OVERVIEW

Contact Details

Postal: PO Box 72, KwaDukuza, 4450
Physical: 14 Chief Albert Luthuli Street, KwaDukuza
Tel: 032 437 5000
Fax: 032 437 5098
Web: www.kwadukuza.gov.za

Geography, History and Economy

Area: 735km²

Description: KwaDukuza Local Municipality stretches from the Zinkwazi River in the north to the Tongaat River in the south. It is one of the four municipalities that make up the iLembe District Municipality. KwaDukuza (previously Stanger) is the district node and dominant commercial centre in the iLembe District.

The KwaDukuza Municipality occupies a coastal and inland stretch of approximately 50km in length and 14km in width, with a variety of clustered and ad hoc settlements and small towns. The municipality is linked with a well-developed network of roads and rail infrastructure. The key feature of KwaDukuza is the N2 Development Corridor.

Cities/Towns: Dolphin Coast/Ballito, KwaDukuza, Nkwazi/Zinkwazi Beach

Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture, tourism