukela District MunicipalityDC23KwaZulu-NatalLadysmith11,134706,58863.5
Vhembe District MunicipalityDC34LimpopoThohoyandou25,5961,393,94954.5
Waterberg District MunicipalityDC36LimpopoModimolle44,913745,75816.6
West Coast District MunicipalityWestern CapeMoorreesburg31,119436,40314.0
West Rand District MunicipalityDC48GautengRandfontein4,087838,594205.2
Xhariep District MunicipalityDC16Free StateTrompsburg34,250125,8843.7
ZF Mgcawu District MunicipalityNorthern CapeUpington102,484252,6922.5
Zululand District MunicipalityDC26KwaZulu-NatalUlundi14,799892,31060.3

Local municipalities

For comparison purposes the metropolitan municipalities are also included in this list.
NameCodeProvinceDistrictSeatArea
Population
Pop. density
Abaqulusi Local MunicipalityKZN263KwaZulu-NatalZululandVryheid4,314243,79556.5
Albert Luthuli Local MunicipalityMP301MpumalangaGert SibandeCarolina5,559187,62933.7
Alfred Duma Local MunicipalityKZN238KwaZulu-NatalUthukelaLadysmith3,764356,27494.6
Amahlathi Local MunicipalityEC124Eastern CapeAmatholeStutterheim4,505101,82622.6
Ba-Phalaborwa Local MunicipalityLIM334LimpopoMopaniPhalaborwa7,489168,93722.6
Beaufort West Local MunicipalityWC053Western CapeCentral KarooBeaufort West21,91751,0802.3
Bela-Bela Local MunicipalityLIM366LimpopoWaterbergBela-Bela3,40676,29622.4
Bergrivier Local MunicipalityWC013Western CapeWest CoastPiketberg4,40767,47415.3
Big Five Hlabisa Local MunicipalityKZN276KwaZulu-NatalUmkhanyakudeHlabisa3,466116,62233.6
Bitou Local MunicipalityWC047Western CapeGarden RoutePlettenberg Bay99259,15759.6
Blouberg Local MunicipalityLIM351LimpopoCapricornSenwabarwana9,540172,60118.1
Blue Crane Route Local MunicipalityEC102Eastern CapeSarah BaartmanSomerset East11,06836,0633.3
Breede Valley Local MunicipalityWC025Western CapeCape WinelandsWorcester3,834176,57846.1
Buffalo City Metropolitan MunicipalityBUFEastern CapeEast London2,750834,997303.6
Bushbuckridge Local MunicipalityMP325MpumalangaEhlanzeniBushbuckridge10,248546,21553.3
Cape Agulhas Local MunicipalityWC033Western CapeOverbergBredasdorp3,47136,00010.4
Cederberg Local MunicipalityWC012Western CapeWest CoastClanwilliam8,00752,9496.6
City of Cape Town Metropolitan MunicipalityCPTWestern CapeCape Town2,4464,005,0161,637.6
City of Johannesburg Metropolitan MunicipalityJHBGautengJohannesburg1,6454,949,3473,008.8
City of Matlosana Local MunicipalityNW403North WestDr Kenneth KaundaKlerksdorp3,602417,282115.8
City of Tshwane Metropolitan MunicipalityTSHGautengPretoria6,2983,275,152520.0
Collins Chabane Local MunicipalityLIM345LimpopoVhembeMalamulele5,003347,97469.6
Dannhauser Local MunicipalityKZN254KwaZulu-NatalAmajubaDannhauser1,707105,34161.7
Dawid Kruiper Local MunicipalityNC087Northern CapeZF MgcawuUpington44,231107,1612.4
Dihlabeng Local MunicipalityFS192Free StateThabo MofutsanyanaBethlehem4,868140,04428.8
Dikgatlong Local MunicipalityNC092Northern CapeFrances BaardBarkly West7,31648,4736.6
Dipaleseng Local MunicipalityMP306MpumalangaGert SibandeBalfour2,64545,23217.1
Ditsobotla Local MunicipalityNW384North WestNgaka Modiri MolemaLichtenburg6,387181,86528.5
