Matjhabeng Local Municipality incorporates Welkom, Odendaalsrus,   Virginia,   Hennenman, Allanridge and Ventersburg with a combined   population of more   than 500 000 people (Census 2003). The economy   of Matjhabeng Municipality  area centred on mining activities located  in   and around Allanridge,   Odendaalsrus, Welkom and Virginia.  Matjhabeng   is the densest area with 495   people per square  kilometre.

 Our Vision

  To be a benchmark developmental Municipality in service delivery   excellence.

 Our Mission

 To be a united, non-racial, non-sexist, transparent and responsive   municipality;
  To provide municipal services in an economic, efficient and effective  way;
  To promote a self-reliant community through the promotion of a  culture of
  entrepreneurship;
  To create a conducive environment for growth and development, and
  To promote co-operative governance;
  To promote a dynamic community participation and value adding
  partnership.