Mnquma Municipality

Mnquma Municipality is an amalgamation of the former towns of Butterworth, Ngqamakwe and Centane and their surrounding rural areas. The rural areas, or magisterial districts, had been administered differently from the urban areas through the Transitional Representative Councils.

Vision
Mnquma Municipality will uphold the principles of democracy, create an enabling environment that facilitates the empowerment of the community economically, socially and legislatively to ensure sustainable and affordable services.

Geography and location
Mnquma Municipality is situated in the Amathole District Municipality, south of the Mbhashe Municipality. The municipality is dominated by rural settlements that are surrounded by communal areas that are used for agricultural and grazing purposes.

Main industries and business sectors
The current economic situation is plagued by high unemployment and lack of employment opportunities. The municipality has however outlined plans to develop a number of sectors to prompt growth and increase employment. The viability of creating a small fishing industry is being investigated, while agriculture and tourism have already been identified as sectors which can and should be developed. Agricultural activities, including pineapple, granadilla and other fruit farming, are part of the growth potential.

Main resources and attractions
Mnquma Municipality is richly blessed with high rainfall, a magnificent coastline and beautiful scenery throughout the region. The high rainfall allows for the potential growth of the agricultural sector, while the beautiful scenery is a natural tourism attraction that the municipality aims to tap into.

Key facts and figures
District municipality: Amathole District Municipality
Population: 286 308
Area covered: 3 299 square kilometres
Major towns: Butterworth, Centane, Manubi, Mazeppa Bay, Ngqamakwe, Qoboqobo, Qolora Mouth, Wavecrest

Key infrastructure
Main roads: N2
Railways: Railway line connecting Butterworth with Dutywa in the north and Komga in the south
Airport: Nearest airport is in East London
Ports: Nearest harbour is in East London

CONTACT DETAILS
Key personnel:
• Cllr MW Ntongana, Mayor
• Nqamela Pakade, Municipal Manager

Key contact people:
• Ms Ndileka Zim, Director: Administration
• Mr Mtalo, Director: Community Services
• Mrs Boya, Director: Corporate Services

Physical address: 52 King Street, Butterworth 4960
Postal address: PO Box 36, Butterworth 4960
Tel: +27 47 401 2400
Fax: +27 47 491 0195
Email: smtamzeli@mnquma.gov.za
Website: www.mnquma.gov.za

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