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Diversified Economy lands and state-owned land. The area has a wealth of
The Municipality of uMlalazi covers one of the largest undisturbed forests, which boast many indigenous
geographical areas of all municipalities in South Africa, species. Nkandla has a claim to be the ‘cradle’ of Zulu
with a total area of some 2300km2. The municipal history. From Malandela to Shaka, to Dingane and
area includes a coastline on the Indian Ocean of some Cetshwayo, Nkandla has been at the centre stage of the
18km together with a considerable rural hinterland. Zulu nation’s history.
Eshowe, ‘the place of cool breezes’, has been chosen
throughout history for its climate and is now the Nkandla Town is the only urban area in Nkandla
sub-regional centre and has the most diversified Municipality which offers the full array of urban
economy. Eshowe is situated near King Shaka’s famous development, albeit at a smaller scale compared
KwaBulawayo kraal. to most towns in KwaZulu-Natal, are found. This
includes low density residential, active and passive
Cradle of Zulu History open space, schools, commercial areas, service-
Nkandla is situated in a remote area of breath-taking industries, churches, offices, government buildings
mountainous beauty, which consists mainly of tribal and services, financial services, etc.
Municipal Demarcation Board Code: DC28 Providing a high standard of essential basic services;
Area: 8 213km² Supporting sustainable local economic development;
Local Municipalities: Encouraging community participation in service
City of uMhlathuze: www.umhlathuze.gov.za delivery projects; and
uMlalazi: www.umlalazi.gov.za To achieve cost recovery on services provided.
Mthonjaneni: www.mthonjaneni.org.za KEY PERSONNEL
Nkandla: www.nkandla.org.za Mayor: Cllr N Mkhulisi
uMfolozi: umfolozi.gov.za Deputy Mayor: Cllr AH Mthembu
Cities / Towns: Empangeni, Eshowe, KwaGingindlovu, Speaker: Cllr Hadebe
KwaMbonambi, Melmoth, Mtunzini, Nkandla, Municipal Manager: Mr M Nkosi
Ntambanana, Richards Bay
Communications Officer: Ms R Naidoo
VISION CONTACT DETAILS
An economically sound district with effective
infrastructure and a district that empowers people; Physical Address: King Cetshwayo House, Kruger Rand,
protects the environment and demonstrates leadership Richards Bay, 3900
excellence. Postal Address: Private Bag X1025, Richards Bay, 3900
MISSION Tel: +27 (0)35 799 2500
E-mail: sceo@kingcetshwayo.gov.za
To create a prosperous district by: Website: www.kingcetshwayo.gov.za
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