settlement. In Naledi Local Municipality: Dewetsdorp — A small town approximately 71 km southeast of Bloemfontein, situated along the R702 road. Wepener — A village 35 km southeast of Dewetsdorp, Wepener is the gateway to Mafeteng in Lesotho, with the Van Rooyen Border Gate approximately 7 km away. Wepener is also not far from the Caledon Nature Reserve and the Welbedacht Dam. Van Stadensrus — A small rural town approximately 29 km south of Wepener, next to the Egmont Dam. Demographics The Black African population group constituted 82.4% of the district's population. Sesotho was the native language of over 50% of the district's residents. Gender As of 2007, 52.3% of the population were female, and 47.7% were male. Age As of 2007, 27.6% of the population were between the age of 0 and 14; 29.6% were between 15 and 29 years old; 21.4% were between 30 and 44 years old; 13.5% were between 45 and 59 years old; 5.9% were between 60 and 74 years old; and 2.0% were 75 or older. References Motheo DM Official Website Municipal Demarcation Board Former district municipalities of South Africa