Ba-Phalaborwa Municipality

history and background -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ba-phalaborwa municipality was established in 2000 in terms of the constitution of the republic of south africa (act108 of 1996). section 152 of the constitution spells out the objects of a municipality or local government as: - to provide democratic and accountable government for local communities; - to ensure the provision of services to communities in a sustainable manner; - to promote social and economic development; - to promote a safe and healthy environment; and - to encourage the involvement of communities and community organizations in the matters of local government. ba-phalaborwa municipality is situated on the north-eastern part of south africa in the limpopo province. it is one of the four local municipalities in the mopani district. the municipality has a geographical area of 3 004.88 km2 that constitutes 27% of the mopani district. the municipality serves as a convenie