Senqu Local Municipality (EC142)
Physical Address
19 Murray Street, Lady Grey, 9755
Postal: Private Bag X03, Lady Grey, 9755
Contact Details
Phone: 051 603 1300 / 1301
Accounts: 051 603 1300/1322
gushmania@senqu.gov.za
Website: Visit Website
Facebook: Facebook Page
Electricity: 051 603 1300/1461
tobbenl@senqu.gov.za
Refuse & Waste: 051 603 1300/1460
salmanim@senqu.gov.za
Roads: 051 603 1300/1449
vanrensburgt@senqu.gov.za
Service Delivery: 051 603 1300/1468
ruitersr@senqu.gov.za
Water: n/a
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 Senqu Local Municipality (EC142)
Description: The Senqu Local Municipality is a Category B municipality situated in the Joe Gqabi District in the Eastern Cape Province. It is bordered by Lesotho in the north, the Chris Hani District in the south, Elundini in the east, and Walter Sisulu in the west. The municipality is one of three in the district, accounting for a third of its geographical area. It represents the amalgamation and integration that took place between the former municipalities of Lady Grey, Ekhephini (Barkly East), Sterkspruit, Rossouw and Rhodes. Main Economic Sectors: Community services (52.1%), trade (24.4%), finance (8.2%), mining (0.23%). As contribution to GVA – Source IDP 2024/25ℹ️ Important Notice
This page provides informational guidance only for Senqu Local Municipality (EC142). For official confirmation of municipal services, leadership, and contact details, always verify through the municipality’s official website: senqu.gov.za. Additional verified information is available at www.gov.za.
Cities and Towns
Cities/Towns: Ekhephini (Barkly East), Lady Grey, Rhodes, Rossouw, SterkspruitCities and Towns Served by Senqu Local Municipality (EC142) Municipality
Ekhephini (Barkly East) Municipality Lady Grey Municipality Rhodes Municipality Rossouw Municipality Sterkspruit 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 Velile Victor Stokhwe (ANC)
Deputy Mayor:
Speaker: Mrs Ruth Nogoli Gwabini (ANC)
Chief Whip: Mr Simon Mfisa
Municipal Manager: Mr TA Mawonga
Chief Financial Officer: Mr S Skampula (Acting)
Other Council: ANC
Senior Management:
Communications Officers: Ms Thandi Mthiya (Communications Coordinator)
Demographic Information
| 2022 | 2016 | 2011 | |
| Population | 147 073 | 140 720 | 134 150 |
| Age Structure | |||
| Population under 15 | 31.1% | 36.9% | 34.0% |
| Population 15 to 64 | 59.7% | 58.0% | 58.3% |
| Population over 65 | 9.2% | 5.1% | 7.7% |
| Dependency Ratio | |||
| Per 100 (15-64) | 67.6 | 72.4 | 71.4 |
| Sex Ratio | |||
| Males per 100 females | 86.8 | 85.7 | 88.0 |
| Population Growth | |||
| Per annum | 0.89% | 1.09% | n/a |
| Labour Market | |||
| Unemployment rate (official) | n/a | n/a | 35.5% |
| Youth unemployment rate (official) 15-34 | n/a | n/a | 43.6% |
| Education (aged 20 +) | |||
| No schooling | 10.7% | 10.7% | 14.5% |
| Matric | n/a | 19.0% | 13.2% |
| Higher education | 6.2% | 5.3% | 5.3% |
| Household Dynamics | |||
| Households | 48 914 | 35 597 | 38 046 |
| Average household size | 3.0 | 4.0 | 3.5 |
| Female headed households | n/a | 48.4% | 50.5% |
| Formal dwellings | 88.5% | 78.5% | 70.2% |
| Housing owned | n/a | 83.4% | 68.5% |
| Household Services | |||
| Flush toilet connected to sewerage | 40.4% | 13.2% | 13.6% |
| Weekly refuse removal | 37.4% | 13.0% | 12.5% |
| Piped water inside dwelling | 34.6% | 8.1% | 8.7% |
| Electricity for lighting | 96.1% | 93.1% | 81.1% |
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 | 52 249 | 52 249 | 51 740 | 51 380 | 49 152 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 6 733 | 12 960 | 6 548 | 15 259 | 49 152 |
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 | 10 098 | 10 098 | 10 098 | 10 098 | 8 001 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 2 405 | 2 418 | 1 772 | 2 626 | 8 001 |
Water
n/aElectricity
051 603 1300/1461tobbenl@senqu.gov.za
Refuse and Waste
051 603 1300/1460salmanim@senqu.gov.za
Roads
051 603 1300/1449vanrensburgt@senqu.gov.za
Service Delivery
051 603 1300/1468ruitersr@senqu.gov.za
Municipality Map
