Mnquma Local Municipality (EC122)
Physical Address
Cnr King & Mthatha Streets, Butterworth, 4960
Postal: PO Box 36, Butterworth, 4960
Contact Details
Phone: 047 050 1134/7
Accounts: 083 397 2966
nomvuzo.goniwe43@gmail.com/ngoniwe@mnquma.gov.za
Website: Visit Website
Facebook: Facebook Page
Electricity: 073 427 6703
lusindiso.boya@gmail.com/lboya@mnquma.gov.za
Refuse & Waste: 0716092901
nozuko.sityebi@gmail.com/nsityebi@gmail.com
Roads: n/a
mbusizanele@gmail.com/zmbusi@mnquma.gov.za
Service Delivery: n/a
smahlasela@mnquma.gov.za/silumko.mahlasela@gmail.c
Water: 071 215 8257
sisa.msiwa@outlook.com
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 Mnquma Local Municipality (EC122)
Description: The Mnquma Local Municipality is a Category B municipality located in the south-eastern part of the Eastern Cape Province. It falls under the jurisdiction of the Amathole District Municipality and comprises an amalgamation of the former Butterworth, Ngqamakhwe and Centane Transitional Regional Councils. The municipality shares borders with three other local municipalities, the Chris Hani District and the Indian Ocean. It is one of six municipalities in the Amathole District. Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture (1%), manufacturing (3%), electricity (2%), construction (4%), trade (32%), transport (5%), finance (13%), community services (40%). As contribution to GVA – Source IDP 2023-27ℹ️ Important Notice
This page provides informational guidance only for Mnquma Local Municipality (EC122). For official confirmation of municipal services, leadership, and contact details, always verify through the municipality’s official website: www.mnquma.gov.za. Additional verified information is available at www.gov.za.
Cities and Towns
Cities/Towns: Butterworth, Kentani, NgqamakhweCities and Towns Served by Mnquma Local Municipality (EC122) Municipality
Butterworth Municipality Kentani Municipality Ngqamakhwe Municipality
This municipality provides services and support to the areas listed above. For official municipal information, visit the official municipality website.
Municipal Leadership
Mayor: Mrs Tunyiswa Manxila-Nkamisa (ANC)
Deputy Mayor: n/a
Speaker: Mrs Monica Qaba (ANC)
Chief Whip: Mrs Sithembiso Ncetezo
Municipal Manager: Mr Silumko Mahlasela
Chief Financial Officer: Mr Mzusekho Matomane
Other Council: ANC
Senior Management:
Communications Officers: Mr Loyiso Mpalantshane (Spokesperson)
Demographic Information
| 2022 | 2016 | 2011 | |
| Population | 232 993 | 246 813 | 245 629 |
| Age Structure | |||
| Population under 15 | 29.9% | 33.0% | 34.2% |
| Population 15 to 64 | 59.3% | 61.0% | 56.9% |
| Population over 65 | 10.8% | 5.9% | 8.9% |
| Dependency Ratio | |||
| Per 100 (15-64) | 68.7 | 63.8 | 75.8 |
| Sex Ratio | |||
| Males per 100 females | 91.6 | 89.7 | 87.9 |
| Population Growth | |||
| Per annum | -0.51% | 0.12% | 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 | 7.6% | 12.5% | 11.0% |
| Matric | n/a | 18.0% | 13.3% |
| Higher education | 8.6% | 7.4% | 8.1% |
| Household Dynamics | |||
| Households | 65 221 | 63 514 | 67 962 |
| Average household size | 3.6 | 3.9 | 3.6 |
| Female headed households | n/a | 53.5% | 54.5% |
| Formal dwellings | 79.0% | 52.7% | 49.1% |
| Housing owned | n/a | 75.6% | 66.5% |
| Household Services | |||
| Flush toilet connected to sewerage | 34.1% | 14.2% | 15.1% |
| Weekly refuse removal | 32.3% | 18.1% | 16.0% |
| Piped water inside dwelling | 33.3% | 14.8% | 12.6% |
| Electricity for lighting | 94.9% | 81.4% | 61.4% |
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 | 53 204 | 53 204 | 52 751 | 52 751 | 52 751 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 10 528 | 8 200 | 5 500 | 5 500 | 10 357 |
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 | 9 476 | 9 476 | 9 476 | 9 476 | 9 476 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 140 | 235 | 235 | 235 | 235 |
Water
071 215 8257sisa.msiwa@outlook.com
Electricity
073 427 6703lusindiso.boya@gmail.com/lboya@mnquma.gov.za
Refuse and Waste
0716092901nozuko.sityebi@gmail.com/nsityebi@gmail.com
Roads
n/ambusizanele@gmail.com/zmbusi@mnquma.gov.za
Service Delivery
n/asmahlasela@mnquma.gov.za/silumko.mahlasela@gmail.c
Municipality Map
