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Cllr. I.L. Shabalala
MUNICIPAL MAYOR
Cllr. M.R. Ngobese
Deputy Mayor
Cllr. N.M. Buthelezi
Speaker
Location:
83 Mdlalose Street
Email Us:
Info@Nquthu.gov.za
Call Us:
(034) 271 6100
83 Mdlalose Street
Info@Nquthu.gov.za
(034) 271 6100
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or using a mobile device by scanning the QR Code on the right hand side.
Nquthu Local Municipality is an administrative area in the Umzinyathi District of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. Nquthu is an isiZulu name meaning "the back of the head". Isandlwana, the site of the historic Anglo-Zulu war battle which took place on 22 January 1879, is a well known tourist destination worldwide.
The municipal council consists of thirty-seven members elected by mixed-member proportional representation. Seventeen councillors are elected by first-past-the-post voting in seventeen wards, while the remaining sixteen are chosen from party lists so that the total number of party representatives is proportional to the number of votes received. In the election of 1 November 2021 the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) won a majority of nineteen seats.
The municipal council consists of thirty-seven members elected by mixed-member proportional representation. Seventeen councillors are elected by first-past-the-post voting in seventeen wards, while the remaining sixteen are chosen from party lists so that the total number of party representatives is proportional to the number of votes received. In the election of 1 November 2021 the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) won a majority of nineteen seats.
Increasing the amount of inputs used, such as hiring more workers or utilizing more land.
Reduce poverty and support vulnerable populations through social grants and developmental programs.
End-to-end process of providing a product or service to a customer or citizen.
Establishes a strict zero-tolerance stance against bribery, kickbacks, and fraud.
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Key developments in Nquthu include significant service delivery and infrastructure updates, community protests, and shifts in local governance. Important projects and events are actively addressing regional infrastructure, while recent municipal developments remain in the spotlight.
Deputy President Paul Mashatile visited Nquthu to hand over decentralised water supply schemes, improving access to safe, reliable water for rural communities.
The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) is continuing the P372 upgrade, a major 31.1 km road rehabilitation.
Nquthu was recently removed from the "naughty list" and has had its equitable share funding restored to address community needs.
The local economy and labor landscape have faced periods of unrest, with community members staging marches and demanding the dismissal of foreign workers in favor of hiring local citizens.
Located right near Nquthu, this is the world-renowned site where the Zulu army defeated the British on January 22, 1879. The site offers a well-maintained museum.
This is the famous site of the defense of the mission station where 139 British soldiers. (Located roughly 35 km northwest of Nquthu). This is the famous site of the defense of the mission station where 139 British soldiers successfully defended their outpost against an overwhelming Zulu force.
Known as the "Valley of the Kings," this lush area is the birthplace of the Zulu nation and houses the graves of several revered Zulu kings.
Allow us to share our unforgettable moments with you
EXPLORE NQUTHU
High-energy political and community mobilization events held around Nquthu Plaza and local wards ahead of the local government elections.
A scheduled faith and spirituality music event listed via Webtickets .
