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Lembe District Municipality Champions School Safety
October 20, 2025
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ILembe District hosts successful Q1 OSS/DDM Political Hub Meeting
October 20, 2025
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UKUSWELA AMANZI ENDWEDWE KWASONKOMBO, EMATHOLAMNYAMA SEKUWUMLANDO.
September 8, 2025
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THE 1.1 MILLION HIV TREATMENT GAP CAMPAIGN CLOSES AT CHIEF ALBERT LUTHULI CAMPUS
August 22, 2025
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MANDENI BENEFITS FROM POWER BOOST
August 19, 2025
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“ASASIKUTHEMBISE EMIHLANGANWENI YAMA IDP SIYAKWENZA MANJE” SHANDU
August 19, 2025
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Operation Mbo eMandeni
April 4, 2025
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School Visit at Lambothi Secondary School and Macambini Primary School
March 28, 2025
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iLembe awarded Best Performing District
March 27, 2025
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iLembe District Municipality Council adopts 2025/2026 Budget for public participation
March 26, 2025
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Ndulinde Residents Celebrate the Turning of the Sod to mark commencement of Water Distribution Scheme Project
March 5, 2025
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IZITHANGAMI ZOSOMQULO WOMBIKO KA 2023/24 ZIPHUMELELE
March 5, 2025
Strategy
Vision
2030
By 2030 iLembe District Municipality will be a sustainable people-centred economic hub providing excellent services and quality of life.
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Jobs
Apply for Municipal Vacancies
Whether you’re a graduate, general labourer, or are looking for internship, there are many ways to get employment within the iLembe District.
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Tourism
Things to Do, Places to See
iLembe District Municipality straddles the Tugela River, the traditional border between former Colonial Natal and the Kingdom of Zululand, the site of historical and cultural events.
Explore Our Business Units
Our functions are covered by various business units that operate seamlessly and are coordinated to address the most pertinent service delivery issues plaguing our people today.
Municipal Manager
The Constitution and Municipal Structures Act requires that every Council elects a Chairperson, who is called The Speaker.
Finance Unit
The Department of Finance is responsible for providing efficient and effective financial administration of the Municipal finances.
Technical Services
The Technical Services Unit aspires to be a value-adding department in providing basic service delivery.
Corporate Services
The Corporate Services Department is responsible for providing effective and efficient high standard administration and support.
Our Service Delivery Portfolio
iLembe District Municipality has touched people’s lives and continues to serve its people.
Sights and Sounds of iLembe
iLembe District is a popular tourist destination, known as the gateway to the Dolphin Coast and Zululand, it attracts both local and international tourists.
Gallery of Municipal Events
With our rich history, diverse neighborhoods, and legacy of arts, culture, and education, our district has something for everyone.
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3270
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782661
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Population
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47
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Population
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270
Staff
Complement
Meet His Worship, The Mayor of iLembe District Municipality
We are a municipality that has developed a culture which embodies a commitment to the implementation of a clean administration driven by good governance, and this has proven to be a successful formula in achieving and maintaining favourable audit outcomes from the Auditor General of South Africa.
Council
The primary role of the municipal council is that of political oversight of the
municipality’s functions, programmes and the management of the administration. All
of the powers of local government are vested in the municipal council.
Administration
Our Municipal functions are covered by various business units that operate seamlessly and are coordinated to address the most pertinent service delivery issues plaguing our people today.
Tourism
iLembe a leading place for the tourism industry because of its rich Zulu Kingdom heritage, and part of it is made up of an area known as the Dolphin Coast. It attracts both local and international tourists, making it a tourism Mecca for outdoor enthusiasts.
Featured Events
Conference
June 20, 2025
iLembe District G20 Stakeholder Dialogue
KwaDukuza Town Hall
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Commemoration
March 21, 2025
Human Rights Day
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Council Meeting
March 20, 2025
Council Meeting
iLembe House
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Council Meeting
March 18, 2025
Executive Committee Meeting
iLembe House
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Council Meeting
November 5, 2024
Executive Committee Meeting
iLembe House
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Sports
October 27, 2024
iLembe Inter-Municipal Games 2024
Stanger High School
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Council Meeting
October 22, 2024
Executive Committee Meeting
iLembe House
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Launch
October 4, 2024
Launch of KwaDukuza Southern Regional Bulk Water & Sanitation Scheme
Snyman Community Hall
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Launch
October 4, 2024
Operation Siyahlola
Hidrotech Site Office
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Festivals
September 24, 2024
Umkhosi WeLembe
Stanger High School
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Commemoration
August 9, 2023
Women’s Day
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Commemoration
June 16, 2023
Youth Day
Schedule of Municipal Council Meetings
Tender Bulletin
Gallery
Public Notices
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The iLembe District Family of Municipalities joins the global community today in commemorating International Anti-Corruption Awareness Day. pic.twitter.com/lFVNABMnE2
— ILembe District Municipality (@DistrictIlembe) December 9, 2024