The Umlazi River is located in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa[4]. It flows through the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, situated south-west of Pietermaritzburg, and passes near Durban. The river gives its name to the Umlazi township, which lies along its south bank[5]. Regional maps place the Umlazi River in the area neighboring suburbs such as Merewent and Merebank within the eThekwini district[2].
Administratively, the Umlazi River and its adjacent urban areas are part of KwaZulu-Natal and fall within the jurisdiction of the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality[4]. This region features a humid subtropical climate and is known for its diverse land use, including agriculture, forestry, and urban settlement[6].