Ray Nkonyeni Local Municipality (previously Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality) has its administrative seat in Port Shepstone and covers an area of approximately 90km of coastline comprising 21 beaches, and extends 30km inland, covering a vast, rural area under the leadership of six tribal authorities. It is the most concentrated economic hub within the Ugu District Municipality in the KwaZulu-Natal province.

Services offered by this municipality include waste management, beach management, safety and security, fire and rescue, infrastructure development and maintenance as well as corporate services.