Umzimvubu Local Municipality (EC442)
Physical Address
813 Main Street, KwaBhaca, 5090
Postal: Private Bag X9020, KwaBhaca, 5090
Contact Details
Phone: 039 255 8500/8166
Accounts: 039 255 8500
matshoba.lusapho@umzimvubu.gov.za
Website: Visit Website
Facebook: Facebook Page
Electricity: n/a
Refuse & Waste: 039 255 8571
mandlana.asanda@umzimvubu.gov.za
Roads: 039 254 6000
moleko.lebohang@umzimvubu.gov.za
Service Delivery: 039 255 8512
moleko.lebohang@umzimvubu.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 Umzimvubu Local Municipality (EC442)
Description: The Umzimvubu Local Municipality is a Category B municipality situated within the Alfred Nzo District in the north-western part of the Eastern Cape Province. It adjoins KwaZulu-Natal to the north, the OR Tambo District Municipality to the south and east, and Matatiele to the west. It is one of four municipalities in the district. The municipality is predominantly rural and the majority of the population reside in rural areas. The majority of land is covered by dispersed low-density traditional settlements, with the exception of some areas around the two urban centres. There has been a significant migration towards the towns over the years, which is attributable to a preference by residents to live close to transport routes and urban centres. Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, mining and quarrying, manufacturing, electricity, construction – Source IDP 2022-2027ℹ️ Important Notice
This page provides informational guidance only for Umzimvubu Local Municipality (EC442). For official confirmation of municipal services, leadership, and contact details, always verify through the municipality’s official website: www.umzimvubu.gov.za. Additional verified information is available at www.gov.za.
Cities and Towns
Cities/Towns: eMaxesibeni (Mount Ayliff), KwaBhaca (Mount Frere)Cities and Towns Served by Umzimvubu Local Municipality (EC442) Municipality
eMaxesibeni (Mount Ayliff) Municipality KwaBhaca (Mount Frere) Municipality
This municipality provides services and support to the areas listed above. For official municipal information, visit the official municipality website.
Municipal Leadership
Mayor: Ms Zukiswa Ndevu (ANC)
Deputy Mayor: n/a
Speaker: Mr NG Mdzinwa (ANC)
Chief Whip: Ms Nofikile Florida Ngonyolo
Municipal Manager: Mr Tobela Nota
Chief Financial Officer: Mr Khaluwe Mehlomakhulu
Other Council: ANC
Senior Management:
Communications Officers: Mrs Nokhanyo Zembe (Senior Manager)
Demographic Information
| 2022 | 2016 | 2011 | |
| Population | 214 477 | 199 620 | 191 775 |
| Age Structure | |||
| Population under 15 | 33.2% | 36.6% | 38.3% |
| Population 15 to 64 | 59.3% | 57.0% | 55.0% |
| Population over 65 | 7.5% | 6.4% | 6.7% |
| Dependency Ratio | |||
| Per 100 (15-64) | 68.7 | 75.4 | 81.9 |
| Sex Ratio | |||
| Males per 100 females | 88.4 | 85.7 | 84.8 |
| Population Growth | |||
| Per annum | 1.09% | 0.91% | 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 | 4.2% | 4.4% | 8.0% |
| Matric | n/a | 16.9% | 13.6% |
| Higher education | 8.2% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| Household Dynamics | |||
| Households | 51 698 | 51 530 | 46 931 |
| Average household size | 4.1 | 3.9 | 4.1 |
| Female headed households | n/a | 56.2% | 58.7% |
| Formal dwellings | 73.5% | 45.2% | 37.7% |
| Housing owned | n/a | 78.4% | 61.7% |
| Household Services | |||
| Flush toilet connected to sewerage | 26.7% | 5.1% | 6.8% |
| Weekly refuse removal | 24.8% | 4.3% | 7.1% |
| Piped water inside dwelling | 24.7% | 3.3% | 4.4% |
| Electricity for lighting | 89.9% | 64.5% | 45.2% |
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? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided | 34 814 | 34 814 | 34 454 | 34 454 | 33 683 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 1 136 | 1 138 | 1 138 | 2 978 | 2 978 |
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 | 2 896 | 2 896 | 2 061 | 2 061 | 2 061 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Water
n/aElectricity
n/aRefuse and Waste
039 255 8571mandlana.asanda@umzimvubu.gov.za
Roads
039 254 6000moleko.lebohang@umzimvubu.gov.za
Service Delivery
039 255 8512moleko.lebohang@umzimvubu.gov.za
Municipality Map
