Tabankulu, South Africa
Ntabankulu Local Municipality is an administrative area in the Eastern Cape province. Ntabankulu is an isiXhosa name meaning 'great or big mountain', since the municipal area is mountainous in character. It was formerly part of the OR Tambo District Municipality, but was transferred to the Alfred Nzo District Municipality after the 2011 municipal election. Cities / Towns: Ntabankulu
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Matatiele, South Africa
Matatiele Local Municipality is located in the northern part of the Eastern Cape province. It adjoins Elundini Municipality to the south-west, Greater Kokstad Municipality to the east, and Lesotho to the north.
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Mount Ayliff, South Africa
Umzimvubu Local Municipality falls within the Alfred Nzo District in the north-western part of the Eastern Cape province. It adjoins Matatiele to the west, KwaZulu-Natal to the north, and the OR Tambo District Municipality to the east and south. The municipality has undergone a number of amendments in terms of municipal and ward demarcation, which has had a profound impact on planning in the area. The municipality is predominantly rural and the majority of the population reside in rural areas. The majority of land is covered by dispersed low-density traditional settlements, with the exception of some areas around the two urban centres. There has been a significant migration towards the towns over the past few years, which is attributable to a preference by residents to live close to transport routes and urban centres. Cities / Towns: Mount Ayliff, Mount Frere
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Bizana, South Africa
Mbizana Local Municipality is located in the Eastern Cape province on the R61 road connecting the KwaZulu-Natal South Coastal Boundary to the N2 highway. It is one of the local municipalities under the Alfred Nzo District Municipality. Mbizana prides itself on a cultural diversity that includes a variety of tribes such as the Xhosas, Mpondos, Sothos and Ngunis. However, the population is dominated by the Mpondo tribe, which has its own unique dialect, isiMpondo, a soft mixture of isiXhosa and isiZulu. A female-dominated society, the municipality makes efforts to integrate and incorporate women in key decision-making roles within the institution to reflect this demographic. The majority of households in Mbizana are of a rural nature. This results in natural resources providing a strong base for basic survival as those living in rural areas turn to subsistence farming for their livelihoods. The Mbizana Local Municipality stretches between the Umtamvuna and Mtentu Rivers, with pristine be
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Queenstown, South Africa
Lukhanji Local Municipality covers a wide area consisting of Queenstown CBD and townships such as Mlungisi, Lesseyton, Izingquthu, Westbourne, Madeira Park, Kings Park, Top Town and Central. On the eastern side there is Ezibeleni township, Tylden, Gwatyu farms, and Ilinge township, and on the western side there is Whittlesea CBD, with a number of rural villages. The Lukhanji municipal area has been declared an economic hub due to its strategic positioning in the Chris Hani District Municipality. Lukhanji is positioned right in the middle of the national corridors to the Gauteng, Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Northern Cape and Free State provinces. It is developed with the relevant infrastructure so that modes of transport such as railway, road and a small airport are available to be utilised. Cities / Towns: Queenstown, Sada, Whittlesea
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Lady Frere, South Africa
Emalahleni Local Municipality is an administrative area in the Chris Hani District of the Eastern Cape in South Africa. Emalahleni is an isiXhosa name meaning "a place of coal".
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Port St Johns, South Africa
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Lusikisiki, South Africa
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Fort Beaufort, South Africa
Nkonkobe Local Municipality was established in 2000 and is made up of now disestablished Transitional Local Councils. Alice is a legislative seat and Fort Beaufort is the administrative seat. The latter is situated about 140km north-west of East London on the R63 and is approximately 200km north-east of Port Elizabeth. The municipality is the second-largest local municipality, constituting 16% of the surface area of the Amathole District Municipality. Nkonkobe Municipality is a countryside municipality that sits at the foot of the ever-imposing and majestic mountain range of the Winterberg (IiNtabazeNkonkobe) . Cities / Towns: Alice, Fort Beaufort, Hogsback, Middeldrift, Seymore
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Stutterheim, South Africa
Amahlathi Local Municipality is an administrative area in the Amathole District of the Eastern Cape. Amahlati is an isiXhosa name that means ‘a place where many trees are grouped together, a forest'. Forests are a key feature of the area. Cities / Towns: Cathcart, Kei Road, Keiskammahoek, Stutterheim
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Grahamstown, South Africa
The Makana Municipality is located in the Eastern Cape Province on the south eastern seaboard of South Africa and in the western part of the Eastern Cape Province falling under the Cacadu District Municipality.
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