The Prince Albert Local Municipality, located on the southern edge of the Great Karoo, is the smallest of the district’s three municipalities, covering a quarter of its area. It includes Leeu Gamka, Prince Albert Road, Klaarstroom, and Prince Albert, offering diverse investment opportunities. Agriculture and tourism are the main economic drivers in this semi-desert region.
The council has 7 seats with 4 political parties represented in council. The ANC is a leading party with 3 seats but falls short of the requisite 4 to govern alone.
The council has 7 seats with 4 political represented. The DA is a leading party with 3 seats but falls short of the requisite 4 to govern alone. Following the by election in 2022 the DA received an outright majority and now holds 4 seats and the municipality is no longer under coalition.
