Inxuba Yethemba Local Municipality (EC131)
Physical Address
1 J A Calata Street, Nxuba (Cradock)
Postal: PO Box 24, Nxuba (Cradock), 5880
Contact Details
Phone: 048 801 5000
Accounts: 048 801 5011
buzi@iym.gov.za
Website: Visit Website
Facebook: Facebook Page
Electricity: 048 801 5082
xbokwe@iym.gov.za
Refuse & Waste: 048 801 5088
zandi@iym.gov.za
Roads: 048 801 5082
viwe@iym.gov.za
Service Delivery: 048 801 5000
communityservices@iym.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 Inxuba Yethemba Local Municipality (EC131)
Description: The Inxuba Yethemba Local Municipality is a Category B municipality situated in the Chris Hani District in the Eastern Cape Province. It is approximately 240km north of Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Municipality. It is one of six municipalities in the district, making up a third of its geographical area. Nxuba (Cradock) consists of the suburb of Cradock, and the Lingelihle and Michausdal communities, whilst Middelburg has the suburb of Middelburg, with the Kwanonzame Lusaka and Midros communities. The two urban centres of Cradock and Middelburg are fairly similar, with well-developed CBDs and fair infrastructure. A lot still needs to be done in the former previously disadvantaged communities. The rural areas of both towns are mostly commercial farms, with small settlements in the rural areas of Fish River Mortimer and Rosmead. The N10 National Road, which is the vital economic link between Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) and the north, runs through Cradock and skirts Middelburg. Main Economic Sectors: Government services (44%), trade (16%), community services (11%), manufacturing (8.8%). As contribution to GVA – Source IDP 2024/25ℹ️ Important Notice
This page provides informational guidance only for Inxuba Yethemba Local Municipality (EC131). For official confirmation of municipal services, leadership, and contact details, always verify through the municipality’s official website: iym.gov.za. Additional verified information is available at www.gov.za.
Cities and Towns
Cities/Towns: Middelburg, Mount Zebra National Park, Nxuba (Cradock)Cities and Towns Served by Inxuba Yethemba Local Municipality (EC131) Municipality
Middelburg Municipality Mount Zebra National Park Municipality Nxuba (Cradock) Municipality
This municipality provides services and support to the areas listed above. For official municipal information, visit the official municipality website.
Municipal Leadership
Mayor: Mrs Noncedo Zonke (ANC)
Deputy Mayor: n/a
Speaker: Ms Thembakazi Mbotya (ANC)
Chief Whip: Ms Lena Davids (MMC: Technical Services)
Municipal Manager: Mr Mkhululi Mbebe
Chief Financial Officer: Mr Siyabulela Fokazi
Other Council: ANC
Senior Management:
Communications Officers: Mr Lindokuhle September
Demographic Information
| 2022 | 2016 | 2011 | |
| Population | 77 578 | 70 493 | 65 560 |
| Age Structure | |||
| Population under 15 | 27.1% | 34.5% | 29.1% |
| Population 15 to 64 | 65.2% | 61.1% | 64.6% |
| Population over 65 | 7.7% | 4.4% | 6.2% |
| Dependency Ratio | |||
| Per 100 (15-64) | 53.3 | 63.7 | 54.7 |
| Sex Ratio | |||
| Males per 100 females | 88.0 | 90.2 | 93.5 |
| Population Growth | |||
| Per annum | 1.63% | 1.65% | n/a |
| Labour Market | |||
| Unemployment rate (official) | n/a | n/a | 25.7% |
| Youth unemployment rate (official) 15-34 | n/a | n/a | 33.2% |
| Education (aged 20 +) | |||
| No schooling | 6.9% | 6.2% | 10.7% |
| Matric | n/a | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| Higher education | 7.6% | 6.3% | 8.6% |
| Household Dynamics | |||
| Households | 22 994 | 18 282 | 18 463 |
| Average household size | 3.4 | 3.9 | 3.6 |
| Female headed households | n/a | 42.3% | 40.9% |
| Formal dwellings | 98.8% | 98.4% | 97.0% |
| Housing owned | n/a | 50.3% | 46.7% |
| Household Services | |||
| Flush toilet connected to sewerage | 95.3% | 90.3% | 90.1% |
| Weekly refuse removal | 83.9% | 74.1% | 83.2% |
| Piped water inside dwelling | 75.6% | 61.1% | 68.2% |
| Electricity for lighting | 98.1% | 96.0% | 95.6% |
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 | 24 616 | 21 400 | 21 400 | 21 400 | 20 690 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 13 328 | 2 600 | 2 597 | 2 322 | 2 131 |
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 | 20 495 | 20 495 | 20 495 | 20 495 | 16 000 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 13 328 | 2 600 | 2 597 | 2 322 | 2 131 |
Water
n/aElectricity
048 801 5082xbokwe@iym.gov.za
Refuse and Waste
048 801 5088zandi@iym.gov.za
Roads
048 801 5082viwe@iym.gov.za
Service Delivery
048 801 5000communityservices@iym.gov.za
Municipality Map
