The municipality extends from the Zinkwazi River in the north to the Tongaat River in the south and is one of the four municipalities that make up the iLembe District. KwaDukuza serves as the district’s main commercial hub. The municipality features a mix of clustered and ad hoc settlements, small towns, and is connected by a well-developed network of roads and rail infrastructure, with the N2 Development Corridor being a key feature.