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Makana Local Municipality (EC104)

Municipality
Area: Area: 4 376km² | MDB Code: | MDB code: EC104

Physical Address

City Hall, High Street, Makhanda, 6139

Postal: PO Box 176, Makhanda, 6140

Contact Details

Phone: 046 603 6111

Accounts: 046 603 6019/71
MichelleJacobs@makana.gov.za

Website: Visit Website

Facebook: Facebook Page

Electricity: 046 603 6062
MzomhleRadu@makana.gov.za

Refuse & Waste: 046 603 6142
williamwelkom@makana.gov.za

Roads: 046 603 6063
gmfeti@makana.gov.za

Service Delivery: 046 603 6063
bmadikwa@makana.gov.za; bliwani@makana.gov.za

Water: 046 603 6069
mqwane@makana.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 Makana Local Municipality (EC104)

Description: The Makana Local Municipality is a Category B municipality located in the Eastern Cape Province on the south-eastern seaboard and in the western part of the Eastern Cape Province. It is one of the seven municipalities in the Sarah Baartman District Municipality. With the cities of Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) 120km to the west and KuGompo City (East London) 180km to the east, Makana Municipality is strategically situated between two of the province’s largest industrial centres. Both coastal cities are served by well-equipped container ports and have major airports linking them to Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg. The Makana area has nearly a million hectares devoted to game. A range of public and private nature reserves span the area, from the world-famous Shamwari in the west to the magnificent Double Drift and Kwandwe Reserves in the east. Makhanda (Grahamstown) is the hub of the Makana Municipality and has more than 70 declared National Heritage Sites. One of these is the highest church spire in the country. Makhanda was founded in 1812 and is entrenched in historical events, from the 1820 Settlers to a 100-year-old university. It also hosts some of the oldest schools. It is the seat of Rhodes University, as well as other prominent and internationally acclaimed primary and high schools. Rhodes University is a 104-year-old internationally recognised institution with a well-established reputation for academic excellence. Each year, Makhanda comes alive with activity when the National Arts Festival comes to town. Visitors get the chance to see performances from national artists, experience the local markets, and get a taste of culture and indigenous cuisines. Main Economic Sectors: Trade, transport, finance, community services, agriculture, mining, manufacturing, electricity, construction – Source IDP 2022/23

ℹ️ Important Notice

This page provides informational guidance only for Makana Local Municipality (EC104). For official confirmation of municipal services, leadership, and contact details, always verify through the municipality’s official website: www.makana.gov.za. Additional verified information is available at www.gov.za.

Cities and Towns

Cities/Towns: Alicedale, Makhanda (Grahamstown), Riebeek East, Sidbury

Cities and Towns Served by Makana Local Municipality (EC104) Municipality

Alicedale Municipality Makhanda (Grahamstown) Municipality Riebeek East Municipality Sidbury Municipality

This municipality provides services and support to the areas listed above. For official municipal information, visit the official municipality website.

Municipal Leadership

Mayor: ANC

Deputy Mayor:

Speaker: Mr Mthuthuzeli Matyumza (ANC)

Chief Whip: n/a

Municipal Manager: Mr Pumelelo Kate

Chief Financial Officer: Mrs Nomfundo Ntsangani

Other Council: ANC

Other Council:
Mr Andile Hoyi (Chairperson: Finance)
Ms Gcobisa Mene (Chairperson: Engineering and Infrastructural Services)
Mr Mzwabantu Nkwentsha (Chairperson: LED Planning and Tourism Industries)
Mr Thandolwethu Vayo (Chairperson: Public Safety and Community Service)
Mr Rumsell Xonxa (Chairperson: Corporate and Shared Services)

Senior Management:

Senior Management:
Mr Reynhardt Brittnell (Acting Director: Engineering and Infrastructural Services)
Sisanda Dyonashe (Manager: Internal Audit)
Mrs Natasha Khoahla (Director: LED)
Mrs Ntombesizwe Notyeke (Director: Public Safety and Community Services)
Ms Pumla Qezu (Manager: Human Resources)
Ms N Santi (Manager: Speaker’s Office)
Mr Vukile Wali (Strategic Manager: Office of the Executive Mayor)

Communications Officers: Mr A Mjekula (Assistant Communications Officer)

Demographic Information

  202220162011
Population 97 81582 06080 390
Age Structure
Population under 15 21.9%26.8%24.4%
Population 15 to 64 69.8%67.6%69.4%
Population over 65 8.2%5.6%6.2%
Dependency Ratio
Per 100 (15-64) 43.247.944.1
Sex Ratio
Males per 100 females 88.491.590.4
Population Growth
Per annum 1.90%0.47%n/a
Labour Market
Unemployment rate (official) n/an/a32.5%
Youth unemployment rate (official) 15-34 n/an/a42.3%
Education (aged 20 +)
No schooling 3.8%3.6%6.3%
Matric n/a27.0%22.7%
Higher education 16.6%13.0%11.7%
Household Dynamics
Households 29 23922 70021 388
Average household size 3.33.63.8
Female headed households n/a45.3%44.5%
Formal dwellings 89.6%90.7%85.4%
Housing owned n/a56.1%48.3%
Household Services
Flush toilet connected to sewerage 89.7%83.8%74.4%
Weekly refuse removal 86.2%90.1%88.9%
Piped water inside dwelling 63.7%45.1%49.8%
Electricity for lighting 95.2%96.6%89.5%