Dr Beyers Naudé Local MunicipalityEC101Eastern CapeSarah BaartmanGraaff-Reinet28,65382,1972.9
Dr JS Moroka Local MunicipalityMP316MpumalangaNkangalaSiyabuswa1,416246,016173.7
Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma Local MunicipalityKZN436KwaZulu-NatalHarry GwalaCreighton3,602118,48032.9
Drakenstein Local MunicipalityWC023Western CapeCape WinelandsPaarl1,538280,195182.2
eDumbe Local MunicipalityKZN261KwaZulu-NatalZululandPaulpietersburg1,94389,61446.1
Ekurhuleni Metropolitan MunicipalityEKUGautengGermiston1,9753,379,1041,710.6
Elias Motsoaledi Local MunicipalityLIM472LimpopoSekhukhuneGroblersdal3,713268,25672.2
Elundini Local MunicipalityEC141Eastern CapeJoe GqabiMaclear5,019144,92928.9
eMadlangeni Local MunicipalityKZN253KwaZulu-NatalAmajubaUtrecht3,53936,86910.4
Emakhazeni Local MunicipalityMP314MpumalangaNkangalaBelfast4,73648,14910.2
Emalahleni Local MunicipalityEC136Eastern CapeChris HaniLady Frere3,484124,53235.7
Emalahleni Local MunicipalityMP312MpumalangaNkangalaeMalahleni2,678455,228170.0
Emfuleni Local MunicipalityGT421GautengSedibengVanderbijlpark966733,445759.3
Emthanjeni Local MunicipalityNC073Northern CapePixley ka SemeDe Aar13,47245,4043.4
Endumeni Local MunicipalityKZN241KwaZulu-NatalUmzinyathiDundee1,61076,63947.6
Engcobo Local MunicipalityEC137Eastern CapeChris HaniNgcobo2,484162,01465.2
Enoch Mgijima Local MunicipalityEC139Eastern CapeChris HaniQueenstown13,584267,01119.7
Ephraim Mogale Local MunicipalityLIM471LimpopoSekhukhuneMarble Hall2,011127,16863.2
eThekwini Metropolitan MunicipalityETHKwaZulu-NatalDurban2,5563,702,2311,448.5
Fetakgomo/Greater Tubatse Local MunicipalityLIM476LimpopoSekhukhuneApel5,693489,90286.0
Ga-Segonyana Local MunicipalityNC452Northern CapeJohn Taolo GaetseweKuruman4,495104,40823.2
Gamagara Local MunicipalityNC453Northern CapeJohn Taolo GaetseweKathu2,64853,65620.3
George Local MunicipalityWC044Western CapeGarden RouteGeorge5,191208,23740.1
Govan Mbeki Local MunicipalityMP307MpumalangaGert SibandeSecunda2,955340,091115.1
Great Kei Local MunicipalityEC123Eastern CapeAmatholeKomga1,70031,69218.6
Greater Giyani Local MunicipalityLIM331LimpopoMopaniGiyani4,172256,12761.4
Greater Kokstad Local MunicipalityKZN433KwaZulu-NatalHarry GwalaKokstad2,68076,75328.6
Greater Letaba Local MunicipalityLIM332LimpopoMopaniModjadjiskloof1,891218,030115.3
Greater Taung Local MunicipalityNW394North WestDr Ruth Segomotsi MompatiTaung5,639167,82729.8
Greater Tzaneen Local MunicipalityLIM333LimpopoMopaniTzaneen2,897416,146143.7
Hantam Local MunicipalityNC065Northern CapeNamakwaCalvinia39,08521,5400.6
Hessequa Local MunicipalityWC042Western CapeGarden RouteRiversdale5,73354,2379.5
Impendle Local MunicipalityKZN224KwaZulu-NataluMgungundlovuImpendle1,61029,52618.3
Ingquza Hill Local MunicipalityEC153Eastern CapeOR TamboFlagstaff2,477303,379122.5
Inkosi Langalibalele Local MunicipalityKZN237KwaZulu-NatalUthukelaEstcourt3,399215,18263.3
Intsika Yethu Local MunicipalityEC135Eastern CapeChris HaniCofimvaba2,873152,15953.0
Inxuba Yethemba Local MunicipalityEC131Eastern CapeChris HaniCradock11,66370,4936.0
