Mpofana Local Municipality
Welcome to Mpofana Local Municipality
Nestled in the Midlands of KwaZulu-Natal, Mpofana Local Municipality (KZ 223) is an integral part of the uMgungundlovu District Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Governance
Municipal Profile, Mission, Governance Structures
Public Participation
Events, public notices, Community Programmes
Basic Services Delivery
Service delivery progress, new projects, service interruptions
Local Economic Development
Service delivery progress, new projects, service interruptions
Working Towards Delivering our Promise to You
Population
Estimate 37 392 people. Gender 53% Female. Race 89% Black, 2% Indian and 8% White. Less than 10% of the District Population
Households
The total number of households is 10 927—informal dwellings 1.1%. Complete household ownership 68%.
Service Delivery
An estimated 71.2% of the population gets water from Jojo Tanks, and 47% from piped water. Access to electricity 71%. About 62% have access to flush toilets, 2.1% have no access to any toilets and the rest have chemical toilets. Refuse disposal 57.2%.
Employment
The unemployment rate is estimated at 67%. The average annual income is R15 000.00. An estimated 61% is employed in the informal sector.
Education
Education levels of grade 9 and higher are estimated at 70.6%. Matric or higher is 41.5%. Tertiary education is estimated at 6% and higher.
Internet
The total number with access to the internet from cell phones is at a high of 38%. Only 8% have access to the internet in their dwelling. 30%+ have no access to the internet.
Recent Updates
Upgrade your prepaid meter
19 Aug 2024, A critical deadline is approaching for prepaid electricity meter customers across the country Read more...
Cllr. W. Wynne at the Road Repair construction site in Thokoza Ward 04
06 Aug 2024, Ward 4 councilor’s representative met in Mpofana ward 4 in Thokoza to start road repair work, and this promises to be the beginning of more projects to be delivered in other parts of Ward 4. Read more...
DSD supports the Youth Owner Agricultural Cooperative based in the Thendela Area
14 May 2024, our expression of gratitude to the Department of Social Development for the support provided to the Youth Owner Agricultural Cooperative based in the Thendela Area, Ward 2 Read more...