uMhlathuze

ANC

Largest Party

IFP

Coalition leader

IFP

Current Mayor

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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 and DA totalling 31 seat followed by the DA at 33.

No of Seats per Party

Key Positions in Council

Name

Party

Position

Cllr. Xolani Ngwezi

IFP

Mayor

Cllr. Christo Marius Botha

Deputy Mayor

Cllr. Tobias Seze Gumede

IFP

Speaker

Historical Timeline

The council was constituted on November 2021 with no changes.

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