JB Marks Local MunicipalityNW405North WestDr Kenneth KaundaPotchefstroom6,398243,52738.1
Joe Morolong Local MunicipalityNC451Northern CapeJohn Taolo GaetseweMothibistad20,18084,2014.2
Jozini Local MunicipalityKZN272KwaZulu-NatalUmkhanyakudeJozini3,442198,21557.6
Kagisano-Molopo Local MunicipalityNW397North WestDr Ruth Segomotsi MompatiGanyesa23,827102,7034.3
Kai !Garib Local MunicipalityNC082Northern CapeZF MgcawuKakamas26,37768,9292.6
Kamiesberg Local MunicipalityNC064Northern CapeNamakwaGaries14,2089,6050.7
Kannaland Local MunicipalityWC041Western CapeGarden RouteLadismith4,76524,1685.1
Kareeberg Local MunicipalityNC074Northern CapePixley ka SemeCarnarvon17,70112,7720.7
Karoo Hoogland Local MunicipalityNC066Northern CapeNamakwaWilliston30,23013,0090.4
Kgatelopele Local MunicipalityNC086Northern CapeZF MgcawuDaniëlskuil2,47820,6918.3
Kgetlengrivier Local MunicipalityNW374North WestBojanalaKoster3,97359,56215.0
Khâi-Ma Local MunicipalityNC067Northern CapeNamakwaPofadder15,71512,3330.8
!Kheis Local MunicipalityNC084Northern CapeZF MgcawuGroblershoop11,10716,5661.5
King Sabata Dalindyebo Local MunicipalityEC157Eastern CapeOR TamboMthatha3,019488,349161.8
Knysna Local MunicipalityWC048Western CapeGarden RouteKnysna1,10973,83566.6
Kopanong Local MunicipalityFS162Free StateXhariepTrompsburg15,64549,9993.2
Kou-Kamma Local MunicipalityEC109Eastern CapeSarah BaartmanKareedouw3,64243,68812.0
Kouga Local MunicipalityEC108Eastern CapeSarah BaartmanJeffreys Bay2,670112,94142.3
KwaDukuza Local MunicipalityKZN292KwaZulu-NataliLembeKwaDukuza735276,719376.5
Laingsburg Local MunicipalityWC051Western CapeCentral KarooLaingsburg8,7848,8951.0
Langeberg Local MunicipalityWC026Western CapeCape WinelandsAshton4,518105,48323.3
Lekwa Local MunicipalityMP305MpumalangaGert SibandeStanderton4,557123,41927.1
Lekwa-Teemane Local MunicipalityNW396North WestDr Ruth Segomotsi MompatiChristiana3,65456,02515.3
Lepelle-Nkumpi Local MunicipalityLIM355LimpopoCapricornChuniespoort3,484235,38067.6
Lephalale Local MunicipalityLIM362LimpopoWaterbergLephalale13,794140,24010.2
Lesedi Local MunicipalityGT423GautengSedibengHeidelberg1,484112,47275.8
Letsemeng Local MunicipalityFS161Free StateXhariepKoffiefontein9,82840,0444.1
Madibeng Local MunicipalityNW372North WestBojanalaBrits3,720536,110144.1
Mafube Local MunicipalityFS205Free StateFezile DabiFrankfort3,97157,57414.5
Magareng Local MunicipalityNC093Northern CapeFrances BaardWarrenton1,54624,05915.6
Mahikeng Local MunicipalityNW383North WestNgaka Modiri MolemaMahikeng3,646314,39486.2
Makana Local MunicipalityEC104Eastern CapeSarah BaartmanGrahamstown4,37682,06018.8
Makhado Local MunicipalityLIM344LimpopoVhembeLouis Trichardt7,605416,72854.8
Makhuduthamaga Local MunicipalityLIM473LimpopoSekhukhuneJane Furse2,110284,435134.8
Maluti-a-Phofung Local MunicipalityFS194Free StateThabo MofutsanyanaPhuthaditjhaba4,338353,45281.5
Mamusa Local MunicipalityNW393North WestDr Ruth Segomotsi MompatiSchweizer-Reneke3,61464,00017.7
Mandeni Local MunicipalityKZN291KwaZulu-NataliLembeMandeni545147,808271.0
