Jozini
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Almost 1/3 of Umkhanyakude District lived in Jozini – 186 502 people
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Jozini Local Municipality is under Umkhanyakude District Municipality, located in the north eastern part of Kwazulu Natal. The municipality shares a border with Swaziland to the west and Mozambique to the north. It covers 3057 km² of the total area of Umkhanyakude District Municipality. Jozini was predominatly a rural municipality with 89% of the population residing in rural areas under the jurisdiction of tradional authorities.
Main towns *** Census 2011 reveals that Jozini is the most populated municipalty within Umkhanyakude making up (186 502) 29.8% of the Umkhanyakude District. Jozini has a large dam constructed on the Phongola River on the eastern end of a narrow gorge separating the Lebombo and Ubombo mountains. The main towns include Ingwavuma, Jozini, uBombo, Bhambanana, Mkuze and Ndumo.
| Rank view all | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ulundi , KwaZulu-Natal | 188,317 | 51 |
| Mhlontlo , Eastern Cape | 188,226 | 52 |
| Moretele , North West | 186,947 | 53 |
| Jozini , KwaZulu-Natal | 186,502 | 54 |
| Albert Luthuli , Mpumalanga | 186,010 | 55 |
| Umzimkhulu , KwaZulu-Natal | 180,302 | 56 |
| Greater Taung , North West | 177,642 | 57 |
Quick Fact
Jozini had the 2nd highest proportion of under 15-year olds in the province – 41%
The population of Jozini showed a slow growth from a total population of 184 206 in 2001 to 186 502 in 2011, and the rate of growth dropped from 2,6% to 0,9%. Black Africans made up 99% of the population and IsiZulu the most commonly spoken home language. The population was predominantly youthful, with those aged 14 years and younger making up 41% of the total population – the second highest in the province.
The under 20 age group constituted a significant amount of the population, and those aged between 15 years and 64 years making-up just over half the population (55%) with only 4% of the population 65 years and older. The proportion of women stood at 54% while males made up 46% of the total population. This profile is indicative of the mostly male, and working-age migration patterns.
Education
With such a high proportion of young persons in the municipality, schooling is a priority. Jozini has the 5th highest proportion of people in the province with no schooling – 27%. Of those aged between 5 and 24 years, 81% people were attending school. Only a quarter – 25% had completed matric and just 2,8% had higher education. Although there were high levels of school attendance, very few people progress to tertiary institution or achieve post matric qualification. Those that do would likely migrate to find places of work opportunity.
Health
Jozini’s HIV/Aids prevalence rate was estimated at 17% and HIV was the leading cause of death in the municipality in 2001 – accounting for 28% of deaths.
Births
The high proportion of persons aged under 4 years – almost 15% of the population – is indicative of high birth rates and survival rates associated improved health services and access to anti-retroviral medication.
Deaths
While the higher proportion of 0-4 years was indicative of a reduction in infant mortality, mortality rates are still high. The number of HIV deaths accounted for almost a third of deaths in 2010, followed by Tuberculosis (11%) and cerebrovascular diseases (5%).
