DESCRIPTION OF MUNICIPAL AREA

Lepelle-Nkumpi is one of the four local municipalities within the Capricorn District Municipality in Limpopo Province and is located in the southern part of the Capricorn District. The municipality is pre-dominantly rural with a population of approximately 233925 people. It covers 3,464.00 hectares, which represents 16% of the District's total land area and is divided into 30 wards which comprise a total of 94 settlements. About 95% of its land falls under the jurisdiction of Traditional Authorities.

LOCAL SKILLS BASE
Literacy rates have increased over the years, providing labour resources that can take up employment opportunities above basic elementary occupations. The increased literacy levels may also, to some extent, have contributed to the increased employment rates in the area. The skills base for municipality is derived from local TVET College, Nursing College, on-the-job training in the mines and those who go out to acquire qualifications outside the municipality, especially within the Province and in Gauteng.

INCOME DISTRIBUTION
Limpopo Province is one of the poorest provinces in the country, with approximately 14% of households having no form of income when compared to the National trends which stand at 15%. Lepelle-Nkumpi Municipality has very high level of poverty, with more than 15% of households without any form of income.