. Umtshezi LM - The municipality consists of seven wards, with a population of 83 906. The number of households total 15 232. The water backlog is determined at 2 520 households. One project is currently in progress, and will include water and sanitation in Thembalihle. There are three new sanitation projects at a planning stage; for two of the projects contractors have already been appointed, while a contractor is still to be appointed for the remaining project.