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...