Lejweleputswa (Sesotho word meaning "Grey rock" in English) is one of the 5 districts of Free State province of South Africa. The seat of Lejweleputswa is Welkom. The majority of its 657 019 people speak Sotho (2001 Census). The district code is DC18. Neighbours Lejweleputswa is surrounded by: Dr Kenneth Kaunda in North West to the north (DC40) Fezile Dabi to the north-east (DC20) Thabo Mofutsanyane to the south-east(DC19) Mangaung Metro to the south Xhariep to the south-west (DC16) Frances Baard in Northern Cape to the west(DC9) Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati in North West to the north-west(DC39) Local municipalities The district contains the following local municipalities: Demographics The following statistics are from the 2001 census. Gender Ethnic group Age Politics Election results Election results for Lejweleputswa in the South African general election, 2004. Population 18 and over: 418 466 [63.69% of total population] Total votes: 234 060 [35.62% of total population] Voting % estimate: 55.93% votes as a % of population 18 and over References External links Lejweleputswa DM Official Website District municipalities of the Free State (province)