Port St Johns Local Municipality (EC154)

Municipality

Area: Area: 1 291km² | MDB Code: | MDB code: EC154

Physical Address

Erf 257 Main Street, Port St Johns, 5120

Postal: PO Box 2, Port St Johns, 5120

Contact Details

Phone: 047 564 1207/8

Accounts: 047 564 1208
info@psjmunicipality.gov.za/mbalimbana@gmail.com

Website: Visit Website

Facebook: Facebook Page

Electricity: 047 952 1008
mfecannj@eskom.co.za

Refuse & Waste: 047 564 1208
info@psjmunicipality.gov.za/furaguls@gmail.com

Roads: 047 564 1208
info@psjmunicipality.gov.za/cebo.obose@gmail.com

Service Delivery: 047 564 1208
info@psjmunicipality.gov.za/cebo.obose@gmail.com

Water: 047 606 4052
ortambodm@ortambodm.org.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 Port St Johns Local Municipality (EC154)

Description: The Port St Johns Local Municipality is a Category B municipality situated within the OR Tambo District on the coast of the Indian Ocean in the largely rural province of the Eastern Cape. It is bounded by Lusikisiki in the north, Mthatha in the south, and Libode in the west. It is the smallest of the five municipalities in the district, making up 11% of its geographical area. It comprises coastal and inland areas that fall under the jurisdiction of the former Transkei. The seat of the municipality is in the main town of Port St Johns, which is known for its beautiful beaches and mountainous terrain, with hills, cliffs and sandy dunes. The municipality’s beautiful scenery, its natural vegetation and the pristine beaches referred to above are the main attractions for tourism. It has land for commercial use and an environmentally-friendly residential area. There are 1 053 types of plants and 164 plant families found around Port St Johns. This unique vegetation harbours rare bird species, providing evidence of the rich biodiversity in Port St Johns. Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture (1%), mining (2%), manufacturing (3%), electricity (2%), construction (6%), trade (19%), transport (9%), finance (17%), community services (11%). As contribution to GVA – Source IDP 2022-2027

ℹ️ Important Notice

This page provides informational guidance only for Port St Johns Local Municipality (EC154). For official confirmation of municipal services, leadership, and contact details, always verify through the municipality’s official website: psjmunicipality.gov.za/za. Additional verified information is available at www.gov.za.

Cities and Towns

Cities/Towns: Port St Johns

Cities and Towns Served by Port St Johns Local Municipality (EC154) Municipality

Port St Johns Municipality

This municipality provides services and support to the areas listed above. For official municipal information, visit the official municipality website.

Municipal Leadership

Mayor: Cebisa Mazuza (ANC)

Deputy Mayor: n/a

Speaker: Mr Simthembile Eric Sicoto (ANC)

Chief Whip: Xolile Moni

Municipal Manager: n/a

Chief Financial Officer: Ms Baliswa Mbana

Other Council: ANC

Other Council:

Ms Khanyisa Bikiza (Portfolio Head: Corporate Services/ Planning, Research, IGR)

Mr Ayanda Gantsho (Local Economic Development)

S Madolo (Portfolio Head: Engineering Services)

Fezeka Mafaka (Portfolio Head: Community Services)

Olwethu Ndumela (Exco Member)

Ms Tani Ntombikhona (Portfolio Head: Budget and Treasury)

Senior Management:

Mr Sandile R Matubatuba (Corporate Services)

Mr Eric Mzayiya (Manager: Community Services)

Communications Officers: Phelokazi Pellem (Communications Officer)

Demographic Information

Age Structure
	2022	2016	2011
Population	179 325	166 779	156 136
Population under 15	36.8%	42.7%	42.5%
Population 15 to 64	57.4%	52.6%	51.8%
Population over 65	5.8%	4.7%	5.6%
Dependency Ratio
Per 100 (15-64)	74.2	90.1	92.9
Sex Ratio
Males per 100 females	88.9	85.9	84.4
Population Growth
Per annum	1.34%	1.50%	n/a
Labour Market
Unemployment rate (official)	n/a	n/a	50.3%
Youth unemployment rate (official) 15-34	n/a	n/a	61.0%
Education (aged 20 +)
No schooling	14.8%	16.1%	23.5%
Matric	n/a	15.6%	11.9%
Higher education	5.2%	3.4%	3.9%
Household Dynamics
Households	30 643	33 951	31 713
Average household size	5.9	4.9	4.9
Female headed households	n/a	59.3%	60.1%
Formal dwellings	66.0%	36.9%	24.6%
Housing owned	n/a	83.6%	72.9%
Household Services
Flush toilet connected to sewerage	19.4%	1.0%	3.0%
Weekly refuse removal	18.7%	0.5%	3.1%
Piped water inside dwelling	19.0%	1.8%	2.7%
Electricity for lighting	91.9%	82.1%	67.8%

