CITY OF MATLOSANA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

What CITY OF MATLOSANA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY does

The City of Matlosana Local Municipality is a South African local government entity in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District of North West Province, established in 2000 through the amalgamation of Klerksdorp, Orkney, Stilfontein, and Hartbeesfontein. The municipality delivers statutory public services to approximately 398,676 residents across 118,000 households spanning 39 wards and 3,561 square kilometers, including water supply, electricity distribution, sanitation, waste management, roads and stormwater, public safety, housing, planning, and community services (6 libraries, 14 parks, 5 sports complexes). The Matlosana National Fresh Produce Market—established 1979 and rebranded from the original Klerksdorp Fresh Produce Market—is the only fresh produce market in North West Province, ranks 8th largest in South Africa by turnover, and operates through 5 market agents on a 10,000m² trading floor.

Revenue is generated through seven principal streams: property rates (assessed via the General Valuation Roll), usage-based service charges for electricity (prepaid and postpaid), water, sewerage and refuse, a 5% commission on produce sales at the Fresh Produce Market (with agents adding 5–7%), national and provincial government grants (equitable share and conditional grants), traffic fines and motor vehicle licensing, procurement-related fees, and a Debt Relief Incentive Programme (50% discount on 90+ day arrears, June–November 2026). A new non-refundable Ad Hoc Valuation fee becomes effective 1 July 2026. The FY 2024/2025 procurement plan allocates R986M across 217 projects in 8 departments, with 62% earmarked for SMME development. Delivery operates through 8 directorates (Municipal Manager, Finance, Technical & Infrastructure, Community Development, Corporate Services, Planning & Human Settlement, Public Safety, and Local Economic Development) and 39 ward councillors.

Technology infrastructure is modest but functional. The ArcGIS-based GIS Site provides a Geo Application and GIS Viewer for spatial data and ward mapping. The e-payments portal—integrated with Pay@Services, Isumonline (electricity), and PayCity (traffic fines)—is PCI DSS-compliant and supports credit/debit card, EFT, and direct deposit. Procurement runs through an online tender and quotation system, with all suppliers required to register on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database. The Fresh Produce Market operates a cashless buyer's card system. As of August 2025, the municipality is operating under a Financial Recovery Plan, signaling fiscal stress despite active service delivery (2,840 houses delivered in 2024, 5,146 erven completed, 1,634 title deeds issued, 500+ SMMEs supported, R150M+ investment facilitated through LED).

Name

CITY OF MATLOSANA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

Legal name

City of Matlosana Local Municipality

Website

https://matlosana.gov.za

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The City of Matlosana is a South African local government entity delivering water, electricity, sanitation, roads, housing, and public safety to 398,676 residents across 39 wards in the North West Province, funded by rates, service charges, grants, and a fresh produce market commission.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government / Municipal Services

NAICS

Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310), Sewage Treatment Facilities (221320), Remediation and Other Waste Management Services (5629)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Refuse Systems (4953), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ), Curbside, Loading Zone & TNC/Rideshare Management (BPABAKAG), Municipal Electric Utilities (Munis) (EUADABAB), Public Works / In-House Municipal Collection Operations (EUAIAAAF)

Keywords

• Municipal services
• Local government
• Public utilities
• Waste management
• Public safety

Headquarters

HQ city

Klerksdorp

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Property Rates: Property rates calculated based on market value as per General Valuation Roll, with different rate randages for residential, commercial, and industrial properties. Rates are billed and collected monthly from property owners.
2. Service Charges (Electricity, Water, Sanitation, Waste): Billing for electricity (prepaid and postpaid), water, sewerage, and refuse removal services. Revenue management includes credit control and debt recovery. Indigent support program provides free basic services to qualifying low-income households.
3. Supply Chain and Procurement: Municipal procurement processes generate administrative fees and ensure preferential procurement from local suppliers, SMMEs, and B-BBEE compliant vendors per PPPFA regulations.
4. Fresh Produce Market Commission: The Matlosana National Fresh Produce Market generates revenue through a 5% municipal commission on all produce sales facilitated through 5 market agents. Market agents charge an additional 5-7% commission. The market is the only fresh produce market in North West Province and ranks 8th largest in South Africa by turnover.
5. Government Grants and Subsidies: Equitable share and conditional grants from national and provincial government for service delivery, infrastructure, and municipal operations.
6. Traffic Fines and Licensing: Revenue from traffic fines, motor vehicle licensing, registration, and testing services.
7. Indigent Support and Debt Relief: Debt Relief Incentive Programme offering 50% discount on outstanding accounts 90+ days old for qualifying households, businesses and regular paying consumers. Property rates are excluded. Valid 1 June to 30 November 2026.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The City of Matlosana Local Municipality is a South African local government entity providing essential public services to approximately 398,676 residents across 118,000 households in 39 wards. Its core offerings include water supply, electricity distribution, sanitation, waste management, roads and stormwater, public safety, housing development, town planning, library services, parks and recreation, and the operation of the Matlosana National Fresh Produce Market — the only fresh produce market in North West Province.

