Description

The !Kheis Local Municipality is a Category B municipality situated within the ZF Mgcawu District in the Northern Cape Province. !Kheis is one of the five municipalities that make up the district, accounting for 11% of its geographical area.

Our Mission is to promote economic development to the advantage of the communities within the boundaries of !Kheis Municipality. This will be done by the establishment and maintenance of an effective administration and a safe environment in order to attract tourists and investors to the area.

Our Vision is the development of an institution, focusing on transparent, loyal and effective service delivery to the residents of !Kheis Municipal Area.

The !Kheis municipal area was initially inhabited by the Khoisan people, who were also the first permanent inhabitants of South Africa. The San, who lived a nomadic life, migrated through the area. Kheis is a Khoi name meaning ‘a place where you live’ or ‘your home’.