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The amalgamated municipal area is predominantly
tribal. There are, however, a few scattered pockets
of privately owned land throughout the municipal
area. The need for the development of the Ifafa
area has been identified. Factories will be built and
approximately 5000 jobs will be created and further
investment opportunities will be unleashed.
Largely Rural
Umuziwabantu Municipality consists of a largely
rural area. Features include; an urban development,
the town of Harding, farmland, commercially-grown
forests and Traditional Authority areas. Apart
from the town of Harding, which is the seat of the
municipality, 56% of the municipal area is occupied by
individually-owned commercial farms and the Weza
afforestation region.
Ideal for Development
The Local Municipality of Umzumbe extends along
the coast for a short stretch between Mtwalume and
Hibberdene, and then balloons out into the hinterland
for some 60 km. Only 1% of the municipality is built
up (semi-urban). The rural hinterland incorporates 17
traditional authority areas. Umzumbe Municipality
has been strategically identified as ideal for the
development of Umzumbe River Trade where tourists
will enjoy all available activities on this development.

Tourism
Ugu South Coast Tourism (Pty) Ltd promotes tourism
growth and development of tourism in the area.
Besides the plethora of beach, adventure, activity,
hospitality, retail and nature-based options on the
coast and inland, there are also some unique and
innovative touring options.

Municipal Demarcation Board Code: DC21 KEY PERSONNEL
Location of Head Office: Port Shepstone is 133km Mayor: Cllr Mondli Chiliza
southeast of Kokstad and 130km south-west of Durban Municipal Manager: Mr DD Naidoo
Municipal Area (km2): 5866 km2 Head of Communications: France Zama
E-mail: france.zama@ugu.gov.za
Population (Estimated): ± 704 028 CONTACT DETAILS
Local Municipalities: Physical Address: 28 Connor Street, Port Shepstone,
ƒ Umdoni: www.umdoni.gov.za 4240
ƒ Umzumbe: www.umzumbe.gov.za Postal Address: PO Box 33, Port Shepstone, 4240
ƒ Ray Nkonyeni: www.rnm.gov.za Tel: +27 (0)39 688 5700/2
ƒ Umuziwabantu: www.umuziwabantu.gov.za Website: www.ugu.gov.za
VISION The South Coast Development Agency (SCDA)
By 2035 Ugu District Municipality will provide Website: www.scda.org.za
adequate access to basic services in an efficient and Ugu South Coast Tourism
suitable manner, enhancing the quality of its citizens in Website: www.tourismsouthcoast.co.za
an inclusive progressive economy.

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