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Welcome to Emalahleni Local Municipality
Serving the communities of Cacadu, Indwe and Dordrecht in the Chris Hani District. Emalahleni — an isiXhosa name meaning “a place of coal.”
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News5 June 2026
INVITATION TO REGISTER AS LOCAL SMMES ON EMALAHLENI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY DATABASE FOR 2026/2027 FINANCIAL YEAR
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News2 June 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE: CALLING FOR THE INSPECTION OF THE SUPPLEMENTARY VALUATION ROLL 3 AND LODGING OF OBJECTIONS.
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News14 May 2026
NOTICE/ISAZISO : EMALAHLENI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PLANNING, BUDGET AND PERFOMANCE MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATIVE FORUM MEETING OF EMALAHLENI MUNICIPALITY
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News8 May 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE
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A place of coal, a community of people
Emalahleni Local Municipality was established in December 2000 after the first democratic local government elections, formed by merging three Transitional Local Councils — Dordrecht, Indwe and Lady Frere (Cacadu).
Situated in the north-east of the Eastern Cape under the Chris Hani District, the municipality is committed to inclusive, accountable service delivery for all its residents.
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Towns served
2000
Established
Chris Hani
District
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Emergency & Service Contacts
Disaster Management
047 878 2008Electricity — Indwe
045 952 1008Eskom
045 952 1008Water
072 606 4052Dordrecht
045 954 3018Traffic Station
083 270 5821Manager: Traffic
083 517 2021Visit or Call Us
Our Offices
Cacadu — Head Office
047 878 0303