About the Municipality

Moses Kotane Local Municipality

Moses Kotane Local Municipality is a local municipality in the North West Province, serving mostly rural communities across villages, townships, and economic centres linked to tourism, mining, agriculture, and public services.

Moses Kotane municipal area
5 719 km² Municipal area
107 Villages
2 Main townships
34 Wards

Municipal Profile

The municipality was established in 2000 in terms of the Local Government: Municipal Structures Act, 1998. It is one of the local municipalities within Bojanala Platinum District Municipality.

The municipal area is mostly rural and includes 107 villages and the formal townships of Mogwase and Madikwe. The municipal headquarters are based in Mogwase, with satellite offices serving communities in Madikwe.

Moses Kotane shares municipal borders with Rustenburg, Kgetlengrivier, Ramotshere Moiloa, Madibeng, and Thabazimbi local municipalities.

Eco-tourism and heritage
Mining belt activity
Agriculture and rural livelihoods
Regional access through key routes

Vision

A caring municipality underpinned by minerals, agricultural and eco-tourism economy for the advancement of sustainable services to our communities.

Mission

To be driven by skilled human capital, high work standards, and natural resources to achieve inclusive quality of life for our communities.

Values

Integrity, honesty, transparency, consultation, and community-centred service delivery.

About the Region

Moses Kotane is classified as a mainly rural local municipality with communal tenure and important economic links to Pilanesberg, Sun City, mining activity, agriculture, and tourism routes. The N4 corridor runs south of the municipal area, while regional routes connect communities to surrounding municipalities and service centres.

Thabazimbi Madibeng Rustenburg Kgetlengrivier Ramotshere Moiloa