


Barkly West
The Vaal River flows through Barkly West
Local Economy
The economic basis of Dikgatlong area is dominated by Agriculture and Mining
Welcome to Dikgatlong Local Municipality
Dikgatlong Local Municipality is a Category B municipality in Frances Baard District Municipality in the Northern Cape. It has seven wards. The municipal areas are Barkly-West, Windsorton, Delportshoop and a portion of the former Diamantveld District Council. The head office of the municipality is situated in the town of Barkly West that is approximately 35 km north-west of the city of Kimberley on the northern bank of the Vaal River. Barkly West is situated on the Kimberley-Postmasburg growth corridor.
The municipal area covers approximately 7 315 km² and borders with the Magareng Municipality in the north-east and Sol Plaatje in the south-east. Agriculture and mining form the economic basis of the area. Our Name Origin- Dikgatlong, It’s a Setswana word meaning “confluence”. Read more…
A quick Video about Dikgatlong Local Municipality.
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Community Notices
Good Friday Wishes to all Dikgatlong Residents
It is that time of the year, the time to seek divine interventions, pray for safety, crime, peace, unity and stability. As we depart to our various destinations to worship, visit families and for vacations. I appeal we continue to build a prosperous society, redeem ourselves by finding comfort in our Creator, with the earnest belief that humankind has a duty to build a better world.
On behalf of Dikgatlong Local Municipality, I would like to profusely extend well wishes to all residents and visitors to have a blessed and glorious Easter Weekend.
I urge all roads users; both pedestrians and motorists to use roads responsibly. Our law enforcement will be out in full force to ensure road safety adherence.
We wish you a safe and happy Easter weekend.
“DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE”
Emergency Numbers
Police Services
- 10111
Medical Rescue
- 10177
Fire Rescue
- 10177
Anti-Fraud
- 0800 701 701