The local council in Ladysmith is an active business partner and its good service is evident

in the ever-increasing influx of investors.

Location

Ladysmith is ideally situated, nearly halfway between South Africa’s key domestic markets in Gauteng and the major export harbour in Durban. The N3 and N11 national roads provide easy access to neighbouring provinces and countries. An industrial and commercial centre, Ladysmith forms a natural gateway to many mountain resorts and the Okhahlamba Drakensberg World Heritage Site. Ladysmith has a well established commercial and social infrastructure that includes schools and hospitals. Residential areas are situated well away from the busy commercial and industrial centres.

Industries in Ladysmith

Ladysmith offers several industrial areas, the largest being the Ithala Industrial Estate. Factories, industrial sites and affordable labour are readily available. Industrial stand sizes vary, but subdivision and stand sizes can be negotiated to meet particular requirements. Assistance is provided with rezoning and environmental impact assessment applications. Ladysmith also offers a competitive industrial incentive scheme that addresses rates, refuse and electricity.

Key industry players in the area include: Apollo Tyres (manufacturing), Zorbatex (textiles), Defy (manufacturing), Lasher Tools (manufacturing), Canvas and Tent (manufacturing), Derlon Textile (textiles).

Main resources

• Rail infrastructure (next to N11)

• Road network

• Private hospital and schools

• Conference facilities

• Safe and easily accessible shopping malls

Key facts and figures

District municipality: uThukela

Population: 656 986

Area covered: 11 000 square kilometres

CONTACT DETAILS

Key personnel

Councillor M V Madlala, Mayor

NJ Mdakane, Municipal Manager

Key contact people

MP Khathide, Manager: Economic Development

LH le Roux, Assistant Manager: Economic Development

Tel: +27 36 637 2090/1 Fax: +27 36 637 3980

Email: mpkhathide@ladysmith.co.za or lhleroux@ladysmith.co.za

Physical address: 29 Keate Street, Ladysmith 3370

Postal address: PO Box 3978, Ladysmith 3370

Website: www.ladysmith.co.za