Midvaal Local Municipality

Midvaal Local Municipality is an administrative area within Sedibeng District in Gauteng province, South Africa. It covers a substantial territory with Meyerton serving as its main administrative center where municipal services operate.

It was established in 2000 when South Africa reorganized its local government system to improve administration and service delivery. This restructuring was part of a national effort to create more effective local governance.

Different language communities live throughout the area, with Sesotho, Zulu, and Afrikaans speakers each maintaining their own traditions and ways of life. You will hear these languages spoken daily in neighborhoods, markets, and public spaces.

The area sits at a higher elevation with Meyerton as the main point of reference for administrative matters. Visitors and residents should start in Meyerton to access key services and information about the municipal area.

A major brewery plant was constructed in the area between two neighboring towns, representing significant industrial growth. This project became one of the most substantial economic developments to take place in recent years.

Location: Sedibeng District Municipality

Inception: December 5, 2000

Capital city: Meyerton

Elevation above the sea: 1,571 m

Shares border with: Emfuleni Local Municipality, City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, Lesedi Local Municipality, Dipaleseng Local Municipality, Metsimaholo Local Municipality

Website: http://midvaal.gov.za

GPS coordinates: -26.58333,28.08333

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:43