Okhahlamba Local Municipality (KZN235)
Physical Address
259 Kingsway Street, Bergville, 3350
Postal: PO Box 71, Bergville, 3350
Contact Details
Phone: 036 448 8000
Accounts: 036 448 8039
celiwe.hadebe@okhahlamba.gov.za
Website: Visit Website
Facebook: Facebook Page
Electricity: 086 003 7655
customerservices@eskom.co.za
Refuse & Waste: 036 448 2813
sr@okhahlamba.gov.za
Roads: 036 448 2813
sr@okhahlamba.gov.za
Service Delivery: 036 448 8002
nkosi.malinga@okhahlamba.gov.za
Water: 036 638 5100
municipalmanager@uthukeladm.co.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 Okhahlamba Local Municipality (KZN235)
Description: The Okhahlamba Local Municipality is a Category B municipality situated in the uThukela District of KwaZulu-Natal between Lesotho, the Free State, and the Alfred Duma and Inkosi Langalibalele Local Municipalities. It is the largest of three municipalities in the district, making up just over a third of its geographical area. Okhahlamba is made up of privately owned commercial farmland; smallholder settlements; the urban areas of Bergville, Winterton, Cathkin Park and Geluksberg; and three tribal authority areas. The ideally-situated agricultural and trading centre of Bergville, less than 50km from the towering Amphitheatre of Royal Natal, was laid out by a retired sea captain in 1897. Two years later, at the onset of the Anglo-Boer War, British forces built a blockhouse in the settlement. The building is now a monument and museum within the grounds of the Bergville Courthouse. Bergville is a small town and is known as the gateway to the Northern Drakensberg. Approximately half a million tourists are attracted to the Drakensberg annually. Bergville hosts an office of the Drakensberg Publicity Association. The area is relatively well linked through the network of existing provincial roads that run through the municipality. The municipality is largely reliant on uMnambithi (Ladysmith) for facilities such as shopping, medical services and education, among others. Large capital expenditure is needed to meet service backlogs in the area.The council manages a caravan park and holiday huts on the bank of the uThukela River. A playground and facilities for sports, including swimming, tennis, bowls, cricket, golf, rugby and badminton, are available. A modern community hall serves as a town hall. Main Economic Sectors: Manufacturing (27%), government services (14%), finance and business services (12%), transport and communications (11%), wholesale, retail and tourism (11%), agriculture, forest and fisheries (6%). As contribution to GDP – Source IDP 2022/23 – 2026/27ℹ️ Important Notice
This page provides informational guidance only for Okhahlamba Local Municipality (KZN235). For official confirmation of municipal services, leadership, and contact details, always verify through the municipality’s official website: www.okhahlamba.gov.za. Additional verified information is available at www.gov.za.
Cities and Towns
Cities/Towns: Bergville, Cathkin Park, WintertonCities and Towns Served by Okhahlamba Local Municipality (KZN235) Municipality
Bergville Municipality Cathkin Park Municipality Winterton 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 Vikizitha Richard Mlotshwa (NFP)
Deputy Mayor: Mrs Nothile Ernel Tshabalala (ANC)
Speaker: Mr Solomon Zamlandela Khumalo (NFP)
Chief Whip: n/a
Municipal Manager: Nkosingiphile Malinga
Chief Financial Officer: Mr Saziso Dlamini
Other Council: Hung Council
Senior Management:
Communications Officers: Suraya Asmal
Demographic Information
| 2022 | 2016 | 2011 | |
| Population | 143 132 | 135 132 | 132 068 |
| Age Structure | |||
| Population under 15 | 32.9% | 39.6% | 39.2% |
| Population 15 to 64 | 61.3% | 55.9% | 55.9% |
| Population over 65 | 5.9% | 4.5% | 4.9% |
| Dependency Ratio | |||
| Per 100 (15-64) | 63.2 | 78.9 | 79.0 |
| Sex Ratio | |||
| Males per 100 females | 86.1 | 89.3 | 87.5 |
| Population Growth | |||
| Per annum | 0.78% | 0.52% | n/a |
| Labour Market | |||
| Unemployment rate (official) | n/a | n/a | 43.4% |
| Youth unemployment rate (official) 15-34 | n/a | n/a | 52.3% |
| Education (aged 20 +) | |||
| No schooling | 12.7% | 16.1% | 17.2% |
| Matric | n/a | 27.5% | 23.2% |
| Higher education | 5.5% | 6.0% | 4.3% |
| Household Dynamics | |||
| Households | 29 095 | 29 510 | 27 575 |
| Average household size | 4.9 | 4.6 | 4.8 |
| Female headed households | n/a | 52.9% | 53.8% |
| Formal dwellings | 68.4% | 59.0% | 42.8% |
| Housing owned | n/a | 67.3% | 40.9% |
| Household Services | |||
| Flush toilet connected to sewerage | 26.1% | 7.8% | 11.7% |
| Weekly refuse removal | 24.8% | 9.1% | 9.2% |
| Piped water inside dwelling | 24.7% | 5.9% | 16.9% |
| Electricity for lighting | 94.7% | 88.7% | 75.4% |
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 | 19 781 | 19 781 | 19 781 | 19 781 | 19 781 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 1 824 | 1 824 | 1 824 | 2 387 | 3 812 |
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 | 1 653 | 1 652 | 3 855 | 4 876 | 3 222 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 1 192 | 1 652 | 1 652 | 1 425 | 1 654 |
Water
036 638 5100municipalmanager@uthukeladm.co.za
Electricity
086 003 7655customerservices@eskom.co.za
Refuse and Waste
036 448 2813sr@okhahlamba.gov.za
Roads
036 448 2813sr@okhahlamba.gov.za
Service Delivery
036 448 8002nkosi.malinga@okhahlamba.gov.za
Municipality Map
