uMsinga Local Municipality (KZN244)

Municipality

Area: Area: 2 375km² | MDB Code: | MDB code: KZN244

Physical Address

R33 Main Road, Tugela Ferry

Postal: Private Bag X530, Tugela Ferry, 3010

Contact Details

Phone: 033 493 8000

Accounts: n/a

Website: Visit Website

Facebook: Facebook Page

Electricity: n/a

Refuse & Waste: 033 493 8000
sandisiwe.sithole@umsinga.gov.za

Roads: 033 493 8000
doda.radebe@umsinga.gov.za

Service Delivery: 033 493 8000
thembeka.nkala@umsinga.gov.za

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 uMsinga Local Municipality (KZN244)

Description: The uMsinga Local Municipality is a Category B municipality in the south-western part of the uMzinyathi District in KwaZulu-Natal. It is one of four municipalities in the district, making up almost a third of its geographical area. The nature of the topography is such that uMsinga is largely located in deep gorges of the Tugela and Buffalo Rivers. This effectively isolates the area from the immediate surrounding municipal areas. uMsinga is accessible via the R33, linking it with Dundee, uMnambithi (Ladysmith), Pietermaritzburg, Kranskop and Weenen. It is a largely rural area, with 70% of its area being traditional authority land held in trust by the Ingonyama Trust. The remaining 30% of land is commercial farmland, all of which is located to the north of Pomeroy. Due to the rural nature of the municipality, approximately 99% of the population lives in traditional areas. The population dynamics result in a growing rural area and a declining urban area in uMsinga, contrary to most other areas in the country. This can be attributed to the fact that the urban areas of uMsinga are very small and are unable to provide the normal range of goods and services provided in urban areas. As a result, the population utilises the neighbouring areas of Emnambithi and Umvoti for urban services. The strong traditional culture, particularly prevalent in uMsinga, is a valuable asset that must be preserved and valued. These traditional areas provide support mechanisms for the communities, as well as living custodians of the culture. Main Economic Sectors: General government (38%), wholesale and retail, catering and accommodation (16%), community, social and personal services (12%), transport, storage and communication/ICT (12%), manufacturing (4%), construction (6%), finance, insurance, real estate and business services (6%), agriculture, forestry and fishing (2%), mining and quarrying (1%). As contribution to GVA – Source IDP 2024/25

ℹ️ Important Notice

This page provides informational guidance only for uMsinga Local Municipality (KZN244). For official confirmation of municipal services, leadership, and contact details, always verify through the municipality’s official website: www.umsinga.gov.za. Additional verified information is available at www.gov.za.

Cities and Towns

Cities/Towns: Pomeroy

Cities and Towns Served by uMsinga Local Municipality (KZN244) Municipality

Pomeroy Municipality

This municipality provides services and support to the areas listed above. For official municipal information, visit the official municipality website.

Municipal Leadership

Mayor: Dr FJ Sikhakhane (IFP)

Deputy Mayor: Thenjiwe Mbatha (IFP)

Speaker: Sifindo G Masimula (IFP)

Chief Whip: Mr Mhawukeleni Sokhela

Municipal Manager: Mr SL Sokhela

Chief Financial Officer: Mr NG Mvelase

Other Council: IFP

Other Council:

SK Hadebe (EXCO Member)

Mr TB Mbatha (Community Services)

BP Ngcobo (Development Planning)

Mr LB Ntuli (Technical Services)

Senior Management:

Mrs BT Hlubi (Planning Services)

Mr S Mnguni (Technical Services)

Ms TNF Nkala (Corporate Services)

Ms Snethemba Sokhela (Manager: LED)

Ms MS Xulu (Community Services)

Communications Officers: Ms T Mchunu

Demographic Information

Age Structure
	2022	2016	2011
Population	206 001	184 494	169 145
Population under 15	38.5%	41.9%	43.9%
Population 15 to 64	55.6%	53.3%	50.7%
Population over 65	5.9%	4.7%	5.4%
Dependency Ratio
Per 100 (15-64)	79.8	87.5	97.1
Sex Ratio
Males per 100 females	77.2	80.7	76.8
Population Growth
Per annum	1.91%	1.97%	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	29.0%	36.6%	40.6%
Matric	n/a	18.6%	16.9%
Higher education	3.2%	5.5%	3.1%
Household Dynamics
Households	35 561	38 372	35 586
Average household size	5.8	4.8	4.8
Female headed households	n/a	67.0%	66.6%
Formal dwellings	55.4%	25.9%	33.5%
Housing owned	n/a	86.0%	69.1%
Household Services
Flush toilet connected to sewerage	12.0%	0.9%	3.4%
Weekly refuse removal	11.7%	0.3%	1.3%
Piped water inside dwelling	12.6%	1.7%	3.9%
Electricity for lighting	89.6%	47.9%	25.1%

