The Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality is governed by an Executive Mayoral system. Its council consists of elected members (councillors) who are responsible for legislative powers, passing bylaws, and approving policies across the district.
The district’s political and administrative structures are organized as follows:
1. Executive Mayor: Cllr. Nikiwe Julia Num
2. Speaker: Cllr Xolile Nxozana Presides over ordinary council meetings (e.g., Council Meetings held at the Stilfontein Council Chambers)
3. Single Whip: Cllr Jeffrey Lesie:The operations of Council and the conduct of Political representatives are an integrated mesh of roles, functions and responsibilities for which the Single Whip have to create synergy and maintain discipline to ensure that the growth and development of the Municipality always comes first, and the integrity of the Council is maintained.
4. Mayoral Committee: Assists the Executive Mayor in executing powers and performing delegated duties.
5. Council Composition (Seat Allocation):African National Congress (ANC): 9 seats Democratic Alliance (DA): 3 seats Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF): 2 seats Vryheidsfront Plus (VF Plus): 2 seats2. Administrative Structure Municipal Manager: The head of the administrative apparatus, supported by the Secretary to the Municipal Manager.Senior Managers (Directors): Heads of the various municipal departments who are responsible for implementing council policies and managing day-to-day operations.
6. District Municipality’s Composition: As a District municipality, it serves as the overarching authority over three local municipalities in the North West Province:City of Matlosana Local Municipality (including Klerksdorp and Jouberton), JB Marks Local Municipality (formerly Tlokwe and Ventersdorp), Maquassi Hills Local Municipality
