Geography, History & Economy
Ga-Segonyana Local Municipality is part of John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality.
MDB code: NC452
Description: The Ga-Segonyana Local Municipality is a Category B municipality situated within the John Taolo Gaetsewe District in the Northern Cape Province. It is one of the three municipalities that make up the district, accounting for 16% of its geographical area. It originated as a cross-boundary municipality that straddled the North West and Northern Cape Provinces.
It was established in 2000 through the amalgamation of the Kuruman and Mothibistad Municipalities. The area is also administered through a traditional authority system with two paramount chiefs and headmen.
Area: 4 495km²
Cities/Towns: Bankhara-Bodulong, Kuruman, Mothibistad
Main Economic Sectors: Mining, agriculture