Dihlabeng Local Municipality
| Dihlabeng | ||
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| Local municipality | ||
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.svg) Location in the Free State |
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| Country | South Africa | |
| Province | Free State | |
| District | Thabo Mofutsanyana | |
| Seat | Bethlehem | |
| Wards | 20 | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Municipal council | |
| • Mayor | Tjhetane Mofokeng | |
| • Municipal Manager | Mr Thabiso Tsoaeli | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 4,880 km2 (1,880 sq mi) | |
| Population (2011) | ||
| • Total | 128,704 | |
| • Density | 26/km2 (68/sq mi) | |
| Racial makeup (2011) | ||
| • Black African | 87.4% | |
| • Coloured | 1.5% | |
| • Indian/Asian | 0.5% | |
| • White | 10.4% | |
| First languages (2011) | ||
| • Sotho | 77.5% | |
| • Afrikaans | 11.9% | |
| • Zulu | 4.8% | |
| • English | 2.4% | |
| • Other | 3.4% | |
| Time zone | SAST (UTC+2) | |
| Municipal code | FS192 | |
Dihlabeng Local Municipality is an administrative area in the Thabo Mofutsanyane District of the Free State in South Africa. It was established in terms of Section 12 of the Local Government Structures Act, 117 of 1998, after the first general local government elections of 5 December 2000 which heralded the final phase of local government reform as envisaged in 1994 at the onset of the process of democratisation.
The Municipality is a category B as defined in the Local Government Structures Act and shares executive and legislative authority with the category C municipality within whose area it falls i.e. Thabo Mofutsanyana District Municipality. The type is that of a Collective Executive System combined with a Ward Participatory System.
The Dihlabeng Local Municipality is situated within the boundaries of the Thabo Mofutsanyana District Municipality in the Eastern Free State. The geographical area is 7550.4910 km2. The Municipality consists of the towns Bethlehem (incl. Bohlokong & Bakenpark), Clarens (incl. Kgubetswana), Fouriesburg (incl. Mashaeng), Paul Roux (incl. Fateng-Tse-Ntsho) and Rosendal (incl. Mautse).
Bethlehem is situated approximately 240 km north-east of Bloemfontein, 140 km east of Kroonstad and 90 km west of Harrismith. The town is strategically situated in the heart of the picturesque north-eastern Free State and originally developed as a service centre. Growth is stimulated by the strategic location of the area that serves as a central regional centre, situated adjacent to the N5 between Bloemfontein and Durban.
The scenic town of Clarens, often referred to the “Switzerland” of South Africa is situated ± 34 km south-east of Bethlehem. Clarens is a mere 20 km from the Golden Gate Highlands National Park.
Fouriesburg is situated on the R26 route and in close proximity of Lesotho. The town has the predominant function of a small service centre and is increasingly being supported by the tourism industry. 67% of the population resides in urban areas and 33% in surrounding rural areas.
Paul Roux is situated 35 km west of Bethlehem, on the N%. The area is mainly focused on agricultural significance.
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