City of uMhlathuze Local Municipality (KZN282)

Council & Management

The municipality is under S139 administration, effective from April 2024.

Composition of Council:

IFP 25, ANC 25, DA 8, EFF 6, ACDP 1, NFP 1, VF PLUS 1

Controlling Party:

IFP/DA/ACDP/NFP/VF PLUS Coalition

Mayor:

Mr Xolani Ngwezi (IFP)

Deputy Mayor:

Mr Christo Botha (DA)

Speaker:

Mr Tobias Gumede (IFP)

Chief Whip:

Dr Nkonzoyakhe Donda

Other Council:

Mr Barend de Lange (Chairperson: MPAC)

Municipal Manager:

Mr Phakama Mhlongo

Chief Financial Officer:

Mr Mxolisi Kunene (Deputy Municipal Manager: Financial Services)

Senior Management:

Ms Thembeka Khumalo (Chief Operations Officer)

Mr Dolf Marais (Deputy Municipal Manager: Electricity and Energy Services)

Ms Nontsundu Ndonga (Deputy Municipal Manager: City Development)

Mr Sibusiso Ngcobo (Deputy Municipal Manager: Infrastructure and Technical Services)

Mr Mpilo Sibiya (Deputy Municipal Manager: Corporate Services)

Communications Officers:

Mr Bongani Gina