Inkosi uMtubatuba Local Municipality (KZN275)
Physical Address
Lot 105, Inkosi Mtubatuba Road, Mtubatuba
Postal: PO Box 52, Mtubatuba, 3935
Contact Details
Phone: 035 594 1221
Accounts: 0359401221
lindelwasha@mtubatuba.gov.za
Website: Visit Website
Facebook: Facebook Page
Electricity: 0359401221
Refuse & Waste: 0359401221
waste.mngr@mtubatuba.gov.za
Roads: 0359401221
sm.technical@mtubatuba.gov.za
Service Delivery: 0359401221
mm@mtubatuba.gov.za
Water: n/a
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 uMtubatuba Local Municipality (KZN275)
Description: The Inkosi uMtubatuba Local Municipality is a Category B municipality situated in the south-eastern corner of the uMkhanyakude District along the northern coastal belt of KwaZulu-Natal. Mtubatuba is located roughly 200km north of Durban and 55km north of the Richards Bay/Empangeni metropole along the N2 National Route. It is one of four municipalities in the district. Mtubatuba has developed from a railway siding into a strong sub-regional commercial, service, transport and administrative centre for the entire north-eastern Zululand region. There has been substantial commercial growth in Mtubatuba, lending it the status of being an economic hub of northern KwaZulu-Natal. The town is ideally located as a base from which to explore the rich culture of the Zulu Nation, the province’s world-renowned game reserves, and the iSimangaliso Wetland Park. Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture (12.7%), mining (1.4%), manufacturing (8%), electricity (6%), construction (3.9%), trade (13.2%), transport (8.4%), finance (15.8%), community services (30.6%). As contribution to GVA – Source IDP 2024/25ℹ️ Important Notice
This page provides informational guidance only for Inkosi uMtubatuba Local Municipality (KZN275). For official confirmation of municipal services, leadership, and contact details, always verify through the municipality’s official website: www.mtubatuba.gov.za. Additional verified information is available at www.gov.za.
Cities and Towns
Cities/Towns: Mtubatuba, St LuciaCities and Towns Served by Inkosi uMtubatuba Local Municipality (KZN275) Municipality
Mtubatuba Municipality St Lucia 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: Mr MZ Shobede (IFP)
Speaker: Ms Sibongile Jullie Shezi (IFP)
Chief Whip: n/a
Municipal Manager: Mr TV Xulu
Chief Financial Officer: Mr VK Gumede
Other Council: Hung Council
Senior Management:
Communications Officers: Mr Khulekani Trinity Msweli (Manager: Communications)
Demographic Information
| 2022 | 2016 | 2011 | |
| Population | 215 869 | 202 176 | 175 425 |
| Age Structure | |||
| Population under 15 | 33.7% | 40.8% | 39.4% |
| Population 15 to 64 | 61.5% | 55.3% | 56.2% |
| Population over 65 | 4.8% | 3.9% | 4.4% |
| Dependency Ratio | |||
| Per 100 (15-64) | 62.6 | 80.9 | 78.0 |
| Sex Ratio | |||
| Males per 100 females | 87.8 | 89.3 | 86.4 |
| Population Growth | |||
| Per annum | 2.01% | 3.23% | n/a |
| Labour Market | |||
| Unemployment rate (official) | n/a | n/a | 39.0% |
| Youth unemployment rate (official) 15-34 | n/a | n/a | 46.9% |
| Education (aged 20 +) | |||
| No schooling | 14.8% | 11.6% | 19.9% |
| Matric | n/a | 36.7% | 28.4% |
| Higher education | 6.2% | 7.0% | 5.6% |
| Household Dynamics | |||
| Households | 35 421 | 41 792 | 34 905 |
| Average household size | 6.1 | 4.8 | 5.0 |
| Female headed households | n/a | 52.3% | 52.8% |
| Formal dwellings | 92.8% | 75.2% | 80.5% |
| Housing owned | n/a | 79.4% | 62.8% |
| Household Services | |||
| Flush toilet connected to sewerage | 29.8% | 13.6% | 20.2% |
| Weekly refuse removal | 25.9% | 7.8% | 13.3% |
| Piped water inside dwelling | 29.3% | 11.5% | 22.1% |
| Electricity for lighting | 97.3% | 85.7% | 65.1% |
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? | No | No | No | No | No |
| Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided | 28 447 | 28 019 | 28 019 | 27 939 | 25 608 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 86 | 24 | 156 | 171 | 171 |
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 | 6 900 | 4 348 | 4 348 | 3 948 | 4 958 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 98 | 46 | 46 | 93 | 0 |
Water
n/aElectricity
0359401221Refuse and Waste
0359401221waste.mngr@mtubatuba.gov.za
Roads
0359401221sm.technical@mtubatuba.gov.za
Service Delivery
0359401221mm@mtubatuba.gov.za
Municipality Map
