Emalahleni Local Municipality (MP312)

Council & Management

The municipality is under S139 administration, effective from October 2018.

Composition of Council:

ANC 23, DA 17, MKP 10, EFF 8, VF PLUS 4, SDP 4, ACTIONSA 3, SACP 1, IFP 1 (LGE 2026)

Controlling Party:

Hung council

Executive Mayor:

Mr Vusi Julius Nhlapho (ANC)

Deputy Mayor:

n/a

Speaker:

Ms Millicent Shabangu (ANC)

Chief Whip:

Mr Given Koko

Other Council:

Ms Faith Khumalo (MMC: Finance)

Mr Thabang Mathebula (MMC: Technical Services)

Ms Nombuso Mokwana (MMC: Waste and Environment)

Hessie Mseko (MMC: Corporate Services)

Ms Thembi Shabalala (MMC: Development and Planning and Special Planning)

Mr Lucky Tolo (MMC: Community Services)

Municipal Manager:

Mr Humphrey Sizwe Mayisela

Chief Financial Officer:

Mr KS Mahlangu

Senior Management:

Mr L Africa (Deputy Chief Financial Officer)

Mr C Brentjies (Acting Executive Director: Technical Services)

Mr T Buthelezi (Acting Executive Director: Development Planning)

Mr Tefo Kadi (Manager: LED)

Ms N Makua (Executive Director: Environmental and Waste Management)

Mr Selati Matlejoane (Executive Director: Community Services)

Mr M Mngomezulu (Deputy Director: Strategic and Executive Support)

Ms Nomawabo Mtshabe (Manager: IDP)

Mr Rudolph Themba Nkosi (Assistant Manager: Youth Development)

Mrs SA Nxumalo (Corporate Service)

Communications Officers:

Mr Lebohang Mofokeng (Head of Communications)