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uMhlathuze

ANC & IFP

Largest Party

IFP

Coalition leader

IFP

Current Mayor

1

Changes of Mayors

The City of uMhlathuze Local Municipality is a Category B municipality situated within the King Cetshwayo District on the north-east coast of KwaZulu-Natal.

The City of uMhlathuze, located on the north-east coast of KwaZulu-Natal, is a rapidly growing municipality known for its strategic position and strong economic growth. It is a hub for industry, tourism, and commerce, with a focus on manufacturing, mining, and financial services. The region also benefits from a thriving port, industrial zone, and a renowned private game reserve.



Composition of Council

The council has 67 seats with 7 political parties represented. The ANC is a leading party with 27 seats but falls short of the requisite 24 to govern alone. The current coalition is made up of the IFP, DA, NFP, ACDP and FF+ totalling 36 seats.

No of Seats per Party

Key Positions in Council

Name

Party

Position

Cllr. Xolani Ngwezi
IFP
Mayor
Cllr. Christo Marius Botha
DA
Deputy Mayor
Cllr. Tobias Seze Gumede
IFP
Speaker

Historical Timeline

The council was constituted on November 2021 with no changes.

  • Mayor: Cllr. Dr Nkonzoyakhe Godshero Donda,

    Party: IPF

    Votes for: 36
    Parties for: IFP, EFF, DA, NFP, ACDP, FF+
    From: 23 November 2021 – 10 December 2021

  • Deputy Mayor: Cllr. Nkonzo Nkululeko Ngubane

    Party: EFF

    Votes for: 36
    Parties for: IFP, EFF, DA, ACDP, NFP & FF+
    From: 23 November 2021 – 31 January 2023

  • Mayor: Cllr. Xolani Ngwezi

    Party: IFP

    Votes for: 36
    Parties for: IFP, EFF, DA, ACDP, FF+
    From: 10 December 2021 – Current

  • Deputy Mayor: Cllr. Christo Botha

    Party: DA

    Votes for: 34
    Parties for: IFP, DA, ACDP, NFP & FF+
    From: 10 August 2023 – Current

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