Financial Information

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
All values: R’000	2024/25	2023/24	2022/23	2021/22	2020/21
AUDIT OUTCOME	n/a	Clean audit	Financially unqualified	Financially unqualified	Financially unqualified
Property rates	17 316	26 950	33 428	19 491	18 021
Service charges	1 180	1 039	1 498	0	–
Investment revenue	12 665	11 594	7 168	4 762	4 779
Transfers recognised – operational	254 804	257 708	320 747	182 049	217 471
Other own revenue	2 523	64 402	3 938	1 112	7 817
Total Revenue (excluding capital transfers and contributions)	288 487	361 693	366 781	207 415	248 088
Employee costs	120 430	100 562	91 341	78 668	76 828
Remuneration of councillors	2 813	19 606	18 558	15 941	15 062
Depreciation and amortisation	431	36 526	39 840	32 646	29 531
Finance charges	–	–	–	–	–
Inventory consumed and bulk purchases	699	8 979	6 807	27 197	19 150
Transfers and subsidies	87	–	–	–	–
Other expenditure	147 075	192 750	133 614	109 439	80 098
Total Expenditure	271 534	358 422	290 160	263 891	220 670
Surplus/(Deficit)	16 953	3 270	76 621	(56 477)	27 418
Transfers and subsidies – capital (monetary allocations)	59 833	53 153	59 414	56 103	36 733
Transfers and subsidies – capital (in-kind)	–	–	–	–	–
Surplus/(Deficit) after capital transfers & contributions	76 785	56 423	136 035	(373)	64 151
Share of surplus/(deficit) of associate	–	–	–	–	–
Surplus/(Deficit) for the year	76 785	56 423	136 035	(373)	64 151
CAPITAL EXPENDITURE & FUNDS SOURCES
Capital expenditure	59 169	65 635	60 500	(177 891)	(214 634)
Transfers recognised – capital	19 487	51 157	36 653	155 939	127 832
Borrowing	–	–	–	–	–
Internally generated funds	11 507	13 768	23 533	18 442	8 904
Total sources of capital funds	30 994	64 925	60 187	174 381	136 736
FINANCIAL POSITION
Total current assets	188 963	189 156	178 653	94 801	124 131
Total non current assets	320 300	239 779	(30 468)	251 329	239 060
Total current liabilities	33 170	31 028	11 609	37 432	33 779
Total non current liabilities	10 698	9 298	547	6 993	6 524
Community wealth/Equity	465 780	388 610	(7)	555 851	322 910
CASH FLOWS
Net cash from (used) operating	262 706	606 534	520 343	500 164	529 437
Net cash from (used) investing	(85 673)	(121 900)	(144 048)	(63 539)	(50 042)
Net cash from (used) financing	–	–	–	–	–
Cash/cash equivalents at the year end	253 603	536 833	372 650	501 386	100 961
UNAUTHORISED, IRREGULAR, FRUITLESS & WASTEFUL EXPENDITURE
Unauthorised expenditure	n/a	–	6 759	31 987	24 711
Irregular expenditure	n/a	12 074	24 532	7 225	808
Fruitless & wasteful expenditure	n/a	–	30	141	–
SOURCE	Audited Outcome A1 2026 Q1	Audited Outcome A1 2026 Q1	Audited Outcome A1 2026 Q1	Audited Outcome C1 2023 Q1	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	Yes	Yes
Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided	19 896	19 896	19 896	19 896	18 700
Domestic households with access to free basic service	250	12 374	12 314	12 274	3 946
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	1 820	1 820	1 780	1 720	1 500
Domestic households with access to free basic service	467	1 600	1 540	1 500	1 500

Water

n/a

Electricity

n/a

Refuse and Waste

033 493 8000
sandisiwe.sithole@umsinga.gov.za

Roads

033 493 8000
doda.radebe@umsinga.gov.za

Service Delivery

033 493 8000
thembeka.nkala@umsinga.gov.za

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