Mhlontlo Local Municipality (EC156)
Physical Address
96 Church Street, Qumbu, 5180
Postal: PO Box 31, Qumbu, 5180
Contact Details
Phone: 047 553 7000 / 7001
Accounts: 076 920 1477
nboti@mhlontlolm.gov.za
Website: Visit Website
Facebook: Facebook Page
Electricity: 082 772 2132
mmcinga@mhlontlolm.gov.za
Refuse & Waste: 082 779 588
yiloj@yahoo.co.za
Roads: 082 955 9991
tmase@mhlontlolm.gov.za
Service Delivery: 082 772 2452
pmhloli@mhlontlolm.gov.za
Water: 082 955 9991
tmase@mhlontlolm.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 Mhlontlo Local Municipality (EC156)
Description: The Mhlontlo Local Municipality is a Category B municipality situated within the OR Tambo District in the Eastern Cape Province. The municipality lies on the north-east side of the Eastern Cape provincial border alongside the N2 route between Mthatha and Mt Frere, and the R396 between Tsolo and Nqanqarhu (MaClear). It is bordered by the Umzimvubu Local Municipality to the north, King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality to the south, Nyandeni Local Municipality to the east, and Elundini Local Municipality to the west. It is one of the five municipalities in the district, making up a quarter of its geographical area. Main Economic Sectors: Community services (39%), agriculture (1%), manufacturing (4%), electricity (3%), construction (3%), trade (23%), transport (5%). As contribution to GVA – Source IDP 2024/25ℹ️ Important Notice
This page provides informational guidance only for Mhlontlo Local Municipality (EC156). For official confirmation of municipal services, leadership, and contact details, always verify through the municipality’s official website: mhlontlolm.gov.za. Additional verified information is available at www.gov.za.
Cities and Towns
Cities/Towns: Qumbu, TsoloCities and Towns Served by Mhlontlo Local Municipality (EC156) Municipality
Qumbu Municipality Tsolo 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 Mbulelo Jara (ANC)
Deputy Mayor: n/a
Speaker: Mr Eddie Pula (ANC)
Chief Whip: Ms Ntombiyakhe Gcaba
Municipal Manager: Mr Lungile Ndabeni (Suspended)
Chief Financial Officer: Ms N Sibobi
Other Council: ANC
Senior Management:
Communications Officers: Mr Sisa Mpehle (Communications and Public Relations)
Demographic Information
| 2022 | 2016 | 2011 | |
| Population | 186 391 | 189 176 | 190 745 |
| Age Structure | |||
| Population under 15 | 33.3% | 38.8% | 38.3% |
| Population 15 to 64 | 58.6% | 55.1% | 54.4% |
| Population over 65 | 8.2% | 6.1% | 7.2% |
| Dependency Ratio | |||
| Per 100 (15-64) | 70.7 | 81.6 | 83.7 |
| Sex Ratio | |||
| Males per 100 females | 90.5 | 88.7 | 86.7 |
| Population Growth | |||
| Per annum | -0.22% | -0.19% | 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 | 11.4% | 11.5% | 14.7% |
| Matric | n/a | 14.8% | 12.3% |
| Higher education | 5.4% | 3.3% | 4.8% |
| Household Dynamics | |||
| Households | 43 980 | 41 395 | 44 079 |
| Average household size | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.3 |
| Female headed households | n/a | 57.1% | 56.9% |
| Formal dwellings | 72.1% | 41.5% | 34.3% |
| Housing owned | n/a | 83.9% | 54.3% |
| Household Services | |||
| Flush toilet connected to sewerage | 26.4% | 2.0% | 4.2% |
| Weekly refuse removal | 25.9% | 1.8% | 4.7% |
| Piped water inside dwelling | 26.9% | 1.0% | 4.0% |
| Electricity for lighting | 95.7% | 83.9% | 72.6% |
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? | No | No | No | No | No |
| Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided | 47 248 | 47 248 | 47 060 | 47 060 | 47 060 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 2 055 | 2 055 | 5 133 | 2 949 | 6 475 |
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 | 2 591 | 2 591 | 2 591 | 2 591 | 2 591 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 265 | 265 | 265 | 265 | 265 |
Water
082 955 9991tmase@mhlontlolm.gov.za
Electricity
082 772 2132mmcinga@mhlontlolm.gov.za
Refuse and Waste
082 779 588yiloj@yahoo.co.za
Roads
082 955 9991tmase@mhlontlolm.gov.za
Service Delivery
082 772 2452pmhloli@mhlontlolm.gov.za
Municipality Map
