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Ulundi Local Municipality (KZN266)

Municipality
Area: Area: 3 251km² | MDB Code: | MDB code: KZN266

Physical Address

BA 81, Prince Mangosuthu Street, Ulundi

Postal: Private Bag X17, Ulundi, 3838

Contact Details

Phone: 035 874 5100

Accounts: 035 874 5100
info@ulundi.gov.za

Website: Visit Website

Facebook: Facebook Page

Electricity: 035 874 5100
info@ulundi.gov.za

Refuse & Waste: 035 874 5100
info@ulundi.gov.za

Roads: 035 874 5100
info@ulundi.gov.za

Service Delivery: 035 874 5100
info@ulundi.gov.za

Water: 035 874 5100
info@ulundi.gov.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 Ulundi Local Municipality (KZN266)

Description: The Ulundi Local Municipality is a Category B municipality situated in the northern part of the KwaZulu-Natal Province within the Zululand District. It is one of the five municipalities in the district, making up almost a quarter of its geographical area. Ulundi is the power hub of central Zululand. It is rich in cultural, historical and wildlife experiences. The Ulundi Museum is just a few minutes from the centre of town, and the R700 leads to the Ondini Cultural Reserve. In addition, the eMakhosini Ophathe Park lies only 10km out of town, and the Hluhluwe/Mfolozi Game Park is accessible through the new Cengeni Gate a mere 35km away. Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture, tourism, mining, manufacturing – Source IDP 2023/24

ℹ️ Important Notice

This page provides informational guidance only for Ulundi Local Municipality (KZN266). For official confirmation of municipal services, leadership, and contact details, always verify through the municipality’s official website: www.ulundi.gov.za. Additional verified information is available at www.gov.za.

Cities and Towns

Cities/Towns: Ulundi

Cities and Towns Served by Ulundi Local Municipality (KZN266) Municipality

Ulundi 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 WM Ntshangase (IFP)

Deputy Mayor: Mrs TG Madela (IFP)

Speaker: Mr SM Buthelezi (IFP)

Chief Whip: Mr MS Buthelezi

Municipal Manager: Mr Sandile M Khomo

Chief Financial Officer: Mr JH Mhlongo

Other Council: IFP

Other Council:
n/a

Senior Management:

Senior Management:
Mrs Nondumiso Buthelezi (Director: Planning and Development Services)
Mr S Dumisani (Director: Protection Services)
Mr NS Dumolwenkosi (Director: Corporate Services)
Mrs ZP Khomo (Director: Community Services)
Ms P Thokozani (Director: Technical Services)

Communications Officers: Mr CT Buthelezi

Demographic Information

  202220162011
Population 221 977205 762188 317
Age Structure
Population under 15 34.9%41.1%40.2%
Population 15 to 64 59.5%54.9%55.2%
Population over 65 5.6%4.0%4.6%
Dependency Ratio
Per 100 (15-64) 68.082.081.1
Sex Ratio
Males per 100 females 84.184.582.4
Population Growth
Per annum 1.60%2.01%n/a
Labour Market
Unemployment rate (official) n/an/a49.4%
Youth unemployment rate (official) 15-34 n/an/a61.8%
Education (aged 20 +)
No schooling 14.8%14.9%20.6%
Matric n/a34.3%29.9%
Higher education 7.5%8.2%5.8%
Household Dynamics
Households 36 17838 55335 198
Average household size 6.15.35.4
Female headed households n/a58.9%58.8%
Formal dwellings 84.9%53.2%65.2%
Housing owned n/a88.7%53.6%
Household Services
Flush toilet connected to sewerage 38.6%18.1%20.4%
Weekly refuse removal 37.7%16.2%19.7%
Piped water inside dwelling 39.8%15.7%22.2%
Electricity for lighting 97.9%85.7%73.4%

