Press Releases

HOUSES FOR INDIGENT FAMILIES 02 September, 2010 12:57

The eThekwini Municipality will hand over newly built houses to two indigent families at Inchanga, west of Durban at 9 am on Friday, 03 September 2010.
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ETHEKWINI MUNICIPALITY’S DRIVE TO REDUCE POLLUTION 27 August, 2010 18:14

The eThekwini Municipality’s Health Unit is inviting members of the media to a function by Mr Willem Oosthuizen, General Manager of Engen, to share the ...
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CELEBRATE DURBAN WITH EXCITING SMME FAIR 26 August, 2010 13:04

With all the major memorable events that the City of Durban has achieved this year only, Durbanites can brace themselves for yet another significant event on ...
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EXCO approves surety for ICC and Ushaka 25 August, 2010 11:45

The eThekwini Municipality’s Executive Committee has approved recommendations confirming the Council’s commitment to ensuring the future financial ...
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Municipality Honours Living Legends 24 August, 2010 18:29

The Municipality will be honouring approximately 20 Living Legends residing in the eThekwini Municipal area.
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Notice Of Council Meeting 23 August, 2010 18:24

In terms of Section 29(1) of the Local Government : Municipal Structures Act No. 117 of 1998, eThekwini Municipal Speaker, Cllr James Nxumalo, hereby notifies ...
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RESPONSE TO HOSTELS MARCH 20 August, 2010 14:49

Following the Saturday march to City Hall by hostel residents, Chairperson of the Housing Committee, Councillor Nigel Gumede has issued the following ...
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INITIATION OF ARV TREATMENT IN ETHEKWINI MUNICIPAL CLINICS 19 August, 2010 17:14

In a bid to prevent the progression of HIV, the eThekwini Municipality has started a programme of initiating ARV treatment in several Municipal clinics for ...
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AWARDS CEREMONY FOR THE YOUTH 19 August, 2010 13:34

Members of the media are invited to the Certificate Awards Ceremony for unemployed young people who have been trained in various skills. The event is set to ...
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EThekwini Launches Sustainable City Exhibition 13 August, 2010 19:21

Innovation is abundant at the eThekwini Municipality’s Sustainable City Exhibition which opened at the Durban Exhibition Centre this morning.
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2010 MAYORAL GOLF DAY 12 August, 2010 18:36

EThekwini Mayor Obed Mlaba, in partnership with the Development Bank of Southern Africa, invites members of the media to the 4th annual Mayoral Golf Day at ...
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ETHEKWINI MUNICIPALITY’S DRIVE TO REDUCE POLLUTION 11 August, 2010 14:47

The eThekwini Municipality’s Health Unit is inviting members of the media to a function by Mr Bart Voet; Managing Director of SAPREF, to share the ...
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FIRE AT KENNEDY ROAD INFORMAL SETTLEMENT 09 August, 2010 21:25

Between 500 and 700 dwellings have been destroyed by a fire at Kennedy Road informal settlement on Sunday, 08 August 2010. The EThekwini Disater Management ...
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Don't miss the Sustainable City Exhibition 06 August, 2010 18:14

Are you keen on living a sustainable lifestyle? If your answer is Yes! then why not get down to the Sustainable City Exhibition at the Durban Exhibition Center ...
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ANOTHER LIFELINE FOR POOR FAMILIES IN WATER ARREARS 05 August, 2010 19:51

The City’s Executive Committee has confirmed the request that the provisions of the Debt Repayment Scheme be extended to qualifying poor families living on ...
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SPEED HUMPS FOR KWAMASHU ROAD 31 July, 2010 22:32

The Ethekwini Municipality will construct speed humps on Nkonjane road in KwaMashu’s K-Section. Council Speaker, James Nxumalo made the undertaking when he ...
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SPEED HUMPS PROTESTS IN KWAMASHU 28 July, 2010 19:00

