Nquthu Local Municipality (KZN242)
Physical Address
83 Mdlalose Street, Nquthu, 3135
Postal: Private Bag X5521, Nquthu, 3135
Contact Details
Phone: 034 271 6100
Accounts: 034 271 6124
londiwes2nquthu.gov.za
Website: Visit Website
Facebook: Facebook Page
Electricity: 034 271 6161
patech@nquthu.gov.za
Refuse & Waste: 034 271 6161
patech@nquthu.gov.za
Roads: 034 271 6161
patech@nquthu.gov.za
Service Delivery: 034 271 6100
mm@nquthu.gov.za
Water: 034 212 1500
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 Nquthu Local Municipality (KZN242)
Description: The Nquthu Local Municipality is a Category B municipality in the uMzinyathi District of KwaZulu-Natal. It is located along the north-eastern boundary of the district. It is one of four municipalities in the district, making up a quarter of its geographical area. Isandlwana, the site of the historic Anglo-Zulu War battle that took place on 22 January 1879, is a well-known tourist destination worldwide. Nquthu Town is a small but stable urban area that has established itself as the primary commercial, administrative and service centre for the municipality as a whole. The town is an old ‘Japie Uys’ town established in terms of Proclamation 67 of 1983. Nquthu is an isiZulu name meaning ‘the back of the head’. The municipality is predominantly rural in nature, with expansive rural settlements being one of the major features. It is mainly accessed through the R68 linking Ulundi to Newcastle/Dundee. Other important roads through the municipality are the R33, passing through the northern areas, passing east of Nondweni before linking Vryheid with the R68. A gravel road links Nquthu with Kranskop. Main Economic Sectors: Mining, manufacturing, electricity, trade, finance, construction, community services, transport – Source IDP 2024/25ℹ️ Important Notice
This page provides informational guidance only for Nquthu Local Municipality (KZN242). For official confirmation of municipal services, leadership, and contact details, always verify through the municipality’s official website: www.nquthu.gov.za. Additional verified information is available at www.gov.za.
Cities and Towns
Cities/Towns: NquthuCities and Towns Served by Nquthu Local Municipality (KZN242) Municipality
Nquthu 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 IL Shabalala (IFP)
Deputy Mayor: Ms MR Ngobese (IFP)
Speaker: Mr NM Buthelezi (IFP)
Chief Whip: ME Mnguni
Municipal Manager: Mr Mpumelelo Jiyane
Chief Financial Officer: Mr Bafana Hendry Bhengu
Other Council: IFP
Senior Management:
Communications Officers: Siyabonga Shaba
Demographic Information
| 2022 | 2016 | 2011 | |
| Population | 201 133 | 171 325 | 165 307 |
| Age Structure | |||
| Population under 15 | 36.4% | 40.5% | 42.4% |
| Population 15 to 64 | 57.7% | 54.8% | 52.5% |
| Population over 65 | 5.9% | 4.7% | 5.1% |
| Dependency Ratio | |||
| Per 100 (15-64) | 73.3 | 82.5 | 90.6 |
| Sex Ratio | |||
| Males per 100 females | 86.1 | 86.6 | 83.4 |
| Population Growth | |||
| Per annum | 1.90% | 0.81% | n/a |
| Labour Market | |||
| Unemployment rate (official) | n/a | n/a | 44.4% |
| Youth unemployment rate (official) 15-34 | n/a | n/a | 53.3% |
| Education (aged 20 +) | |||
| No schooling | 14.0% | 15.5% | 18.1% |
| Matric | n/a | 27.1% | 20.3% |
| Higher education | 4.7% | 3.8% | 3.7% |
| Household Dynamics | |||
| Households | 33 617 | 32 622 | 31 610 |
| Average household size | 6.0 | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Female headed households | n/a | 60.5% | 60.1% |
| Formal dwellings | 75.5% | 55.4% | 63.1% |
| Housing owned | n/a | 81.3% | 50.4% |
| Household Services | |||
| Flush toilet connected to sewerage | 20.1% | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| Weekly refuse removal | 21.9% | 5.7% | 8.5% |
| Piped water inside dwelling | 20.4% | 4.3% | 8.0% |
| Electricity for lighting | 93.5% | 81.8% | 53.0% |
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? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided | 29 363 | 28 995 | 28 936 | 28 366 | 26 975 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 5 562 | 2 601 | 2 542 | 2 542 | 1 696 |
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 | 1 526 | 1 430 | 1 370 | 1 370 | 1 370 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 109 | 71 | 78 | 77 | 136 |
Water
034 212 1500Electricity
034 271 6161patech@nquthu.gov.za
Refuse and Waste
034 271 6161patech@nquthu.gov.za
Roads
034 271 6161patech@nquthu.gov.za
Service Delivery
034 271 6100mm@nquthu.gov.za
Municipality Map
