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Promoting sustainable economic development through principles of good governance

Ubuhlebezwe is committed to delivering basic service to all citizens by the year 2030

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Great Investments Have Been Made In Ubuhlebezwe

Over 120 years ago, in the serene and picturesque landscapes of Highflats, KwaZulu-Natal, the Trappist Mission Station was established by the Mariannhill monks. This historic site, nestled in the heart of

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Ubuhlebezwe Is Committed to creating Opportunities.

Ubuhlebezwe prioritizes creating opportunities for marginalized groups, including women, people with disabilities, and senior citizens, ensuring equitable access to employment and support resources.

We Remain Dedicated To the Advancement Of Our Land

This section provides key resources related to the municipality’s procurement processes and public services. Additionally, this area covers crucial municipal services such as water and sanitation, electricity, public works, and community services, ensuring transparency and efficiency in service delivery.

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Leadership

Welcome to our Leadership Section, where Mayor Elizabeth Bathobile Ngubo and Municipal Manager M.E. Mkhize guide our municipality with a focus on transparent governance and efficient service delivery. Together, they drive growth and meet the needs of our community.

The Mayor

Her Worship Mayor :
E.B. Ngubo

Her Worship Mayor Elizabeth Bathobile Ngubo serves as the mayor of Ubuhlebezwe Local Municipality, located in the Harry Gwala District, KwaZulu-Natal. Mayor Ngubo plays an active role in addressing community concerns, such as resolving service delivery issues like power outages. She works closely with municipal leadership and external stakeholders like Eskom to ensure timely solutions are provided to the public.

Municipal Manager

Municipal Manager:

M.E. Mkhize

M.E. Mkhize is the Municipal Manager of Ubuhlebezwe Local Municipality. In this role, Mkhize oversees the administration of the municipality, ensuring that the municipality’s operations align with its goals and regulatory requirements. Mkhize also plays a pivotal role in working with the municipal council and other stakeholders to ensure smooth governance and development projects within the municipality

Understanding Ubuhlebezwe

The vision and mission guide the municipality's operations, ensuring it prioritizes equitable service delivery, fosters economic growth, and upholds the values of transparency and accountability in governance.

Vision: To provide quality services and sustainable economic growth within the available resources.

Mission Statement: Ubuhlebezwe Municipality is committed to delivering basic services to all its citizens by the year 2030, promoting sustainable socio-economic development through the principles of good governance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have a questions? Unayo imibuzo?

Whether you’re curious about our services, our process, or how we can help your business succeed, your ward get service delivery quicker, Electricity enquiries you’ll find the information you need right here.

Whether you’re curious about our services, our process, or how we can help your business succeed, you’ll find the information you need right here.

Whether you’re curious about our services, our process, or how we can help your business succeed, you’ll find the information you need right here.

Whether you’re curious about our services, our process, or how we can help your business succeed, you’ll find the information you need right here.

Whether you’re curious about our services, our process, or how we can help your business succeed, you’ll find the information you need right here.

Whether you’re curious about our services, our process, or how we can help your business succeed, you’ll find the information you need right here.

News and Announcements

Recent News

Stay informed about our latest projects, service delivery, and thought leadership pieces that keep you up to date with what is happening inside uBuhlebezwe municipality

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Admin update us on the issue of R4.3 million

I understand the aim of taking them to prison but what I am saying is we can do better than that at least something that will utilize everyone with no exceptions

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BUDGET ADOPTION COUNCIL MEETING AND OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF THE NEW MUNICIPAL NAME: JOHANNES PHUMANI PHUNGULA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

Ubuhlebezwe, Ixopo – The Municipality proudly announces the Budget Adoption Council Meeting and the Official Launch of the New Municipal Name, now officially known as Johannes Phumani Phungula Local Municipality. This historic occasion marks a transformative moment in our municipality’s journey and serves to honour the extraordinary legacy of a local liberation hero, ubab’ uJohannes Phumani “Pass-four” Phungula.

