OVERVIEW

Contact Details

Postal: PO Box 750, Estcourt, 3310
Physical: D1249 Sobabili Road, Ntabamhlophe Area, Estcourt
Tel: 036 353 0693/0681/0691
Fax: 036 353 6661

Geography, History and Economy

Area: 3 399km²

Description: Inkosi Langalibalele Local Municipality is one of the three municipalities situated within the uThukela District in the KwaZulu-Natal province. It was established by the amalgamation of the Imbabazane and uMtshezi Local Municipalities in August 2016. The municipality constitutes a third of the district and the N3 National Road traverses the municipality. The majority of the municipality's population is concentrated in urban and farming areas, but there are a few patches of high-density settlements within the informal areas. The municipality boasts well-established industrial, commercial and residential areas, as well as rich agricultural farmlands. Escourt is the largest commercial centre in the Midlands region. Weenen is a small agricultural town that is starting to emerge as a tourist destination.

Cities/Towns: Estcourt, Weenen

Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture, manufacturing, tourism, industry, services

Inkosi Langalibalele Local Municipality was established by the amalgamation of Imbabazane Local Municipality and uMtshezi Local Municipality on 3 August 2016. Management, Demographic, Financial, Employment and Service Delivery information is not yet available for the new municipality. View historic information for Imbabazane Local Municipality and uMtshezi Local Municipality.