uMhlathuze Municipality

uMhlathuze Municipality The City of uMhlathuze incorporates Richards Bay, Empangeni, Esikhawini, Ngwelezane, Nseleni and Felixton and is the third largest municipality in KZN.

The City of uMhlathuze comprises the economic powerhouse of Richards Bay and Empangeni, and its supporting areas of Esikhawini, Ngwelezane, Nseleni, Felixton, Vulindlela, and rural areas. Some 796km2 falls under the jurisdiction of one of South Africa’s most sophisticated local authorities, which is focusing on attracting more industrial, commercial and tourism investment to the region on the nort

h coast of Zululand in KwaZulu-Natal. uMhlathuze Municipality is not only financially sound, but also offers investors and visitors first class facilities, services and infrastructure. The City of uMhlathuze is the third largest municipality in KwaZulu-Natal and is located on the north-east coast of the province. It is a strategically placed aspirant metropolitan due its close proximity to Durban. It is home to the country’s largest deep-water port and an industrial development zone and enjoys the associated economic spin-offs. The John Ross Parkway, the major access road to the City from the inland provinces, boasts the country’s longest road bridge and has been designed to meet the growing transport needs of the City in line with development plans of the CBD and harbour.

08/09/2026

SCAM ALERT: PUBLIC WARNING FAKE JOB OFFERS

The City of uMhlathuze has become aware of fraudulent job offers circulating in the community, where members of the public are being asked to pay R5 000 in exchange for a guaranteed job in the Water and Sanitation Section.

Members of the public are urged NOT to pay any money to any person who claims that payment will secure or guarantee employment with the City of uMhlathuze.

The City of uMhlathuze does not sell or guarantee municipal jobs in exchange for money. All municipal vacancies are filled through official recruitment and selection processes, in accordance with applicable municipal policies and legislation.

The City of uMhlathuze wishes to inform residents and football lovers that work to rehabilitate the uMhlathuze Sports Co...
08/09/2026

The City of uMhlathuze wishes to inform residents and football lovers that work to rehabilitate the uMhlathuze Sports Complex has begun.

The contractor appointed for this task is expected to be on site until the 14th of this month.

Once all rehabilitation work has been completed, the PSL will be invited to conduct a final inspection of the pitch.

We appreciate the patience of our sporting community and reaffirm our commitment to providing a compliant, world-class facility for the City.

08/09/2026

UMasipala wase Mhlathuze sewusize osomabhizinisi abasathuthuka abangaphezulu kwamakhulu amahlanu ngohlelo okuhloswe ngalo ukubhekana ngqo nenkinga yokwentuleka kwamathuba omsebenzi entsheni.

07/09/2026
UMhlonishwa uMeya u-Cllr Xolani Ngwezi uthamele inkonzo yama Nazaretha eMpuza Tempel. U Cllr uNgwezi ubonge amalungu Kan...
05/09/2026

UMhlonishwa uMeya u-Cllr Xolani Ngwezi uthamele inkonzo yama Nazaretha eMpuza Tempel. U Cllr uNgwezi ubonge amalungu Kanye nobuholi bebandla ngokukhulekela ukuthula kanye nokuthuthuka kwendawo engaphansi kuka Masipala wase Mhlathuze, wabe esegcizelela ukuthi ibandla lineqhaza elimqoka emphakathini.

UMhlonishwa uMayor u -Cllr Xolani Ngwezi ubehola ithimba lama khansela kanye nabefundisi ukuyobhonga emswaneni kulandela...
03/09/2026

UMhlonishwa uMayor u -Cllr Xolani Ngwezi ubehola ithimba lama khansela kanye nabefundisi ukuyobhonga emswaneni kulandela ukudlula emhlabeni kuka Mfu. Nonhlanhla Buthelezi wase Ward 24, eMpangeni. UMfundisi uButhelezi udlule emhlabeni ngesonto eledlula ngemuva kokuxinwa ukugula isikhashana. UMeya uthe ulahlekelwe kakhulu umphakathi ngokudlula emhlabeni kuka Mfundisi uButhulezi nobeneqhaza elimqoka endaweni yase-Dondolo.

01/09/2026

Dear eSikhaleni Residents,

Our team has now completed the repairs. Electricity will be restored within the next two hours.

We thank you for your patience and understanding.

01/09/2026

Dear Residents,

POWER UPDATE: eSikhaleni

We are currently experiencing access challenges due to structures built under the power line.

As a result, the previously communicated estimated restoration time will unfortunately not be met.

A new estimated restoration time will be communicated in due course.

We apologise for the inconvenience caused by this situation and appreciate your patience.

Further communication will follow as soon as there are new developments.

Address

Richards Bay

Opening Hours

Monday 07:30 - 16:00
Tuesday 07:30 - 16:00
Wednesday 07:30 - 16:00
Thursday 07:30 - 16:00
Friday 07:30 - 16:00

Telephone

0359075000

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