Umgababa

Umgababa is a rural community area with a large marketplace for tourists in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It forms part of eThekwini.

Umgababa
Children on the beach in Umgababa
Children on the beach in Umgababa
Umgababa is located in KwaZulu-Natal
Umgababa
Umgababa
Umgababa is located in South Africa
Umgababa
Umgababa
Coordinates: 30.140°S 30.836°E / -30.140; 30.836
CountrySouth Africa
ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
MunicipalityeThekwini
Area
[1]
 • Total2.63 km2 (1.02 sq mi)
Population
 (2001)[1]
 • Total4,059
 • Density1,500/km2 (4,000/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2001)
[1]
 • Black African99.0%
 • Coloured0.3%
 • White0.7%
First languages (2001)
[1]
 • Zulu96.2%
 • Xhosa2.1%
Time zoneUTC+2 (SAST)
PO box
4126
Area code031

Etymology

The river valley's name uMgababa is of Zulu origin meaning the place of jealousy, its origin from a tribal feud.[2]: 332 

Geography

The Umgababa River (originally "Umkababa", which means "my father's wife") enters the ocean at Umgababa. Its origin is at an elevation of 51 meters above sea level. Umgababa River is also known as Umtateni River. The name is derived from an ancient Zulu Chief Luthuli who used to live in the valley. The Chief of Umgababa is Phathisizwe Philbert Luthuli.

Economy

Agriculture

Litchis are produced in this region.[2]: 332 

Mining

There once was a large titanium mine here but it closed due to serious sea pollution.[3][2]: 332 

Culture and contemporary life

Tourism

In a few years it has grown from a rural area into a tourist site. The area now hosts the biggest annual year-end event consisting of many popular South African musicians on New Year's Eve.[4] Currently there are plans to build amphitheatres and permanent performance stages.[5]

References
  1. "Main Place Umgababa". Census 2001.
  2. Illustrated guide to Southern Africa. Internet Archive. Cape Town : Published by Reader's Digest Association South Africa in association with T.V. Bulpin. 1980. ISBN 978-0-620-04650-3.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link)
  3. "First Draft Umgababa Coastal Management Plan" (PDF). durban.gov.za. Retrieved 19 February 2020.
  4. "Why durbs is the place to be this summer". iol.co.za. Retrieved 19 February 2020.
  5. "Tikzn Investment Opportunities 2014" (PDF). tikzn.co.za. Retrieved 19 February 2020.


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