The eThekwini Municipality has taken note of protests by residents of KwaMashu K-Section who are demanding the erection of speed humps on Nkonjane Road.
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Durban Shows that it is Always the Warmest Place to Be 28 July, 2010 14:45

The 2010 Soccer World Cup may have come and gone from South Africa, but Durban is keeping up with its status as a city where there are always exciting events ...
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REPAIR OF WATER MAIN PIPELINE 27 July, 2010 15:08

The eThekwini Municipality is calling on residents and businesses in the Pinetown and New Germany areas to use water sparingly after a leak in the trunk main ...
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ETHEKWINI INVOLVED IN THE UNITED HANDS PROJECT 26 July, 2010 18:21

In an attempt to ease poverty in the deep rural areas of the eThekwini Municipal area, the City Council, in partnership with the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial ...
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ETHEKWINI MAYOR, CLLR OBED MLABA CALLS FOR MORE LOCAL FILM PRODUCTION 26 July, 2010 15:45

EThekwini Mayor, Councillor Obed Mlaba has called on the local film industry to start producing more stories that reflect life in townships and villages.
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RE: REVENUE INFORMATION ASSESSMENT (RIA) 26 July, 2010 14:29

The Municipality is conducting a revenue information assessment project that runs till the end of September 2010.
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ETHEKWINI MAYOR OBED MLABA CALLS FOR MORE LOCAL FILM PRODUCTION 25 July, 2010 14:18

EThekwini Mayor, Councillor Obed Mlaba has called on the local film industry to start producing more stories that reflect life in townships and villages.
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STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS WITH POTENTIAL BUSINESSES 22 July, 2010 15:22

The Municipality’s Business Support and Markets Unit wishes to engage the private sector, corporate and other Government Departments to partner with the ...
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71% of Ratepayers Contribute Towards City's Rates Income 22 July, 2010 15:09

Arising from a number of recent articles in the press indicating that only 18% of eThekwini Municipality’s Ratepayers contribute towards the Municipality ...
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Rates Appeal 22 July, 2010 15:02

The Municipality is requesting members of the public to use available appeal and objection forms when lodging valuation objections for the residential, ...
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KWADABEKA HOSTEL RENTAL WRITE-OFF 21 July, 2010 23:06

The eThekwini Municipality’s Executive Committee (EXCO) has approved the writing off of arrear rentals of R3.7 million rand for residents of KwaDabeka ...
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REHABILITATION OF HIGGINSON HIGHWAY (PHASE1) 21 July, 2010 16:47

The first phase of the rehabilitation of Higginson Highway (M1) is programmed to be completed by the end of July 2010.
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MOSES MABHIDA STADIUM 20 July, 2010 17:32

In light of several media queries regarding the sustainability of the Moses Mabhida stadium, the Municipality wishes to comment as follows: A management ...
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NELSON MANDELA DAY INVITATION 15 July, 2010 19:21

EThekwini Mayor, Cllr Obed Mlaba will join millions of South Africans in celebrating the Nelson Mandela Day on Sunday by giving 67 minutes of his time to ...
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RESPONSE TO SASCOC OLYMPIC ANNOUNCEMENT 14 July, 2010 15:46

EThekwini Mayor Obed Mlaba has publicly pronounced his wish for Durban to participate in a bid for the Olympics in 2020. The announcement by Sascoc opens up an ...
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STREET CHILDREN GET WARMTH 12 July, 2010 18:00

The 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa is the first time that an event of such magnitude is being held in this continent. During this period there was a ...
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REGISTRATION EXTENDED FOR SUSTAINABLE CITY EXHIBITION 02 July, 2010 17:30

Don't forget to register to exhibit for the Sustainable City Exhibition being organised by eThekwini Municipality through the Imagine Durban Programme. The ...
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DURBAN AND THE OLYMPICS 24 June, 2010 19:05

In light of several media enquiries about Durban’s willingness and ability to host the Olympics, the City Manager, Dr Michael Sutcliffe, has indicated that ...
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Mayor Praises Local People for Hospitality 22 June, 2010 17:07