Mangaung Metropolitan MunicipalityMANFree StateBloemfontein9,886787,80379.7
Mantsopa Local MunicipalityFS196Free StateThabo MofutsanyanaLadybrand4,29153,52512.5
Maphumulo Local MunicipalityKZN294KwaZulu-NataliLembeMaphumulo89689,969100.4
Maquassi Hills Local MunicipalityNW404North WestDr Kenneth KaundaWolmaransstad4,67182,01217.6
Maruleng Local MunicipalityLIM335LimpopoMopaniHoedspruit3,56399,94628.1
Masilonyana Local MunicipalityFS181Free StateLejweleputswaTheunissen6,61862,7709.5
Matatiele Local MunicipalityEC441Eastern CapeAlfred NzoMatatiele4,352219,44750.4
Matjhabeng Local MunicipalityFS184Free StateLejweleputswaWelkom5,690429,11375.4
Matzikama Local MunicipalityWC011Western CapeWest CoastVredendal12,98171,0455.5
Mbhashe Local MunicipalityEC121Eastern CapeAmatholeDutywa3,303277,25084.0
Mbizana Local MunicipalityEC443Eastern CapeAlfred NzoBizana2,415319,948132.5
Mbombela Local MunicipalityMP326MpumalangaEhlanzeniNelspruit7,141695,91397.4
Merafong City Local MunicipalityGT484GautengWest RandCarletonville1,631188,843115.8
Metsimaholo Local MunicipalityFS204Free StateFezile DabiSasolburg1,717163,56495.3
Mhlontlo Local MunicipalityEC156Eastern CapeOR TamboQumbu2,880189,17665.7
Midvaal Local MunicipalityGT422GautengSedibengMeyerton1,722111,61264.8
Mkhambathini Local MunicipalityKZN226KwaZulu-NataluMgungundlovuCamperdown86857,07565.7
Mkhondo Local MunicipalityMP303MpumalangaGert SibandePiet Retief4,882189,03638.7
Mnquma Local MunicipalityEC122Eastern CapeAmatholeGcuwa3,137246,81378.7
Modimolle/Mookgophong Local MunicipalityLIM368LimpopoWaterbergModimolle10,367107,69910.4
Mogalakwena Local MunicipalityLIM367LimpopoWaterbergMokopane6,156325,29152.8
Mogale City Local MunicipalityGT481GautengWest RandKrugersdorp1,342383,864286.0
Mohokare Local MunicipalityFS163Free StateXhariepZastron8,77635,8404.1
Molemole Local MunicipalityLIM353LimpopoCapricornDendron3,628125,32734.5
Moqhaka Local MunicipalityFS201Free StateFezile DabiKroonstad7,925154,73219.5
Moretele Local MunicipalityNW371North WestBojanalaMakapanstad1,498191,306127.7
Moses Kotane Local MunicipalityNW375North WestBojanalaMogwase5,726243,64842.5
Mossel Bay Local MunicipalityWC043Western CapeGarden RouteMossel Bay2,00194,13547.0
Mpofana Local MunicipalityKZN223KwaZulu-NataluMgungundlovuMooi River1,75737,39121.3
Msinga Local MunicipalityKZN244KwaZulu-NatalUmzinyathiTugela Ferry2,375184,49477.7
Msukaligwa Local MunicipalityMP302MpumalangaGert SibandeErmelo6,016164,60827.4
Msunduzi Local MunicipalityKZN225KwaZulu-NataluMgungundlovuPietermaritzburg751679,039904.1
Mthonjaneni Local MunicipalityKZN285KwaZulu-NatalKing CetshwayoMelmoth1,63978,88348.1
Mtubatuba Local MunicipalityKZN275KwaZulu-NatalUmkhanyakudeMtubatuba1,970202,176102.6
Musina Local MunicipalityLIM341LimpopoVhembeMusina10,347132,00912.8
Nala Local MunicipalityFS185Free StateLejweleputswaBothaville4,12978,51519.0
Naledi Local MunicipalityNW392North WestDr Ruth Segomotsi MompatiVryburg7,03068,8039.8
Nama Khoi Local MunicipalityNC062Northern CapeNamakwaSpringbok17,99046,5122.6