Financial Information

All values: R’0002024/252023/242022/232021/222020/21
AUDIT OUTCOME n/aDisclaimer of auditDisclaimer of auditDisclaimer of auditDisclaimer of audit
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
Property rates119 291117 553107 450100 918100 707
Service charges439 896382 211336 678302 474266 549
Investment revenue4 3725 3303 838767829
Transfers recognised – operational150 597174 978124 634119 244126 482
Other own revenue94 24188 28171 41051 52325 313
Total Revenue (excluding capital transfers and contributions)808 396768 353644 010574 927519 880
Employee costs209 568210 509199 396199 534208 026
Remuneration of councillors13 05512 87111 99811 16911 398
Depreciation and amortisation33 37350 36331 65637 13236 632
Finance charges36 99239 43116 65210 23720 227
Inventory consumed and bulk purchases200 981177 127163 310156 281123 149
Transfers and subsidies50351––990
Other expenditure334 510368 094258 246236 643188 083
Total Expenditure828 529858 745681 259650 996588 505
Surplus/(Deficit)(20 134)(90 392)(37 249)(76 069)(68 625)
Transfers and subsidies – capital (monetary allocations)46 40346 65918 62370 68653 778
Transfers and subsidies – capital (in-kind)5 2207023 10517 633–
Surplus/(Deficit) after capital transfers & contributions31 489(43 030)(15 521)12 250(14 848)
Share of surplus/(deficit) of associate–––––
Surplus/(Deficit) for the year31 489(43 030)(15 521)12 250(14 848)
CAPITAL EXPENDITURE & FUNDS SOURCES
Capital expenditure67 90274 30432 157117 68440 778
Transfers recognised – capital38 28227 26528 21958 93445 073
Borrowing–––––
Internally generated funds2315 60682136 038(4 485)
Total sources of capital funds38 30542 87029 04094 97140 588
FINANCIAL POSITION
Total current assets246 407158 364363 739308 651247 175
Total non current assets1 028 3501 000 6881 168 0851 170 3921 110 364
Total current liabilities483 763406 958600 631531 998425 748
Total non current liabilities195 562188 152151 281151 665163 650
Community wealth/Equity717 975563 942779 912748 721768 141
CASH FLOWS
Net cash from (used) operating22 009(263 807)(235)152 363181 833
Net cash from (used) investing(40 384)(55 444)(33 464)(53 469)(45 250)
Net cash from (used) financing(2 436)244–––
Cash/cash equivalents at the year end4 654(262 760)14 598117 9205 678
UNAUTHORISED, IRREGULAR, FRUITLESS & WASTEFUL EXPENDITURE
Unauthorised expendituren/a––779 268100 121
Irregular expendituren/a41 51136 97246 22925 181
Fruitless & wasteful expendituren/a31 49407 8263 903
SOURCEAudited Outcome
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A1 2024		Audited Outcome
A1 2023

Municipal Services

  2022/232021/222020/212019/202018/19
Water
Does the municipality provide? YesYesYesYesYes
Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided 23 38422 33621 95521 95518 627
Number of domestic households/delivery points 22 86021 81221 43121 43118 114
Inside the yard 21 21020 16220 16220 16217 764
Less than 200m from yard 1 6501 6501 2691 269350
More than 200m from yard 00000
Domestic households with access to free basic service 6 1783 9393 5133 8953 824

Electricity
Does the municipality provide? YesYesYesYesYes
Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided 28 55927 71227 46727 46727 467
Domestic households with access to free basic service 1 7406 1216 7736 8396 801

Sewerage and Sanitation
Does the municipality provide? YesYesYesYesYes
Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided 23 14722 90922 81022 81015 641
Number of households using:
Flush toilet – public sewerage 20 43019 38219 38219 38210 556
Flush toilet – septic tank 0000780
Ventilated pit latrine 1 9292 7392 1102 1103 601
Bucket system 264264264264180
Other 005305300
Domestic households with access to free basic service 6 6204 2824 0103 8493 920

Solid Waste Services
Does the municipality provide? YesYesYesYesYes
Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided 23 36623 36622 50023 96523 965
Domestic households with access to free basic service 6 6294 7834 7164 5394 617

Water

046 603 6069
mqwane@makana.gov.za

Electricity

046 603 6062
MzomhleRadu@makana.gov.za

Refuse and Waste

046 603 6142
williamwelkom@makana.gov.za

Roads

046 603 6063
gmfeti@makana.gov.za

Service Delivery

046 603 6063
bmadikwa@makana.gov.za; bliwani@makana.gov.za

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