Ndlambe Local Municipality
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It encompasses the towns of Kenton-on-Sea, Boknesstrand, Bathurst, Boesmansriviermond, Alexandria, and Cannon Rocks.[2]
Politics
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Main places
The 2001 census divided the municipality into the following main places:[4]
| Place | Code | Area (km2) | Population | Most spoken language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | 20501 | 3.84 | 3,087 | Afrikaans |
| Bathurst | 20502 | 8.45 | 600 | English |
| Boknesstrand | 20503 | 1.09 | 216 | Afrikaans |
| Cannon Rocks | 20504 | 1.79 | 209 | English |
| Ekuphumleni | 20505 | 1.10 | 3,619 | Xhosa |
| Kasuka | 20506 | 1.17 | 96 | Xhosa |
| Kenton-on-Sea | 20507 | 7.45 | 5,266 | Xhosa |
| Kleinemonde | 20508 | 5.74 | 18 | Xhosa |
| Kwanonqubela | 20509 | 0.81 | 4,626 | Xhosa |
| Nkwenkwezi | 20511 | 3.35 | 14,673 | Xhosa |
| Nolukhanyo | 20512 | 1.22 | 4,961 | Xhosa |
| Port Alfred | 20513 | 19.02 | 6,287 | English |
| Remainder of the municipality | 20510 | 1,945.79 | 11,833 | Xhosa |
Corruption and financial mismanagement
The municipality is one of the few in the Eastern Cape not to have been flagged for audit irregularities. However, the Hawks are investigating allegations of corruption, and the municipality has been flagged by the Public Protector for poor service delivery, including unfixed potholes, unusable toilets, and braai areas in poor condition, with the municipality claiming to have insufficient funds. In December 2023, the council awarded a R700,000 contract for a one-day music festival, with the local residents association expressing shock at the expense.[5]
References
External links
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- ↑ Valley of Hope, retrieved 15 September 2008.
- ↑ Department of Home Affairs website, retrieved 15 September 2008. Template:Webarchive
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- ↑ Lookup Tables - Statistics South Africa
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