The local municipality of Mogale City recently released its state of environment report. In compiling the state of environment report, the municipality joins other cities in South Africa who have also completed state of environment reports and have therefore responded to Agenda 21, which calls for improved environmental information for decision making.

The printing of the report was supported by the Department of Environmental Affairs and the Norwegian Research and Development Agency (NORAD). The document is available on-line in PDF format. Please follow the links below.

Table of contents Foreword 125 Kb Executive summary 197 Kb List of tables, figures and maps 106 Kb About this report 150 Kb Background to the Mogale City local municipality 197 Kb Forces driving environmental change in Mogale City 200 KB Section 1: The natural environment Theme: Air quality 183 Kb Theme: Water 299 Kb Theme: Habitat and biodiversity 232 Kb Theme: Geomorphology 158 Kb Section 2: The built environment Theme: Land use 667 Kb Theme: Heritage 182 Kb Theme: Infrastructure 776 Kb Section 3: The socio-economic environment Theme: Local economy 474 Kb Theme: Health 302 Kb Theme: Education 157 Kb Theme: Safety and security 295 Kb Theme: Governance 209 Kb Theme: Tourism 160 Kb Section 4: Recommendations 223 Kb Glossary of terms 108 Kb Reference list 154 Kb Maps Orientation Relief Population Population density Annual rainfall Average Temperature Rivers and quaternary catchments Geohydrology Boreholes Habitat types Vegetation Biodiversity Geology Soils Erosion hazard Erodibility Development suitability Land cover Agricultural potential Grazing potential Protected areas Heritage farms Sources of pollution Transport infrastructure Sewerage lines Powerlines and gaslines Water infrastructure Hospitals and clinics Schools Tourism

Contact details:
Ms Emmarie Brehens lizettedp@lekoa.co.za
Mogale City Local Municipality
PO Box 94
Krugersdorp
1740