Umkhanyakude District Municipality

Umkhanyakude District Municipality UMkhanyakude is a district that boasts breathtaking landscapes and attractions, making it a hidden gem in South Africa.

Its pristine beaches offer a tranquil escape, while the phenomenal Jozini Dam provides opportunities for water sports and relaxation.

‼️ MKUZE TOWN REVENUE ENHANCEMENT OPERATION YIELDS POSITIVE RESULTS AS MUNICIPALITY CRACKS DOWN ON NON-PAYMENT AND ILLEG...
15/09/2026

‼️ MKUZE TOWN REVENUE ENHANCEMENT OPERATION YIELDS POSITIVE RESULTS AS MUNICIPALITY CRACKS DOWN ON NON-PAYMENT AND ILLEGAL CONNECTIONS‼️

NEWS:In a bold move to reclaim lost revenue and crush the culture of non-payment, uMkhanyakude District Municipality launched a high-impact operation in Mkuze Town that left no outstanding debtor untouched.

The operation targeted Government and Business consumers consuming water without paying, serving final disconnection notices with 100% coverage. Beyond enforcement, it became a full audit of the town's water economy. Teams verified customer information to resolve non-delivery of statements and exposed widespread illegal connections, meter tampering and pipe bypasses driving non-revenue water losses.

Enforcement was firm and fully aligned to the Credit Control and Debt Collection Policy, yet balanced with compassion. Customers received a final on-site payment opportunity, flexible upfront payment arrangements with structured repayments, access to the Debt Incentive Scheme, and education on the risks of illegal connections.

The operation uncovered business debt exceeding 90 days, outdated customer data and deliberate infrastructure interference. It has restored billing integrity, cleaned the database and reduced water losses, reinforcing that sustainable water services depend on payment for services rendered.

‼️ PROGRESS UPDATE: VUMBE BOREHOLE SCHEME RESTORED - WARD 14, BIG 5 HLABISA‼️ UMkhanyakude District Municipality has suc...
15/09/2026

‼️ PROGRESS UPDATE: VUMBE BOREHOLE SCHEME RESTORED - WARD 14, BIG 5 HLABISA‼️

UMkhanyakude District Municipality has successfully completed repairs at the Vumbe Borehole Scheme under Ward 14, Big 5 Hlabisa Local Municipality.

A new pump (1.5kW, 230v) was installed on 14 September 2026. The borehole has been non-operational for two years.

The scheme has now been converted from generator to Eskom power, which will enable the community to have water 24 hours a day.

This intervention will bring much-needed relief to the Vumbe community and ensure sustainable water supply.


15/09/2026

WATER SUPPLY UPDATE ‼️

The Ezimambeni area ward 10 community under Inkosi uMtubatuba Local Municipality will get relief from the scorching sun and hot spring season.

This follows the successful restoration of Ezimambeni Borehole by uMkhanyakude District Municipality, with a new pump, motor and control box installed today, 15 September 2026.

The borehole is now fully operational and will significantly improve water supply to the surrounding communities.

The Municipality remains committed to ensuring a sustainable and reliable water supply to all communities within the district.

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15/09/2026

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‼️ MAYOR MDAKA DONATES R40 000 TOWARDS 2026 MATRIC BOOT CAMP‼️ In a commitment to support education, uMkhanyakude Distri...
14/09/2026

‼️ MAYOR MDAKA DONATES R40 000 TOWARDS 2026 MATRIC BOOT CAMP‼️

In a commitment to support education, uMkhanyakude District Municipality Mayor, Cllr Siphile Mdaka, has donated R10 000 each to four local schools towards their 2026 Matric Boot Camp.

The beneficiary schools are Inkosi Lubelo High School, Inkosi Zombizwe High School, Inkosi Gamula High School and Qoshama Secondary School.

The handover took place on 12 September 2026 during the Nkungwini Water Project handover in Ward 18, Jozini.

The donation forms part of the Municipality's social responsibility programme aimed at improving matric results and investing in the future of learners in the district. This comes as the district excelled in the 2025 National Senior Certificate examinations, achieving 1st position in KwaZulu-Natal and 2nd position nationally.

"With only 29 days to go before the start of the final matric examinations, we hope this contribution will go a long way in assisting our learners to prepare and excel. We can only wish our learners well and pray for them. We hope they will continue to make us proud," said Mayor Mdaka.


14/09/2026

‼️ UNPLANNED WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION: INKOSI UMTUBATUBA LM WARDS 1 TO 4‼️

Residents of the above-mentioned wards are hereby notified of an unplanned water supply interruption due to a bulk pipeline burst affecting supply to the Monzi Crossings Reservoir.

Preparations for repairs are underway.

We apologise for the inconvenience caused.

For enquiries, please contact 035 573 8600

Together in service delivery
The Municipal Manager
Dr N.J. Sibeko
uMkhanyakude District Municipality*

13/09/2026

‼️ WATCH: The Enkungwini community in Ward 18 burst into song and dance, joined by Mayor Cllr Siphile Mdaka, in celebration of the water project handed over yesterday in Nkungwini area under iNkosi Mngomezulu.


13/09/2026

‼️ WATCH: Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, Hon. David Mahlobo, explains the interim intervention to ensure communities have access to drinking water while Section 63 projects are underway. He was speaking at the handover of completed works in Nkungwini, Ward 18, Jozini.

‼️ MAYOR MDAKA AND DEPUTY MINISTER MAHLOBO HAND OVER WATER PROJECTS FOR 880 HOUSEHOLDS IN WARD 18‼️ Umkhanyakude Distric...
13/09/2026

‼️ MAYOR MDAKA AND DEPUTY MINISTER MAHLOBO HAND OVER WATER PROJECTS FOR 880 HOUSEHOLDS IN WARD 18‼️

Umkhanyakude District Mayor Cllr Siphile Mdaka together with Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation Hon. David Mahlobo and Inkosi Mngomezulu, officially handed over the completed water project for the Nkungwini area in Jozini.

The project will benefit the communities of Ngonyameni, Dedefane, Oshabeni and Dinabanye in Ward 18 restoring reliable and sustainable water supply to 880 households that have endured water challenges for far too long.

Mayor Mdaka led the programme, which was implemented by uMngeni-uThukela Water as part of the District's accelerated programme to revitalise old and dysfunctional schemes in far-flung rural areas.

Scope of work completed includes new boreholes with reservoirs, communal standpipes, electrification of boreholes, concrete pump houses and security fencing around borehole sites.


13/09/2026

WATCH: UMkhanyakude District Municipality Mayor Cllr Siphile Mdaka explaining the intervention by uMngeni-uThukela Board and uMkhanyakude by restoring water schemes that will provide water in ward 18 in Nkungwini, Jozini. The areas that will benefit include, Dedefane oShabeni and surroundings. The project was handed over to these communities yesterday (Saturday) 12th September 2026.

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Mkuze
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