Inkosi Langalibalele Local Municipality (KZN237)
Physical Address
Civic Building,1 Victoria Street, Estcourt, 3310
Postal: PO Box 15, Estcourt, 3310
Contact Details
Phone: 036 342 7800
Accounts: 036 342 7800 (ext 7844)
lenny@ilm.gov.za
Website: Visit Website
Facebook: Facebook Page
Electricity: 036 342 7800 (ext 7804)
Refuse & Waste: 036 342 7800 (ext 2300)
hlanganani@ilm.gov.za
Roads: 036 342 7800 (ext 7804)
Nox@ilm.gov.za
Service Delivery: 036 342 7800 (ext 7854)
Speaker@ilm.gov.za
Water: 036 638 5100
Callcenter@uthukela.gov.za
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 Inkosi Langalibalele Local Municipality (KZN237)
Description: The Inkosi Langalibalele Local Municipality is a Category B municipality situated within the uThukela District in the KwaZulu-Natal Province. It is the smallest of the three municipalities in the district, but makes up a third of its geographical area. It was established by the amalgamation of the Imbabazane and uMtshezi Local Municipalities in August 2016. The majority of the municipality’s population is concentrated in urban and farming areas, but there are a few patches of high-density settlements within the informal areas. The municipality boasts well-established industrial, commercial and residential areas, as well as rich agricultural farmlands. Escourt is the largest commercial centre in the Midlands region. Weenen is a small agricultural town that is starting to emerge as a tourist destination. The N3 National Road traverses the municipality. Main Economic Sectors: Community services (22.2%), manufacturing (19.5%), transport (16.9%), trade (13.3%), finance (11.3%). As contribution to GVA – Source IDP 2024/25ℹ️ Important Notice
This page provides informational guidance only for Inkosi Langalibalele Local Municipality (KZN237). For official confirmation of municipal services, leadership, and contact details, always verify through the municipality’s official website: ilm.gov.za. Additional verified information is available at www.gov.za.
Cities and Towns
Cities/Towns: Estcourt, WeenenCities and Towns Served by Inkosi Langalibalele Local Municipality (KZN237) Municipality
Estcourt Municipality Weenen Municipality
This municipality provides services and support to the areas listed above. For official municipal information, visit the official municipality website.
Municipal Leadership
Mayor: Hung Council
Deputy Mayor: Nhlanhla Sithabiso Dladla (IFP)
Speaker: Mr Sphiwayinkosi Welfare Khumalo (IFP)
Chief Whip: Mr Thobelani Mvelase
Municipal Manager: Mr SB Mthembu
Chief Financial Officer: Mr Sibusiso Radebe
Other Council: Hung Council
Senior Management:
Communications Officers: Zodwa Ngubeni
Demographic Information
| 2022 | 2016 | 2011 | |
| Population | 230 924 | 215 182 | 196 227 |
| Age Structure | |||
| Population under 15 | 30.5% | 36.4% | 36.2% |
| Population 15 to 64 | 63.6% | 59.6% | 59.4% |
| Population over 65 | 6.0% | 4.0% | 4.4% |
| Dependency Ratio | |||
| Per 100 (15-64) | 57.3 | 67.8 | 68.3 |
| Sex Ratio | |||
| Males per 100 females | 87.4 | 89.9 | 87.3 |
| Population Growth | |||
| Per annum | 1.58% | 2.10% | 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 | 10.8% | 10.8% | 16.2% |
| Matric | n/a | 33.7% | 26.3% |
| Higher education | 6.5% | 7.0% | 5.2% |
| Household Dynamics | |||
| Households | 48 416 | 46 953 | 41 617 |
| Average household size | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.7 |
| Female headed households | n/a | 53.1% | 51.5% |
| Formal dwellings | 83.5% | 75.3% | 63.3% |
| Housing owned | n/a | 89.4% | 60.4% |
| Household Services | |||
| Flush toilet connected to sewerage | 33.3% | 18.8% | 25.0% |
| Weekly refuse removal | 31.4% | 22.0% | 23.7% |
| Piped water inside dwelling | 31.1% | 15.5% | 21.9% |
| Electricity for lighting | 92.3% | 85.2% | 71.1% |
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 | 50 753 | 50 171 | 48 534 | 48 534 | 44 324 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 1 324 | 1 563 | 1 149 | 3 001 | 5 555 |
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 | 8 740 | 8 740 | 8 597 | 8 597 | 8 159 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 1 324 | 1 563 | 1 149 | 3 001 | 5 555 |
Water
036 638 5100Callcenter@uthukela.gov.za
Electricity
036 342 7800 (ext 7804)Refuse and Waste
036 342 7800 (ext 2300)hlanganani@ilm.gov.za
Roads
036 342 7800 (ext 7804)Nox@ilm.gov.za
Service Delivery
036 342 7800 (ext 7854)Speaker@ilm.gov.za
Municipality Map