| Group | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Black African | 99,2% |
| Coloured | 0,1% |
| Indian/Asian | 0,2% |
| White | 0,3% |
| Other | 0,2% |
| Age | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 7,4% | 7,2% |
| 5-9 | 6,7% | 6,5% |
| 10-14 | 6,8% | 6,6% |
| 15-19 | 6,6% | 6,7% |
| 20-24 | 4,7% | 5,5% |
| 25-29 | 3,1% | 4,5% |
| 30-34 | 2,2% | 3,2% |
| 35-39 | 1,8% | 2,6% |
| 40-44 | 1,5% | 2,4% |
| 45-49 | 1,3% | 1,3% |
| 50-54 | 1,2% | 1,7% |
| 55-59 | 0,9% | 1,2% |
| 60-64 | 0,7% | 1% |
| 65-69 | 0,4% | 0,7% |
| 70-74 | 0,4% | 0,7% |
| 75-79 | 0,2% | 0,5% |
| 80-84 | 0,2% | 0,5% |
| 85+ | 0,1% | 0,3% |
| Language | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Afrikaans | 0,3% |
| English | 1,2% |
| IsiNdebele | 1,1% |
| IsiXhosa | 0,1% |
| IsiZulu | 94,6% |
| Sepedi | 0,2% |
| Sesotho | 0,1% |
| Setswana | 0,6% |
| Sign Language | 0,6% |
| SiSwati | 0,4% |
| Tshivenda | 0% |
| Xitsonga | 0% |
| Other | 0.3% |
| Not Applicable | 0,5% |
| Group | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Married | 11,6% |
| Living together like married partners | 7,3% |
| Never married | 78,7% |
| Widower/Widow | 1,8% |
| Separated | 0,5% |
| Divorced | 0,1% |
| Group | Percentage |
|---|---|
| No Schooling | 3,5% |
| Some Primary | 49,5% |
| Completed Primary | 6,3% |
| Some Secondary | 29,1% |
| Completed Secondary | 10,8% |
| Higher Education | 0,5% |
| Not Applicable | 0,3% |
| Sex | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Female | 53,8% |
| Male | 46,2% |
Quick Fact
Jozini has the 5th highest proportion of people in the province with no schooling – 27%
Jozini Municipality had a total of 38 849 households in 2011 with average household size of 5.3. The proportion of households living in formal dwellings was was 76%. The municipality faces many challenges in the provision of infrastructure. The proportion of households with flush toilet connected to sewage was 9,6 and just 10,9% households had piped water inside dwelling and 29,1% households had access to electricity. Jozini ranks as the third lowest in the province in terms of access to electricity.
Poverty
Jozini Municipality was characterised by high levels of unemployment and poverty Unemployment was recorded at 44% in 2011, and youth unemployment stood at 53%. Jozini had a total of 692 (1,8%) households headed by children and 54% of households headed by women. The average household income was 47 018, with almost 80 000 households earning R1 600 or less.
| Area | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Urban | 4,9% |
| Tribal/Traditional | 94,9% |
| Farm | 0,2% |
| Item | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Cellphone | 85,7% | 14,3% |
| Computer | 4,1% | 95,9% |
| Television | 39,8% | 60,2% |
| Satellite Television | 5% | 95% |
| Radio | 69,4% | 30,6% |
| Landline / Telephone | 2,2% | 97,8% |
| Motor Car | 13,9% | 86,1% |
| Refrigerator | 35,3% | 64,7% |
| Electric / Gas-Stove | 36,1% | 63,9% |
| Energy Source | Cooking | Heating | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity | 25,6% | 23,2% | 29,1% |
| Gas | 9% | 3,8% | 0,8% |
| Paraffin | 0,6% | 0,8% | 0,6% |
| Solar | 0,1% | 0,4% | 3,5% |
| Candles | 0% | 0% | 64,5% |
| Wood | 63,8% | 52,8% | 0% |
| Coal | 0,4% | 1,3% | 0% |
| Animal Dung | 0,1% | 0,2% | 0% |
| Other | 0,2% | 0% | 0% |
| None | 0,4% | 17,5% | 1,5% |
| Access | Percentage |
|---|---|
| From Home | 1,6% |
| From Cellphone | 17,4% |
| From Work | 1,6% |
| From Elsewhere | 1,9% |
| No Access | 77,4% |
| Tenure Status | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Rented | 13,2% |
| Owned and fully paid off | 32,7% |
| Owned but not yet paid off | 6,2% |
| Occupied rent free | 43,7% |
| Other | 4,2% |
| Source of water | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Regional/Local water scheme (operated by municipality or other water services provider) | 44,2% |
| Borehole | 9,5% |
| Spring | 3% |
| Rain water tank | 2% |
| Dam/Pool/Stagnant water | 6,4% |
| River/Stream | 26% |
| Water vendor | 1,2% |
| Water tanker | 3,8% |
| Other | 4% |
| Toilet Facility | Percentage |
|---|---|
| None | 23,1% |
| Flush toilet (connected to sewerage system) | 9,6% |
| Flush toilet (with septic tank) | 2,5% |
| Chemical toilet | 20,2% |
| Pit toilet with ventilation | 17,9% |
| Pit toilet without ventilation | 20,9% |
| Bucket toilet | 1,4% |
| Other | 4,3% |
| Refuse Disposal | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Removed by local authority/private company at least once a week | 11% |
| Removed by local authority/private company less often | 0,9% |
| Communal refuse dump | 1,4% |
| Own refuse dump | 69,2% |
| No rubbish disposal | 15,7% |
| Other | 1,7% |
| Refuse Disposal | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Removed by local authority/private company at least once a week | 11% |
| Removed by local authority/private company less often | 0,9% |
| Communal refuse dump | 1,4% |
| Own refuse dump | 69,2% |
| No rubbish disposal | 15,7% |
| Other | 1,7% |
Quick Fact
Jozini had a high unemployment rate
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Jozini had limited economic development opportunities and in 2011, unemployment rate stood at 44% with total of 12 559 people unemployed. The primary investment points are Mkhuze and Jozini; along with Ingwavuma, Ubombo and Bhambanana and serve as the basis for the developing activities and services such as schools, shops, community halls, etc.
