What is a ward and the 6 Types of “Primary Wards” in South Africa?
A ward is a community that has a shared responsibility for the welfare of its members. It is primarily responsible for providing healthcare, food, shelter and education to its residents.
Primary wards in South Africa are:
– Local government: The City of Cape Town, The City of Johannesburg, The City of Tshwane (formerly eThekwini),
– Health care: Provincial Government Health Services, Free State Health Department, Eastern Cape Department of Health
– Education: Gauteng Department of Education
– Social welfare: The City of Johannesburg
– Child care & protection services: Western Cape Department for Social Development
Type #1 – Gauteng City Ward
Gauteng City Ward is a type of ward in South Africa. It is the first-level division in the Gauteng Province.
Type #2 – Cape Town City Ward
Cape Town City Ward is a type of ward in Cape Town, South Africa. There are three city wards in Cape Town, namely Cape Town City Ward, Cape Town Central City Ward and Cape Town East City Ward.
The city wards are divided into three zones: the central zone, the east zone and the west zone. The central zone is made up of two wards – the CBD (Central Business District) and Mowbray. The CBD is where most of the government buildings are in Cape Town. The east zone comprises two wards – Mitchells Plain and Nyanga. The west zone comprises six wards – Bantry Bay, Clifton, Delft, Fish Hoek Valley East, Fish Hoek Valley West and Muizenberg-Bondi Beach.
Type #3 – Mpumalanga Province Ward
The mpumalanga province ward is a type of administrative division in South Africa. It is the second-level subdivision of the country, below provinces and national government.
The mpumalanga province ward is divided into smaller areas called local municipalities and includes all or part of one or more local municipalities.
Type #4 – Eastern Cape Province Ward
The Eastern Cape is a province of South Africa. It is the easternmost province and has the largest coastline on the continent.
The Eastern Cape has a unique culture, with its own language and dialects. It is also home to some of the oldest rock art in the world, including that of San stone age man, which dates back to 100 000 years ago.
Type #5 – Northern Cape Province Ward
The Northern Cape Province is one of the nine provinces in South Africa. It was established in 1994 and has a population of 3.82 million.
The Northern Cape Province is the smallest province in South Africa. It has the lowest population density and is home to many of the country’s most beautiful natural sites.
The Northern Cape Province is home to many of the country’s most beautiful natural sites. It has a population density that is lower than any other province and it also has a small population that makes it easy for people to get around and see what there is to see in this region of South Africa.
Type #6 – Western Cape Province Ward
The Western Cape Province Ward is a type of municipal electoral division in the Western Cape, South Africa.
Western Cape Province Wards are used to elect members of the Western Cape Provincial Parliament.
