Jozini Municipality

Meet the Exco Members

His Worship the Mayor Cllr. B.N. Mthethwa

Deputy Mayor Cllr. T.S. Mdluli

Honorable Speaker Cllr. M.Z. Nyawo

Welcome to the Jozini Municipality

Land of Plenty

The Jozini Municipality is located in Northern KwaZulu-Natal and borders Swaziland and Mozambique. The Lebombo Mountains and Makhatini Flats provide a diverse and beautiful terrain, which is rich in local resources, including water features and even fossil sites. Both Ndumu and Mkuzi Game Reserves can be found straddling the borders of the Jozini Municipality.

Economy

Jozini is the access point for Northern Maputaland. It is a small business centre situated close to the impressive Pongolapoort Dam, better known as the Jozini Dam, one of the largest in South Africa. This dam is designed to irrigate more than 80 000 hectares of agricultural land supporting products such as sugar cane, rice, coffee, cotton, fibre crops and various sub-tropical fruits.

The dam draws its water from the Pongolo River which is the principal river of Maputaland. The Pongola River, in its path to the sea has given birth to a series of oxbow lakes and pans that are teeming with fish and bird life. Supporting a massive population of fish, crocodiles and hippos, as well as the people of the area, it is an integral part of the economy of the region. Each year the spreading waters of the Pongola River replenish these pans as it floods its banks after the summer rains. The floodplain tract is about 70 km long and between half and one km wide.

Tourism around Jozini

Jozini has a comparative advantage in terms of its favorable location near the N2 and its abundant natural features, which are potential tourism assets.Tourism has been prioritized as the major economic development opportunity and its success is dependent on local community initiatives as well as the natural beauty of the surounding landscape.

There is inherent potential for tourism in the many cultural, natural and historical sites, among them Dingaan’s Grave and Border Cave (Historical), Lebombo Mountains, Mkuze and Ndumo Game Reserve, Hlathikhulu Forest and Usuthu Gorge (Natural) and Jozini Bridge as a man-made attraction.

Places to stay

Cradled in the natural beauty of the African bush, where the azure waters of Lake Jozini dance at the feet of the mystical Lubombo Mountains, Royal Jozini Big 6 Game Resort awaits you.

Jozini River Lodge was built early in 2008 and designed for world class accommodation and is also perfect for a romantic getaway or a cozy overnight with the family.

Tiger lodge is situated along the banks of the picturesque Jozini dam of KwaZulu Natal.Situated in the heart of the Kingdom of the Zulu with its rich heritage and untamed natural beauty, Tiger Lodge is an exciting holiday destination which offers a perfect luxury getaway in the heart of nature.