Sundays River Valley Local Municipality (EC106)
Physical Address
23 Middle Street, Nqweba, 6120
Postal: PO Box 47, Nqweba, 6120
Contact Details
Phone: 042 230 7700 / 7730
Accounts: 042 230 7750
ncediwej@srvm.gov.za
Website: Visit Website
Facebook: Facebook Page
Electricity: 042 230 7723 / 7724
Refuse & Waste: 042 230 7773
Roads: 042 230 7768
masithembes@srvm.gov.za
Service Delivery: 042 230 7730
srvm@srvm.gov.za
Water: 042 230 7700
042 230 7767 / 7768
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 Sundays River Valley Local Municipality (EC106)
Description: The Sundays River Valley Local Municipality is a Category B municipality situated within the Sarah Baartman District in the Eastern Cape Province. It is approximately 50km from the Coega Industrial Zone in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro. It is one of seven municipalities in the district. The valley is characterised by harsh climate conditions, with summer temperatures rising in excess of 40°C. Rainfall is spread over the year and is between 250-500mm per annum. The valley is also characterised by wide, fertile flood plains and is associated with low-lying land and steep, less fertile slopes. The area outside the Sundays River Valley includes the Paterson area, the coastal belt, and the west of Alexandria. The municipality boasts ecotourism and agricultural potential. The Addo Elephant National Park and citrus production are two important economic drivers in the Sundays River Valley Municipality. Main Economic Sectors: Agricultureℹ️ Important Notice
This page provides informational guidance only for Sundays River Valley Local Municipality (EC106). For official confirmation of municipal services, leadership, and contact details, always verify through the municipality’s official website: www.srvm.gov.za. Additional verified information is available at www.gov.za.
Cities and Towns
Cities/Towns: Addo, Nqweba (Kirkwood), PatersonCities and Towns Served by Sundays River Valley Local Municipality (EC106) Municipality
Addo Municipality Nqweba (Kirkwood) Municipality Paterson 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 Solethu Lucas (Portfolio Head: Finance and Administration)(ANC)
Deputy Mayor: n/a
Speaker: Siseko Nodonti (ANC)
Chief Whip: n/a
Municipal Manager: Mr Thabiso Klaas
Chief Financial Officer: Mr Johannes Krapohl
Other Council: ANC
Senior Management:
Communications Officers: Ms Zusiphe Jaji
Demographic Information
| 2022 | 2016 | 2011 | |
| Population | 53 256 | 59 793 | 54 504 |
| Age Structure | |||
| Population under 15 | 24.1% | 29.1% | 26.7% |
| Population 15 to 64 | 70.3% | 66.5% | 68.0% |
| Population over 65 | 5.6% | 4.3% | 5.2% |
| Dependency Ratio | |||
| Per 100 (15-64) | 42.2 | 50.3 | 47.0 |
| Sex Ratio | |||
| Males per 100 females | 96.5 | 108.7 | 103.8 |
| Population Growth | |||
| Per annum | -0.22% | 2.10% | n/a |
| Labour Market | |||
| Unemployment rate (official) | n/a | n/a | 15.0% |
| Youth unemployment rate (official) 15-34 | n/a | n/a | 18.8% |
| Education (aged 20 +) | |||
| No schooling | 5.4% | 5.8% | 8.8% |
| Matric | n/a | 15.5% | 15.2% |
| Higher education | 3.3% | 1.5% | 3.7% |
| Household Dynamics | |||
| Households | 19 017 | 17 221 | 14 749 |
| Average household size | 2.8 | 3.5 | 3.7 |
| Female headed households | n/a | 34.8% | 34.9% |
| Formal dwellings | 87.8% | 84.2% | 84.6% |
| Housing owned | n/a | 30.5% | 44.3% |
| Household Services | |||
| Flush toilet connected to sewerage | 81.5% | 65.0% | 58.7% |
| Weekly refuse removal | 77.1% | 61.6% | 61.2% |
| Piped water inside dwelling | 55.3% | 30.9% | 32.3% |
| Electricity for lighting | 94.4% | 89.6% | 79.8% |
Financial Information
Municipal Services
| 2022/23 | 2021/22 | 2020/21 | 2019/20 | 2018/19 | |
| Water | |||||
| Does the municipality provide? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided | 14 551 | 14 264 | 14 264 | 14 264 | 13 224 |
| Number of domestic households/delivery points | 14 212 | 13 925 | 13 925 | 13 925 | 12 885 |
| Inside the yard | 12 998 | 12 701 | 12 701 | 12 701 | 11 661 |
| Less than 200m from yard | 676 | 676 | 676 | 676 | 676 |
| More than 200m from yard | 538 | 548 | 548 | 548 | 548 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 2 441 | 2 083 | 2 443 | 2 443 | 2 413 |
Electricity |
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| Does the municipality provide? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided | 16 818 | 14 794 | 14 263 | 14 263 | 13 800 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 2 283 | 2 083 | 2 443 | 2 517 | 3 039 |
Sewerage and Sanitation |
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| Does the municipality provide? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided | 12 321 | 12 321 | 12 321 | 12 321 | 11 504 |
| Number of households using: | |||||
| Flush toilet – public sewerage | 8 507 | 8 507 | 8 507 | 8 507 | 6 936 |
| Flush toilet – septic tank | 240 | 240 | 240 | 240 | 7 |
| Ventilated pit latrine | 2 866 | 2 866 | 2 866 | 2 866 | 901 |
| Bucket system | 369 | 369 | 369 | 369 | 369 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 952 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 2 441 | 2 083 | 2 443 | 2 443 | 2 413 |
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 | 11 982 | 11 982 | 11 982 | 11 982 | 11 647 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 2 487 | 2 083 | 2 443 | 2 443 | 2 413 |
Water
042 230 7700042 230 7767 / 7768
Electricity
042 230 7723 / 7724Refuse and Waste
042 230 7773Roads
042 230 7768masithembes@srvm.gov.za
Service Delivery
042 230 7730srvm@srvm.gov.za
Municipality Map