Financial Information

All values: R’0002024/252023/242022/232021/222020/21
AUDIT OUTCOME n/aFinancially unqualifiedFinancially unqualifiedQualified auditFinancially unqualified
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
Property rates149 555114 343112 471100 048101 200
Service charges104 09886 64174 78174 83071 248
Investment revenue1 6822 3185 646648508
Transfers recognised – operational241 423277 867211 163192 788222 144
Other own revenue34 0518 8477 0095 7338 586
Total Revenue (excluding capital transfers and contributions)530 809490 017411 069374 046403 687
Employee costs177 243167 307156 453155 484147 268
Remuneration of councillors18 32417 80517 02216 83517 093
Depreciation and amortisation29 17485 74760 91727 28531 137
Finance charges14 1332 3128 235191 443
Inventory consumed and bulk purchases161 896142 308120 240118 630103 934
Transfers and subsidies–286524–923
Other expenditure241 198213 948143 552125 92896 169
Total Expenditure641 968629 715506 943444 181397 967
Surplus/(Deficit)(111 159)(139 698)(95 873)(70 135)5 720
Transfers and subsidies – capital (monetary allocations)38 78046 88574 88852 48945 336
Transfers and subsidies – capital (in-kind)–––––
Surplus/(Deficit) after capital transfers & contributions(72 379)(92 813)(20 985)(17 646)51 056
Share of surplus/(deficit) of associate–––––
Surplus/(Deficit) for the year(72 379)(92 813)(20 985)(17 646)51 056
CAPITAL EXPENDITURE & FUNDS SOURCES
Capital expenditure27 047168 441123 10996 17765 485
Transfers recognised – capital21 767155 774115 38390 23460 852
Borrowing–––––
Internally generated funds5 28112 6677 7265 9434 633
Total sources of capital funds27 047168 441123 10996 17765 485
FINANCIAL POSITION
Total current assets96 01597 74884 681186 658114 004
Total non current assets497 899454 488640 892673 001527 058
Total current liabilities444 678328 828261 829229 674172 664
Total non current liabilities16 26415 44115 00415 25614 203
Community wealth/Equity205 350300 780469 725632 375403 139
CASH FLOWS
Net cash from (used) operating479 3551 336 049883 820487 387191 672
Net cash from (used) investing–––––
Net cash from (used) financing–––––
Cash/cash equivalents at the year end484 2271 336 049883 820487 387191 672
UNAUTHORISED, IRREGULAR, FRUITLESS & WASTEFUL EXPENDITURE
Unauthorised expendituren/a87 9181 872––
Irregular expendituren/a106 32871 20033 10944 187
Fruitless & wasteful expendituren/a2 3129 834––
SOURCEAudited Outcome
A1 2026 Q1		Audited Outcome
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A1 2026 Q1		Audited Outcome
A1 2024		Audited Outcome
A1 2023

Municipal Services

  2022/232021/222020/212019/202018/19
Water
Does the municipality provide? NoNoNoNoNo
Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided 00000
Number of domestic households/delivery points 00000
Inside the yard 00000
Less than 200m from yard 00000
More than 200m from yard 00000
Domestic households with access to free basic service 00000

Electricity
Does the municipality provide? YesYesYesYesYes
Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided 33 21833 14933 14933 08423 785
Domestic households with access to free basic service 4 5741 6001 7524 422258

Sewerage and Sanitation
Does the municipality provide? NoNoNoNoNo
Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided 00000
Number of households using:
Flush toilet – public sewerage 00000
Flush toilet – septic tank 00000
Ventilated pit latrine 00000
Bucket system 00000
Other 00000
Domestic households with access to free basic service 00000

Solid Waste Services
Does the municipality provide? YesYesYesYesYes
Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided 7 3407 3337 3337 3336 699
Domestic households with access to free basic service 1 8051 6001 752725986

Water

035 874 5100
info@ulundi.gov.za

Electricity

035 874 5100
info@ulundi.gov.za

Refuse and Waste

035 874 5100
info@ulundi.gov.za

Roads

035 874 5100
info@ulundi.gov.za

Service Delivery

035 874 5100
info@ulundi.gov.za

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