The eThekwini Municipality is confident that the spirit of unity and the sense of security brought about by the successful hosting of the World Cup will be ...
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Introducing The Municipality’s Official Spokesperson 18 June, 2010 17:57

Mr. Thabo Mofokeng has been appointed as the official spokesperson for the eThekwini Municipality as of 14 June 2010.
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Introducing The Municipality’s Official Spokesperson 18 June, 2010 15:00

Mr. Thabo Mofokeng has been appointed as the official spokesperson for the eThekwini Municipality as of 14 June 2010.
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Statement by Mayor, Councillor Obed Mlaba, on the death of musician Busi Mhlongo 18 June, 2010 15:12

On Wednesday June 16, South Africa woke up to the sad news of the passing on of one of the country’s greatest musical heroines, Busi Mhlongo. On behalf of ...
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2010 Fan Centre Opens at The Beachfront 11 June, 2010 11:56

EThekwini Municipality’s Durban Tourism Unit launched the 2010 Fan Centre yesterday, 10/06/10. This centre which is situated at the beachfront boasts an ...
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2010 Tourist Information Centre 09 June, 2010 11:49

EThekwini Municipality Durban Tourism Unit’s beachfront 2010 Tourist Information Centre will open tomorrow, 09/06/10, which will serve as the central tourist ...
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2010 Tourism Information Kiosks 07 June, 2010 18:35

EThekwini Municipality’s Durban Tourism Unit has today launched the mobile tourism information kiosks that will assist the influx of tourists during the 2010 ...
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Mayor Launches Shuttle Services 07 June, 2010 08:30

An important legacy arising out of the 2010 FIFA World Cup is that in the Durban Host city, the taxi owners and independent bus operators are working closely ...
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EThekwini Welcomes Street Renaming Ruling 04 June, 2010 20:02

The eThekwini Municipality has welcomed this week’s court ruling in favour of the renaming of streets in Durban.
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FUN AT THE OPENING OF THE CLERMONT HEATED POOL 04 June, 2010 19:41

The Municipality has opened a state of the art heated swimming pool at Clermont
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SHUTTLE SERVICES FOR 2010 WOLRD CUP 04 June, 2010 17:34

The eThekwini Municipality has arranged special shuttle services that will operate from Durban’s major shopping centres and the King Shaka International ...
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POWER OUTAGES IN THE HILLCREST AREA 03 June, 2010 18:00

Residents are notified of an electricity outage in the Hillcrest substation. This outage is necessary for the upgrade of the aged switch in this station. ...
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MUNICIPAL 2010 VOLUNTEERS ARE READY TO RECEIVE THE WORLD 03 June, 2010 17:50

Volunteers appointed by the Municipality to assist tourists during the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup period will be graduating on 08 June 2010, at the City Hall, ...
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PUBLIC TRANPORT LANES ON M4 ARE SET TO OPEN FOR BUSES AND TAXIS 02 June, 2010 18:00

Construction of the R175m INkosi Albert Luthuli Freeway (M4) Public Transport lanes which commenced in November 2008 is now finished. The freeway is scheduled ...
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Press Release: Township Tourism Boost 02 June, 2010 16:57

Durban Tourism Unit has embarked on Community Tourism Awareness programme to promote tourism culture and inculcate responsible tourism in communities.
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EThekwini EXCO Impressed By Beachfront Revamp 02 June, 2010 11:09

The eThekwini Municipality’s Executive Committee (EXCO) has expressed satisfaction at progress made on the revamp of Durban’s beachfront.
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FULL COUNCIL MEETING 01 June, 2010 18:03

Members of the media are invited to attend the full Council Meeting, which will take place as follows: DATE: 3 June 2010 VENUE: Amanzimtoti Civic Hall, ...
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Municipality to host Sustainable City Exhibition 31 May, 2010 19:07

