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Mission Statement:
To ensure through accountable governance, effective administration,
sustainable and affordable service deliver and development of the Community
of Lekwa.
Vision:
Improved quality of life and sustainable development
through accountable governance.
Mpumalanga, the Province of the Land
of the Rising Sun.
Lekwa, made up of the former areas of Standerton, Morgenzon and Thutukani,
is situated in the Eastern Highveld of the Province of Mpumalanga. Lekwa
covers an area of approximately 150 square kilometers.
The name LEKWA (Ligwa) means "the Vaal River". The town of
Standerton, which is the official seat of the Municipality, is situated
on the banks of the Vaal River, hence the name Legwa.
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In order to have a clear understanding of the town,
the table below presents a proper breakdown in terms of area name and
description:
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AREA NAME
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DESCRIPTION
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Morgenzon
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Morgenzon town proper.
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Sivukile
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Formal township adjacent to Morgenzon
town.
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Rural
Morgenzon
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The rural properties of the added
district area currently falling under Ermelo and Bethal.
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Azalea
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Suburb of Standerton town.
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Meyerville
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Suburb of Standerton town.
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Sakhile
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Formal township adjacent to Standerton
town.
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Sakhile
informal
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Informal settlement adjacent to
Sakhile township.
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Standerton
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Standerton town proper.
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Rural
Standerton NE
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The North-Eastern portion of the
present rural area of Standerton District.
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Rural
Standerton NW
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The North-Western portion of the
present rural area of Standerton District.
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Rural
Standerton SE
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The South-Eastern portion of the
present rural area of Standerton District.
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Rural
Standerton SW
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The South-Western portion of the
present rural area of Standerton District.
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Thutukani
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Residential area tied to Tutuka
Power Station.
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Standerton was proclaimed a town on the 1st January
1879, and was named after Adrian Hendrik Stander, owner of the farm
on which the town was established. The town has a rich and diverse history.
Many nations have shaped the history of the town since
its inception more than one hundred years ago. The British, Italians,
Spanish, Zulu's, Sotho's and many more enjoy a place in the history
of the town. Lekwa was the scene of many battles during the boer war
and till today still bears the scars of those long ago battles. Many
memorials have been erected in the town to mark its rich and diverse
history.
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