Umzumbe Local Municipality (KZN213)

Municipality

Area: Area: 1 224km² | MDB Code: | MDB code: KZN213

Physical Address

Sipofu Road, Mathulini Traditional Council, Mthwalume, 4220

Postal: PO Box 561, Hibberdene, 4220

Contact Details

Phone: 039 972 0005

Accounts: n/a

Website: Visit Website

Facebook: Facebook Page

Electricity: n/a

Refuse & Waste: n/a
phumzile@umzumbe.gov.za

Roads: n/a
bonga@umzumbe.gov.za

Service Delivery: n/a

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 Umzumbe Local Municipality (KZN213)

Description: The Umzumbe Local Municipality is a Category B municipality located along the coastal strip of the Indian Ocean between uMthwalume and Mfazazana. It is one of four municipalities in the district, making up a quarter of its geographical area. Umzumbe Municipality is highly active in the areas of tourism, heritage and agricultural produce. The dramatic scenery of the municipality includes picturesque mountains, winding rivers and well-cultivated forests, offering sound ecotourism. Umzumbe Municipality boasts numerous development opportunities, available to people of Umzumbe and to outside investors. The municipality has placed tourism at the top of the agenda. There are currently two tourism sites that are open to the public, namely the Ntelezi Msani Memorial Project and Isivivane sikaShaka Tourism Site. The seashore offers a wealth of opportunities for people interested in, among others, fishing, leisure, and water sports. Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture, finance, insurance, real estate, business services, community, social and personal services, wholesale and retail, trade and catering, accommodation – Source IDP 2024/25

ℹ️ Important Notice

This page provides informational guidance only for Umzumbe Local Municipality (KZN213). For official confirmation of municipal services, leadership, and contact details, always verify through the municipality’s official website: umzumbe.gov.za. Additional verified information is available at www.gov.za.

Cities and Towns

Cities and Towns Served by Umzumbe Local Municipality (KZN213) Municipality

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

Municipal Leadership

Mayor: ANC

Deputy Mayor: Mr MZ Luthuli

Speaker: Mr Sbonelo Maphumulo

Chief Whip: n/a

Municipal Manager: Mr Shaka Cele

Chief Financial Officer: Mr NKM Duma (Acting)

Other Council: ANC

Chief Whip:

n/a

Senior Management:

Chief Financial Officer:

Mr NKM Duma (Acting)

Communications Officers: Mr Sabelo Ncwane (Senior Manager: Communications, Mayoralty and Youth Development)

Demographic Information

Age Structure
	2022	2016	2011
Population	139 045	151 676	153 407
Population under 15	32.4%	42.4%	37.1%
Population 15 to 64	59.8%	53.3%	56.3%
Population over 65	7.8%	4.2%	6.6%
Dependency Ratio
Per 100 (15-64)	67.1	87.5	77.6
Sex Ratio
Males per 100 females	89.1	91.7	86.9
Population Growth
Per annum	-0.95%	-0.26%	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	12.4%	10.7%	17.7%
Matric	n/a	27.6%	20.2%
Higher education	5.1%	4.2%	3.7%
Household Dynamics
Households	28 593	28 132	33 446
Average household size	4.9	5.4	4.6
Female headed households	n/a	55.1%	56.5%
Formal dwellings	79.7%	44.5%	48.5%
Housing owned	n/a	76.2%	76.1%
Household Services
Flush toilet connected to sewerage	20.6%	1.2%	3.9%
Weekly refuse removal	15.5%	0.1%	1.2%
Piped water inside dwelling	21.0%	1.6%	5.3%
Electricity for lighting	95.2%	70.0%	49.0%

Financial Information

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
All values: R’000	2024/25	2023/24	2022/23	2021/22	2020/21
AUDIT OUTCOME	n/a	Adverse audit	Qualified audit	Financially unqualified	Financially unqualified
Property rates	12 623	8 270	8 244	7 812	7 813
Service charges	–	–	–	–	–
Investment revenue	3 975	9 197	10 325	7 264	7 280
Transfers recognised – operational	183 207	167 235	158 412	146 628	166 502
Other own revenue	638	4 799	985	(99)	(21)
Total Revenue (excluding capital transfers and contributions)	200 444	189 501	177 966	161 605	181 574
Employee costs	84 224	78 693	71 895	66 078	65 343
Remuneration of councillors	25 185	22 335	23 629	17 196	17 309
Depreciation and amortisation	41 404	26 064	23 555	32 592	20 952
Finance charges	30	19	0	1	12
Inventory consumed and bulk purchases	2 945	4 040	2 801	1 289	1 414
Transfers and subsidies	3 682	5 751	7 392	6 492	6 869
Other expenditure	99 910	110 349	123 950	56 242	44 914
Total Expenditure	257 380	247 251	253 222	179 890	156 813
Surplus/(Deficit)	(56 936)	(57 751)	(75 257)	(18 285)	24 761
Transfers and subsidies – capital (monetary allocations)	62 603	43 357	47 552	35 861	58 781
Transfers and subsidies – capital (in-kind)	–	–	–	–	–
Surplus/(Deficit) after capital transfers & contributions	5 666	(14 394)	(27 705)	17 576	83 542
Share of surplus/(deficit) of associate	–	–	–	–	–
Surplus/(Deficit) for the year	5 666	(14 394)	(27 705)	17 576	83 542
CAPITAL EXPENDITURE & FUNDS SOURCES
Capital expenditure	625 067	679 905	631 633	649 780	584 892
Transfers recognised – capital	46 310	97 110	96 021	101 570	96 967
Borrowing	–	–	–	–	–
Internally generated funds	578 757	582 796	535 612	548 210	200 651
Total sources of capital funds	625 067	679 905	631 633	649 780	297 618
FINANCIAL POSITION
Total current assets	3 324	72 225	121 051	213 435	264 065
Total non current assets	699 682	644 973	600 024	536 643	464 897
Total current liabilities	44 426	49 655	35 121	40 576	54 669
Total non current liabilities	2 576	2 480	2 214	2 345	1 983
Community wealth/Equity	650 338	679 457	711 444	689 581	505 226
CASH FLOWS
Net cash from (used) operating	(196 106)	(1 115 542)	(820 700)	(486 208)	(233 924)
Net cash from (used) investing	–	–	–	–	–
Net cash from (used) financing	–	–	–	–	–
Cash/cash equivalents at the year end	(184 908)	(1 115 542)	(820 700)	(486 208)	(233 924)
UNAUTHORISED, IRREGULAR, FRUITLESS & WASTEFUL EXPENDITURE
Unauthorised expenditure	n/a	–	2 379	2 379	–
Irregular expenditure	n/a	603	16 457	41 660	60 778
Fruitless & wasteful expenditure	n/a	19	16	–	12
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?	No	No	No	No	No
Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided	22 558	22 558	22 558	22 558	22 558
Domestic households with access to free basic service	1 650	1 650	2 467	2 467	2 752
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	1 986	1 986	1 986	1 986	1 986
Domestic households with access to free basic service	536	536	698	698	698

Water

n/a

Electricity

n/a

Refuse and Waste

n/a
phumzile@umzumbe.gov.za

Roads

n/a
bonga@umzumbe.gov.za

Service Delivery

n/a

Municipality 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.