Intsika Yethu Local Municipality (EC135)
Physical Address
201 Main Street, Cofimvaba, 5380
Postal: Private Bag X1251, Cofimvaba, 5380
Contact Details
Phone: 047 874 8700
Accounts: 478 748 773
mbilinis@intsikayethu.gov.za
Website: Visit Website
Facebook: Facebook Page
Electricity: 478 748 775
rolsn@intsikayethu.gov.za
Refuse & Waste: 478 748 761
ntengenyanea@intsikayethu.gov.za
Roads: 478 748 777
dudumashel@intsikayethu.gov.za
Service Delivery: 478 748 762
koyos@intsikayethu.gov.za
Water: 478 748 779
nkwenkweziw@intsikayethu.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 Intsika Yethu Local Municipality (EC135)
Description: The Intsika Yethu Local Municipality is a Category B municipality situated within the Chris Hani District Municipality in the Eastern Cape Province. It is bordered by Sakhisizwe to the north, the Amathole District to the south, Engcobo to the east, and Emalahleni and Enoch Mgijima to the west. The municipality is one of six municipalities in the district, accounting for 8% of its geographical area. Intsika Yethu is an isiXhosa name meaning ‘our pillars’. Main Economic Sectors: Community services (47.2%), trade (18%), finance (16.7%). As contribution to GVA – Source IDP 2024/25ℹ️ Important Notice
This page provides informational guidance only for Intsika Yethu Local Municipality (EC135). For official confirmation of municipal services, leadership, and contact details, always verify through the municipality’s official website: www.intsikayethu.gov.za. Additional verified information is available at www.gov.za.
Cities and Towns
Cities/Towns: Cofimvaba, TsomoCities and Towns Served by Intsika Yethu Local Municipality (EC135) Municipality
Cofimvaba Municipality Tsomo Municipality
This municipality provides services and support to the areas listed above. For official municipal information, visit the official municipality website.
Municipal Leadership
Mayor: Ms Khanyiswa Mdleleni (ANC)
Deputy Mayor: n/a
Speaker: Mr Yanga Zicina (ANC)
Chief Whip: Mrs N Ntsaluba
Municipal Manager: Mr Mthembu Mabono
Chief Financial Officer: Ms Noncedo Combo
Other Council: ANC
Senior Management:
Communications Officers: Mr Z Tshangana
Demographic Information
| 2022 | 2016 | 2011 | |
| Population | 128 101 | 152 159 | 150 718 |
| Age Structure | |||
| Population under 15 | 31.6% | 40.2% | 36.2% |
| Population 15 to 64 | 55.9% | 52.3% | 53.8% |
| Population over 65 | 12.5% | 7.4% | 10.1% |
| Dependency Ratio | |||
| Per 100 (15-64) | 78.9 | 91.1 | 86.0 |
| Sex Ratio | |||
| Males per 100 females | 94.4 | 93.3 | 89.8 |
| Population Growth | |||
| Per annum | -1.58% | 0.09% | 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 | 10.4% | 12.4% | 13.8% |
| Matric | n/a | 15.9% | 9.9% |
| Higher education | 5.1% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| Household Dynamics | |||
| Households | 32 227 | 35 851 | 41 790 |
| Average household size | 4.0 | 4.2 | 3.6 |
| Female headed households | n/a | 53.9% | 54.5% |
| Formal dwellings | 63.4% | 27.4% | 33.7% |
| Housing owned | n/a | 92.1% | 71.8% |
| Household Services | |||
| Flush toilet connected to sewerage | 31.9% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Weekly refuse removal | 29.4% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Piped water inside dwelling | 30.3% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Electricity for lighting | 96.1% | 86.6% | 64.3% |
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 | 34 844 | 34 786 | 34 492 | 34 492 | 34 492 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 4 578 | 8 000 | 3 853 | 3 904 | 3 904 |
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 | 4 249 | 4 249 | 4 249 | 4 249 | 4 249 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 9 | 9 | 3 853 | 3 904 | 3 904 |
Water
478 748 779nkwenkweziw@intsikayethu.gov.za
Electricity
478 748 775rolsn@intsikayethu.gov.za
Refuse and Waste
478 748 761ntengenyanea@intsikayethu.gov.za
Roads
478 748 777dudumashel@intsikayethu.gov.za
Service Delivery
478 748 762koyos@intsikayethu.gov.za
Municipality Map
