Umzinto is located on the Umdoni Coast, in KwaZulu Natal. The Umdoni Local Municipality is located in Kwazulu-Natal within the Ugu District Municipality. "Umzinto" is said to be derived from the Zulu "umenzi wezinto", meaning "the kraal [or place] of accomplishment". The Planters and Millers started growing Sugar Cane, on the hilly terrain around the Mzinto River from 1857. A Year later, the first public sugar company started up in the Area. Sadly, 7 years later the Mill was struck by lightning which lead to total bankruptcy.