The Victor Khanye Local Municipality is situated on the Western highveld of the Nkangala District Municipality within the Mpumalanga Province. The municipality is strategically located in relation to the metropolitan areas of Ekurhuleni and Johannesburg. It is approximately 45 minutes drive from the O.R Tambo International Airport

Even after 100 years in existence, the soft breeze and clean air in Victor Khanye has not changed, yet the economy is expanding.

Victor Khanye prides itself in its people. The extra ordinary warmth, friendliness and genuine smiles of the people in the area will certainly leave a lasting effect on one’s heart.

The population within the Victor Khanye Local Municipality is estimated at 56 207 and the main language spoken is isiNdebele followed by isiZulu and Afrikaans.

The area’s economy is indeed growing. The trade sector is the largest followed by agriculture and mining. Mining activities are currently concentrated on coal and silica. Million metric tons of coal and 2 million metric tons of silica are mined annually in Victor Khanye.

Agriculture is the main source of employment in the area and is growing constantly. As a result of building structures such as the shopping complex being incorporated in the area, the construction and the trade sectors are progressing. A project to build a cargo airport is underway. Eskom is currently running a project worth R89 billion to build a coal fired power station. The station is said to be the biggest in the world, whereby local businesses will benefit 25% of the project.

The labour force in Victor Khanye is young, self-motivated and highly driven. The determination possessed by the workers in the area guarantees profitability and growth for new investors. Sectors such as trade, transport, manufacturing and finance are experiencing advancement regarding output and investment attraction. The Victor Khanye Local Municipality is committed to creating open and mutually beneficial relations with new and existing investors in the area. Victor Khanye is one of the few towns where investors will experience low municipal rates, affordable service tariffs and underdeveloped land at relative price. In addition, law enforcement is highly visible.

Visitors are always treated like royalty in any of our up-market guest houses and country lodges. The service is warm, personal and truly African to ensure that guests are at home. Visiting Victor Khanye is a constant adventure at a place with greener pastures.