The Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality (covering Klerksdorp, Potchefstroom, and Stilfontein) oversees vital community services focusing on public health, disaster management, and local economic empowerment. These initiatives ensure safe living environments, support vulnerable groups, and improve basic service delivery across the region.

Core Community Services
• Environmental Health & Safety: Monitors and investigates public health risks, enforces communicable disease control, and regulates funeral homes, cemeteries, and crematoria to ensure hygienic practices.
• Disaster Management: Coordinates emergency services, provides relief during disasters (e.g., fires and flooding), and helps distressed families within the district.
• Social & Special Programmes: Operates targeted support initiatives for the youth, elderly, and people living with disabilities. Programs include career support, health promotion, and campaigns to combat gender-based violence (GBV).
• Integrated Development Planning (IDP): Aligns local and district municipalities to improve access to water, sanitation, and electricity.

Partner Entities & Key Local Municipalities
Because Dr Kenneth Kaunda is a Category C district municipality, it works closely with three Category B local municipalities to deliver services:
• City of Matlosana Local Municipality (Klerksdorp, Orkney, Stilfontein, Hartbeesfontein)
• JB Marks Local Municipality (Potchefstroom, Ventersdorp)
• Maquassi Hills Local Municipality (Wolmaransstad, Makwassie, Leeudoringstad)

For more information, or to get involved in community engagements, you can view the municipal programs directly on the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality portal or contact their offices at 018 473 8016