OVERVIEW
Postal: Private Bag X161, Nkandla, 3855
Physical: Lot 292, Maree Road, Nkandla
Tel: 035 833 2000
Fax: 035 833 0920
Web: www.nkandla.org.za
Area: 1 828km²
Description: Nkandla Local Municipality is situated in a remote area of breathtaking mountainous beauty, and consists mainly of tribal lands and state-owned land. The area has a wealth of undisturbed forests that boast mostly indigenous species. Nkandla Town offers the full array of urban development, albeit at a smaller scale compared to the majority of towns in KwaZulu-Natal.Nkandla has a claim to be the ‘cradle' of Zulu history. From Malandela to Shaka, to Dingane and Cetshwayo, Nkandla has been at the centre stage of the Zulu nation's history. The graves of King Malandela and Cetshwayo are at Nkandla.
Cities/Towns: Nkandla
Main Economic Sectors: Retail, agriculture