| Employment Status | Number |
|---|---|
| Employed | 15950 |
| Unemployed | 12559 |
| Discouraged Work Seeker | 12793 |
| Not Economically Active | 60921 |
| Income | Percentage |
|---|---|
| None income | 15,4% |
| R1 - R4,800 | 7,6% |
| R4,801 - R9,600 | 15,2% |
| R9,601 - R19,600 | 22,3% |
| R19,601 - R38,200 | 19,1% |
| R38,201 - R76,4000 | 8,4% |
| R76,401 - R153,800 | 6,6% |
| R153,801 - R307,600 | 3,4% |
| R307,601 - R614,400 | 1,4% |
| R614,001 - R1,228,800 | 0,3% |
| R1,228,801 - R2,457,600 | 0,2% |
| R2,457,601+ | 0,1% |
| Agricultural households | |
|---|---|
| Type of specific activity | Number |
| Livestock production | 10,139 |
| Poultry production | 14,669 |
| Vegetable production | 7,162 |
| Production of other crops | 2,608 |
| Other | 1,232 |
**An agricultural household may engage in more than one agricultural activity
| Agricultural households | |
|---|---|
| Type of activity | Number |
| Crops only | 2,617 |
| Animals only | 12,459 |
| Mixed farming | 5,729 |
| Other | 469 |
**An agricultural household may not fall under more than one agricultural activity
| Income category of agricultural households | |
|---|---|
| Annual income category of agricultural household heads | Number |
| No income | 9,316 |
| R1-R4 800 | 1,845 |
| R4 801-R38 400 | 8,225 |
| R38 401-R307 200 | 1,259 |
| R307 201+ | 125 |
| Unspecified | 503 |
| Agricultural households municipal data per province |
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Key Statistics 2011
| Total population | 186,502 |
| Young (0-14) | 41,3% |
| Working Age (15-64) | 54,8% |
| Elderly (65+) | 3,9% |
| Dependency ratio | 82,4 |
| Sex ratio | 85,8 |
| Growth rate | 0,12% (2001-2011) |
| Population density | 54 persons/km2 |
| Unemployment rate | 44,1% |
| Youth unemployment rate | 52,7% |
| No schooling aged 20+ | 27,4% |
| Higher education aged 20+ | 5,1% |
| Matric aged 20+ | 25,2% |
| Number of households | 38,849 |
| Number of Agricultural households | 21,273 |
| Average household size | 4,7 |
| Female headed households | 53,7% |
| Formal dwellings | 76,5% |
| Housing owned/paying off | 38,9% |
| Flush toilet connected to sewerage | 9,6% |
| Weekly refuse removal | 11% |
| Piped water inside dwelling | 10,9% |
| Electricity for lighting | 29,1% |
Key Statistics 2001
| Total population | 184,206 |
| Young (0-14) | 45,2% |
| Working Age (15-64) | 54,8% |
| Elderly (65+) | 4% |
| Dependency ratio | 96,9% |
| Sex ratio | 82,6 |
| Growth rate | 3,88% (2001-2011) |
| Unemployment rate | 59,9% |
| Youth unemployment rate | 66,5% |
| No schooling aged 20+ | 51,1% |
| Higher education aged 20+ | 3,2% |
| Matric aged 20+ | 10,9% |
| Number of households | 33,589 |
| Average household size | 5,3 |
| Female headed households | 50,9% |
| Formal dwellings | 39,6% |
| Housing owned/paying off | 40,4% |
| Flush toilet connected to sewerage | 9,5% |
| Weekly refuse removal | 6,3% |
| Piped water inside dwelling | 3,3% |
| Electricity for lighting | 11,8% |