Letlhakeng District Council

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Letlhakeng District Council (also known as Letlhakeng Sub‑District Council), located in Kweneng District, Botswana:

🏛️ General Profile & Contact Info

  • Official Name: Letlhakeng Sub‑District Council

  • Jurisdiction: One of the four administrative authorities within Kweneng West sub‑district; operates under Botswana’s Ministry of Local Government.

  • Contact Details:

    • Phone: +267 594‑3013 (main), +267 594‑300? – some listings show +267 594‑3025/3039

    • Fax: +267 594‑3171

    • Postal Address: Private Bag 003, Letlhakeng, Botswana

📌 Governance & Structure

  • Administrative Leadership: Managed by a Deputy District Commissioner appointed under the Local Government Act, overseeing elected and nominated councillors and District Development Committees.

  • Council Composition:

    • Letlhakeng North (Constituency: Letlhakeng‑Lephepe) – represented by Stella Seqwagwa (BDP)

    • Letlhakeng South – represented by Opaletswe Mogolwane

    • Gender balance: one male, one female councillor.

  • Traditional Governance: Collaborates with tribal authorities; villages each maintain a village development committee (VDC) reporting to the council and the Kgotla.

🛠️ Responsibilities & Services

  • Local Infrastructure & Services: Handles development and maintenance of roads, water supply, education and recreation facilities; this is coordinated through national technical services support .

  • Village Development Committees (VDCs):

    • Key roles include managing Ipelegeng projects and facilitating local volunteering.

    • Current VDC leadership includes Chair Chinana Bontle Keikantseng and secretaries/treasurers for Northern and Southern wards.

  • Rural Administrative Centre (RAC):

    • Based in Letlhakeng town; provides health, education, welfare, veterinary, infrastructure, youth and tribal administration services.

📜 Statutory Foundation

  • Legal Establishment: Formally created under Botswana’s Local Government Act via SI 173 of 2022 — Local Government (Establishment of Letlhakeng District Council) Order.

  • Link with Central Gov’t: Falls under Ministry of Local Government policies; council’s executive led by District Commissioner.

🌱 Development Context

  • Recognized as one of the less developed districts nationally, facing widespread poverty—local leadership frequently spotlight development challenges.

  • Budget allocation: around 12 % of national government expenditure was directed to local government in 2016/17.

✅ Summary

The Letlhakeng Sub‑District Council is a vital local government unit serving the Letlhakeng sub‑district in Kweneng West. It combines modern administrative practices with traditional leadership via the Kgotla system. Responsibilities include infrastructure, social welfare, and local economic development, all supported by elected councillors, VDCs, and central government funding.