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In 2006 she was elected as a PR Councilor at Frances Baard District Municipality and served as the chairperson of the Social Development Committee and a member of the Mayoral Committee until May 2011. In the 2011 Local Government Elections she was again elected as a PR Councilor to Frances Baard District Municipality and on the 10th June 2011 she was sworn in as the Executive Mayor of Frances Baard District Municipality.
He started his political career being active in the then Galeshewe Civic Association, he was an organizer of Galeshewe Youth Organization (GAYO) in 1985 and was active in the UDF. After the Local Government Elections in May 2011 he was elected as the Speaker of Frances Baard District Municipality. He is also the provincial organizer of SANCO in the Northern Cape Province and a member of the Beacon Primary School Governing Body.
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Our district is predominantly a mining and agricultural district, with a lot of potential yet unlocked. The climate is favorable for outdoor living with a great number of "sunny" days throughout the year.
Two of the largest rivers, the Orange and the Vaal, flow through our district. Our population has been estimated at 324 798 in Census 2001 and we have a reputation for being friendly and hospitable people in the Province of the Northern Cape.
The district comprises of four local municipalities plus a rural district management area. Kimberley, located in Sol Plaatje Municipality, is the capital of the province, and also the home of our head offices as a district municipality.
The District Municipality was named after Frances Baard, a woman who was born in Beaconsfield, Kimberley, and who played an important role in the struggle for democracy in South Africa. In 1955 she was involved with the drafting of the Freedom Charter and was part of the 20000 strong march of women on the Union Buildings (Pretoria) on 09 August 1956 to protest against passes for women.
On 18 October 1956 she was arrested and charged with treason, but later released. During the State of Emergency in 1960 she was arrested and imprisoned, banned in 1963 and banished to Boekenhout and Mabopane after 1969.
She lived here until her death in 1997. We believe that she represents those ordinary and lesser - mentioned people who have dedicated their lives to the fight against oppression without wide public acknowledgement. The then "Diamantveld District Council" was named after Ma Baard on 26 June 2001.
The statue was erected at the Game Shopping Center, in the corner of the garden facing the intersection of Bultfontein and Long Street. The ceremony was adorned with high profile guests from both national and local government and members of the Baard Family.
The Frances Baard District Municipality Council took a decision at a Council meeting held on the 12th December 2007 to erect a statue in honor of ‘Ma Baard’, as she was affectionately known. It has become important in South Africa that we honor and acknowledge the people who sacrificed their lives, freedom and comforts to obtain democracy for all. Honoring our fallen heroes allows us to recognize those sacrifices made. It allows us not to take for granted the democracy and liberties that we have today.
The decision taken by Council ensured that all generations of our society will remember our past in order not to make the same mistakes again and to use the present to obtain equality in all aspects of our communities. This statue has immortalized a woman who has given so much of herself for the freedom of future generations.
The Frances Baard District Municipality will be a municipality with a clear developmental focus, providing quality services to all its people.
The Frances Baard District Municipality is committed to provide and improve the quality of services and therefore improve the lives of all its communities by:
Promoting Social and Economic Development Providing and maintaining affordable and optimal quality services The economic, efficient and effective utilization of all its available resources, and Effective Stakeholders and Democratic Community Participation
The Municipality has adopted the motto “We Serve the Community” and is committed to the following core values of:
Arms: Separating the top section from the bottom of shield are bands of blue waves which represents the Orange and Vaal Rivers which flow through this region. A green band between the blue bands signifies the fertile soil found along the banks of these rivers.
Located at the bottom of shield, is the historic rock art paintings of the Khoisan. These paintings contribute significantly to the historical value of the region. A diamond placed above shield signifies economic as well as historic values of the region.
The rays of the Northern Cape sun is placed right above the shield, signifying energy, strength and life-giving capabilities. Supporters: Dexter and sinister are flamingos on each side of shield. A bird common to this area and well known for its beauty.