The Municipality, through its Imagine Durban programme, will be hosting a Sustainable City Exhibition in August and is inviting all interested organisations ...
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MUNICIPALITY TO HOST PUBLIC PARTICIPATION CONFERENCE 28 May, 2010 12:38

Citizens of eThekwini will be given an opportunity to meet government officials to share ideas on how to tackle service delivery challenges when the ...
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News highlights from the EXCO 26 May, 2010 12:01

The eThekwini Municipality’s Executive Committee (EXCO) this week passed an application from Tongaat Hulett Developments requesting that the Municipality ...
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PRESS RELEASE: ETHEKWINI MUNICIPALITY JOINS GLOBAL CITIES TO ANNOUNCE BIODIVERSITY MANAGEMENT PLANS 21 May, 2010 21:36

EThekwini Municipality will announce the Buffelsdraai Community Reforestation Project as part of a global celebration of International Biodiversity Day, 22 May ...
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WATER RESTRICTIONS IN BOTHA’S HILL 18 May, 2010 18:58

Residents of Botha's Hill are forewarned that there will be water restrictions in KwaNyuswa and some parts of Embo areas from 19-21/05/10. The reason for the ...
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Press Release: Power outages in Umbilo/Berea area 17 May, 2010 19:01

The eThekwini Municipality is aware of power outages in the Umbilo and Berea areas and is working to restore the supply as soon as possible
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RE: MUNICIPALITIES OWE SABC MILLIONS 17 May, 2010 16:01

The article which appeared in the Business Day of 4 May 2010 titled “Municipalities owe SABC millions” refers.
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Missing Animal Service 11 May, 2010 11:38

The Water and Sanitation Unit in partnership with DSW has initiated a missing animal service, to keep a record of all dead animals found on roads.
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PRESS RELEASE: INANDA TO TAKE THE TOURISM HIGH ROAD AT INDABA 07 May, 2010 17:38

Indaba 2010 will see a tourism event of considerable national importance when the eThekwini Municipality and Durban Tourism launches the Inanda Tourism trail ...
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PRESS STATEMENT: DURBAN’S ON THE BALL FOR INDABA 2010 06 May, 2010 19:08

As Durban gears up to host the Tourism Indaba once again, Acting Durban Tourism Head Philip Sithole says, “We want to make sure that Durban gets the maximum ...
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PRESS RELEASE: DURBAN’S WORLD CUP KIOSK TO DEBUT AT INDABA 06 May, 2010 19:00

Durban, as one of the premier host cities for this year’s 2010 Fifa Soccer World Cup is putting the finishing touches on its tourism information network ...
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Press Release: Blue Lagoon Park goes Green 04 May, 2010 19:21

Blue Lagoon Park, on the South Bank of the Estuary, is being completely overhauled by the eThekwini Municipality in preparation for the anticipated high ...
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MEDIA INVITATION 04 May, 2010 13:47

In moving with global library and information trends and demands, the Libraries & Heritage Department has developed an e-strategy which strives to meet the ...
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Re: Property Valuation Roll Query 03 May, 2010 18:26

The proposal by the Real Estates Unit of the Municipality to formalise a valuation roll query and to introduce a tariff for that Query of R350.00 for ...
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Deputy Minister Of Public Works To Launch HIV Counseling And Testing In Durban 30 April, 2010 17:39

The National Deputy Minister of Public Works, Ms Hendrieta Bogopane-Zulu and KZN MEC of Health Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo will visit Durban to officially launch the ...
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Electricity Tariff relief for EThekwini Residents 28 April, 2010 21:34

The eThekwini Municipality’s Executive Committee (EXCO) has agreed to cut its electricity tariffs by 3%., following public hearings on the budget and a ...
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IMAGINE DURBAN INVITES COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS TO PARTNER 28 April, 2010 17:41

EThekwini Municipality invites all faith based, community based & non-governmental organisations (FBOs, CBOs & NGOs) to a sharing, caring, learning, workshop ...
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OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE WARWICK OUTBOUND VIADUCT 26 April, 2010 18:26

