Sedibeng District Municipality

Sedibeng District Municipality is an administrative region in Gauteng province comprising three local municipalities: Emfuleni, Midvaal, and Lesedi, with Vereeniging serving as the administrative center. The territory encompasses connected urban areas, rural zones, and industrial regions with distinct characteristics and development patterns.

Sedibeng District Municipality was established on 5 December 2000 as an administrative entity following South Africa's municipal reorganization. This creation emerged from the country's broader transformation after 1994, establishing a new governance framework for coordinated service delivery across the region.

The name Sedibeng derives from Sotho language meaning 'place of water', reflecting the district's connection to major river systems. Visitors can observe this water-centered identity in local activities and how communities relate to their surrounding waterways.

The district sits at around 1,500 meters elevation and is easily accessible by car from neighboring urban areas. Visitors should contact local administration offices directly or visit in person for specific information, as many services are coordinated through municipal representatives on site.

The region hosts major steel production plants that have provided employment for decades and shaped the district's economic character. These factories are a visible feature of the landscape and represent the area's industrial heritage.

Location: Gauteng

Inception: December 5, 2000

Capital city: Vereeniging

Elevation above the sea: 1,582 m

Shares border with: West Rand District Municipality, City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, Nkangala District Municipality, Gert Sibande District Municipality, Fezile Dabi District Municipality, Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality

Website: http://sedibeng.gov.za

GPS coordinates: -26.50000,28.25000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:20