Corporate And Community Services
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Collected on 12 July 2026
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Library services
Municipal library services are available at Prince Albert Library, Prince Albert Thusong Library, Leeu-Gamka Library and Klaarstroom Library during their stated opening hours.
- Who it is for
- Residents and library users in Prince Albert, Leeu-Gamka and Klaarstroom
- How to act on it
- Visit the relevant library during its opening hours: Prince Albert Library at 27 Church Street, Prince Albert Thusong Library at the Thusong Centre, Leeu-Gamka Library on Gousblom Street, or Klaarstroom Library at 65 Bloekom Street.
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Library services: Prince Albert Library (27 Church Street, 023 541 8070, hours 09h00–13h00 & 13h30–17h00); Prince Albert Thusong Library (Thusong Centre, 1 Adderley Street, 023 541 8144, hours 09h00–13h00 & 14h00–16h00); Leeu-Gamka Library (Gousblom Street, 023 541 8203, hours 09h30–13h00 & 13h30–17h00); Klaarstroom Library (65 Bloekom Street, 023 541 8210, hours 08h30–13h00 & 14h00–17h30)
State-subsidised and GAP housing applications
Eligible applicants can apply for state-subsidised housing or GAP housing through the municipal housing administration process. Applicants must complete the official form, register on the Municipal Housing Database and have lived in the Prince Albert municipal area for at least five years.
- Who it is for
- People seeking municipal housing assistance who meet the stated residence and household-income requirements
- How to act on it
- Complete the official housing application form and register on the Municipal Housing Database. State housing subsidy applicants must have a household income below R3 500 per month; GAP housing is for household income of R3 500–R15 000 per month.
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Housing eligibility: state-subsidised housing applicants must complete the official form, be registered on the Municipal Housing Database, and have lived in the Prince Albert municipal area for at least 5 years
Emergency assistance contacts
The municipality provides emergency contact numbers for general emergencies, Fire & Law Enforcement, SAPS and the Hospital.
- Who it is for
- People requiring emergency assistance in the municipal area
- How to act on it
- Call 082 220 0848 for the 24/7 emergency number, or contact Fire & Law Enforcement on 023 541 1648, SAPS on 023 541 8000, or the Hospital on 023 814 2996/8/9.
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24/7 emergency number: 082 220 0848; emergency contacts: Fire & Law Enforcement 023 541 1648, SAPS 023 541 8000, Hospital 023 814 2996/8/9
Community and municipal services
The Corporate and Community Services Department provides human resource management, community services, housing administration, library services, planning and building control, records and committee services, performance management and local economic development support across the municipal area.
- Who it is for
- Residents, community members and people needing municipal administrative or community services
- How to act on it
- Use the relevant municipal service or contact the Corporate and Community Services Department through Prince Albert Municipality.
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The department plays a vital role in supporting both internal operations and outward-facing community programmes.
Town Planning & Building Control walk-in consultations
The municipality offers walk-in consultations for town planning and building control from Monday to Friday during the stated morning hours at the Thusong Centre.
- Who it is for
- People needing town planning or building control assistance
- How to act on it
- Attend the Thusong Centre, Church Street, Monday to Friday from 09h00–11h00, or arrange an appointment with Ms B. Wildschut at adminklerk@pamun.gov.za or 023 541 1036/014.
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Walk-in consultation hours (Town Planning & Building Control): Mon–Fri 09h00–11h00 at Thusong Centre, Church Street; appointment contact: Ms B. Wildschut (adminklerk@pamun.gov.za, 023 541 1036/014)
Facts
Places
Western Cape
Amounts
R 3 500, R 15 000
Key Takeaways
- Organisation: Prince Albert Municipality — Corporate and Community Services Department
- Director: Gwynnefer Harding
- Walk-in consultation hours (Town Planning & Building Control): Mon–Fri 09h00–11h00 at Thusong Centre, Church Street; appointment contact: Ms B. Wildschut (adminklerk@pamun.gov.za, 023 541 1036/014)
- Library services: Prince Albert Library (27 Church Street, 023 541 8070, hours 09h00–13h00 & 13h30–17h00); Prince Albert Thusong Library (Thusong Centre, 1 Adderley Street, 023 541 8144, hours 09h00–13h00 & 14h00–16h00); Leeu-Gamka Library (Gousblom Street, 023 541 8203, hours 09h30–13h00 & 13h30–17h00); Klaarstroom Library (65 Bloekom Street, 023 541 8210, hours 08h30–13h00 & 14h00–17h30)
- Housing eligibility: state-subsidised housing applicants must complete the official form, be registered on the Municipal Housing Database, and have lived in the Prince Albert municipal area for at least 5 years
- Housing allocation proportions: Category A (Squatters 15%, Farmworkers 10%, Backyard dwellers/others 75%); Category B priority (Disabled 5%, Married 25%, Widows/widowers 25%, Unmarried 35%, Aged 60+ 10%)
- Subsidy qualification income thresholds: < R3 500/month household for state housing subsidy; R3 500–R15 000/month for GAP housing
- 24/7 emergency number: 082 220 0848; emergency contacts: Fire & Law Enforcement 023 541 1648, SAPS 023 541 8000, Hospital 023 814 2996/8/9
- Prince Albert Municipality
- Gwynnefer Harding
- Ms. B. Wildschut
- Ms Reinie Smit
- Andrewlene Plaatjies
- Gertruida Romp
- Erica Pienaar
- Ms. Charlton Jafta
- Adv Thys Giliomee
- Western Cape Government
- SAPS
- Fire & Law Enforcement
- Hospital