Koukamma Local Municipality (EC109)

Municipality

Area: Area: 3 642km² | MDB Code: | MDB code: EC109

Physical Address

5 Keet Street, Kareedouw, 6400

Postal: Private Bag X011, Kareedouw, 6400

Contact Details

Phone: 042 288 7200

Accounts: 042 288 7280/81/34
michelle.kerr@koukamma.gov.za

Website: Visit Website

Facebook: Facebook Page

Electricity: 042 288 7218/56
mzi.qalaba@koukamma.gov.za

Refuse & Waste: 042 288 7218/51/03
mzi.qalaba@koukamma.gov.za

Roads: 042 288 7218/09/65
nosipho.botha@koukamma.gov.za

Service Delivery: 042 288 7218
mzi.qalaba@koukamma.gov.za

Water: 042 288 7218
mzi.qalaba@koukamma.gov.za

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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 Koukamma Local Municipality (EC109)

Description: The Koukamma Local Municipality is situated in the Sarah Baartman District Municipality alongside the Indian Ocean coastline in the south-western area of the Eastern Cape Province. The Western Cape Province is not far to the west. Koukamma neighbours the Dr Beyers Naude Local Municipality in the north and the Kouga Local Municipality to the east. It is one of seven municipalities in the district. The administrative centre for the Koukamma Municipality is Kareedouw, and Tweeriviere is considered the commercial centre. Koukamma is a relatively poor area that reports high unemployment and low levels of literacy. Settlements are scattered and far from each other, which poses challenges to the development of infrastructure and basic services such as water, sewage, electricity and sanitation. Storms River is the primary tourism centre within the municipality. The coastal belt includes the well-known Tsitsikamma area. The Langkloof area is surrounded by the Tsitsikamma Mountains. The coastal area is characterised by a diverse and fast-growing economy, a fast-growing population linked to economic opportunities, a good water supply, and a wealth of holiday destinations and indigenous forests. Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture, mining, manufacturing, electricity, construction, trade, transport, finance, community services – Source IDP 2022-27

ℹ️ Important Notice

This page provides informational guidance only for Koukamma Local Municipality (EC109). For official confirmation of municipal services, leadership, and contact details, always verify through the municipality’s official website: www.koukammamunicipality.gov.za. Additional verified information is available at www.gov.za.

Cities and Towns

Cities/Towns: Clarkson, Joubertina, Kareedouw, Krakeel River, Louterwater, Misgund, Nompumelelo, Sanddrif, Storms River, Woodlands

Cities and Towns Served by Koukamma Local Municipality (EC109) Municipality

Clarkson Municipality Joubertina Municipality Kareedouw Municipality Krakeel River Municipality Louterwater Municipality Misgund Municipality Nompumelelo Municipality Sanddrif Municipality Storms River Municipality Woodlands 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 Sam Vuso (ANC)

Deputy Mayor:

Speaker: Mr Dadley Maasdorp

Chief Whip: Ms Nomathamsanqa Sikiwe

Municipal Manager: Adv Mlamli Zenzile (Acting)

Chief Financial Officer: Ms Michelle Kerr

Other Council: ANC

Municipal Manager:

Adv Mlamli Zenzile (Acting)

Senior Management:

Communications Officers:

Ms Nomava Siqoko

Communications Officers: Ms Nomava Siqoko

Demographic Information

Age Structure
	2022	2016	2011
Population	36 487	43 688	40 663
Population under 15	27.0%	33.0%	29.7%
Population 15 to 64	67.1%	63.0%	65.7%
Population over 65	5.9%	4.0%	4.5%
Dependency Ratio
Per 100 (15-64)	49.0	58.8	52.1
Sex Ratio
Males per 100 females	94.2	101.0	100.7
Population Growth
Per annum	-1.05%	1.63%	n/a
Labour Market
Unemployment rate (official)	n/a	n/a	15.0%
Youth unemployment rate (official) 15-34	n/a	n/a	17.5%
Education (aged 20 +)
No schooling	3.3%	2.2%	5.3%
Matric	n/a	22.4%	17.6%
Higher education	4.8%	6.0%	3.7%
Household Dynamics
Households	9 593	11 583	11 032
Average household size	3.8	3.8	3.7
Female headed households	n/a	33.9%	31.2%
Formal dwellings	94.1%	93.4%	90.6%
Housing owned	n/a	52.7%	46.8%
Household Services
Flush toilet connected to sewerage	91.5%	81.6%	75.4%
Weekly refuse removal	84.8%	79.0%	64.2%
Piped water inside dwelling	84.2%	77.9%	68.2%
Electricity for lighting	97.7%	94.5%	87.1%

