Port St. Johns Local Municipality is a Class B municipality and an administrative area of the O.R. Tambo District Municipality of Eastern Cape in South Africa. It is named after its only large town, Port St. Johns that is situated on the Wild Coast on a coastline of about 270 km long. It is bound on the southeast and south by the Indian Ocean; to the southwest and west by the Nyandeni Local Municipality, and in part the Mnenu River; and to the northwest, north and northeast by the Ingquza Hill Local Municipality (Qaukeni) and in part the Mzintlava River. The major river in the municipality is the Umzimvubu River, and the large town of Port St. Johns is at the mouth of the Umzimvubu, that flows through a gorge known as the “Gates of St John” into an estuary located on the Indian Ocean. On both sides of the river ravine are high sandstone mountain peaks: Mount Thesiger and Mount Sullivan.
The municipality consists of 20 wards and covers a total area of 1239 square kilometers (8800 hectares). There are over 130 villages in the municipality.
Vision
Destination of choice that promotes inclusive economic growth for a sustainable and unified municipality
Mission
A municipality that is financially viable and committed to provide quality services through good governance in a manner that is equitable and responsive to community needs.
Values
In addition to the eight Batho Pele principles introduced by government on 1 October 1997, to stand for better delivery of goods and services to the people; the municipality wishes to embrace six additional values in the next five years with accountability, free of corruption, responsible and attention to social justice. Statements made below therefore constitute a service charter with residents of Port St John’s Municipality who are the recipients of the goods and services of the municipality.
- Effectiveness
- Integrity
- Honesty
- Accountability
- Ethics
- Transparency
The Major Voice of Port St. Johns Local Municipality Town Governance
My administration and I are committed to serve you and everyone at the highest level possible. First and foremost is our focus on public safety and community wellbeing. We also strive for strong neighbourhoods, a healthy and sustainable environment, and abundant adventure and recreation for all families and visitors through our well known beautiful resorts and beaches.
Politics
Cur bulla experimentum?All unprepared cows handle each other, only remarkable aspects have a sorrow.Cur bulla experimentum?All unprepared cows handle each other, only remarkable aspects have a sorrow.Cur bulla experimentum?All unprepared cows handle each other, only remarkable aspects have a sorrow.Cur bulla experimentum?All unprepared cows handle each other, only remarkable aspects have a sorrow.Cur bulla experimentum?All unprepared cows handle each other, only remarkable aspects have a sorrow.Cur bulla experimentum?All unprepared cows handle each other, only remarkable aspects have a sorrow.Cur bulla experimentum?All unprepared cows handle each other, only remarkable aspects have a sorrow.Cur bulla experimentum?All unprepared cows handle each other, only remarkable aspects have a sorrow.
POLITICAL PARTY | # of COUNCILLORS | MALE | FEMALE | GENDER DISTRIBUTION |
---|---|---|---|---|
ANC | 35 | 35 | 20 | 15 |
UDM | 3 | 3 | 3 | – |
DA | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
CI | 1 | 1 | 1 | – |
EFF | 1 | 1 | 1 | – |
Demographics
Cur bulla experimentum?All unprepared cows handle each other, only remarkable aspects have a sorrow.Cur bulla experimentum?All unprepared cows handle each other, only remarkable aspects have a sorrow.Cur bulla experimentum?All unprepared cows handle each other, only remarkable aspects have a sorrow.Cur bulla experimentum?All unprepared cows handle each other, only remarkable aspects have a sorrow.Cur bulla experimentum?All unprepared cows handle each other, only remarkable aspects have a sorrow.Cur bulla experimentum?All unprepared cows handle each other, only remarkable aspects have a sorrow.Cur bulla experimentum?All unprepared cows handle each other, only remarkable aspects have a sorrow.Cur bulla experimentum?All unprepared cows handle each other, only remarkable aspects have a sorrow
History
Cur bulla experimentum?All unprepared cows handle each other, only remarkable aspects have a sorrow.Cur bulla experimentum?All unprepared cows handle each other, only remarkable aspects have a sorrow.Cur bulla experimentum?All unprepared cows handle each other, only remarkable aspects have…