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Building a better future
Mon – Thurs
08:00-16:30
Fridays
07:30-16:00
Statistics
Geography, History and Economy
Umzumbe Local Municipality is part of Ugu District Municipality.
MDB code: 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.
Area: 1 221km²
Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture and tourism
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Political Leadership
Composition of Council: ANC 17, IFP 17, EFF 2, APEMO 1, ATM 1, MK 1
Leading Party: ANC
Mayor: His Worship Cllr B G Nyuswa
Members of Executive Committee: His Worship Cllr B G Nyuswa (Mayor, Finance and LED), Cllr M Ndlovu (Deputy Mayor and Human Settlement, Planning and Infrastructure), Cllr S R Cele (Social, Community Services and Special Programmes), Cllr A M Luthuli (Governance and Corporate Services), Cllr R L Mjwara (Youth Committee), Cllr B N Shozi (Planning and Local Economic Development) and Cllr N P Biyase
Amakhosi eCouncil/ Exco
Inkosi Z R Qwabe, Inkosi N W Mbhele
Administrative Leadership
Municipal Manager: Mr S Cele
Chief Financial Officer: Ms T N Hlengwa
Director Corporate Services: Ms P D Ngcobo
Director Technical Services: Ms N G Shezi
Director Social & Community Services: Mr M C Hlongwa
Demographic Information
| 2016 | 2011 | |
| Population | 151 676 | 153 407 |
| Age Structure | ||
| Population under 15 | 42.4% | 37.1% |
| Population 15 to 64 | 53.3% | 56.3% |
| Population over 65 | 4.2% | 6.6% |
| Dependency Ratio | ||
| Per 100 (15-64) | 87.5 | 77.6 |
| Sex Ratio | ||
| Males per 100 females | 91.7 | 86.9 |
| Population Growth | ||
| Per annum | -0.26% | n/a |
| Labour Market | ||
| Unemployment rate (official) | n/a | n/a |
| Youth unemployment rate (official) 15-34 | n/a | n/a |
| Education (aged 20 +) | ||
| No schooling | 10.7% | 17.5% |
| Matric | 27.6% | 20.2% |
| Higher education | 4.2% | 3.7% |
| Household Dynamics | ||
| Households | 28 132 | 33 446 |
| Average household size | 5.4 | 4.4 |
| Female headed households | 55.1% | 56.5% |
| Formal dwellings | 44.5% | 48.5% |
| Housing owned | 76.2% | 76.1% |
| Household Services | ||
| Flush toilet connected to sewerage | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| Weekly refuse removal | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Piped water inside dwelling | 1.6% | 5.3% |
| Electricity for lighting | 70.0% | 47.5% |
Financial Results
| All values: R’000 | 2020/21 | 2019/20 | 2018/19 | 2017/18 | 2016/17 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUDIT OUTCOME | Financially unqualified | Financially unqualified | Financially unqualified | Financially unqualified | Clean audit |
| FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE | |||||
| Property rates | 7 813 | 7 735 | 7 539 | 5 549 | 5 761 |
| Service charges | – | 91 | – | 35 | – |
| Investment revenue | 7 280 | 12 415 | 12 994 | 12 510 | 11 451 |
| Transfers recognised – operational | 166 502 | 136 266 | 124 178 | 132 619 | 134 724 |
| Other own revenue | (21) | 614 | 470 | 252 | 703 |
| Total Revenue (excluding capital transfers and contributions) | 181 574 | 157 121 | 145 180 | 150 965 | 152 638 |
| Employee costs | 65 343 | 56 480 | 53 010 | 47 398 | 39 443 |
| Remuneration of councillors | 17 309 | 17 242 | 16 888 | 15 848 | 13 908 |
| Depreciation & asset impairment | 20 952 | 22 772 | 24 224 | 24 662 | 24 136 |
| Finance charges | 12 | 93 | 6 | 17 | 82 |
| Materials and bulk purchases | 1 414 | 1 826 | 2 241 | 2 326 | – |
| Transfers and grants | 6 869 | 5 141 | 9 736 | 6 986 | – |
| Other expenditure | 44 914 | 46 214 | 55 748 | 50 954 | 62 918 |
| Total Expenditure | 156 813 | 149 770 | 161 853 | 148 191 | 140 488 |
| Surplus/(Deficit) | 24 761 | 7 352 | (16 672) | 2 774 | 12 150 |
| Transfers recognised – capital | 58 781 | 37 118 | 46 172 | 35 026 | 42 329 |
| Contributions recognised – capital & contributed assets | – | – | – | – | – |
| Surplus/(Deficit) after capital transfers & contributions | 83 542 | 44 469 | 29 500 | 37 800 | 54 480 |
| Share of surplus/(deficit) of associate | – | – | – | – | – |
| Surplus/(Deficit) for the year | 83 542 | 44 469 | 29 500 | 37 800 | 54 480 |
| CAPITAL EXPENDITURE & FUNDS SOURCES | |||||
| Capital expenditure | 584 892 | 508 454 | 19 980 | 465 286 | 44 332 |
| Transfers recognised – capital | 96 967 | 63 716 | 22 049 | 448 213 | 44 332 |
| Public contributions & donations | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Borrowing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Internally generated funds | 200 651 | 155 989 | (24 642) | – | – |
| Total sources of capital funds | 297 618 | 219 705 | (2 594) | 448 213 | 44 332 |
| FINANCIAL POSITION | |||||
| Total current assets | 264 065 | 256 296 | 16 524 | 195 156 | 187 433 |
| Total non current assets | 464 897 | 402 533 | 18 299 | 346 230 | 320 279 |
| Total current liabilities | 54 669 | 68 699 | 8 093 | 19 171 | 23 490 |
| Total non current liabilities | 1 983 | 1 418 | 186 | 989 | 796 |
| Community wealth/Equity | 588 768 | 544 243 | (2 955) | 483 426 | 483 426 |
| CASH FLOWS | |||||
| Net cash from (used) operating | (233 924) | (62 372) | 502 | 10 525 | 90 383 |
| Net cash from (used) investing | – | – | – | – | (44 006) |
| Net cash from (used) financing | 2 | 35 | (29) | 32 | – |
| Cash/cash equivalents at the year end | (233 922) | (62 336) | 472 | 10 557 | 169 217 |
| UNAUTHORISED, IRREGULAR, FRUITLESS & WASTEFUL EXPENDITURE | |||||
| Unauthorised expenditure | – | – | – | 1 853 | – |
| Irregular expenditure | 60 778 | 71 891 | 52 725 | – | – |
| Fruitless & wasteful expenditure | 12 | 103 | – | 17 | 59 |
| SOURCE | Audited Outcome C1 2022 Q1 | Audited Outcome A1 2021 | Audited Outcome A1 2021 | Audited Outcome A1 2021 | Audited Outcome A1 2020 |
The information in this directory is compiled from various sources and is subject to continual change. If you notice any errors or omissions, contact us so that we may correct them.
EMERGENCY
NUMBERS
Police
10111 | 039 835 0012
Umdoni Fire & Emergencies
039 974 1016
Ambulance
10177
Fraud & anti-corruption Hotline
0800 701 701
Local Municipality Disaster
039 972 0005
Umzumbe Local Municipality (KZ213) is one of the four local municipalities within the District of uGu (DC21). The Municipal boundary runs along the coast for a short strip between Mthwalume and Hibberdene and then balloons out into the hinterland for approximately 60 km.