What we do

Mopani District Municipality is committed to delivering quality basic services and improving the lives of all communities in the district.

Core Municipal Services

As a Category C municipality, Mopani District Municipality is responsible for bulk infrastructure, emergency services, health and planning functions that serve the entire district and support our five local municipalities.

Water & Sanitation

Mopani is the Water Services Authority (WSA). We provide bulk water supply, purification and sanitation infrastructure across the district.

  • Bulk water supply
  • Water purification plants
  • Sewerage systems
  • Free Basic Water for indigents
Fire & Rescue Services

Fully-fledged Fire Services with stations in Giyani, Tzaneen, Phalaborwa, Modjadjiskloof and Hoedspruit operating 24/7.

  • Structural & bush fire fighting
  • Motor vehicle rescue
  • High-angle & specialised rescue
  • Fire prevention & inspections
Disaster Management

Coordinating preparedness, response and recovery for disasters across the entire Mopani District.

  • Disaster risk assessment
  • Emergency relief distribution
  • Early warning systems
  • Community awareness programmes
Municipal Health Services

Environmental Health Services protecting communities through monitoring and health education.

  • Food safety & premises inspection
  • Water quality monitoring
  • Waste management control
  • Health & hygiene education
Waste Management

Coordination of solid waste disposal sites and support to local municipalities on waste management services.

  • District waste disposal sites
  • Integrated Waste Management Plan
  • Support to local municipalities
  • Environmental protection
Roads & Transport

Planning and regulation of municipal roads that form part of the district transport system and passenger transport services.

  • District road network planning
  • Passenger transport regulation
  • Infrastructure coordination
  • Road safety support
Integrated Development Planning

Development and coordination of the District IDP framework that guides planning for all local municipalities.

  • District IDP Framework
  • Spatial planning support
  • Intergovernmental coordination
  • Performance monitoring
Local Economic Development

Promoting sustainable economic growth, tourism, agriculture and job creation across the district.

  • Tourism development
  • SMME support
  • Agricultural development
  • Investment promotion
Community Services

Supporting social development, sports, arts, culture and community empowerment programmes.

  • Sports & recreation
  • Arts & culture promotion
  • Youth development
  • Public participation

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