uMhlabuyalingana Local Municipality (KZN271)
Physical Address
R22 Main Road, 01 Manguzi, Manguzi
Postal: Private Bag X901, KwaNgwanase, 3973
Contact Details
Phone: 035 592 0680 / 9628
Accounts: 035 592 0680
ZiphoM@mhlabuyalingana.gov.za
Website: Visit Website
Facebook: Facebook Page
Electricity: n/a
Refuse & Waste: 035 592 0680
NonhlanhlaM@mhlabuyalingana.gov.za
Roads: 035 592 0680
DumsanT@mhlabuyalingana.gov.za
Service Delivery: 035 592 0680
LindokuhleM@mhlabuyalingana.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 uMhlabuyalingana Local Municipality (KZN271)
Description: The uMhlabuyalingana Local Municipality is a Category B municipality situated within the uMkhanyakude District in the KwaZulu-Natal Province. The major structuring elements of the municipality are the Pongola River along the western boundary, the road from Sikhamelele to Manguzi (east-west linkage), and the recently completed road (MR22) from Hluhluwe. It is the largest municipality of four in the district, making up a third of its geographical area. The municipality is extremely rural, with informal settlements at Mbazwana and Manguzi. The area is influenced by the influx of people who migrate from Swaziland and Mozambique. Main Economic Sectors: Community and social services (12%), government (40%), finance (6%), transport (9%), wholesale and retail trade (13%), construction (4%), electricity (2%), manufacturing (3%), mining (4%), agriculture (6%). As contribution to GVA – Source IDP 2023/24ℹ️ Important Notice
This page provides informational guidance only for uMhlabuyalingana Local Municipality (KZN271). For official confirmation of municipal services, leadership, and contact details, always verify through the municipality’s official website: umhlabuyalingana.gov.za. Additional verified information is available at www.gov.za.
Cities and Towns
Cities/Towns: MbazwanaCities and Towns Served by uMhlabuyalingana Local Municipality (KZN271) Municipality
Mbazwana 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 TS Khumalo (IFP)
Deputy Mayor: Ms EZ Mthsali (NFP)
Speaker: Ms MD Mathenjwa (IFP)
Chief Whip: Mr ZV Mthembu
Municipal Manager: Mr Nkosinathi Myeni
Chief Financial Officer: Mrs NP Mkhabela (Acting)
Other Council: Hung Council
Senior Management:
Communications Officers: Mr Thulani Gumede
Demographic Information
| 2022 | 2016 | 2011 | |
| Population | 191 660 | 172 077 | 156 772 |
| Age Structure | |||
| Population under 15 | 32.4% | 40.7% | 40.1% |
| Population 15 to 64 | 62.4% | 54.9% | 54.8% |
| Population over 65 | 5.2% | 4.4% | 5.1% |
| Dependency Ratio | |||
| Per 100 (15-64) | 60.2 | 82.0 | 82.5 |
| Sex Ratio | |||
| Males per 100 females | 86.2 | 88.3 | 84.5 |
| Population Growth | |||
| Per annum | 1.95% | 2.12% | 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 | 24.4% | 21.9% | 30.5% |
| Matric | n/a | 26.9% | 22.0% |
| Higher education | 4.6% | 6.9% | 4.5% |
| Household Dynamics | |||
| Households | 34 686 | 39 614 | 33 871 |
| Average household size | 5.5 | 4.3 | 4.6 |
| Female headed households | n/a | 53.9% | 53.9% |
| Formal dwellings | 90.0% | 70.0% | 57.7% |
| Housing owned | n/a | 75.1% | 49.1% |
| Household Services | |||
| Flush toilet connected to sewerage | 26.0% | 1.0% | 5.3% |
| Weekly refuse removal | 22.0% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Piped water inside dwelling | 26.5% | 1.6% | 5.3% |
| Electricity for lighting | 80.3% | 19.1% | 14.2% |
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? | No | No | No | No | No |
| Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided | 5 954 | 5 954 | 5 954 | 5 767 | 3 595 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 284 | 386 | 386 | 520 | 520 |
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 | 489 | 489 | 489 | 520 | 520 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 284 | 489 | 489 | 520 | 520 |
Water
n/aElectricity
n/aRefuse and Waste
035 592 0680NonhlanhlaM@mhlabuyalingana.gov.za
Roads
035 592 0680DumsanT@mhlabuyalingana.gov.za
Service Delivery
035 592 0680LindokuhleM@mhlabuyalingana.gov.za
Municipality Map
