The Fezile Dabi District Municipality strives to better the quality of life of the people who were previously disadvantaged in its area of jurisdiction by effectively:.
- Uplifting Communities
- Resourcing and
- Rendering of Services
Functions and Objectives of the District MunicipalityThe most important function of the District Municipality (previously Regional Services Council) is a development function. The District Municipality assists local bodies with the development and maintenance of infrastructural services by providing resources, allocating and administering funds, knowledge, technology and information. The District Municipality has applied the RDP since its inception during the late 1980’s. In accordance with the proviso to section 12(6) of the District Municipality Act No 109 of 1985, a District Municipality shall, when determining priorities in connection with the appropriation of funds, give preference to the establishment, improvement and maintenance of infrastructural services and facilities in areas where the greatest needs therefore exist (i.e. the deprived areas).