Welcome to Umzimvubu

The Umzimvubu Local Municipality is situated within the Alfred Nzo District Municipality in the North-Western part of the Eastern Cape. Umzimvubu Local Municipality adjoins Matatiele to the west, KwaZulu-Natal to the north, and the O.R. Tambo District Municipality to the east and south.

The Municipality consists of Mount Ayliff & Mount Frere.

Umzimvubu Local Municipality is one of the four municipalities within Alfred Nzo District Municipality, and has fifty-four(54) councillors, eleven (11) traditional leaders and twenty-seven (27) wards. The municipality has a total population of 198 550 residents, of which only 4% live in urban areas while the rest of the population is rural.

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Featured News

Umzimvubu Tourism

The municipality has identified tourism as one of the pillars for local economic development; We have thus developed our tourism sector plan, a strategic document that guides the development of tourism in our district. .. more.

Umzimvubu Flea Market and Launch of Tourism

All Businesses/Co-Operatives And Individuals Trading With Art And Craft, Live Sheep, Poultry, CD’s, DVD’s, Fruit And Vegetables, Clothes Or Any Other Business Are Invited To Come And Exhibit Their Products On Flea Market. See advert.. more.

National Heritage Day, 24 September 2010

On 24 September 2010, South Africa celebrates national Heritage Day. On this day we highlight and promote our cultural expressions and diverse heritage, which together contribute to building our nation... more.