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Mossel Bay Municipality

Mossel Bay Municipality

Mossel Bay Municipality

Mossel Bay Municipality is a dynamic council delivering quality services responsive to the demands and challenges of the community, in a manner in which all stakeholders can participate in harmony and dignity. The council further commits to the promotion of equal opportunities , fair treatment and the removal of unfair discrimination, to ensure a good and transparent corporate governance in order to promote community prosperity.

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Introduction

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Mossel Bay, officially proclaimed a town in 1848 and a municipality in 1852, has grown into one of the Western Cape’s most dynamic and well-managed local governments. Following the municipal restructuring of December 2000, the current Mossel Bay Municipality was formed through the amalgamation of various smaller municipalities within its boundaries, creating a diverse and expansive jurisdiction of 2,007 km².The municipal area includes a rich tapestry of towns and settlements: Mossel Bay, Dana Bay, Hartenbos, KwaNonqaba, Great Brak River, Klein Brak River, Glentana, Toekoms, Jonkersberg, Herbertsdale, Friemersheim, Boggoms Bay, Vleesbaai, Brandwag, Ruiterbos, Buisplaas, D'Almeida, Fraaiuitsig, Outeniqua Beach, Reebok, Southern Cross, Hersham, Dwarswegstrand, and Tergniet - each contributing to the region’s cultural and economic vitality.

Fact file
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Province:
Western Cape
Population:
89 430
Joined COE programme:
2013
Hub & Spoke programme:
No
# Councillors:
24(11 Female and 13 Male)
Sunrise Campaign:
Yes
Latest Summit:
2012
Latest Gender Score:
81%

Stories of change

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