Gert Sibande District Municipality

Gert Sibande District is a regional administrative entity in Mpumalanga that includes Ermelo as its main hub and seven local administration zones. The district spans a considerable area and brings together various communities and local government structures across different zones.

The region was initially known as Eastvaal District and received its current name in 2004 to honor a significant leader from the liberation movement. This renaming reflected a shift in recognizing important local historical figures.

The district population of over one million residents primarily communicates in IsiZulu, followed by Swazi and Afrikaans languages across different communities.

The district borders eight neighboring districts, forming a connected regional network for cooperation and services. This makes it easier for visitors and residents to navigate between different communities and local centers.

Black African residents constitute 88.6 percent of the population, with age demographics showing 11.27 percent between 0-4 years and 1.44 percent between 65-69 years.

Location: Mpumalanga

Inception: December 5, 2000

Capital city: Ermelo

Elevation above the sea: 1,656 m

Shares border with: Sedibeng District Municipality

Website: http://gsibande.gov.za

GPS coordinates: -26.55000,29.16667

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:45