All stakeholders, community members, and media are invited to witness this momentous milestone.

Event Details:
📅 Date: 27 May 2025
🕘 Time: 09h00
📍 Venue: Municipal Council Chamber, Ixopo

Programme Highlights:
• 09h00 – Parade from Engine Garage, Ixopo to the Main Municipal Office
• 09h30 – Unveiling of the New Municipal Logo
• 11h00 – Budget Adoption Council Meeting at the Council Chambers
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BUDGET ADOPTION COUNCIL MEETING AND OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF THE NEW MUNICIPAL NAME: JOHANNES PHUMANI PHUNGULA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

Ubuhlebezwe, Ixopo – The Municipality proudly announces the Budget Adoption Council Meeting and the Official Launch of the New Municipal Name, now officially known as Johannes Phumani Phungula Local Municipality. This historic occasion marks a transformative moment in our municipality’s journey and serves to honour the extraordinary legacy of a local liberation hero, ubab’ uJohannes Phumani “Pass-four” Phungula.

All stakeholders, community members, and media are invited to witness this momentous milestone.

Event Details:
📅 Date: 27 May 2025
🕘 Time: 09h00
📍 Venue: Municipal Council Chamber, Ixopo

Programme Highlights:
• 09h00 – Parade from Engine Garage, Ixopo to the Main Municipal Office
• 09h30 – Unveiling of the New Municipal Logo
• 11h00 – Budget Adoption Council Meeting at the Council Chambers

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JPP local Municipality..... Sounds nice

4.3 m local municipal

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Ugesi nucisheleni la ward 1

Proud of Harry Gwala District Municipality 🙏

Ucel naba eskom ke bezoqedela ukuxhuma igesi ka 100 asnazo inyoka sonke booo

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Kwenzakalani lapho we Admin, awuchazela amastakeholder kaMaspala phela ngalezinsolo.

CHILD PROTECTION MONTH ACTIVITIES

Ubuhlebezwe Municipality is embarking on a variety of impactful programmes in commemoration of Child Protection Month, aimed at promoting the safety, well-being, and development of children across the region. The programmes are arranged as follows:

19 May 2025
ECD visits at:
• Ward 11: Eyesizwe Creche
• Ward 12: Indumiso Creche

20 May 2025
Child Operation MBO targeting under 5-year-old children and nearby schools
• Venue: Mahhehle Hall, Ward 01

21 May 2025
Learner visits to PMB Department of Correctional Services
• Involving 7 schools and 50 learners
• Venue: PMB New Prison

22 May 2025
ECD visits at:
• Ward 03: Tholulwazi Creche (Ntakama Primary)
• Ward 04: SAAH Learning

28 May 2025
ECD visits at:
• Ward 09: Thandokuhle Creche
• Ward 05: Entshamane ECD

29 May 2025
ECD visits at:
• Ward 06: Khuthala Creche
• Ward 07: Sinothando Creche
• Ward 08: Zamokuhle Creche

30 May 2025
ECD visits at:
• Ward 10: Thembalethu Creche
• Ward 13: Semfundo Creche
• Ward 14: Siyakhula Creche

All programmes start at 09:00 AM

For any enquiries, please contact:
Mrs M Modi – 072 587 4304
Mr DP Mngonyama – 074 638 3981
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CHILD PROTECTION MONTH ACTIVITIES

Ubuhlebezwe Municipality is embarking on a variety of impactful programmes in commemoration of Child Protection Month, aimed at promoting the safety, well-being, and development of children across the region. The programmes are arranged as follows: 

19 May 2025
ECD visits at:
 • Ward 11: Eyesizwe Creche
 • Ward 12: Indumiso Creche

20 May 2025
Child Operation MBO targeting under 5-year-old children and nearby schools
 • Venue: Mahhehle Hall, Ward 01

21 May 2025
Learner visits to PMB Department of Correctional Services
 • Involving 7 schools and 50 learners
 • Venue: PMB New Prison

