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Visitors can submit an enquiry to the ITB using the online contact form, including questions about leases, traditional councils, or general matters.
- Who it is for:
- People who want to contact the Ingonyama Trust Board
- How to act on it:
- Complete the name, email, and enquiry fields, select a subject such as Leases, Traditional councils, or General, and submit the form.
Individuals living on Ingonyama Trust land can apply for a long-term lease, which provides legal security of tenure, enables access to finance, supports investment and business development, and contributes to land appreciation and job creation. The lease is valid under RICA and other laws.
- Who it is for:
- residents on Ingonyama Trust land seeking secure tenure
- How to act on it:
- Complete and submit the Tenure Option Application Form (ITB1) and Traditional Consent Form (ITB2), along with a copy of your Identity Document, in black ink at the Ingonyama Trust Board office in Pietermaritzburg
Business organisations can apply for leases on land held by the Ingonyama Trust in KwaZulu-Natal to develop projects such as shopping centres, service stations, or digital infrastructure. Revenue from these leases is distributed to beneficiary communities via their Traditional Councils.
- Who it is for:
- business organisations seeking land for commercial development
- How to act on it:
- Contact the Ingonyama Trust Board through their official website or phone number to inquire about available land and leasing procedures.
Telecommunications companies can partner with the Ingonyama Trust to expand connectivity in rural areas by installing cellphone towers and digital infrastructure on Trust-held land.
- Who it is for:
- telecommunications providers interested in rural expansion
- How to act on it:
- Contact the Ingonyama Trust Board to discuss collaboration opportunities, particularly through initiatives like the partnership with MAST Telecommunications.
Members of the media can submit written questions or inquiries to the Ingonyama Trust Board through email. The Board commits to responding within 24 hours. Responses will be sent in writing to ensure clarity and accountability.
- Who it is for:
- members of the media, journalists, news organisations
- How to act on it:
- Email written questions to Mr Simpiwe Mxakaza at mxakazas@ingonyamatrust.org.za
Over 400 permanent jobs have been created by tenants in the new shopping complex in Mbazwana. Employment preference is given to local applicants who can provide proof of residence issued by the traditional council.
- Who it is for:
- local job seekers in Mbazwana with proof of residence
- How to act on it:
- Apply directly to tenants operating in the shopping complex
Informal traders are accommodated in the retail zone near the taxi rank with formalized facilities including food preparation and fire-safe areas, offices, toilets, and a shared boardroom—all rent-free at a cost exceeding R6 million to the developers.
- Who it is for:
- informal traders in Mbazwana
- How to act on it:
- Apply through the developers or the Mbila Traditional Council for inclusion in the retail zone
You may request written permission to use any original content from the Ingonyama Trust website, including text, images, videos, documents, and designs. You must specify the content, how it will be used, where it will be published, whether it's commercial or non-commercial, and the duration and geographic scope of use.
- Who it is for:
- any individual or organisation wishing to reuse content from the Ingonyama Trust website
- How to act on it:
- Submit a written request to Ingonyama Trust with full details about the intended use of the content
Applicants must obtain written consent from the appropriate Traditional Council if the land falls within a proclaimed Traditional Council area. A draft version of Form ITB4 is available for download from the Ingonyama Trust Board website.
- Who it is for:
- applicants whose proposed mining area lies within a proclaimed Traditional Council area
- How to act on it:
- Download Form ITB4 from the Ingonyama Trust Board website, complete it with the relevant Traditional Council, and submit it with the main application.
Applicants can apply for a surface rights lease to conduct mining activities on land managed by the Ingonyama Trust Board. The lease duration will match the term of the mining permit issued by the Department of Mineral Resources. This opportunity is available to individuals, companies, or close corporations seeking mining rights on trust land.
- Who it is for:
- individuals, companies, or close corporations applying for mining rights on Ingonyama Trust land
- How to act on it:
- Submit a completed ITB3 application form along with all required supporting documents to the Ingonyama Trust Board Secretariat at 188 Hoosen Hafeejee Street, P.O. Box 601, Pietermaritzburg 3200.
An official statement has been issued regarding the implementation of the Ingonyama Trust's strategic plan. This outlines the direction, goals, and actions for future development initiatives.
- Who it is for:
- stakeholders, community members, and partners
- How to act on it:
- Access the statement via the official website.
The Ingonyama Trust has approved new guidelines for renewing land leases. Individuals or entities with existing leases may apply using these updated rules. The guidelines are now available for review and application.
- Who it is for:
- holders of land leases under the Ingonyama Trust
- How to act on it:
- Review the updated guidelines on the official website and prepare an application based on them.