Geography, History & Economy
Gert Sibande District Municipality comprises:
Chief Albert Luthuli Local Municipality
Dipaleseng Local Municipality
Dr Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Local Municipality
Govan Mbeki Local Municipality
Lekwa Local Municipality
Mkhondo Local Municipality
Msukaligwa Local Municipality
MDB code: DC30
Description: The Gert Sibande District Municipality is a Category C municipality located in the Mpumalanga Province. It is bordered by the Ehlanzeni and Nkangala District Municipalities to the north, KwaZulu-Natal and the Free State to the south, Swaziland to the east, and Gauteng to the west.
The district is the largest of the three districts in the province, making up almost half of its geographical area. It is comprised of seven local municipalities: Govan Mbeki, Chief Albert Luthuli, Msukaligwa, Dipaleseng, Mkhondo, Lekwa and Dr Pixley ka Isaka Seme.
Highways that pass through Gert Sibande District Municipality include the N11, which goes through to the N2 in KwaZulu-Natal, the N17 from Gauteng passing through to Swaziland, and the N3 from Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal.
Area: 31 841km²
Cities/Towns: Amersfoort, Amsterdam, Balfour, Bethal, Breyten, Carolina, Charl Cilliers, Chrissiesmeer, Davel, Ekulindeni, Embalenhle, Empuluzi, Ermelo, Evander, Greylingstad, Grootvlei, Kinross, Leandra, Lothair, Morgenzon, Perdekop, Secunda, Standerton, Trichardt, Volksrust, Wakkerstroom, eManzana, eMkhondo (Piet Retief)
Main Economic Sectors: Manufacturing (49.4%), agriculture (38.1%), transport (31.4%), trade (29.2%), community services (26.9%), construction (26.6%), electricity (26.1%), finance (23.8%), mining (23.3%)