The construction of the R200million outbound viaduct has been finished just in time for the 2010 Fifa World Cup and will solve the traffic congestion that has ...
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NHBRC REPORT 23 April, 2010 21:38

The past few months have witnessed a media feeding frenzy around the houses built in Umlazi B10, KwaMgaga and Umlazi Infill areas. In spite of the fact that ...
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Media Invitation 23 April, 2010 12:28

The eThekwini Municipality in partnership with community member, Mr Nkosinathi Gumede will hand over the keys of a brand new house to Mrs Regina Majola.
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Municipal Workers Strike Ends 22 April, 2010 12:30

The Municipality is pleased to announce that the strike action by the South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU) members over pay structures and ...
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PUBLIC TRANSPORT INFORMATION SYSTEM 21 April, 2010 20:08

EThekwini Municipality is implementing a Public Transport Information (PTI) system which will inform the public and visitors the best way to travel from one ...
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RESPONSE TO OPEN LETTER 21 April, 2010 14:05

Thank you for your letter dated 6 April. Ordinarily, given the thousands of questions asked around the budget, we do not answer each and every specific ...
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New Tariff for Community Residential Units Halls 20 April, 2010 18:36

The eThekwini Municipality’s Executive Committee (EXCO) today approved a report from the Housing Unit to increase and standardise tariffs for the hire of ...
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Municipal Services Function Despite Strike 19 April, 2010 17:53

EThekwini municipal services are continuing despite strike action by the South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU) members over the negations deadlock with ...
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PRESENTATION OF MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE RESOURCE KITS TO SCHOOLS 16 April, 2010 18:48

EThekwini Municipality has been proactively promoting Mathematics, Science and Technology (MST) at a school level for the past three years. These initiatives ...
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News From EXCO 15 April, 2010 17:25

The proposal by the Real Estates Unit of the Municipality to formalize a valuation roll query and to introduce a tariff for that query of R350.00 for ...
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Parliamentary Delegation Inspects Durban’s 2010 Plans 15 April, 2010 16:30

Members of Parliament (MP’s) recently visited Durban as part of an inspection of 2010 Fifa World Cup host cities around the country. The delegation inspected ...
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SHACK FIRE LEAVES 15 FAMILIES DESTITUTE 09 April, 2010 19:04

The eThekwini Municipality visited Cato Crest informal settlement on Wednesday morning, 07/04/10, following a fire which destroyed the area leaving 50 people ...
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Proposed Strike Action BY SAMWU 09 April, 2010 13:24

The South African Government Bargaining Council (SALGBC) has been notified by the South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU) that it intends to take ...
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Ethekwini Business Breakfast 07 April, 2010 17:00

A scrumptious Business Breakfast will be served at the ICC, on the 08 April 2010 to commemorate the 12th annual SMME Fair which will showcase more than 500 ...
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New People Mover Inner-City Public Transport Service on the Move 01 April, 2010 13:14

The eThekwini Transport Authority is pleased to announce the launch of the new People Mover Public Transport Service that will more efficiently cater for, ...
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City Announces It’s 2010/11 Draft Budget 26 March, 2010 14:11

The Municipality’s Council yesterday welcomed the 2010/11 draft budget totalling R26 billion, consisting of R20.5 billion for operational expenditure and ...
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Earth Hour 2010: The Big Switch - off at Moses Mabhida Stadium, South Africa’s only Climate Neutral Stadium 26 March, 2010 11:40

The Greening Durban 2010 Programme, an initiative established by the eThekwini Municipality to address the local and global environmental impacts of hosting ...
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DURBAN ART GALLERY TO OPEN EXHIBITIONS ON HUMAN RIGHTS 19 March, 2010 19:13

The Municipality’s Durban Art Gallery is putting Human Rights in the spotlight with three exciting exhibitions which will be opened by Justice Albie Sachs on ...
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CLIMATE CHANGE COMPETITION FOR HIGH SCHOOLS 19 March, 2010 18:54

