uMkhanyakude District Municipality (DC27)
Physical Address
Harlingen No.13433, Kingfisher Road, Mkuze, 3965
Postal: PO Box 449, Mkuze, 3965
Contact Details
Phone: 035 573 8600
Accounts: 035 573 8600
mpumed@ukdm.gov.za
Website: Visit Website
Facebook: Facebook Page
Electricity: 035 573 8600
mpumed@ukdm.gov.za
Refuse & Waste: n/a
Roads: n/a
Service Delivery: 035 573 8600
mm@ukdm.gov.za
Water: 035 573 8600
sizwek@ukdm.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 uMkhanyakude District Municipality (DC27)
Description: The uMkhanyakude District Municipality is a Category C municipality located along the coast in the far north of the KwaZulu-Natal Province. It shares its borders with Swaziland and Mozambique, as well as with the districts of Zululand and King Cetshwayo. It is the second-largest district in the province, and consists of the following four local municipalities: uMhlabuyalingana, Jozini, Big 5 Hlabisa and Inkosi uMtubatuba. ‘uMkhanyakude’ refers to the Acacia Xanthophloea fever tree and means ‘that shows light from afar’. The name reflects both the uniqueness of its people and their hospitality, as well as the biodiversity and conservation history that the region is very proud of. The Isimangaliso Wetland Park, formerly Greater St Lucia Wetland Park, encompasses the entire coastline. Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture, mining, manufacturing, electricity, construction, trade, transport, finance, community services – Source IDP 2024/25ℹ️ Important Notice
This page provides informational guidance only for uMkhanyakude District Municipality (DC27). For official confirmation of municipal services, leadership, and contact details, always verify through the municipality’s official website: www.ukdm.gov.za. Additional verified information is available at www.gov.za.
Cities and Towns
https://municipalities.co.za/contacts/121/umkhanyakude-district-municipalityCities and Towns Served by uMkhanyakude District Municipality (DC27) Municipality
Hlabisa Municipality Hluhluwe Municipality Ingwavuma Municipality Jozini Municipality Mbazwana Municipality Mkuze Municipality Mtubatuba Municipality St Lucia Municipality
This municipality provides services and support to the areas listed above. For official municipal information, visit the official municipality website.
Municipal Leadership
Mayor: n/a
Deputy Mayor: Mr T Sibiya (NFP)
Speaker: Mr Solomon Mkhombo (ANC)
Chief Whip: Mr S Khumalo
Municipal Manager: Mr WM Nxumalo
Chief Financial Officer: n/a
Other Council: n/a
Senior Management:
Communications Officers: Mr BM Dlamini (Manager: Communications)
Demographic Information
| 2022 | 2016 | 2011 | |
| Population | 738 437 | 689 090 | 625 846 |
| Age Structure | |||
| Population under 15 | 33.5% | 40.9% | 40.3% |
| Population 15 to 64 | 61.6% | 55.2% | 55.3% |
| Population over 65 | 4.9% | 3.9% | 4.5% |
| Dependency Ratio | |||
| Per 100 (15-64) | 62.4 | 81.2 | 81.0 |
| Sex Ratio | |||
| Males per 100 females | 87.1 | 88.7 | 85.6 |
| Population Growth | |||
| Per annum | 1.61% | 2.19% | n/a |
| Labour Market | |||
| Unemployment rate (official) | n/a | n/a | 42.8% |
| Youth unemployment rate (official) 15-34 | n/a | n/a | 51.2% |
| Education (aged 20 +) | |||
| No schooling | 19.8% | 17.8% | 25.3% |
| Matric | n/a | 31.1% | 25.4% |
| Higher education | 5.2% | 6.4% | 4.8% |
| Household Dynamics | |||
| Households | 129 066 | 151 245 | 128 191 |
| Average household size | 5.7 | 4.6 | 4.9 |
| Female headed households | n/a | 54.2% | 53.9% |
| Formal dwellings | 90.7% | 70.1% | 71.7% |
| Housing owned | n/a | 77.0% | 47.7% |
| Household Services | |||
| Flush toilet connected to sewerage | 25.5% | 7.5% | 13.2% |
| Weekly refuse removal | 21.2% | 4.0% | 9.0% |
| Piped water inside dwelling | 24.6% | 6.9% | 13.4% |
| Electricity for lighting | 90.1% | 52.8% | 38.4% |
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 | 138 710 | 123 594 | 123 594 | 123 594 | 123 594 |
| Number of domestic households/delivery points | 136 160 | 121 044 | 121 044 | 121 044 | 121 044 |
| Inside the yard | 57 115 | 57 115 | 57 115 | 57 115 | 57 115 |
| Less than 200m from yard | 63 929 | 63 929 | 63 929 | 63 929 | 63 929 |
| More than 200m from yard | 15 116 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 17 717 | 17 000 | 17 000 | 17 000 | 17 000 |
Electricity |
|||||
| Does the municipality provide? | No | No | No | No | No |
| Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided | 8 070 | 8 070 | 8 070 | 3 052 | 3 052 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Sewerage and Sanitation |
|||||
| Does the municipality provide? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided | 133 307 | 124 336 | 124 336 | 124 336 | 124 336 |
| Number of households using: | |||||
| Flush toilet – public sewerage | 9 970 | 9 970 | 9 970 | 9 970 | 9 970 |
| Flush toilet – septic tank | 19 633 | 19 633 | 19 633 | 19 633 | 19 633 |
| Ventilated pit latrine | 103 704 | 94 733 | 94 733 | 94 733 | 94 733 |
| 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? | No | No | No | No | No |
| Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Water
035 573 8600sizwek@ukdm.gov.za
Electricity
035 573 8600mpumed@ukdm.gov.za
Refuse and Waste
n/aRoads
n/aService Delivery
035 573 8600mm@ukdm.gov.za
Municipality Map
