John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality

Area: 27 283km²
Description: John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality is the municipality formerly known as Kgalagadi. It comprises the three local municipalities of Gamagara, Ga-Segonyana and Joe Morolong (previously Moshaweng), and 186 towns and settlements, of which the majority (80%) are villages. The boundaries of this district were demarcated in 2006 to include the once north-western part of Joe Morolong and Olifantshoek, along with its surrounds, into the Gamagara Local Municipality.
It has an established rail network from Sishen South and between Black Rock and Dibeng. It is characterised by a mixture of land uses, of which agriculture and mining are dominant. The district holds potential as a viable tourist destination and has numerous growth opportunities in the industrial sector.
Cities/Towns: Bankhara-Bodulong, Deben, Hotazel, Kathu, Kuruman, Mothibistad, Olifantshoek, Santoy, Van Zylsrus
Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture, mining, retail

Key Projects: Meat and vegetable agro-processing; rural tourism development; land acquisition for economic development; mining cluster beneficiation; regional marketing; poultry production.

Political Management
Composition of Council: ANC 15, DA 4, COPE 1
Mayor: Ms Sofia Mosikatsi
Other Members of Council: Goitsemang Assegaai (Chairperson: Community Development Services), Edwin Hantise (Chairperson: Economic Development, Agriculture and Tourism), Omphemetse Mogodi (Chairperson: Finance, Corporate and Planning), Mosimanegape Mochwari (Chairperson: Infrastructure and Basic Services)

Administrative Management
Municipal Manager: Mrs Molemoeng Bokgwathile
Chief Financial Officer: Vacant
Communications Officer: Dineo Leserwane
LED Officer: Mr Klaas Teise
Other Senior Management: Tlhomelang Matlhare (Director: Community Development Services), Moses Eilerd (Director: Corporate Services), M W Molusi (Director: Basic Services)