Financial Information

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
All values: R’000	2024/25	2023/24	2022/23	2021/22	2020/21
AUDIT OUTCOME	n/a	Adverse audit	Qualified audit	Financially unqualified	Financially unqualified
Property rates	32 966	32 538	25 570	18 033	17 816
Service charges	54 303	51 877	32 861	32 120	33 170
Investment revenue	699	475	424	159	290
Transfers recognised – operational	78 350	64 202	67 403	60 561	71 916
Other own revenue	32 822	43 910	45 794	69 278	24 326
Total Revenue (excluding capital transfers and contributions)	199 139	193 002	172 054	180 151	147 518
Employee costs	93 598	79 599	62 411	59 016	58 684
Remuneration of councillors	5 415	6 183	4 777	4 109	3 733
Depreciation and amortisation	25 396	24 305	21 679	22 740	22 130
Finance charges	844	683	563	422	1 191
Inventory consumed and bulk purchases	8 197	11 218	11 096	11 771	8 742
Transfers and subsidies	–	–	–	–	–
Other expenditure	103 117	164 246	98 702	92 118	81 491
Total Expenditure	236 567	286 233	199 228	190 174	175 971
Surplus/(Deficit)	(37 427)	(93 231)	(27 175)	(10 023)	(28 453)
Transfers and subsidies – capital (monetary allocations)	27 438	32 123	34 894	57 740	22 729
Transfers and subsidies – capital (in-kind)	–	–	–	–	1 178
Surplus/(Deficit) after capital transfers & contributions	(9 990)	(61 108)	7 720	47 717	(4 545)
Share of surplus/(deficit) of associate	–	–	–	–	–
Surplus/(Deficit) for the year	(9 990)	(61 108)	7 720	47 717	(4 545)
CAPITAL EXPENDITURE & FUNDS SOURCES
Capital expenditure	24 607	35 542	35 588	44 691	29 783
Transfers recognised – capital	24 180	35 223	32 982	14 309	19 816
Borrowing	–	–	–	–	–
Internally generated funds	427	319	2 026	1 051	2 289
Total sources of capital funds	24 607	35 542	35 008	15 360	22 105
FINANCIAL POSITION
Total current assets	116 861	21 537	74 999	72 168	45 088
Total non current assets	422 084	397 723	386 536	375 466	347 552
Total current liabilities	103 305	70 674	31 564	23 803	19 423
Total non current liabilities	12 752	13 402	16 227	15 954	17 346
Community wealth/Equity	432 878	396 292	406 024	360 160	360 416
CASH FLOWS
Net cash from (used) operating	80 013	(5 208)	5 017	48 441	50 685
Net cash from (used) investing	–	–	–	–	–
Net cash from (used) financing	–	–	–	–	–
Cash/cash equivalents at the year end	10 513	(83 640)	(74 072)	(36 872)	(942)
UNAUTHORISED, IRREGULAR, FRUITLESS & WASTEFUL EXPENDITURE
Unauthorised expenditure	n/a	6 105	45 659	38 239	10 703
Irregular expenditure	n/a	11 190	39 678	57 400	1 174
Fruitless & wasteful expenditure	n/a	944	375	450	–
SOURCE	Audited Outcome A1 2026 Q1	Audited Outcome A1 2026 Q1	Audited Outcome A1 2026 Q1	Audited Outcome A1 2024	Audited Outcome A1 2023

Municipal Services

Water
	2022/23	2021/22	2020/21	2019/20	2018/19
Does the municipality provide?	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided	13 783	11 291	11 289	11 161	11 029
Number of domestic households/delivery points	13 655	11 163	11 161	11 033	10 901
Inside the yard	12 682	10 388	10 388	10 260	10 260
Less than 200m from yard	835	637	637	637	505
More than 200m from yard	138	138	136	136	136
Domestic households with access to free basic service	1 258	2 464	2 464	2 464	2 468
Electricity
Does the municipality provide?	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided	12 428	12 428	12 386	12 386	12 364
Domestic households with access to free basic service	1 363	2 464	2 464	2 464	2 686
Sewerage and Sanitation
Does the municipality provide?	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided	10 956	10 687	10 687	10 687	10 624
Number of households using:
Flush toilet – public sewerage	9 166	8 827	8 827	8 827	8 827
Flush toilet – septic tank	813	977	977	977	914
Ventilated pit latrine	849	755	755	755	755
Bucket system	0	0	0	0	0
Other	0	0	0	0	0
Domestic households with access to free basic service	1 258	2 464	2 464	2 464	2 468
Solid Waste Services
Does the municipality provide?	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided	11 261	11 261	11 261	11 261	9 825
Domestic households with access to free basic service	1 258	2 464	2 464	2 464	2 468

Water

042 288 7218
mzi.qalaba@koukamma.gov.za

Electricity

042 288 7218/56
mzi.qalaba@koukamma.gov.za

Refuse and Waste

042 288 7218/51/03
mzi.qalaba@koukamma.gov.za

Roads

042 288 7218/09/65
nosipho.botha@koukamma.gov.za

Service Delivery