City Services

East London Aquarium

Telephone: (043) 705-2637 |(043) 705-2638 visit website

Beaches and amusement facilities

East London is known around the world for its first-class beaches.
All enquiries: (043) 705-2538
Complaints: (043) 705-2536

Youth Advisory Centres

Youth Advisory Centres in Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality Youth Portal

Billboards and advertisements

There are strict rules governing the erection of billboards and advertising signage in Buffalo City. Find out what's legal and what's not.
East London office: (043) 705-2118
Gonubie office: (043) 705-9717
Mdantsane office: (043) 705-9806
Bhisho office: (040) 639-2061

Building regulations

This is the Division to contact if you require information on the zoning, plans, bulk & coverage, demolition and land use regulations for properties within the municipality. Plans: (043) 705-2101/18
Lines: (043) 705-2074
Bulk and coverage: (043) 705-2074
Demolition (permits): (043) 705-1003 Subdivision, zoning, town planning: (043) 705-2074

Swimming pools

Enquiries: (043) 726-7066