Ndlambe Local MunicipalityEC105Eastern CapeSarah BaartmanPort Alfred1,84163,18034.3
Ndwedwe Local MunicipalityKZN293KwaZulu-NataliLembeNdwedwe1,093143,117131.0
Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan MunicipalityNMAEastern CapePort Elizabeth1,9571,263,051645.4
Newcastle Local MunicipalityKZN252KwaZulu-NatalAmajubaNewcastle1,856389,117209.7
Ngqushwa Local MunicipalityEC126Eastern CapeAmatholePeddie2,11563,69430.1
Ngwathe Local MunicipalityFS203Free StateFezile DabiParys7,055118,90716.9
Nkandla Local MunicipalityKZN286KwaZulu-NatalKing CetshwayoNkandla1,828114,28462.5
Nketoana Local MunicipalityFS193Free StateThabo MofutsanyanaReitz5,61164,89311.6
Nkomazi Local MunicipalityMP324MpumalangaEhlanzeniMalalane4,787410,90785.8
Nongoma Local MunicipalityKZN265KwaZulu-NatalZululandNongoma2,182211,89297.1
Nqutu Local MunicipalityKZN242KwaZulu-NatalUmzinyathiNquthu1,962171,32587.3
Ntabankulu Local MunicipalityEC444Eastern CapeAlfred NzoNtabankulu1,385128,84893.1
Nyandeni Local MunicipalityEC155Eastern CapeOR TamboLibode2,474309,702125.2
Okhahlamba Local MunicipalityKZN235KwaZulu-NatalUthukelaBergville3,971135,13234.0
Oudtshoorn Local MunicipalityWC045Western CapeGarden RouteOudtshoorn3,54097,50927.5
Overstrand Local MunicipalityWC032Western CapeOverbergHermanus1,67593,40755.8
Phokwane Local MunicipalityNC094Northern CapeFrances BaardHartswater82860,16872.7
Phumelela Local MunicipalityFS195Free StateThabo MofutsanyanaVrede8,19650,0546.1
Pixley ka Seme Local MunicipalityMP304MpumalangaGert SibandeVolksrust5,22785,39516.3
Polokwane Local MunicipalityLIM354LimpopoCapricornPolokwane5,054797,127157.7
Port St Johns Local MunicipalityEC154Eastern CapeOR TamboPort St Johns1,291166,779129.2
Prince Albert Local MunicipalityWC052Western CapeCentral KarooPrince Albert8,15314,2721.8
Ramotshere Moiloa Local MunicipalityNW385North WestNgaka Modiri MolemaZeerust7,323157,69021.5
Rand West City Local MunicipalityGT485GautengWest RandRandfontein1,115265,887238.5
Ratlou Local MunicipalityNW381North WestNgaka Modiri MolemaSetlagole4,884106,10821.7
Ray Nkonyeni Local MunicipalityKZN216KwaZulu-NatalUguPort Shepstone1,487348,533234.4
Raymond Mhlaba Local MunicipalityEC129Eastern CapeAmatholeAlice6,357159,51525.1
Renosterberg Local MunicipalityNC075Northern CapePixley ka SemePetrusville5,52911,8182.1
Richmond Local MunicipalityKZN227KwaZulu-NataluMgungundlovuRichmond1,23171,32257.9
Richtersveld Local MunicipalityNC061Northern CapeNamakwaPort Nolloth9,60812,4871.3
Rustenburg Local MunicipalityNW373North WestBojanalaRustenburg3,416626,522183.4
Sakhisizwe Local MunicipalityEC138Eastern CapeChris HaniCala2,31863,84627.5
Saldanha Bay Local MunicipalityWC014Western CapeWest CoastVredenburg2,015111,17355.2
Senqu Local MunicipalityEC142Eastern CapeJoe GqabiLady Grey7,329140,72019.2
Setsoto Local MunicipalityFS191Free StateThabo MofutsanyanaFicksburg5,431117,36221.6
Siyancuma Local MunicipalityNC078Northern CapePixley ka SemeDouglas16,75335,9412.1
Siyathemba Local MunicipalityNC077Northern CapePixley ka SemePrieska14,72723,0751.6
