uThukela District Municipality
OVERVIEW
Contact Details
Postal: PO Box 116, Ladysmith, 3370
Physical: 36 Lyel Street / 33 Forbes Street, Ladysmith
Tel: 036 638 5100 / 036 638 2400
Fax: 036 637 5608 / 036 635 5501
Web: www.uthukeladm.co.za/uthukela/
Geography, History and Economy
Area: 11 326km²
Description: uThukela District Municipality is a Category C municipality and is located on the western boundary of the KwaZulu-Natal province. It derives its name from one of the major rivers in KwaZulu-Natal, the uThukela River, which rises from the Drakensberg Mountains and supplies water to a large portion of KZN, as well as Gauteng. The district is bordered by three other district municipalities: Amajuba, uMzinyathi and uMgungundlovu. It consists of three local municipalities: Okhahlamba, Alfred Duma and Inkosi Langalibalele. It is predominately rural and is characterised by poor socio-economic indicators such as low revenue base, poor infrastructure, limited access to services, and low economic base.
Cities/Towns: Bergville, Cathkin Park, Colenso, Estcourt, Ladysmith, Van Reenen, Weenen, Winterton
Main Economic Sectors: Manufacturing (21%), wholesale and retail trade, catering and accommodation (17%), finance, insurance, real estate and business services (15%)
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