Mossel Bay Local Municipality
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Mossel Bay Local Municipality |
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| Area | 2011 km² |
| Seat | Mossel Bay |
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| Mayor | Marie Ferreira (DA) |
| Population | 71,439 [1] |
| Racial makeup | Black African 22.67%, Coloured 48.51%, Indian/Asian 0.36%, and White 28.46% |
| Languages | Afrikaans, English language, Xhosa language |
| Website | mosselbaymun.co.za |
Mossel Bay Municipality is a municipality located in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. As of 2001, the population was 71,439.
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[edit] Government
Marie Ferreira of the Democratic Alliance became executive mayor after the March 2006 local government elections when the DA formed a coalition with Independent Civics Organization of South Africa since no single party had obtained an outright majority. The DA held 10 seats in the 23-seat council followed by 8 for the African National Congress and 3 for ICOSA. Following the September 2007 floor-crossing window the DA gained an outright majority when 3 councillors defected to the DA resulting in the DA holding 13 seats out of 23 while the ANC lost a seat to the DA and currently has 7. ICOSA lost its representation in the council when 2 councillors defected to the DA and its one ward councillor became an independent.
[edit] Mayors
- Marie Ferreira (March 2006 - Present) (Democratic Alliance)
[edit] Geography
[edit] Adjacent municipalities
- George Municipality (east)
- Langeberg Municipality (west)
- Oudtshoorn Municipality (northwest)
[edit] Demographics
As of the census of 2001, there are 71,439 people residing in the municipality. The racial makeup of the municipality is Black African 22.67%, Coloured 48.51%, Indian/Asian 0.36%, and White 28.46%.
[edit] Low crime rates
In 2007, crime figures revealed that Mossel Bay recorded the lowest in the country for crime figures. Between August 2006 and July 2007, there were no murders, hijackings, or business robberies. The low unemployment rate has been cited as a factor for the low crime rates.[2]
Towns and villages in Mossel Bay Local Municipality include:
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[edit] References
- 2.http://www.mosselbaymun.co.za Mossel Bay Municipality
- 1.Mossel Bay the safest place to visit
- ^ Municipal Profiles
- ^ "Mossel Bay the safest place to visit". IOL. 2000-07-12. http://www.int.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=13&art_id=nw20070712092719252C774239.
Coordinates: 34°10′S 22°08′E / 34.167°S 22.133°E
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