N TA B A N K U L U L O C A L M U N I C I PA L I T Y Development driven Background Ntabankulu Local Municipality, in the Eastern Cape of South Africa, was founded in 2001. Vision A developmental municipality that creates an enabling environment which empowers and develops community economically and socially to ensure sustainable and affordable services. Mission In pursuing our vision NLM will: • Ensure the optimal use of resources effectively and efficiently through active community participation. • Promote human development through the provision of quality and sustainable services, generate revenue and stimulate economic growth through investing in human capital. Ntabankulu in Brief Ntabankulu Local Municipality occupies 1 455 km2 of the Alfred Nzo District Municipality. The population is estimated at 123 976 and some 24 980 households. The area falls between the great Umzimvubu and Umzintlava Rivers. Economic Potential Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture, sand and quarry mining, forestry, and tourism. Key Investment Opportunities: Land availability for middle income housing, shopping complexes, and Ntabankulu Cultural Village. Agriculture The topography, climate and average rainfall provide huge potential for the agricultural sector, with maize, sorghum and green vegetables as the best growing crops. The available grazing land provides even more potential in livestock farming. Studies show the best performing livestock as Nguni cattle and goats as they are native to our area. Forestry A feasibility study conducted in 2008 shows about 4 000 hectares available for forestry with eucalyptus and pine as the best species for the area. Tourism Culture, history and heritage create opportunity for tourists and the tourism industry. • Lalashe Horseshoe, a magnificent bend in the mighty Umzimvubu River. • Emfundisweni Mission was established in 1862. • Xukula Bushman gravesite and caves are located at the Bathweni Village. Watching the locals pray for rain is a sight to behold. • Mowa Village or Emahlathini Place, the site of a volcanic eruption that occurred in 1976. • Annual Pondo Cultural Festival showcases the Pondo culture in its diversity. The Municipality’s economic policy encourages Public Private Partnerships to exploit the economic potential to the fullest, thereby creating jobs and growing our economy. We invite all investors to come together and work with us as we believe that by ‘working together we can do more’. Contact Erf 85 Main Street, P.O. Box 234, Ntabankulu 5130, South Africa Tel: +27 39 258 0056 • Fax: +27 39 258 0173 • Email: info@ntabankulu.gov.za www.ntabankulu.gov.za Sindile Tantsi, Municipal Manager The Office of the Municipal Manager holds the responsibility for the formation and development of economical, effective and accountable municipal administration The municipal area is mountainous, hence the isiXhosa name, Ntabankulu, meaning ‘great mountain’.
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