uMfolozi Local Municipality (KZN281)

Municipality

Area: Area: 1 300km² | MDB Code: | MDB code: KZN281

Physical Address

5 Bredelia Street, Kwa-Mbonambi, 3915

Postal: PO Box 96, KwaMbonambi, 3915

Contact Details

Phone: 035 580 1421

Accounts: 035 580 1421
kunenes@umfolozi.org.za / mhlongos@umfolozi.org.za

Website: Visit Website

Facebook: Facebook Page

Electricity: n/a

Refuse & Waste: 035 580 1421
mdletshef@umfolozi.org.za

Roads: 035 580 1421

Service Delivery: 035 580 1421

Water: n/a

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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 uMfolozi Local Municipality (KZN281)

Description: The uMfolozi Local Municipality (previously Mbonambi Local Municipality) is a Category B municipality that forms part of the King Cetshwayo District in the KwaZulu-Natal Province. It is one of the five municipalities that make up the district. In close proximity to the City of uMhlathuze, the town of KwaMbonambi is situated alongside one of the country’s major highways, which runs from Cape Town to the Mozambican border, and carries both tourist and business traffic. The biggest proportion of land within the uMfolozi Municipal area is owned by private organisations and Ingonyama Trust Land. This privately owned land is located in the centre of the municipal area surrounding KwaMbonambi. The second-biggest area is Mhlana Traditional Authority, followed by the Sokhulu and Mbonambi Traditional Authorities. The uMfolozi Municipality is close to the St Lucia Estuary, a World Heritage Site, and to the popular fishing spot of Mapelane, as well as the world-famous Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserves. The Owen Sithole College of Agriculture, which is located in the area, contributes to the advancement of agricultural research and training. Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture, tourism, manufacturing, mining, social development – Source IDP 2024/25

ℹ️ Important Notice

This page provides informational guidance only for uMfolozi Local Municipality (KZN281). For official confirmation of municipal services, leadership, and contact details, always verify through the municipality’s official website: umfolozi.org.za. Additional verified information is available at www.gov.za.

Cities and Towns

Cities/Towns: KwaMbonambi

Cities and Towns Served by uMfolozi Local Municipality (KZN281) Municipality

KwaMbonambi 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 XM Bhengu (IFP)

Deputy Mayor: Mr NN Gumede (IFP)

Speaker: Mr MM Mthiyane (IFP)

Chief Whip: Mr C Makhunga

Municipal Manager: Mr Khulumokwakhe Elliot Gamede

Chief Financial Officer: Mr MT Nkosi

Other Council: Hung Council

Other Council:

Mr TM Biyela

Ms SP Mpanza

Mr BT Ntombela

Senior Management:

Mr SS Maphanga (LED Manager)

Mrs M Soni (Technical Services)

Mr KH Zulu (Corporate and Community Services)

Communications Officers: Mr Phillani P Khumalo

Demographic Information

Age Structure
	2022	2016	2011
Population	159 668	144 363	125 669
Population under 15	30.9%	41.1%	36.5%
Population 15 to 64	64.1%	54.9%	58.8%
Population over 65	5.0%	4.1%	4.6%
Dependency Ratio
Per 100 (15-64)	55.9	82.2	69.9
Sex Ratio
Males per 100 females	92.9	94.2	91.7
Population Growth
Per annum	2.32%	1.84%	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	12.1%	16.8%	15.5%
Matric	n/a	33.7%	30.2%
Higher education	6.0%	4.4%	2.9%
Household Dynamics
Households	28 517	30 470	25 184
Average household size	5.6	4.7	5.0
Female headed households	n/a	48.4%	46.9%
Formal dwellings	88.7%	66.3%	70.6%
Housing owned	n/a	91.8%	58.4%
Household Services
Flush toilet connected to sewerage	26.0%	3.7%	9.3%
Weekly refuse removal	21.1%	12.0%	6.3%
Piped water inside dwelling	23.3%	6.9%	10.5%
Electricity for lighting	98.1%	95.9%	83.7%

Financial Information

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
All values: R’000	2024/25	2023/24	2022/23	2021/22	2020/21
AUDIT OUTCOME	n/a	Financially unqualified	Financially unqualified	Financially unqualified	Financially unqualified
Property rates	44 483	43 265	27 099	25 635	23 840
Service charges	757	698	669	667	598
Investment revenue	5 864	4 595	3 845	2 195	1 618
Transfers recognised – operational	198 576	189 349	172 755	155 188	173 315
Other own revenue	5 216	4 120	4 188	3 032	2 568
Total Revenue (excluding capital transfers and contributions)	254 896	242 028	208 555	186 716	201 938
Employee costs	90 015	85 135	76 690	73 117	70 161
Remuneration of councillors	14 683	14 576	13 257	12 197	11 227
Depreciation and amortisation	38 179	29 566	34 550	33 194	19 669
Finance charges	445	518	611	488	692
Inventory consumed and bulk purchases	1 544	2 211	2 127	1 793	3 083
Transfers and subsidies	2 237	5 386	4 603	823	1 086
Other expenditure	116 132	121 076	104 880	107 978	77 564
Total Expenditure	263 236	258 469	236 718	229 591	183 482
Surplus/(Deficit)	(8 340)	(16 441)	(28 162)	(42 875)	18 456
Transfers and subsidies – capital (monetary allocations)	40 310	32 299	39 198	54 019	52 343
Transfers and subsidies – capital (in-kind)	–	–	2 032	–	–
Surplus/(Deficit) after capital transfers & contributions	31 971	15 858	13 068	11 144	70 799
Share of surplus/(deficit) of associate	–	–	–	–	–
Surplus/(Deficit) for the year	31 971	15 858	13 068	11 144	70 799
CAPITAL EXPENDITURE & FUNDS SOURCES
Capital expenditure	24 423	593 960	551 938	510 936	458 403
Transfers recognised – capital	22 108	14 030	58 894	55 105	42 848
Borrowing	–	–	–	–	–
Internally generated funds	2 315	578 381	491 495	453 937	415 116
Total sources of capital funds	24 423	592 411	550 389	509 042	457 963
FINANCIAL POSITION
Total current assets	93 746	55 447	50 809	47 629	60 688
Total non current assets	409 434	409 390	396 458	389 391	366 109
Total current liabilities	36 767	27 239	26 405	24 213	27 659
Total non current liabilities	4 015	7 170	6 872	6 895	7 017
Community wealth/Equity	430 428	414 571	400 922	383 624	250 523
CASH FLOWS
Net cash from (used) operating	372 964	308 735	15 774	(408)	6
Net cash from (used) investing	–	–	–	–	–
Net cash from (used) financing	(1 224)	(3 409)	(2 447)	(1 224)	–
Cash/cash equivalents at the year end	391 879	305 328	13 329	(1 630)	8
UNAUTHORISED, IRREGULAR, FRUITLESS & WASTEFUL EXPENDITURE
Unauthorised expenditure	n/a	39 025	42 978	148 544	9 688
Irregular expenditure	n/a	71 171	34 495	53 670	45 002
Fruitless & wasteful expenditure	n/a	3	440	1 936	15
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	No	No
Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided	16 920	16 739	16 739	16 739	16 739
Domestic households with access to free basic service	1 499	1 158	1 258	1 437	1 437
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	3 417	3 250	853	853	853
Domestic households with access to free basic service	2 611	513	513	507	507

Water

n/a

Electricity

n/a

Refuse and Waste

035 580 1421
mdletshef@umfolozi.org.za

Roads

035 580 1421

Service Delivery

035 580 1421

Municipality Map

uMfolozi Local Municipality (KZN281) 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.