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characterised by low levels of basic services and Development Agency
facilities and unemployment. The district has realised that true economic growth
can only be achieved through a concerted effort with
Comparative Advantages
all who stand to benefit from it. As such, the birth of
Based in Camperdown, the Mkhambathini Local Muni- the uMgungundlovu Economic Development Agency
cipality has several comparative advantages. It is well (uMEDA) is a beacon of hope that we are certain will
located in relation to Durban and Pietermaritzburg unlock and elevate the economic potential of the
and adjoins Cato Ridge, a potential industrial node. district. The agency will focus on strategic catalytic
The N3, which is identified in the Spatial Growth and projects and champion the agri-park and radical
Development Strategy as a Provincial Corridor, runs east agrarian socio-economic transformation agenda of
west through the central part of the municipal area. the district.
} Photo credit Anthony Grote/Gameplan Media: The mountain biking trails through the plantations in the Karkloof are frequently
used to host events.
Municipal Demarcation Board Code: DC22 MISSION
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Municipal Area (km ): 8 941.72 km 2 The uMgungundlovu District Municipality will through
Population (estimated): Total ± 989 837 sound governance and community participation
ensure the provision of equitable and sustainable
Local Municipalities: services and economic growth.
Msunduzi: www.msunduzi.gov.za, KEY PERSONNEL
uMshwathi: www.umshwathi.gov.za Mayor: Ms Thobekile Maphumulo
Impendle: www.impendle.gov.za Municipal Manager: Mr T L S Khuzwayo
Mpofana: www.mpofana.gov.za Deputy Mayor: Cllr T R Zungu
Umgeni: www.umngeni.gov.za Speaker: Cllr EM Dladla
Richmond: www.richmond.gov.za Head of Communications: Mbali Ndlovu
Mkhambathini: www.mkhambathini.gov.za E-mail: mwandlam@umdm.gov.za
VISION CONTACT DETAILS
uMgungundlovu District Municipality will evolve into Physical Address: 242 Langalibalele Street,
a dynamic metropolitan municipality, spreading its Pietermaritzburg, 3201
vibrant economic benefits to all its citizens and places Postal Address: PO Box 3235, Pietermaritzburg, 3200
and will, through concerted integrated development Tel: +27 (0)33 897 6700
and service delivery, realise improvements in the Fax: +27 (0)33 342 5502
overall quality of life. Website: www.umdm.gov.za
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