22 May 2025
ECD visits at:
 • Ward 03: Tholulwazi Creche (Ntakama Primary)
 • Ward 04: SAAH Learning

28 May 2025
ECD visits at:
 • Ward 09: Thandokuhle Creche
 • Ward 05: Entshamane ECD

29 May 2025
ECD visits at:
 • Ward 06: Khuthala Creche
 • Ward 07: Sinothando Creche
 • Ward 08: Zamokuhle Creche

30 May 2025
ECD visits at:
 • Ward 10: Thembalethu Creche
 • Ward 13: Semfundo Creche
 • Ward 14: Siyakhula Creche

All programmes start at 09:00 AM

For any enquiries, please contact:
Mrs M Modi – 072 587 4304
Mr DP Mngonyama – 074 638 3981

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angaphelela ama ward?

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VACANCIES

CLOSING DATE: 03 JUNE 2025, NOT LATER THAN 16:30

BYLAW WARDEN: LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (X1)
SALARY: R 152 794.20 – R 198 344.76 PER ANNUM (T6)
APPLICABLE BENEFITS: MEDICAL AID, PENSION, 13TH CHEQUE, HOME OWNER’S ALLOWANCE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS
• Matric/ Grade 12 Plus NQF level 6 qualification in Law Enforcement or Equivalent.
• Computer Literacy
• Certified as a Peace Officer
• Valid Code B. Driver’s License
• Minimum 1 Year relevant experience

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
• Perform tasks and activities associated with the control and regulation of formal and informal business licensing and registration in terms of the Business Licensing Act No. 71 of 1997, through procedural applications designed to accomplish key service delivery objectives in accordance with the requirements of the section and business regulations, Street Trading By-Law.
• Monitoring existing formal and informal businesses.
• Arranging with law enforcement agencies for joint inspection operations.
• Attending stakeholders’ meetings on behalf of the municipality.
• Compiling monthly reports.
• Identifying municipal marked areas suitable for business.
• Documenting confiscated goods.
• Assist with the enforcement and management of other relevant bylaws as assigned.

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BYLAW WARDEN: REFUSE (X1)
SALARY: R 152 794.20 – R 198 344.76 PER ANNUM (T6)
APPLICABLE BENEFITS: MEDICAL AID, PENSION, 13TH CHEQUE, HOME OWNER’S ALLOWANCE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS
• Matric/ Grade 12 Plus NQF level 6 qualification in Law Enforcement or Equivalent.
• Computer Literacy
• Certified as a Peace Officer
• Valid Code B. Driver’s License
• Minimum 1 Year relevant experience
• Waste or Environmental Management qualifications will an added advantage

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Ensuring adherence to the operational procedures of waste facilities as set out by the Municipality.
• Monitor and ensure compliance and correct implementation of all mitigation measures on waste management services.
• Reporting any non-compliance of National Environment Management: Waste Act to the Provincial Environment Department.
• Ensure that contravenes with a provision of by-laws are held liable on conviction to imprisonment or to a fine or to both such fine and imprisonment.
• Enforce that any person conducting activities of hazardous generation of waste, recovery and recycling of waste, treatment of waste, disposal of waste, exportation of hazardous waste must register and report to South African waste Information.
• Ensuring that emptying and cleansing of receptacles must be done frequently to ensure that no receptacle or its contents may become a nuisance or provide reasonable grounds for complaint.
• Assist with the enforcement and management of other relevant bylaws as assigned.

