Pixley ka Seme District Municipality

Pixley ka Seme is a district municipality in southeastern Northern Cape, spanning a large area across the province. The territory divides into eight local municipalities, with De Aar serving as the main administrative center for the entire district.

The municipality was established in 2000 and named after Pixley ka Isaka Seme, founder of the African National Congress. This naming honors a pivotal figure in South African history.

The population of 186,351 residents represents diverse communities, with Afrikaans speakers comprising 77 percent of the district's inhabitants.

The district sits at varying elevations across different areas and seasons. Access and services are centered around De Aar, where visitors can find main facilities and information points.

Two large dams, Vanderkloof and Gariep, define the district's borders and shape the water landscape. These structures serve as landmarks that many visitors initially overlook.

Location: Northern Cape

Inception: December 5, 2000

Capital city: De Aar

Elevation above the sea: 1,073 m

Shares border with: Namakwa District Municipality, ZF Mgcawu District Municipality, Frances Baard District Municipality, Xhariep District Municipality, Joe Gqabi District Municipality, Chris Hani District Municipality, Sarah Baartman District Municipality, Central Karoo District Municipality

Website: http://pixleykasemedm.co.za

GPS coordinates: -30.50000,23.50000

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:44