The municipality is responsible for the provision for sport and recreation in terms of the South African Sport and Recreation Act 118 of 1998 and the by-laws by providing the following:
Creation of new sport facilities
Promotion and development of sport and recreation
Promotion and development of sport and recreation
The municipality has various sports and recreation facilities that include, Sy-Mthimunye Stadium which is vandalised and the municipality is sourcing funds for the refurbishment of the stadium. The Pineridge stadium which was completed during 2015/16 financial year, Lynville stadium, Mpumelelweni, Thubelihle, Rietspriut sporting field, Phola combo courts, Puma rugby stadium, cricket stadium, Witbank tennis stadium, Netball court, Springbok field and boxing club which require maintenance, upgrading and refurbishment.a