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BUILDING AND LAND USE BYLAW WARDEN X2
SALARY: R 152 794.20 – R 198 344.76 PER ANNUM (T6)
APPLICABLE BENEFITS: MEDICAL AID, PENSION, 13TH CHEQUE, HOME OWNER’S ALLOWANCE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS
• Matric/ Grade 12 Plus NQF level 6 qualification in Town Planning, Building and Law Enforcement or Equivalent.
• Computer Literacy
• Certified as a Peace Officer
• Valid Code B. Driver’s License
• Minimum 1 Year relevant experience

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Maintains electronic documentation (written and photographic) and files on each activity ensuring that all paperwork necessary for effective bylaw enforcement is completed within stipulated timelines
• Hand delivers fines and notices of public hearings for by law contraventions.
• Draft correspondence to public and other agencies; attends examinations of discovery and court hearings as required
• Respond to technical and public inquiries regarding interpretation of municipal regulatory bylaws and any applicable policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Reminders for extension of validity for building, land use and land development applications.
• Conduct site inspection for land use and building bylaws enforcement.
• Assist the Infrastructure Planning and Development Department by ensuring compliance with all relevant land use, building, and town planning pieces of legislation.
• Undertakes the termination of unauthorised building development or land uses
• Undertakes the process of regularising development that may be permissible
• Monitors the development and use of land and buildings
• Prepares and presents reports and correspondence for Council committees, Portfolio committees and decision-making structures, statutory bodies
• Liaises with legal practitioners, developers, professionals, general public, organs of government and other enforcement agencies on development matters and enforcement.
• Maintains knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and policies
• Serves as a Commissioner of Oaths and Peace Officer.
• Maintain awareness and knowledge of building, planning and development trends, policies and legislation at the local, provincial and national level.
• Responsible for facilitation of applications and enforcement of Advertising Bylaws.
• Deals with confidential and sensitive information for both in-camera and private meetings in accordance with POPIA, procedures and best practice standards.
• Assist with the enforcement and management of other relevant bylaws as assigned.
• Compile weekly, monthly and quarterly reports.

UBUHLEBEZWE MUNICIPALITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.

A signed letter of application indicating the position being applied for, together with a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of certificates and Identity Document, must be forwarded to: The Acting Municipal Manager, P. O. Box 132, Ixopo, 3276 by not later than 16:30 on 3 June 2025. Alternatively, applications can be hand delivered at: Ubuhlebezwe Municipality, 29 Margaret Street, Ixopo, 3276. Faxed and emailed applications will not be accepted. If you do not hear from Council within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful. All enquiries should be directed to the HR Officer, Mr. TPI Msani at (039) 834-7700.

PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
COUNCIL RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE ANY APPOINTMENT INTO THE ABOVE-MENTIONED POSITIONS.
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UMHLANGANO WOKUBAMBA IQHAZA KOMPHAKATHI NGOKUKLANYWA KWEZIGCEME

IBhodi Yezokuklanywa Kwezwe (MDB), ngokweSigaba 157(4)(a) soMthethosisekelo waseNingizimu Afrika 1996, sihlangene noHlelo 1 loMthetho Wezakhiwo Zomasipala, 1998, inikezwe igunya elikhethekile lokunquma imingcele yezigceme zomasipala.

Njengengxenye yokulungisela uKhetho LoHulumeni Basekhaya lwango-2026 (LGE), i-MDB okwamanje iqhuba umsebenzi wokubonisana nomphakathi kuzwelonke mayelana nokuklanywa kwezigceme zokuvota. Le nqubo ilandela ukubonisana neKhomishini eZimele yokhetho yaseNingizimu Afrika (IEC) futhi ibalulekile ukuze kuqinisekiswe ubulungiswa kuzo zonke izindawo zomasipala abakhulu kanye nabasekhaya. I-MDB ibuyekeza izigceme zomasipala njalo eminyakeni emihlanu (5) ukuze zihambisane nezinguquko zokwenyuka kwabantu kanye nokwenza i-IEC ikwazi ukulungiselela ngokwanele ukhetho.

