Makana Overview

Makana Local Municipality serves the people of Makhanda and surrounding communities with a commitment to transparency, accountable governance, and sustainable development. It is in the Eastern Cape Province on the southeastern seaboard of South Africa, and in the western part of the Eastern Cape Province, falling under the Sarah Baartman District Municipality. With the cities of Gqeberha, 120km to the west, and KuGompo City (East London), 180 km to the east, Makana Municipality is strategically situated between two of the province’s largest industrial centres. Both coastal cities are served by well-equipped container ports and have major airports linking them to Cape Town, Durban, and Johannesburg.

Home to the world-renowned National Arts Festival, the historic Rhodes University, and several leading schools, Makana blends rich heritage with vibrant community life. Our municipality comprises 14 wards, including key rural communities.

Our Commitment

We fulfil our constitutional obligation under the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) by ensuring residents have open access to information, municipal processes, and governance decisions. Transparency, public participation, and accountability guide everything we do.

Vision

“To provide sustainable, affordable, equitable, and quality municipal services in a secure, healthy, and friendly environment that promotes social and economic growth for all.”