Ngqushwa Local Municipality, located in the Eastern Cape,is bounded on the East by the Fish River and on the South by the Indian Ocean.The municipality is an amalgamation of two towns namely, Hamburg and Peddie. It is one of the eight municipalities that fall under the Amathole District Municipality. With its natural beauty and character (especially in the coastal areas), Ngqushwa is a wonderful tourist attraction that prides itself in its rich history and heritage.

There are various heritage sites you can visit as well as other attractions. You may view these under our "INFORMATION" links in the tourism section.

OUR VISION

Ngqushwa Municipality, united and human centred, is committed to elimination of social and economic imbalances and poverty through integrated and socio-economic upliftment of its residents within a sustainable.

U-Masipala wase Ngqushwa umanyene kwaye umiselwe ebantwini, uzimisele ukutshabalalisa imeko ekekeleyo yentlalontle nomnotho kananjalo nentlupheko ngokunyusa izinga yentlalontle yabantu noqoqosho kwimeko ebambekayo.

MISSION STATEMENT
Ngqushwa Local Municipality will strive to become a benchmark institution in the country in respect of good quality and affordable services, through efficient resource mobilization and management, stimulation of economic growth and good governance practices.