Amahlathi Municipality

The Amahlathi Municipality strives for a future where constituent communities have a peaceful, stable and sustainable environment with basic needs being met through a participatory development process and where communities have access to economic opportunities.

Vision
Amahlathi Municipality as an integrated unit shall become the model for community empowerment, participative management and a transformed and proactive municipality.

Mission
Amahlathi Municipality in partnership with its community will create sustainable and better services for all; improve communications; emphasise better usage of resources; provide infrastructure and build investor confidence.

Geography and location
The Amahlathi Municipality is situated within the Amathole District Municipality, just south of the Chris Hani District Municipality. As a Category B Municipality, it covers the following clusters: Tsomo, Cathcart, King-Kei, Keiskamahoek and Stutterheim.

Main industries and business sectors
The municipality’s primary industry is agriculture with tourism becoming an ever more important contributor to the economy. The agricultural sector includes forestry as well as livestock and crop farming. The last 10 to 20 years have also seen the development of a successful light manufacturing industry. Tourism is, however, being targeted as a major growth area due to the scenic beauty of the region and the numerous outdoor activities on offer to tourists.

Main resources and attractions
The municipality’s primary resource is its favourable climate and fertile soils. This has not been fully tapped into and agriculture is still a potential growth area. The livestock farming has also relied on the lush vegetation. The natural beauty of the region is now being tapped into as a drawcard for tourists. Aside from the natural beauty, the region’s tourist attractions include historical-cultural sites and popular outdoor activities such as bird watching, water recreation and sports at Gubu and Wriggleswade Dam.

Key facts and figures
District municipality: Amathole District Municipality
Population: 138 648
Area covered: 4 269 square kilometres
Major towns: Cathcart, Stutterheim, Keiskammahoek, Amabele, Kei Road

Key infrastructure
Main roads: N6, R352, R351
Railways: Railway line linking Cathcart to Stutterheim, Amabele and Buffalo City Municipality
Airports: The nearest airport is in East London
Ports: The nearest harbour is in East London

CONTACT DETAILS
Key personnel:
• Cllr TC Jonas, Mayor
• Ms FM Shoba, Municipal Manager

Key contact people:
• LRN du Randt, Co-operate Services Manager
• GP Hill, Chief Financial Officer

Physical address: Cnr Hill and Mclean streets, Stutterheim 4930
Postal address: Private Bag X4002, Stutterheim 4930
Tel: +27 43 683 5000
Fax: +27 43 683 1127
Email: manager@amahlathi.co.za
Website: www.amahlathi.gov.za

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