Ngqushwa Local Municipality (EC126)

Municipality

Area: Area: 2 112km² | MDB Code: | MDB code: EC126

Physical Address

Erf 313, Main Road, Peddie

Postal: PO Box 539, Peddie, 5640

Contact Details

Phone: 040 673 3095

Accounts: 040 673 3095
sgumengu@ngqushwamun.gov.za

Website: Visit Website

Facebook: Facebook Page

Electricity: 040 673 3095
nmgwigwi@ngqushwamun.gov.za

Refuse & Waste: 040 673 3095
rmkhontwana@ngqushwamun.gov.za

Roads: 040 673 3095
igxobole@ngqushwamun.gov.za

Service Delivery: 040 673 3095
nmgengo@ngqushwamun.gov.za

Water: 043 701 4143
mlamlib@amathole.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 Ngqushwa Local Municipality (EC126)

Description: The Ngqushwa Local Municipality is a Category B municipality. It is one of the six municipalities within the jurisdiction of the Amathole District Municipality, situated within the Eastern Cape Province. It is bordered by the Keiskamma River to the east and the Great Fish River to the west. The southern boundary comprises part of the coastline of the Indian Ocean. Ngqushwa is one of the smaller municipalities in the district, accounting for 10% of its geographical area. It is predominantly rural in nature. Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture, mining, manufacturing, electricity, construction, trade, transport, finance, community services – Source IDP 2024/25

ℹ️ Important Notice

This page provides informational guidance only for Ngqushwa Local Municipality (EC126). For official confirmation of municipal services, leadership, and contact details, always verify through the municipality’s official website: ngqushwamun.gov.za. Additional verified information is available at www.gov.za.

Cities and Towns

Cities/Towns: Hamburg, Peddie

Cities and Towns Served by Ngqushwa Local Municipality (EC126) Municipality

Hamburg Municipality Peddie 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 Sanga Siyabulela Maneli (ANC)

Deputy Mayor:

Speaker: Ms Daniswa Ncanywa (ANC)

Chief Whip: Ms Anathi Nodikida (Portfolio Head: Community Services)

Municipal Manager: Mr Ndoda Mgengo

Chief Financial Officer: Mr Tinashe Fortune Fundira

Other Council: ANC

Municipal Manager:

Mr Ndoda Mgengo

Senior Management:

Communications Officers:

Ms Ncumisa Cakwe

Communications Officers: Ms Ncumisa Cakwe

Demographic Information

Age Structure
	2022	2016	2011
Population	68 300	63 694	64 422
Population under 15	26.1%	31.1%	29.8%
Population 15 to 64	60.3%	60.8%	58.3%
Population over 65	13.6%	8.1%	11.8%
Dependency Ratio
Per 100 (15-64)	65.8	64.6	71.4
Sex Ratio
Males per 100 females	91.4	88.9	88.7
Population Growth
Per annum	0.57%	-0.55%	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	8.4%	7.8%	14.4%
Matric	n/a	21.4%	14.5%
Higher education	5.2%	5.3%	3.7%
Household Dynamics
Households	24 913	17 149	19 222
Average household size	2.7	3.7	3.4
Female headed households	n/a	51.7%	51.0%
Formal dwellings	89.4%	72.9%	71.6%
Housing owned	n/a	70.7%	80.9%
Household Services
Flush toilet connected to sewerage	28.6%	8.0%	6.2%
Weekly refuse removal	24.2%	8.8%	7.3%
Piped water inside dwelling	29.1%	7.2%	6.6%
Electricity for lighting	97.4%	96.0%	91.4%