Sol Plaatje Local MunicipalityNC091Northern CapeFrances BaardKimberley3,145255,04181.1
Stellenbosch Local MunicipalityWC024Western CapeCape WinelandsStellenbosch831173,197208.4
Steve Tshwete Local MunicipalityMP313MpumalangaNkangalaMiddelburg3,976278,74970.1
Sundays River Valley Local MunicipalityEC106Eastern CapeSarah BaartmanKirkwood5,99559,79310.0
Swartland Local MunicipalityWC015Western CapeWest CoastMalmesbury3,707133,76236.1
Swellendam Local MunicipalityWC034Western CapeOverbergSwellendam3,83540,21110.5
Thaba Chweu Local MunicipalityMP321MpumalangaEhlanzeniLydenburg5,719101,89517.8
Thabazimbi Local MunicipalityLIM361LimpopoWaterbergThabazimbi11,19096,2328.6
Theewaterskloof Local MunicipalityWC031Western CapeOverbergCaledon3,259117,16736.0
Thembelihle Local MunicipalityNC076Northern CapePixley ka SemeHopetown8,02316,2302.0
Thembisile Hani Local MunicipalityMP315MpumalangaNkangalaeMpumalanga2,384333,331139.8
Thulamela Local MunicipalityLIM343LimpopoVhembeThohoyandou2,642497,237188.2
Tokologo Local MunicipalityFS182Free StateLejweleputswaBoshof9,32629,1493.1
Tsantsabane Local MunicipalityNC085Northern CapeZF MgcawuPostmasburg18,29039,3452.2
Tswaing Local MunicipalityNW382North WestNgaka Modiri MolemaDelareyville5,875129,05222.0
Tswelopele Local MunicipalityFS183Free StateLejweleputswaBultfontein6,52447,3737.3
Ubuhlebezwe Local MunicipalityKZN434KwaZulu-NatalHarry GwalaIxopo1,669118,34670.9
Ubuntu Local MunicipalityNC071Northern CapePixley ka SemeVictoria West20,39319,4711.0
Ulundi Local MunicipalityKZN266KwaZulu-NatalZululandUlundi3,250205,76263.3
Umdoni Local MunicipalityKZN212KwaZulu-NatalUguScottburgh994144,551145.5
uMfolozi Local MunicipalityKZN281KwaZulu-NatalKing CetshwayoKwaMbonambi1,300144,363111.1
uMhlabuyalingana Local MunicipalityKZN271KwaZulu-NatalUmkhanyakudeKwangwanase4,977172,07734.6
uMhlathuze Local MunicipalityKZN282KwaZulu-NatalKing CetshwayoRichards Bay1,233410,465332.8
uMlalazi Local MunicipalityKZN284KwaZulu-NatalKing CetshwayoEshowe2,214223,140100.8
uMngeni Local MunicipalityKZN222KwaZulu-NataluMgungundlovuHowick1,520109,86772.3
uMshwathi Local MunicipalityKZN221KwaZulu-NataluMgungundlovuWartburg1,866111,64559.8
Umsobomvu Local MunicipalityNC072Northern CapePixley ka SemeColesberg6,81330,8834.5
uMuziwabantu Local MunicipalityKZN214KwaZulu-NatalUguHarding1,089108,57699.7
Umvoti Local MunicipalityKZN245KwaZulu-NatalUmzinyathiGreytown2,705122,42345.3
Umzimkhulu Local MunicipalityKZN435KwaZulu-NatalHarry GwalaUmzimkhulu2,436197,28681.0
Umzimvubu Local MunicipalityEC442Eastern CapeAlfred NzoMount Frere2,579199,62077.4
Umzumbe Local MunicipalityKZN213KwaZulu-NatalUguMtwalume1,221151,676124.2
uPhongolo Local MunicipalityKZN262KwaZulu-NatalZululandPongola3,110141,24745.4
Victor Khanye Local MunicipalityMP311MpumalangaNkangalaDelmas1,56884,15153.7
Walter Sisulu Local MunicipalityEC145Eastern CapeJoe GqabiBurgersdorp13,26987,2636.6
Witzenberg Local MunicipalityWC022Western CapeCape WinelandsCeres10,753130,54812.1

Former municipalities

These municipalities have been dissolved since the current system of local government was established in 2000.
