Umzumbe Local Municipality (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
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 2024/25ℹ️ 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
Senior Management:
Communications Officers: Mr Sabelo Ncwane (Senior Manager: Communications, Mayoralty and Youth Development)
Demographic Information
| 2022 | 2016 | 2011 | |
| Population | 139 045 | 151 676 | 153 407 |
| Age Structure | |||
| 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
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 | 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 |
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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 | 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/aElectricity
n/aRefuse and Waste
n/aphumzile@umzumbe.gov.za
Roads
n/abonga@umzumbe.gov.za
Service Delivery
n/aMunicipality Map
