The Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality (DC40) provides district-level governance, infrastructure planning, and support to local municipalities (City of Matlosana, JB Marks, and Maquassi Hills). Key services include disaster management, environmental health oversight, bulk infrastructure planning, and local economic development.

Core municipal services and operations include:
• Disaster & Fire Rescue Services: Coordinates emergency responses, fire safety, and disaster management across the district, primarily operating through its local hubs (e.g., Maquassi Hills).
• Environmental Health Services: Monitors water quality, ensures safe waste disposal, monitors cemeteries, and investigates communicable diseases to maintain public hygiene.
• Infrastructure & Planning: Facilitates bulk water/sanitation planning, electricity reticulation support, and non-motorized transport (NMT) strategies like safe walkways and cycle paths.
• Social & Community Programs: Implements targeted relief such as dignity packs for vulnerable groups (e.g., albinism), school sanitary pads, and localized health initiatives (e.g., HIV testing and treatments at community halls).
• Local Economic Development (LED): Focuses on investment promotion, tourism development along the N12 Treasure Corridor, and agricultural/mining growth.

Headquarters & Contact Details:
• Address: Civic Centre, Patmore Road, Orkney, South Africa
• Phone: 018 473 8000