The schedule of public consultation sessions is as follows:
Please note: All sessions will commence at 09:00. More information is available on www.demarcation.org.za.
Written submissions will be received from 03 April 2025 until 30 June 2025 (23:59pm). The submissions can be sent to registry@demarcation.org.za (This is dedicated for submission of ward proposals and submissions).
Background to the Municipal Demarcation Board
The introduction of the Local Government: Municipal Demarcation Act No 27 in 1998 marked an important milestone in the history of constitutional democracy in South Africa.





Did You Know?
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.
Ward Delimitation Information Resources
View draft maps and schedules for municipalities per province can be accessed through this link
Municipal Outer Boundary Process
Section 21 Gazettes: Members of the public are given an opportunity to submit written objectives
Spatial Knowledge Hub Platform
An online site for easy access of readily printable maps, shapefiles, and useful web map applications
Ward Delimitation 2024/2026
View draft maps and schedules for municipalities per province can be accessed through this link
Information Resources Platform
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Advisory and Research Documentation
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Insights on Fraud Prevention Policies
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2025 MDB Circulars Documentation
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Actively embracing the socioeconomic gains of our democracy
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
Latest News
Deadline for submission of proposals: Municipal ward process for the 19 municipalities
The MDB has resolved not to re-determine any municipal boundaries at this time. This is in line with Circulars 3 of 2025.
Final chance to shape your wards ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections
Public Consultations on Municipal Wards (07 April 2025 to 30 June 2025)
