uPhongolo Local Municipality - Council & Management

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Council & Management

Composition of Council:: IFP 10, MKP 8, ANC 8, NFP 1, DA 1, VF PLUS 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 Bhekinkosi Thwala (IFP)

Deputy Mayor:: Mr BES Ntshangase (IFP)

Speaker:: Mr KE Nxumalo (IFP)

Chief Whip:: Mr LS Ntshangase

Other Council:: Mr MVM Mbatha; Mr SR Mhlongo (Exco Member - PR); Mrs CM Nxumalo-Sibiya (Exco Member - PR); Mr BR Shongwe (Exco Member - PR)

Municipal Manager:: Mr BM Khali

Chief Financial Officer:: Mr KWG Ngcobo

Senior Management:: Mr M Buthelezi (Director: Technical Services); Mr BCX Dladla (Director: Community Services); Mr BM Dlamini (Director: Planning and Development); Ms SSP Xaba-Nkosi (Director: Corporate Services)

Communications Officers:: Mr MC Gumbi (Manager: Information Communications Technology)

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.

uPhongolo Local Municipality (KZN262)

Council & Management