West Rand District Municipality

West Rand District Municipality is an administrative area in western Gauteng encompassing three local municipalities: Mogale City, Rand West City, and Merafong City. The district covers approximately 4,087 square kilometers with a mix of urban and rural communities.

The district was established in 2000 as part of South Africa's restructuring of local government systems. This reorganization aimed to improve regional administration and make service delivery more efficient.

The district is home to speakers of Tswana, Afrikaans, Xhosa, and Sotho languages, representing different communities across the region. This linguistic diversity shapes daily life and local traditions throughout the area.

National roads N12 and N14 provide good connections to major economic centers from the district. Randfontein serves as the main administrative hub for the area.

The district contains portions of the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, which holds major archaeological discoveries. Fossil remains spanning millions of years are found particularly within Mogale City's territory.

Location: Gauteng

Inception: December 5, 2000

Capital city: Randfontein

Elevation above the sea: 1,681 m

Shares border with: City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, Sedibeng District Municipality, Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality, Bojanala Platinum District Municipality

Website: http://wrdm.gov.za

GPS coordinates: -26.25000,27.50000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:28