The eThekwini Municipality are hosting a climate change competition for high schools in the eThekwini Municipal Area. The top three entries will win a state of ...
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CONSTRUCTION OF GUARDRAILS ON THE M4 19 March, 2010 14:42

Due to the high number of accidents occurring on the Ruth First freeway, M4, the Municipality is going to put up guardrails to minimise accidents in this area ...
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MPUMALANGA NEW TOWN CENTRE DEVELOPMENT UNDERWAY 18 March, 2010 16:24

The eThekwini Municipality has begun construction on a multimillion Rand development project to turn the Mpumalanga area into a vibrant, high amenity regional ...
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Media Invitation MAYORAL CIVIC RECEPTION 18 March, 2010 16:19

His Worship the Mayor, Councillor Obed Mlaba, will be welcoming the Delegates attending the Art and Social Justice Conference at the Art Gallery, City Hall, ...
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PENSIONERS REBATES 16 March, 2010 12:34

The Municipality urges all recipients of pensioner’s rebates to renew their rebates for the 2010/2011 financial year. The rebate renewal form which is ...
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ROUNDING UP STREET CHILDREN IS NOT MUNICIPALITY’S STRATEGY OR POLICY 14 March, 2010 18:25

The Municipality has been receiving letters coming mostly from overseas countries who have invested funds in the organisations that are known or alleged to be ...
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STORMWATER AND BIODIVERSITY AWARENESS CAMPAIGN, 15-19 MARCH 2009 12 March, 2010 18:56

National Water Week is celebrated annually on the 15-19 March to mark the World Water Day for the protection and conservation of water resources in South ...
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International Mother Language Day Celebrations 12 March, 2010 18:29

The international community has celebrated the International Mother Language Day annually on the 21st February since 1999, when the General Conference of the ...
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SMME FAIR 2010 03 March, 2010 18:34

The Municipality’s Business Support and Markets Unit will host the Small, Medium and Micro Enterprise (SMME) Fair on the 3-5 September 2010 at the Durban ...
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REFUSE REMOVAL TARIFF 03 March, 2010 17:35

The Municipality introduced a new refuse removal tariff with effect from the 2009/10 financial year. The new DOMESTIC refuse removal tariff was introduced as ...
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REHABILITATION OF RUTH FIRST HIGHWAY (M4) FROM SANDILE THUSI ROAD TO AUBREY DRIVE INN/ARBOR ROAD 26 February, 2010 13:25

Members of the public are hereby notified of urgent rehabilitation works on Ruth First Highway (M4) from Sandile Thusi to Aubrey Drive Inn Road that are ...
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News from Exco - 16 February 2010 17 February, 2010 11:52

The eThekwini Municipality’s Executive Committee (Exco) has given a thumbs up to a proposed lease of ex-Sherwood Tennis Club site, located between King ...
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OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE WARWICK INBOUND VIADUCT 10 February, 2010 19:15

His Worship, the Mayor, Cllr Obed Mlaba invites members of the media to attend the official opening of the Warwick Inbound Viaduct. The event is scheduled to ...
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News from Council 09 February, 2010 17:16

The Municpality’s Executive Committee (EXCO) has approved about R320 million towards the reconstruction and repair of Council housing stock around eThekwini.
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Durban Tourism Workshop Looking At 2010 09 February, 2010 14:24

The media is invited to a 2010 Tourism Workshop to be hosted by the Municipality’s Durban Tourism office. Members of the regions tourism industry have ...
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Growth of Soya Bean Project 29 January, 2010 19:00

The eThekwini Municipality’s Agribusiness Forum invites members of the public to a workshop on soya bean production. Dr Shanmugasundaran, an international ...
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Re: Cancellation of media briefing on the Housing Contract awarded to Zikhulise Cleaning, Maintenance and Transport by City Manager, Dr Michael Sutcliffe 25 January, 2010 13:23

