10 years ago, the historically disadvantaged people of the Richtersveld united, reclaimed title to their traditional land, and set it aside as conservancy to be forever conserved for research and tourism. It is the last refuge of Nama people living what is known as the transhumance lifestyle - to migrate seasonally with their livestock from mountains to the river and so make sustainable use of the fragile succulent ecosystem.
In recognition of this vanishing lifestyle, and of the rare botanical diversity it helps protect, the Conservancy has been declared the core of a new World Heritage Site.
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Acting Municipal Manager
Mr G Cloete
Financial Services ( CFO)
Ms Michelle Basson
Infrastructure Manager
Mr. John X Komanisi
LED / IDP /Acting Corporate Manager
Mr. Sydney Adams
Honourable Mayor
Mr Arthur Jansen
Ward 1
Mr Willie Links
Ward 2
Ms Anna Bock
Ward 3
Ms Gloria Beukes
Ward 4
Mr Charlton Stuurman
PR ANC
Ms Sarah Isaaks
PR DA
Mr Rolf Jonker
We should continuously strive to develop all the resources of the Richtersveld, including its natural, cultural and human resource, in a manner that is sustainable and benefits the people of the region so that our future will be secure.
To maintain optimal standards of professional practice leading to the highest possible quality of service delivery.
To provide and render direct services, support and advocacy for customers, stakeholders and employees involved in service delivery.
Emergencies during office hours
• 027 851 1111
Electricity after hours:
• 071 748 9074
Water after hours:
• 078 411 9789
Sewerage after hours:
• 073 298 2703
Police:
• 027 851 1017
Hospital:
• 027 851 8563
• 027 851 8300 (after hours)
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