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The Royal Natal National Park and the Rugged Glen   rural villages scattered throughout the municipal area,
       Nature Reserve boast one of South Africa’s most   particularly in traditional authority areas.
       beautiful mountain landscapes, which includes the   The agricultural sector has a huge potential for being
       magnificent  peaks of Mont-Aux-Sources.  The Tugela   developed and to stimulate economic development
       Falls, the world’s  second  tallest waterfall, is  also   within the area. The agricultural projects that have
       located in the region.
                                            been identified in the IDP include the following:
       Agricultural Potential                  ƒ Deciduous, berry and citrus fruit plantations,
       Inkosi Langalibalele Municipality boasts well established     ƒ Large scale production of vegetables,
       industrial, commercial and residential areas. Escourt is     ƒ Large scale sunflower production,
       the largest commercial centre in the region. Many of the     ƒ Large scale peanuts production,
       government departments serving Inkosi Langalibalele     ƒ Poultry farming,
       have regional offices located in Estcourt. Weenen is a     ƒ Goat farming,
       small agricultural town that is starting to emerge as a     ƒ Bee keeping and
       tourist destination. Much of the population resides in     ƒ Game farms.




























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       Municipal Demarcation Board Code: DC23  an efficient, effective, sustainable and cost effective
       Location of Head Office: Ladysmith   manner.
       Municipal Area: 11 326km²            KEY PERSONNEL
       Local Municipalities:                Mayor: Cllr AS Mazibuko
         ƒ Okhahlamba: www.okhahlamba.org.za  Deputy Mayor: Cllr NW Sibiya
         ƒ Alfred Duma: www.alfredduma.gov.za  Speaker: DCP Mazibuko
         ƒ Inkosi Langalibalele: www.umtshezi.co.za  Municipal Manager: Mr Sifiso Kunene
       Cities / Towns: Bergville, Cathkin Park, Colenso,
       Estcourt, Ladysmith, Van Reenen, Weenen, Winterton.  CONTACT DETAILS
                                            Physical Address: 33 Forbes Street, Ladysmith, 3370
       VISION                               Postal Address: P.O. Box 116, Ladysmith, 3370
       An improved quality of life for all in a globally   Tel: +27 (0)36 638 5100 / 036 638 2400
       interconnected, stable and developed region.
                                            Fax: +27 (0)36 637 5608
       MISSION                              E-mail: municipalmanager@uthukeladm.co.za
       To provide quality services and development in    Website: www.uthukeladm.co.za
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