NameCodeProvinceDissolvedFate
Camdeboo Local MunicipalityEC101Eastern Cape3 August 2016Merged to create Dr Beyers Naudé Local Municipality
Ikwezi Local MunicipalityEC103Eastern Cape3 August 2016Merged to create Dr Beyers Naudé Local Municipality
Baviaans Local MunicipalityEC107Eastern Cape3 August 2016Merged to create Dr Beyers Naudé Local Municipality
Nkonkobe Local MunicipalityEC127Eastern Cape3 August 2016Merged to create Raymond Mhlaba Local Municipality
Nxuba Local MunicipalityEC128Eastern Cape3 August 2016Merged to create Raymond Mhlaba Local Municipality
Tsolwana Local MunicipalityEC132Eastern Cape3 August 2016Merged to create Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality
Inkwanca Local MunicipalityEC133Eastern Cape3 August 2016Merged to create Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality
Lukhanji Local MunicipalityEC134Eastern Cape3 August 2016Merged to create Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality
Maletswai Local MunicipalityEC143Eastern Cape3 August 2016Merged to create Walter Sisulu Local Municipality
Gariep Local MunicipalityEC144Eastern Cape3 August 2016Merged to create Walter Sisulu Local Municipality
Motheo District MunicipalityDC17Free State18 May 2011Part became Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality, other parts annexed by Xhariep and Thabo Mofutsanyana District Municipalities
Naledi Local MunicipalityFS164Free State3 August 2016Annexed by Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality
Metsweding District MunicipalityDC46Gauteng18 May 2011Annexed by City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality
Nokeng tsa Taemane Local MunicipalityGT461Gauteng18 May 2011Annexed by City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality
Kungwini Local MunicipalityGT462Gauteng18 May 2011Annexed by City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality
Randfontein Local MunicipalityGT482Gauteng3 August 2016Merged to create Rand West City Local Municipality
Westonaria Local MunicipalityGT483Gauteng3 August 2016Merged to create Rand West City Local Municipality
Ezinqoleni Local MunicipalityKZN215KwaZulu-Natal3 August 2016Merged to create Ray Nkonyeni Local Municipality
Hibiscus Coast Local MunicipalityKZN216KwaZulu-Natal3 August 2016Merged to create Ray Nkonyeni Local Municipality
Vulamehlo Local MunicipalityKZN211KwaZulu-Natal3 August 2016Annexed by eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality and Umdoni Local Municipality
Emnambithi/Ladysmith Local MunicipalityKZN232KwaZulu-Natal3 August 2016Merged to create Alfred Duma Local Municipality
Indaka Local MunicipalityKZN233KwaZulu-Natal3 August 2016Merged to create Alfred Duma Local Municipality
Umtshezi Local MunicipalityKZN234KwaZulu-Natal3 August 2016Merged to create Inkosi Langalibalele Local Municipality
Imbabazane Local MunicipalityKZN236KwaZulu-Natal3 August 2016Merged to create Inkosi Langalibalele Local Municipality
Big 5 False Bay Local MunicipalityKZN273KwaZulu-Natal3 August 2016Merged to create Big Five Hlabisa Local Municipality
Hlabisa Local MunicipalityKZN274KwaZulu-Natal3 August 2016Merged to create Big Five Hlabisa Local Municipality
Ntambanana Local MunicipalityKZN283KwaZulu-Natal3 August 2016Annexed by Mthonjaneni, uMfolozi and uMhlathuze Local Municipalities
Ingwe Local MunicipalityKZN431KwaZulu-Natal3 August 2016Merged to create Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma Local Municipality
Kwa Sani Local MunicipalityKZN432KwaZulu-Natal3 August 2016Merged to create Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma Local Municipality
Bohlabela District MunicipalityCBDC4Mpumalanga/Limpopo1 March 2006Annexed by Ehlanzeni and Mopani District Municipalities
Mutale Local MunicipalityLIM342Limpopo3 August 2016Annexed by Musina and Thulamela Local Municipalities
Aganang Local MunicipalityLIM352Limpopo3 August 2016Annexed by Blouberg, Molemole and Polokwane Local Municipalities
Mookgopong Local MunicipalityLIM364Limpopo3 August 2016Merged to create Modimolle/Mookgopong Local Municipality
Modimolle Local MunicipalityLIM365Limpopo3 August 2016Merged to create Modimolle/Mookgopong Local Municipality
Fetakgomo Local MunicipalityLIM474Limpopo3 August 2016Merged to create Fetakgomo/Greater Tubatse Local Municipality
Greater Tubatse Local MunicipalityLIM475Limpopo3 August 2016Merged to create Fetakgomo/Greater Tubatse Local Municipality
Umjindi Local MunicipalityMP323Mpumalanga3 August 2016Annexed by Mbombela Local Municipality
Kagisano Local MunicipalityNW391North West18 May 2011Merged to create Kagisano-Molopo Local Municipality
Molopo Local MunicipalityNW395North West18 May 2011Merged to create Kagisano-Molopo Local Municipality
Ventersdorp Local MunicipalityNW401North West3 August 2016Merged to create Ventersdorp/Tlokwe Local Municipality
Tlokwe Local MunicipalityNW402North West3 August 2016Merged to create Ventersdorp/Tlokwe Local Municipality
Mier Local MunicipalityNC081Northern Cape3 August 2016Merged to create Dawid Kruiper Local Municipality
//Khara Hais Local MunicipalityNC083Northern Cape3 August 2016Merged to create Dawid Kruiper Local Municipality

By province

The lists linked below also include maps showing the locations of the municipalities.