At the local level, the reform integrated racially-distinct municipal administrations and created entirely new municipalities in the former homeland areas. There are currently 8 metropolitan (Category A) municipalities,2 44 district (Category C) municipalities and 226 rural (Category B) municipalities. Metropolitan municipalities are responsible for all local government functions within their jurisdiction. Each district municipality includes several local municipalities, and the powers and functions assigned to local government in that area are shared between Category B and C municipalities (based on a decision by the provincial minister for local government).