Mbhashe Local Municipality (EC121)
Physical Address
454 Streatfield Road, Dutywa
Postal: PO Box 25, Dutywa, 5000
Contact Details
Phone: 047 489 5800
Accounts: 047 489 5800
info@mbhashemun.gov.za
Website: Visit Website
Facebook: Facebook Page
Electricity: 047 489 5808
info@mbhashemun.gov.za
Refuse & Waste: 047 489 5800
info@mbhashemun.gov.za
Roads: 047 489 5800
info@mbhashemun.gov.za
Service Delivery: 047 489 5800
info@mbhashemun.gov.za
Water: 043 701 4139
adminfo@amathole.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 Mbhashe Local Municipality (EC121)
Description: The Mbhashe Local Municipality is a Category B municipality situated within the Amathole District in the south-east of the Eastern Cape Province. It is bound by the coastline, flowing from the Mncwasa River in the north to the Qhora River in the south along the Indian Ocean. It borders the following municipalities: King Sabata Dalindyebo in the north-east, Mnquma in the south, Ntsika Yethu in the south-west, and Ngcobo in the west. It is one of six municipalities in the district. The municipality earned its name from the beautiful river called Mbhashe, which flows through Dutywa (previously Idutywa), Willowvale and Elliotdale. Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture (6%), mining (21%), manufacturing (18%), electricity (1%), construction (7%), retail (24%), transport (6%), finance (21%), general government (18%), community services (8%). As contribution to GVA – Source IDP 2023/24ℹ️ Important Notice
This page provides informational guidance only for Mbhashe Local Municipality (EC121). For official confirmation of municipal services, leadership, and contact details, always verify through the municipality’s official website: www.mbhashemun.gov.za. Additional verified information is available at www.gov.za.
Cities and Towns
Cities/Towns: Dutywa, Elliotdale, WillowvaleCities and Towns Served by Mbhashe Local Municipality (EC121) Municipality
Dutywa Municipality Elliotdale Municipality Willowvale 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 Samkelo Nicholas Janda (ANC)
Deputy Mayor: n/a
Speaker: Ms Babalwa Majavu (ANC)
Chief Whip: Mr Ludwe Mantshiyose
Municipal Manager: Mr Mkhululi Nako
Chief Financial Officer: Mr Vuyo Jam Jam
Other Council: ANC
Senior Management:
Communications Officers: Ms Babalwa Magqwanti (Communications Manager/Spokesperson)
Demographic Information
| 2022 | 2016 | 2011 | |
| Population | 240 020 | 277 250 | 261 670 |
| Age Structure | |||
| Population under 15 | 33.4% | 35.8% | 38.0% |
| Population 15 to 64 | 57.1% | 59.0% | 53.8% |
| Population over 65 | 9.6% | 5.2% | 8.2% |
| Dependency Ratio | |||
| Per 100 (15-64) | 75.3 | 69.6 | 85.8 |
| Sex Ratio | |||
| Males per 100 females | 86.2 | 86.3 | 85.0 |
| Population Growth | |||
| Per annum | -0.84% | 1.31% | 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 | 16.0% | 15.6% | 21.4% |
| Matric | n/a | 13.7% | 10.0% |
| Higher education | 5.6% | 4.5% | 4.9% |
| Household Dynamics | |||
| Households | 52 715 | 58 727 | 61 893 |
| Average household size | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.2 |
| Female headed households | n/a | 57.1% | 58.3% |
| Formal dwellings | 69.2% | 41.1% | 30.6% |
| Housing owned | n/a | 68.3% | 73.3% |
| Household Services | |||
| Flush toilet connected to sewerage | 26.5% | 3.0% | 4.4% |
| Weekly refuse removal | 26.8% | 10.9% | 3.0% |
| Piped water inside dwelling | 26.7% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Electricity for lighting | 90.5% | 66.8% | 49.7% |
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 | 46 475 | 46 167 | 45 967 | 45 967 | 45 281 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 1 710 | 4 789 | 4 789 | 4 789 | 4 773 |
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 | 60 124 | 60 124 | 60 124 | 60 124 | 60 124 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 4 789 | 4 789 | 4 789 | 4 789 | 4 773 |
Water
043 701 4139adminfo@amathole.gov.za
Electricity
047 489 5808info@mbhashemun.gov.za
Refuse and Waste
047 489 5800info@mbhashemun.gov.za
Roads
047 489 5800info@mbhashemun.gov.za
Service Delivery
047 489 5800info@mbhashemun.gov.za
Municipality Map