Financial Information

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
All values: R’000	2024/25	2023/24	2022/23	2021/22	2020/21
AUDIT OUTCOME	n/a	Qualified audit	Qualified audit	Qualified audit	Financially unqualified
Property rates	15 226	15 680	10 467	2 483	11 972
Service charges	1 202	1 141	1 085	1 043	1 006
Investment revenue	14 775	17 005	10 586	5 832	5 530
Transfers recognised – operational	264 645	197 917	203 015	177 385	197 398
Other own revenue	6 230	8 479	16 733	21 088	6 893
Total Revenue (excluding capital transfers and contributions)	302 079	240 222	241 885	207 831	222 798
Employee costs	131 430	110 279	96 267	93 799	86 811
Remuneration of councillors	14 565	15 219	13 344	13 717	13 089
Depreciation and amortisation	70 419	99	60 935	88 190	71 457
Finance charges	1 812	165	2 211	2 927	1 332
Inventory consumed and bulk purchases	5 121	2 091	469	1 162	(23)
Transfers and subsidies	13 051	14 208	11 960	22 286	9 458
Other expenditure	115 272	87 608	91 220	62 338	69 530
Total Expenditure	351 669	229 668	276 406	284 420	251 655
Surplus/(Deficit)	(49 590)	10 554	(34 521)	(76 589)	(28 857)
Transfers and subsidies – capital (monetary allocations)	85 801	92 525	67 740	67 514	82 774
Transfers and subsidies – capital (in-kind)	–	–	–	–	–
Surplus/(Deficit) after capital transfers & contributions	36 211	103 079	33 219	(9 074)	53 918
Share of surplus/(deficit) of associate	–	–	–	–	–
Surplus/(Deficit) for the year	36 211	103 079	33 219	(9 074)	53 918
CAPITAL EXPENDITURE & FUNDS SOURCES
Capital expenditure	243 252	96 842	36 235	113 861	134 653
Transfers recognised – capital	(4 636)	85 495	787	237	153
Borrowing	–	–	–	–	–
Internally generated funds	(17 035)	8 279	125	1 717	(9 296)
Total sources of capital funds	(21 671)	93 775	912	1 953	(9 142)
FINANCIAL POSITION
Total current assets	129 836	195 672	168 632	194 652	217 526
Total non current assets	712 730	702 972	608 320	527 437	497 745
Total current liabilities	104 924	114 951	77 459	58 175	58 683
Total non current liabilities	10 917	15 878	14 320	15 534	19 734
Community wealth/Equity	690 514	664 736	651 954	657 454	582 937
CASH FLOWS
Net cash from (used) operating	448 795	193 034	164 127	173 619	529 266
Net cash from (used) investing	(81 007)	(51 205)	(30 613)	(30 365)	(64 190)
Net cash from (used) financing	–	–	–	–	–
Cash/cash equivalents at the year end	540 194	294 763	255 459	272 473	815 919
UNAUTHORISED, IRREGULAR, FRUITLESS & WASTEFUL EXPENDITURE
Unauthorised expenditure	n/a	43 668	20 215	245 361	65 521
Irregular expenditure	n/a	1 545	7 586	15 733	41 635
Fruitless & wasteful expenditure	n/a	2 082	781	21 017	762
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	12 166	11 372	11 105	11 105	10 910
Domestic households with access to free basic service	4 200	4 720	4 762	6 000	4 049
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	1 435	1 435	1 435	991	798
Domestic households with access to free basic service	444	991	444	0	0

Water

047 606 4052
ortambodm@ortambodm.org.za

Electricity

047 952 1008
mfecannj@eskom.co.za

Refuse and Waste

047 564 1208
info@psjmunicipality.gov.za/furaguls@gmail.com

Roads

047 564 1208
info@psjmunicipality.gov.za/cebo.obose@gmail.com

Service Delivery