Umlazi Z is one of Umlazi’s 26 lettered sections, in the township about 15 km south-west of Durban. Here are the schools, bus routes and population figures we could confirm for Z Section.
Where Is Umlazi Z?
Z Section is part of Umlazi township in the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal. Street addresses in Z use the Umlazi postal code 4066. Some addresses refer to Z Block, Z Unit or Z Phase, which all point to the same section.
In Census 2011 the Umlazi Z sub place had 13,799 residents on 2.69 km².
Census figures from Stats SA Census 2011 sub place data (via census2011.adrianfrith.com), checked 13 September 2026.
Map and Boundaries
Use the interactive Umlazi Map to find Z Section, and the Umlazi Sections Map to see how all 26 sections fit together. Durban Transport serves Z together with AA Section on one bus timetable. See also Umlazi AA and Umlazi BB.
Schools, Clinics and Public Services
These public schools have Z Section addresses in the Department of Basic Education’s KwaZulu-Natal No Fee Schools 2025 list, under the Umlazi Education District:
- Cola Primary School, 271 Z Block
- Khalipha Senior Primary School, 461 Z Unit
- Okumhlophe Secondary School, Z Phase
For other schools, clinics and services, see Umlazi Schools, Healthcare in Umlazi and Public Services in Umlazi.
School list checked 13 September 2026. Contact the school or the Umlazi District office for admissions, as phone numbers and principals change.
Shopping, Food and Local Services
Spaza shops and takeaways serve residents across Umlazi. For supermarkets, banks and clothing stores, see Umlazi Mega City and other centres in Shopping in Umlazi, and find places to eat in Umlazi Restaurants.
Transport and Directions
Durban Transport’s Umlazi 6 (Z and AA) timetable runs buses from Z and AA sections to the City, the Point, Sydenham, Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital and southern industrial areas, with weekday, Saturday and Sunday tables. Download it from eThekwini’s Bus Schedules and Routes page (Southern Area schedule, January 2026).
Minibus taxis also serve the section. See the Umlazi transport guide and Umlazi to Durban.
Property and Housing
For listings in this section, see houses for sale in Umlazi Z, or compare all sections in Property in Umlazi. View any property in person and confirm ownership through a conveyancer before paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Umlazi Z Section?
Z Section is one of the 26 sections of Umlazi township in the eThekwini Metro, about 15 km south-west of central Durban.
Which schools are in Umlazi Z Section?
The Department of Basic Education lists Cola Primary School, Khalipha Senior Primary School and Okumhlophe Secondary School with Z Section addresses.
Which bus goes to Umlazi Z Section?
Durban Transport’s Umlazi 6 timetable serves Z and AA sections. Download it from eThekwini’s bus schedules page.
How many people live in Umlazi Z?
Census 2011 counted 13,799 people in the Umlazi Z sub place.