Great Kei Local Municipality (EC123)
Physical Address
17 Main Street, Komga, 4950
Postal: Private Bag X2, Komga, 4950
Contact Details
Phone: 043 831 5700
Accounts: 043 831 5700
info@greatkeilm.gov.za
Website: Visit Website
Facebook: Facebook Page
Electricity: 043 831 5700
mmapasa@greatkeilm.gov.za
Refuse & Waste: 043 831 5700
pgodongwana@greatkeilm.gov.za
Roads: 043 831 5700
mmapasa@greatkeilm.gov.za
Service Delivery: 043 831 5700
mmapasa@greatkeilm.gov.za
Water: 043 831 5700
Operating Hours
| WORKING HOURS | |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:30 – 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 – 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 – 16:00 |
| Thursday | 08:30 – 16:00 |
| Friday | 08:30 – 15:15 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
* Closed on Public Holidays
About Great Kei Local Municipality (EC123)
Description: The Great Kei Local Municipality is a Category B municipality located within the Amathole District in the Eastern Cape Province amidst the three former industrial towns of Butterworth, Qonce (King William’s Town) and KuGompo City (East London). It is bounded by Stutterheim in the north, the Wild Coast in the south-east, the Great Kei River in the east, and Buffalo City in the west. It is the smallest of the six municipalities in the district. Regional access is obtained through the district via the N2 National Route from KuGompo City to Butterworth. It is mainly a tourist destination, though the film industry has also shown keen interest in the area. It is also historically famous for its agricultural sector and cultural heritage. Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture (8%), mining (0.13%), manufacturing (11%), electricity (1%), construction (4%), trade (17.1%), transport (38%), finance (18.1%), community services (37.7%). As contribution to GVA – Source IDP 2023/24ℹ️ Important Notice
This page provides informational guidance only for Great Kei Local Municipality (EC123). For official confirmation of municipal services, leadership, and contact details, always verify through the municipality’s official website: greatkeilm.gov.za/web. Additional verified information is available at www.gov.za.
Cities and Towns
Cities/Towns: Amatola Coastal, Kei Mouth, Komga, Morgan BayCities and Towns Served by Great Kei Local Municipality (EC123) Municipality
Amatola Coastal Municipality Kei Mouth Municipality Komga Municipality Morgan Bay Municipality
This municipality provides services and support to the areas listed above. For official municipal information, visit the official municipality website.
Municipal Leadership
Mayor: Mr Ngenisile Tekile (ANC)
Deputy Mayor:
Speaker: Mr Ntombizanele Mgema (ANC)
Chief Whip: Mr Z Nzuzo
Municipal Manager: Mr Lawrence Mambila
Chief Financial Officer: Mr Ayanda Lwana
Other Council: ANC
Senior Management:
Communications Officers: Mrs Akhona Sumane-Cakata
Demographic Information
| 2022 | 2016 | 2011 | |
| Population | 35 990 | 31 692 | 30 832 |
| Age Structure | |||
| Population under 15 | 24.9% | 27.4% | 28.4% |
| Population 15 to 64 | 62.7% | 66.4% | 62.0% |
| Population over 65 | 12.3% | 6.2% | 9.6% |
| Dependency Ratio | |||
| Per 100 (15-64) | 59.4 | 50.6 | 61.3 |
| Sex Ratio | |||
| Males per 100 females | 94.6 | 92.4 | 92.3 |
| Population Growth | |||
| Per annum | 1.50% | 0.63% | n/a |
| Labour Market | |||
| Unemployment rate (official) | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Youth unemployment rate (official) 15-34 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Education (aged 20 +) | |||
| No schooling | 10.6% | 7.6% | 19.0% |
| Matric | n/a | 19.1% | 15.4% |
| Higher education | 8.6% | 4.4% | 5.3% |
| Household Dynamics | |||
| Households | 12 095 | 8 774 | 8 073 |
| Average household size | 3.0 | 3.6 | 3.8 |
| Female headed households | n/a | 45.0% | 44.6% |
| Formal dwellings | 85.5% | 66.6% | 68.5% |
| Housing owned | n/a | 83.0% | 60.9% |
| Household Services | |||
| Flush toilet connected to sewerage | 50.4% | 19.5% | 44.3% |
| Weekly refuse removal | 41.9% | 26.7% | 42.7% |
| Piped water inside dwelling | 37.8% | 8.1% | 17.4% |
| Electricity for lighting | 90.1% | 75.8% | 80.2% |
Financial Information
Municipal Services
| 2022/23 | 2021/22 | 2020/21 | 2019/20 | 2018/19 | |
| Water | |||||
| Does the municipality provide? | No | No | No | No | No |
| Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Number of domestic households/delivery points | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Inside the yard | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Less than 200m from yard | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| More than 200m from yard | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Electricity |
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| Does the municipality provide? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided | 8 035 | 8 035 | 7 860 | 7 860 | 5 672 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 1 288 | 1 150 | 1 157 | 1 455 | 2 911 |
Sewerage and Sanitation |
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| Does the municipality provide? | No | No | No | No | No |
| Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Number of households using: | |||||
| Flush toilet – public sewerage | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Flush toilet – septic tank | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ventilated pit latrine | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bucket system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Solid Waste Services |
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| Does the municipality provide? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided | 7 850 | 7 850 | 7 850 | 5 801 | 4 735 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 1 739 | 1 460 | 1 460 | 315 | 315 |
Water
043 831 5700Electricity
043 831 5700mmapasa@greatkeilm.gov.za
Refuse and Waste
043 831 5700pgodongwana@greatkeilm.gov.za
Roads
043 831 5700mmapasa@greatkeilm.gov.za
Service Delivery
043 831 5700mmapasa@greatkeilm.gov.za
Municipality Map