Product overview

The City of Matlosana Local Municipality provides a comprehensive suite of essential public services across the North West Province. The core service portfolio spans infrastructure services (water supply, electricity distribution, roads/stormwater, sanitation, waste management), public safety (traffic, law enforcement, fire services, disaster management), community services (libraries, parks, sports facilities), economic development (Fresh Produce Market, LED programs, SMME support), and digital services (e-payments portal, GIS platform, online tender/quotation system). The Matlosana National Fresh Produce Market, the only such market in North West Province and the 8th largest in South Africa, operates as a distinct trading platform with 5 market agents. The municipality's e-payments portal handles electricity, water, property rates, and traffic fine payments through integration with Pay@Services, Isumonline, and PayCity. The GIS Site provides spatial data management through ArcGIS-based applications. Services are delivered through directorates including Technical & Infrastructure, Community Development, Finance, Planning & Human Settlement, Public Safety, Corporate Services, and Local Economic Development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Water Supply Services
• Electricity Distribution
• Sanitation Services
• Waste Collection and Management
• Public Safety Services
• Public Library Services
• Matlosana National Fresh Produce Market
• Town Planning and Building Control
• Housing Development
• Roads and Stormwater Infrastructure
• Parks, Recreation and Cemeteries
• Local Economic Development and SMME Support
• Tourism and Heritage Attractions
• Motor Vehicle Licensing and Registration

Quantifiable outcome

• 398,676 residents served across 118,000 households in 39 wards
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SEDA (Small Enterprise Development Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSEDA partners with the municipality's LED department to deliver Flea Market Readiness Training programmes, equipping entrepreneurs with practical market skills. This collaboration supports SMME development and local economic growth in the KOSH region.
• NedbankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNedbank partners with the municipality's LED department on SMME Capacity Building programmes, providing financial literacy and business development support to small businesses in the City of Matlosana area.
• National TreasurycoreOthersNational Treasury provides regulatory oversight and policy framework for municipal financial management under the MFMA. The Central Supplier Database (CSD) maintained by National Treasury is a mandatory requirement for all municipal suppliers.
• HDA (Housing Development Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Housing Development Agency partners with the municipality's Planning & Human Settlement department on informal settlement upgrading programmes. The municipality has developed upgrading plans for 8 informal settlements in partnership with HDA.
• Dr Kenneth Kaunda District MunicipalityminorOthersThe municipality operates within the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District. The National Council of Provinces (NCOP) held a 'Taking Parliament to the People' programme hosted at City of Matlosana from 12-15 May 2026.
• Various Outdoor Advertising Approved Service ProvidersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe municipality regulates and approves service providers for outdoor advertising including billboards, pole ads, trailer ads, taxi-rank ads, water-tower wraps, and waste-bin advertising. Approved providers include Go Big Media, Lihlebo Media Trading, Guluva Empire, Mega Signs/Bonnyelle, PJ Ads, Kgiba Communications & Projects, and Gautemi Communications.

Scale indicators21 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality: Larger Gauteng metropolitan municipality offering overlapping municipal services plus its own Fresh Produce Market (Tshwane Market). Larger scale and revenue base, but same statutory service mandate and revenue mix.
• City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality: Largest South African metropolitan municipality. Provides the same statutory service stack, owns Joburg Market, and is a benchmark for municipal e-payments and GIS modernisation initiatives.
• eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality: Larger KwaZulu-Natal metropolitan municipality providing the same full municipal service stack with a similarly diversified revenue base. Operates the Durban Fresh Produce Market, providing an adjacent benchmark for produce-market scale.

Direct peers

• Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality: Metropolitan municipality in Gqeberha/Port Elizabeth providing the full municipal service portfolio with property rates, service charges and grant funding. Comparable service-delivery complexity and infrastructure scale.
• Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality: Eastern Cape metropolitan municipality of similar population scale (~800k residents) delivering the same integrated municipal services. Comparable governance complexity, housing backlog dynamics, and dependence on inter-governmental grants.
• Joburg Market: Largest fresh produce market in South Africa, operated as a municipal entity of the City of Johannesburg. Direct peer for the Matlosana National Fresh Produce Market subsidiary on the same commission-based trading business model with market agents.
• Rustenburg Local Municipality: Neighbouring North West local municipality of similar governance tier, serving a mining-region population with comparable rates-and-grants revenue mix and SMME/procurement programmes. Useful North West Province benchmark.
• Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality: South African metropolitan/local authority of similar size (Bloemfontein region), providing the same municipal service stack (water, electricity, sanitation, waste, roads, housing) with a comparable rates-and-grants revenue mix. Most directly comparable peer on governance tier and service portfolio.

Regional players

• Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality: The parent district municipality in which City of Matlosana operates. Provides district-level services and is the immediate inter-governmental counterparty, making it directly relevant for grant-flow and shared-service comparisons.
• Sedibeng District Municipality: Gauteng-adjacent district municipality operating in a comparable mining-heritage economy and delivering shared district services. Useful regional comparator for service-delivery and revenue-mix dynamics outside of Matlosana's immediate North West geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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