Ngakho, i-MDB imema bonke ababambiqhaza, okuhlanganisa amakhansela, abasebenzi bokuthuthukisa umphakathi, abamele iMikhandlu Yendabuko, kanye namalungu omphakathi jikelele ngaphakathi koMasipala Wasekhaya wase-Ubuhlebezwe, emhlanganweni womphakathi ohlose ukuthola imibono neziphakamiso mayelana nokuklanywa kwezigceme zomasipala.

IMINININGWANE YOMHLANGANO:

USUKU: ULwesine, 22 Meyi 2025
ISIKHATHI: 10:00 Ekuseni
INDAWO: Peace Initiative Hall, 2 Centenary Road, Ixopo
GPS: -30.159439; 30.057203

Leli yithuba elibalulekile lemiphakathi ukuba ibambe iqhaza ekulolongeni isimo sokhetho sikamasipala wabo.
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UMHLANGANO WOKUBAMBA IQHAZA KOMPHAKATHI NGOKUKLANYWA KWEZIGCEME

IBhodi Yezokuklanywa Kwezwe (MDB), ngokweSigaba 157(4)(a) soMthethosisekelo waseNingizimu Afrika 1996, sihlangene noHlelo 1 loMthetho Wezakhiwo Zomasipala, 1998, inikezwe igunya elikhethekile lokunquma imingcele yezigceme zomasipala. 

Njengengxenye yokulungisela uKhetho LoHulumeni Basekhaya lwango-2026 (LGE), i-MDB okwamanje iqhuba umsebenzi wokubonisana nomphakathi kuzwelonke mayelana nokuklanywa kwezigceme zokuvota. Le nqubo ilandela ukubonisana neKhomishini eZimele yokhetho yaseNingizimu Afrika (IEC) futhi ibalulekile ukuze kuqinisekiswe ubulungiswa kuzo zonke izindawo zomasipala abakhulu kanye nabasekhaya. I-MDB ibuyekeza izigceme zomasipala njalo eminyakeni emihlanu (5) ukuze zihambisane nezinguquko zokwenyuka kwabantu kanye nokwenza i-IEC ikwazi ukulungiselela ngokwanele ukhetho.

Ngakho, i-MDB imema bonke ababambiqhaza, okuhlanganisa amakhansela, abasebenzi bokuthuthukisa umphakathi, abamele iMikhandlu Yendabuko, kanye namalungu omphakathi jikelele ngaphakathi koMasipala Wasekhaya wase-Ubuhlebezwe, emhlanganweni  womphakathi ohlose ukuthola imibono neziphakamiso mayelana nokuklanywa kwezigceme zomasipala.

IMINININGWANE YOMHLANGANO:

USUKU: ULwesine, 22 Meyi 2025
ISIKHATHI: 10:00 Ekuseni
INDAWO: Peace Initiative Hall, 2 Centenary Road, Ixopo
GPS: -30.159439; 30.057203

Leli yithuba elibalulekile lemiphakathi ukuba ibambe iqhaza ekulolongeni isimo sokhetho sikamasipala wabo.

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Asthembe neStuartsville sozocaciseleka njengoba singazazi siyiliphi

Akengigasho lutho okwamanje ngoba ginesiqiniseko nizofika ngakithi ku Ward 13

Ukuyotshelwa nje kuphela okuyokwenzeka akukho mbono oyothathwa ngoba vele sekuqediwe kwenzelwa ama minutes nje omhlangano ukuth angene ku records

CAREER EXHIBITION

20 MAY 2025
Peace Initiative Hall
Lufafa and Miskofil Circuit

21 MAY 2025
Peace Initiative Hall
Jamangweni and Jolivet Circuit

PROGRAMME BEGINS AT 09H00
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CAREER EXHIBITION 

20 MAY 2025
Peace Initiative Hall
Lufafa and Miskofil Circuit

21 MAY 2025
Peace Initiative Hall
Jamangweni and Jolivet Circuit

PROGRAMME BEGINS AT 09H00

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