About Us

Prince Albert sits at the southern edge of the Great Karoo, nestled under the majestic Swartberg Mountains. Founded as far back as 1762, it was originally known as Albertsburg and is now well known for its cultural and artistic attractions, including festivals, national monuments and museums.

The area’s artistic heritage spans from the Khoisan rock paintings to contemporary artists who display their works at local festivals and galleries. But far beyond just the creativity, Prince Albert is also home to some of the hardiest veld plants, making it a favourite destination for many botanists from around the world.

The municipality includes the following towns:

1. Leeu Gamka
2. Prince Albert
3. Klaarstroom

Thusong Centres and Thusong Mobiles are hubs where a basket of government services are available. Thusong Centres and Mobiles essentially bring government services to communities often located in remote areas.

Thusong Mobiles:

Thusong Mobiles provide government services on the go and visit specific areas for a day or two where services can be accessed by communities. Details of when Thusong Mobiles are visiting an area will be made available by the local municipality before the scheduled date.

Thusong Centres:

Residents can visit any of the local Thusong Centres to access the following services.

DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS

• 1st ID application ( Free)
• ID re-issue ( R140)
• Early and late (14 and younger only) birth registration
• Death registration ( R20)
• Marriage certificates (R20)
• Travel documents

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

• Youth Development
• Bursary Information
• Intake for all social issues
• Referrals;
• Substance Abuse

SASSA

• New applications of all type grants
• Registration of beneficiaries

DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR

• Work seekers  database
• Advice on Labour Legislation
• Labour Complaints
• Information desk

SA POLICE SERVICES

• Statements
• Certification
• Affidavits

GCIS

• Information on all Government Departments

For more information, contact your nearest Thusong Centre.

Prince Albert
Tel: 023 541 1320 / 079 265 2520
Email: heinriche@pamun.gov.za 

Address:
33 Church Street
Prince Albert

Responding and minimising the impact of disasters is the core function of the Disaster Management Centre. The Central Karoo District Municipality is responsible for providing this service to the entire region.

Our local Disaster Management aims to:

• Prevent or reduce the risk of disasters;
• Mitigate the severity or consequences of disasters;
• Emergency preparedness;
• Rapidly and effectively respond to disasters;
• Provide for Post-disaster recovery and rehabilitation.

Contact the Centre for more information or any queries:

Mr Hein Rust
Head: Disaster Management Centre
Central Karoo District Municipality

Tel: +27 (0) 23 449 1000 
Fax: +27 (0) 23 415 1253
Mobile: 082 925 7953

Email: hein@skdm.co.za

Address: Traffic Weigh Bridge, N1 Beaufort West