Sakhisizwe Local Municipality (EC138)

Municipality

Area: Area: 2 345km² | MDB Code: | MDB code: EC138

Physical Address

Erf 458, Mthatha Road, Cala, 5455

Postal: PO Box 26, Cala, 5455

Contact Details

Phone: 047 877 5200

Accounts: 045 931 1011

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Electricity: 045 931 1011

Refuse & Waste: 047 877 5200

Roads: 047 877 5200

Service Delivery: 047 877 5200

Water: 047 877 5227

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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 Sakhisizwe Local Municipality (EC138)

Description: The Sakhisizwe Local Municipality is a Category B municipality situated within the Chris Hani District in the Eastern Cape Province. It is bordered by the Joe Gqabi District to the north, Intsika Yethu to the south, Engcobo to the east, and Emalahleni to the west. The municipality is the smallest of six in the district, making up 6% of its geographical area. Sakhisizwe is an isiXhosa name meaning ‘we are building the nation’. Main Economic Sectors: Community services, agriculture, mining, manufacturing, electricity, construction, transport, finance – Source IDP 2023/24

ℹ️ Important Notice

This page provides informational guidance only for Sakhisizwe Local Municipality (EC138). For official confirmation of municipal services, leadership, and contact details, always verify through the municipality’s official website: www.slm.gov.za. Additional verified information is available at www.gov.za.

Cities and Towns

Cities/Towns: Cala, Khowa (Elliot)

Cities and Towns Served by Sakhisizwe Local Municipality (EC138) Municipality

Cala Municipality Khowa (Elliot) Municipality

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

Municipal Leadership

Mayor: Ms BE Ponoshe (ANC)

Deputy Mayor:

Speaker: Ms N Mkati (ANC)

Chief Whip: Mr Mbulelo Mxhonywa

Municipal Manager: Mr Sibongile Sotshongaye

Chief Financial Officer: Mrs Nontsikelelo Nolawu

Other Council: ANC

Municipal Manager:

Mr Sibongile Sotshongaye

Senior Management:

Communications Officers:

Ms N Sorasi

Communications Officers: Ms N Sorasi

Demographic Information

Age Structure
	2022	2016	2011
Population	63 981	63 846	63 154
Population under 15	30.4%	38.7%	35.0%
Population 15 to 64	60.9%	56.2%	57.6%
Population over 65	8.7%	5.2%	7.4%
Dependency Ratio
Per 100 (15-64)	64.1	78.0	73.7
Sex Ratio
Males per 100 females	95.3	94.1	93.0
Population Growth
Per annum	0.13%	0.56%	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	7.8%	16.2%	12.7%
Matric	n/a	16.6%	14.2%
Higher education	6.9%	6.6%	6.3%
Household Dynamics
Households	17 355	14 848	16 016
Average household size	3.7	4.3	3.9
Female headed households	n/a	49.6%	52.0%
Formal dwellings	83.2%	67.6%	64.5%
Housing owned	n/a	60.4%	42.1%
Household Services
Flush toilet connected to sewerage	44.9%	16.3%	23.6%
Weekly refuse removal	32.7%	7.1%	14.6%
Piped water inside dwelling	37.6%	14.7%	18.0%
Electricity for lighting	96.8%	93.9%	79.1%

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	Qualified audit
Property rates	9 491	7 618	7 306	6 964	5 494
Service charges	29 274	26 679	18 305	21 682	13 240
Investment revenue	5 372	3 547	1 921	811	381
Transfers recognised – operational	94 311	87 996	83 572	78 980	89 306
Other own revenue	23 456	23 144	10 390	6 156	14 825
Total Revenue (excluding capital transfers and contributions)	161 904	148 984	121 494	114 593	123 246
Employee costs	49 156	49 377	45 616	42 644	40 078
Remuneration of councillors	7 994	8 163	7 806	7 047	7 099
Depreciation and amortisation	26 525	25 905	13 826	10 581	8 811
Finance charges	4 668	5 150	4 471	2 129	119
Inventory consumed and bulk purchases	19 376	21 003	17 938	17 428	14 172
Transfers and subsidies	6 082	11 536	8 899	3 790	–
Other expenditure	61 906	65 297	48 942	43 548	40 369
Total Expenditure	175 706	186 431	147 499	127 167	110 647
Surplus/(Deficit)	(13 802)	(37 447)	(26 005)	(12 574)	12 598
Transfers and subsidies – capital (monetary allocations)	103 082	37 521	31 947	31 685	24 517
Transfers and subsidies – capital (in-kind)	–	–	–	–	–
Surplus/(Deficit) after capital transfers & contributions	89 280	74	5 941	19 111	37 115
Share of surplus/(deficit) of associate	–	–	–	–	–
Surplus/(Deficit) for the year	89 280	74	5 941	19 111	37 115
CAPITAL EXPENDITURE & FUNDS SOURCES
Capital expenditure	87 635	30 004	11 792	31 062	27 383
Transfers recognised – capital	85 458	38 985	14 670	31 639	24 969
Borrowing	–	–	–	–	–
Internally generated funds	2 178	(8 981)	(2 879)	(577)	2 414
Total sources of capital funds	87 635	30 004	11 792	31 062	27 383
FINANCIAL POSITION
Total current assets	105 006	102 765	65 415	53 039	55 455
Total non current assets	305 853	255 928	256 016	250 455	232 657
Total current liabilities	62 952	94 375	54 723	49 772	60 173
Total non current liabilities	12 255	9 743	7 067	(3 034)	(5 827)
Community wealth/Equity	246 371	254 545	253 699	237 644	196 650
CASH FLOWS
Net cash from (used) operating	(85 052)	(73 916)	(46 366)	1 019 302	147 781
Net cash from (used) investing	–	–	(7 762)	18 469	(11 472)
Net cash from (used) financing	–	–	–	–	–
Cash/cash equivalents at the year end	(33 134)	(55 763)	(43 990)	1 056 854	139 938
UNAUTHORISED, IRREGULAR, FRUITLESS & WASTEFUL EXPENDITURE
Unauthorised expenditure	n/a	21 138	24 556	76 912	–
Irregular expenditure	n/a	13 133	17 525	10 142	13 757
Fruitless & wasteful expenditure	n/a	1 057	989	3 414	301
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?	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided	10 508	9 016	8 975	8 903	8 812
Domestic households with access to free basic service	3 708	2 965	2 639	2 639	2 635
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	6 875	6 875	6 875	6 875	6 875
Domestic households with access to free basic service	382	605	404	404	866

Water

047 877 5227

Electricity

045 931 1011

Refuse and Waste

047 877 5200

Roads

047 877 5200

Service Delivery

047 877 5200

Municipality Map

Sakhisizwe Local Municipality (EC138) 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.

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