Did you know? The MDB has commenced with the
Ward change Process.
For more info call: 012 342 2481 or Whatsapp: 072 819 8220 Read More This process is conducted every five years ahead of the Local Government Elections. Municipal Ward Delimitation Process Booklet
Update on the deferred cases View Document Deferred Municipal Redeterminations Proposals, which require further research, public consultation, and / or stakeholder engagements. Circular 3 Of 2024 Delimitation of Wards 2024-2025 in preparation for the 2026 Local Government Elections Provincial Gazettes For more info call: 012 342 2481 or Whatsapp: 072 819 8220 KwaZulu-Natal Limpopo Eastern Cape Western Cape Northern Cape Northern West Free State in terms of Section 21(5) of the Municipal Demarcation Act Mpumalanga Municipal Outer Boundary Process Please find the Provincial gazettes, for your attention. Members of the public are given an opportunity to submit written objections within 30 calendar days of the published provincial gazette for their respective provinces. For more info call: 012 342 2481 or Whatsapp: 072 819 8220 Provincial Gazette Publications Gauteng KwaZulu-Natal Limpopo Northern Cape Eastern Cape Free State North West Western Cape Section 21 Gazettes Mpumalanga Section 21 Notice Notice is hereby given in terms of section 28 of the Local Government: Municipal Demarcation Act, 1998 (Act No. 27 of 1998) of the decision of the Municipal Demarcation Board (MDB) to hold public meetings on the proposed determination or re-determination of municipal boundaries as set out in the Schedule. View Provincial Meetings and Tear sheets Please note: The venue for the meetings may be changed as and when necessary.
Public Meting & Formal Investigation Venues Notice in terms of Section 28 of the Local Government: Municipal Demarcation Act, 1998 Public meetings on the determination or re-determination of Municipal boundaries.
Municipal Outer Boundary Process Sections 26 Notices and Maps (Class 2-4 Redeterminations) Circular 3 - 2023 Batch 2-section 26 Notices Free State Western Cape Circular 2 - 2023 Annexure A Annexure B SEC26_DEM8264 SEC26_DEM8263 Circular 1 - 2023
The MDB is mandated to demarcate municipal boundaries of the entire territory of the Republic.
A step-by-step tutorial on how to use the App and view your ward.
The MDB has developed a Spatial Knowledge Hub – an online site for easy access of readily printable maps, shapefiles, and useful web map applications.

Background to the Municipal Demarcation Board

The Municipal Demarcation Board is an independent authority responsible for the determination of municipal boundaries. The Board’s status as an independent authority is also protected by section 3 of The Local Government: Municipal Demarcation Act, 1998, and various judgments by the Constitutional Court.

Prior to the establishment of a national Demarcation Board in 1999, the determination of municipal boundaries for the 1995-96 local elections was done in terms of the Local Government Transition Act, No 209 of 1993. Members of the provincial executive councils (MECs) determined the boundaries on the advice of provincial demarcation boards. Due to a provision in the Constitution [section 155(3)(b)], as well as to amendments to the Local Government Transition Act and the promulgation of the Municipal Demarcation Act, the nine provincial demarcation boards were disestablished and MECs were no longer responsible for the determination of municipal boundaries.

Frequently asked questions

The MDB demarcates municipal boundaries after the local government elections. This is due to the fact that municipal boundaries have to be in place for each local government election.

Apart from the MDB’s own initiative, a request can also be made by the Minister or MEC, or on request from a municipality with the concurrence of any other municipality affected by the proposed determination or redetermination (Section 22).

In terms of the Municipal Demarcation Act, any member of the public may propose a municipal boundary re-determination. However, the MDB would prefer that there would be proof that there has been prior consultation with the affected communities and affected municipalities.

• The MDB has no mandate for demarcating provincial boundaries.

• Provincial boundary demarcations are a competence of Parliament through a constitutional amendment.

• Representations regarding changes to municipal boundaries affecting provincial boundaries need to be submitted to national Minister responsible for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs.

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) is the custodian and therefore responsible for voting stations and voting districts.

Demarcation Bulletin
September Issue
• MDB Strengthens Relations with Key Stakeholders.
• MDB Embarks on a Journey to Improve Stakeholder Consultations.
• MDB Prioritises Persons Living with Disabilities in Demarcation Processes.

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MDB SPATIAL KNOWLEDGE HUB

Do you want to know the location of the wards, municipalities and other related information? Municipal Demarcation Board (MDB) has developed a Spatial Knowledge Hub – an online site for easy access of readily printable maps, shapefiles, and useful web map applications.

Actively embracing the socioeconomic gains of our democracy

The MDB is committed to conduct business with Youth Owned Companies.

We call on all youth owned companies to send their proof of registration on the National Treasury’s Central Supplier Database (CSD) to:
scm@demarcation.org.za

The MDB is committed to conduct business with persons living with disabilities.

We request businesses owned by persons living with disabilities to send their proof of registration on the National Treasury’s Central Supplier Database (CSD) to: scm@demarcation.org.za