Financial Information

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
All values: R’000	2024/25	2023/24	2022/23	2021/22	2020/21
AUDIT OUTCOME	n/a	Financially unqualified	Financially unqualified	Financially unqualified	Qualified audit
Property rates	22 751	21 083	24 530	25 796	41 423
Service charges	1 955	1 863	1 554	1 597	1 425
Investment revenue	5 149	6 925	5 569	2 699	1 901
Transfers recognised – operational	143 095	124 850	105 171	98 409	110 306
Other own revenue	13 339	7 508	11 279	(2 810)	4 086
Total Revenue (excluding capital transfers and contributions)	186 290	162 230	148 104	125 691	159 142
Employee costs	98 928	89 496	79 106	74 088	71 107
Remuneration of councillors	10 007	9 629	9 328	8 862	9 116
Depreciation and amortisation	24 633	18 339	16 319	17 137	20 527
Finance charges	474	545	521	815	771
Inventory consumed and bulk purchases	119	–	–	–	–
Transfers and subsidies	–	–	–	–	–
Other expenditure	101 398	77 397	51 973	52 938	46 234
Total Expenditure	235 559	195 406	157 246	153 841	147 755
Surplus/(Deficit)	(49 269)	(33 176)	(9 142)	(28 150)	11 387
Transfers and subsidies – capital (monetary allocations)	30 930	30 086	29 153	26 448	22 056
Transfers and subsidies – capital (in-kind)	–	–	–	–	–
Surplus/(Deficit) after capital transfers & contributions	(18 338)	(3 089)	20 011	(1 702)	33 443
Share of surplus/(deficit) of associate	–	–	–	–	–
Surplus/(Deficit) for the year	(18 338)	(3 089)	20 011	(1 702)	33 443
CAPITAL EXPENDITURE & FUNDS SOURCES
Capital expenditure	683 886	660 217	629 983	634 221	650 880
Transfers recognised – capital	20 830	16 161	12 198	23 084	25 964
Borrowing	–	–	–	–	–
Internally generated funds	663 040	644 056	617 785	12 445	8 744
Total sources of capital funds	683 869	660 217	629 983	35 529	34 707
FINANCIAL POSITION
Total current assets	65 726	97 878	110 166	98 001	97 790
Total non current assets	355 628	350 918	337 520	325 980	339 636
Total current liabilities	30 023	40 078	36 543	23 528	30 568
Total non current liabilities	18 582	17 711	16 568	15 893	14 748
Community wealth/Equity	391 086	394 095	374 566	386 262	358 666
CASH FLOWS
Net cash from (used) operating	(1 021 448)	(840 925)	16 559	4 334	3 063
Net cash from (used) investing	–	–	–	–	–
Net cash from (used) financing	–	–	–	–	–
Cash/cash equivalents at the year end	(1 021 448)	(840 925)	16 559	4 334	3 063
UNAUTHORISED, IRREGULAR, FRUITLESS & WASTEFUL EXPENDITURE
Unauthorised expenditure	n/a	–	–	–	18 394
Irregular expenditure	n/a	3 384	3 492	327	2 501
Fruitless & wasteful expenditure	n/a	599	404	12 641	17
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?	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
Does the municipality provide?	No	No	No	No	No
Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided	21 014	21 014	20 948	20 948	20 824
Domestic households with access to free basic service	7 491	6 000	7 000	5 888	5 840
Sewerage and Sanitation
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
Does the municipality provide?	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided	15 200	15 000	15 000	15 000	15 000
Domestic households with access to free basic service	1 992	1 873	1 992	1 992	1 999

Water

043 701 4143
mlamlib@amathole.gov.za

Electricity

040 673 3095
nmgwigwi@ngqushwamun.gov.za

Refuse and Waste

040 673 3095
rmkhontwana@ngqushwamun.gov.za

Roads

040 673 3095
igxobole@ngqushwamun.gov.za

Service Delivery

040 673 3095
nmgengo@ngqushwamun.gov.za

Municipality Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Tshepo Shekeshe

I visited the Licensing Department today at 13:30 to renew my licence disc and was turned away by Security, who claimed the office was already closed due to long queues. Being turned away at 13:30 is completely unacceptable and absurd, especially for a public service office meant to serve the community. There was no clear communication, no proper queue management, and no consideration for members of the public who make time during working hours to be assisted. This reflects very poor service delivery and a lack of accountability.

Pleasantly surprised at how efficient the process today was compared to what I remember it being. I was in and out in just about an hour. Arrived at 07:20, walked out by 08:20. I had all my required documents, copies andforms filled out before hand. The staff were friendly.

Given Savage

Poor service

Don M

Arrived an hour early for my booked time slot. Waited and hour past that to be assisted. If you are renewing your driver's license and you don't have your eye test done beforehand, you will sit and wait for everyone who has an eye test to be assisted first, no matter what time anyone booked. Come with an eye test. One lady asked if it would be better to leave and go get an eye test and then come back, the man said yes. When I asked the man if we would have to wait for those with tests to be finished before being assisted he got VERY defensive and refused to answer. Apparently the request for communication is offensive to this poor little man's ego. But miraculously then those of us without the test were finally assisted. I am actively sitting and watching this same man berate a poor woman for something, beyond rude and actually completely unacceptable, even aggressively opening and slamming the door. He's on a power trip. The lady who ended up assisting me was good. But all in all, terrible.

Mamta Mithal

Had an 08:40 confirmed appointment to renew my drivers license. Was advised by the licensing office to get there an hour early. Got there at 07:30. Waited in line for 1 hour and 10 minutes, got to the eye testing machine at 08:40 on the dot and was back in my car by 09:10. Seriously not as bad as I was expecting it to be. Special kudos goes out to Tshepo Dipholo who took my test and photo and got me to the cashier quick sticks while fillowing strict and thorough sanitising protocols for all the equipment I touched. Also such a courteous and friendly guy. I'm shocked to be giving such a high rating but it really wasn't too bad. They could do better with sign posting, communication and queue management inside the building but all things considered, this wasn't a bad experience at all. Go there like you're on a mission, be tough, don't get pushed around, speak up (respectfully) and you'll get done quick.

nonthuthuko locardia mahaole

Must give credit where its due. While the place needs obvious maintenance. The process was seamless, I got there way before my appointment time and had 7 or more people in front of me, yet I was out in less than an hour. Well done to the guys, all were super happy to help even though it was the afternoon around lunch time.

Tumi M

I am only rating this because I couldn’t select 0. Randburg License Department what is the purpose of booking a slot if I will end up waiting in the queue for hours on end? It is things like this that make public service offices and departments a drag for most South Africans. You guys need to do better especially with the service. Other branches thrive on giving their patrons good service. Really a wasted opportunity especially given that our lives don’t revolve around your incompetency.