King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality (EC157)
Physical Address
Munitata Building, Sutherland Street, Mthatha
Postal: PO Box 45, Mthatha, 5099
Contact Details
Phone: 047 495 1124
Accounts: 047 501 4026
dimam@ksd.gov.za
Website: Visit Website
Facebook: Facebook Page
Electricity: 047 501 4307
Refuse & Waste: 047 501 4079
Roads: 047 501 4320
Service Delivery: 047 501 4305
Water: 047 501 6400
ortambo@ortambodm.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 King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality (EC157)
Description: The King Sabata Dalindyebo Municipality is a Category B municipality situated within the OR Tambo District in the Eastern Cape Province. It is the largest of the five municipalities in the district, accounting for a quarter of its geographical area. The municipality was formed before the local government elections in the year 2000, when the Mqanduli and Mthatha Transitional and Rural Councils were merged. The majority population of the municipality resides in the rural areas, where they still practice cultural tradition. King Sabata Dalindyebo Municipality still retains many of the earliest buildings of the neoclassical style that was popular during the colonial times. Main Economic Sectors: Community services (41%), trade (25.6%), finance (17.4%). As contribution to GVA – Source IDP 2024/25ℹ️ Important Notice
This page provides informational guidance only for King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality (EC157). For official confirmation of municipal services, leadership, and contact details, always verify through the municipality’s official website: ksd.gov.za. Additional verified information is available at www.gov.za.
Cities and Towns
Cities/Towns: Mqanduli, Mthatha (Umtata)Cities and Towns Served by King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality (EC157) Municipality
Mqanduli Municipality Mthatha (Umtata) 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 Nyaniso Nelani (ANC)
Deputy Mayor:
Speaker: Ms Nomamfengu Siyo-Sokutu (ANC)
Chief Whip: Mr B Mlanjeni
Municipal Manager: Mr Ngamela Pakade
Chief Financial Officer: Mr Xolani Sikobi
Other Council: ANC
Senior Management:
Communications Officers: Mr M Sonwabo
Demographic Information
| 2022 | 2016 | 2011 | |
| Population | 476 558 | 488 349 | 450 287 |
| Age Structure | |||
| Population under 15 | 31.8% | 34.2% | 35.0% |
| Population 15 to 64 | 62.3% | 61.8% | 60.0% |
| Population over 65 | 5.9% | 4.0% | 5.1% |
| Dependency Ratio | |||
| Per 100 (15-64) | 60.5 | 61.8 | 66.8 |
| Sex Ratio | |||
| Males per 100 females | 88.5 | 87.0 | 85.3 |
| Population Growth | |||
| Per annum | 0.55% | 1.84% | 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 | 10.2% | 15.7% | 14.0% |
| Matric | n/a | 22.0% | 18.4% |
| Higher education | 12.5% | 9.5% | 10.5% |
| Household Dynamics | |||
| Households | 114 580 | 115 894 | 104 878 |
| Average household size | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.3 |
| Female headed households | n/a | 55.9% | 57.3% |
| Formal dwellings | 84.6% | 51.8% | 60.2% |
| Housing owned | n/a | 65.4% | 55.6% |
| Household Services | |||
| Flush toilet connected to sewerage | 47.6% | 23.5% | 27.3% |
| Weekly refuse removal | 43.3% | 21.5% | 24.7% |
| Piped water inside dwelling | 42.4% | 15.8% | 19.1% |
| Electricity for lighting | 95.1% | 84.4% | 73.3% |
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? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided | 62 559 | 57 997 | 57 597 | 57 597 | 57 283 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 13 342 | 10 309 | 12 266 | 11 353 | 11 713 |
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 | 40 346 | 34 172 | 34 172 | 34 172 | 34 172 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 860 | 860 | 860 | 860 | 770 |
Water
047 501 6400ortambo@ortambodm.gov.za
Electricity
047 501 4307Refuse and Waste
047 501 4079Roads
047 501 4320Service Delivery
047 501 4305Municipality Map
