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Located on the north-east coast of the province, it is a strategically placed aspirant metropolitan due its close proximity to Durban.
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City of uMhlathuze Earns Champion Status
Best of All Secondary Cities in South Africa: RANKED: No.3
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City of uMhlathuze offers variety of resources and services.
Councillor Xolani Ngwezi is the Mayor of City of uMhlathuze Executive Municipality. He is an instrumental in leading ongoing substantive change and institutional transformation in the city through effective leadership and guidance to municipal officials.
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Municipal MayorCLLR XOLANI NGWEZI
Municipal Deputy MayorCllr Christo Botha
Municipal SpeakerCLLR TOBIAS S GUMEDE
Mr. Phakama N Mhlongo is the Mayor of City of uMhlathuze Executive Municipality. He had been acting in the position for four (4) months, in which the DA had repeatedly requested that this position is permanently filled to ensure accountability in the municipality.
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City ManagerMR. PHAKAMA N MHLONGO
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The leadership structure of the City of uMhlathuze is designed to promote effective governance and community participation. Our leadership is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions to help the our people.
News Updates
Cogta recognizes City of uMhlathuze for its Clean Audit...
13 March 2026The Provincial Department of Cogta has once again recognised the City of uMhlathuze Municipality for its clean audit outcomes. The City was presented with an...
Mayor Cllr Xolani Ngwezi delivered a message of support at...
13 March 2026The City of uMhlathuze Mayor Cllr Xolani Ngwezi delivered a message of support at the KwaZulu-Natal Energy Indaba hosted by Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli,...
Mayor Cllr. Xolani Ngwezi hails police for swift action in...
11 March 2026City of uMhlathuze municipality mayor Cllr Xolani Ngwezi has commended police for arresting three men suspected of stealing electrical cables belonging to...
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Tourism - City of uMhlathuze
The City of uMhlathuze is made up of Richards Bay, Empangeni, eSikhaleni, Port Durnford, Vulindlela, Felixton, eNseleni and Ngwelezane, as well as the rural areas under Inkosi uDube, Inkosi uMkhwanazi, Inkosi uKhoza and Inkosi uZungu.
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Call Centre: 0800 222 827
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