uMfolozi Local Municipality - Council & Management

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Council & Management

Composition of Council:: IFP 16, MKP 11, ANC 6, EFF 1, DA 1 (LGE 2026)

Controlling Party:: Hung council

Details of Political Appointees (Mayor to Other Council) and coalition arrangements have not been updated after the 4 November 2026 Local Government Elections. It will be updated as it becomes available.

Mayor:: Mr XM Bhengu (IFP)

Deputy Mayor:: Mr NN Gumede (IFP)

Speaker:: Mr MM Mthiyane (IFP)

Chief Whip:: Mr C Makhunga

Other Council:: Mr TM Biyela; Ms SP Mpanza; Mr BT Ntombela

Municipal Manager:: Mr Khulumokwakhe Elliot Gamede

Chief Financial Officer:: Mr MT Nkosi

Senior Management:: Mr SS Maphanga (LED Manager); Mrs M Soni (Technical Services); Mr KH Zulu (Corporate and Community Services)

Communications Officers:: Mr Phillani P Khumalo

The information in this directory is compiled from various sources and is subject to continual change. If you notice any errors or omissions, contact us so that we may correct them.

uMfolozi Local Municipality (KZN281)

Council & Management