The media briefing by City Manager Michael Sutcliffe originally scheduled for Tuesday, 26 January 2010 at 11:30 am has been cancelled until further notice.
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LAUNCH OF ETHEKWINI BISASAR ROAD GAS TO ELECTRICITY PROJECT 22 January, 2010 17:04

This Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) Project was registered on 26 March 2009. This is a landfill gas “CDM” type project and the first CDM registered ...
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Pecha Kucha 21 January, 2010 15:06

Pecha Kucha is a series of powerpoint presentations focussed on art, design and architecture.
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City Puts Final Touches to 2010 Preparations 20 January, 2010 18:11

City Manager Michael Sutcliffe says Durban is more than ready to play host to some of the biggest names in world football. In a presentation to the eThekwini ...
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Free SDB Business Directory hitting the streets 20 January, 2010 18:03

The second phase of the South Durban Basin business directory is being distributed in Jacobs, Mobeni, Clairwood, Bayhead, Congela, Island View, Maydon Wharf, ...
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ETHEKWINI METERED TAXIS ACCREDITATION PROCESS FOR 2010 20 January, 2010 10:51

The eThekwini Transport Authority and Metro Police is once again embarking on a process of accrediting metered taxis in order to ensure provision of a decent ...
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Under the Umdoni Tree 18 January, 2010 08:15

The Durban Art Gallery and South African History Online are pleased to announce the opening of Under the Umdoni Tree, an exhibition of the work of Omar and ...
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MATHS, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SYMPOSIUM 15 January, 2010 18:45

EThekwini Municipality has been proactively promoting Mathematics, Science and Technology (MST) at school level for the past three years. These initiatives ...
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DANGERS OF ILLEGAL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 08 January, 2010 10:57

Yet another illegal electricity connection has cost an innocent life. Thabani Shezi of Chesterville in Ward 29 was playing with other children in the ...
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5th Maths Science and Technology Symposium and Website Launch 06 January, 2010 17:42

eThekwini Municipality has been proactively promoting Mathematics, Science and Technology (MST) at school level for the past three years.
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NEW PROMENADE FOR UMHLANGA ROCKS 24 December, 2009 11:15

WORK on the construction of the new Umhlanga Rocks promenade is near completion. Stretching over 2.5 kms, the R15-million promenade is already attracting a ...
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Mayor urges support for blood donation 22 December, 2009 17:56

Mayor, Obed Mlaba, yesterday took some time from his hectic duties to donate blood at the Blood Donation Centre at UMlazi Mega City, South of Durban.
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MAYOR’S BEACH WALK ABOUT 22 December, 2009 15:35

Members of the media are invited to join eThekwini Municipality Mayor Cllr Obed Mlaba during his beach walkabout.
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ETHEKWINI WINS KWANALOGA GAMES 18 December, 2009 19:01

The eThekwini Municipality team has won the Kwanaloga Games for the fifth consecutive year. They were the overall winners of the games. Team eThekwini ...
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FESTIVE SEASON ROAD CLOSURES 18 December, 2009 18:53

EThekwini Metro Police wish to warn motorists that due to construction work and influx of visitors expected at the beaches, certain roads are closed. Vehicle ...
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Launch of Wentworth Restorative Justice Project 18 December, 2009 13:06

Khulisa is an award-winning NGO dedicated to preventing crime through promoting rehabilitation, education and reconciliation. In partnership with the South ...
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South Durban Basin Non Profit Organizations receive Business and Administrative Training 18 December, 2009 12:25

On 25-27 November, Non Profit Organisations (NPOs) operating in the basin attended a business and administrative training workshop funded by the City’s South ...
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City Fully Prepared for Festive Season Influx 14 December, 2009 18:50

A team of Municipal officials and stakeholders making up the Festive Season Management Committee, have been hard at work putting together plans that are aimed ...
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EThekwini Municipality and the Motsepe Foundation to host Christmas Party and a Music Concert 08 December, 2009 12:56

The Motsepe Foundation and the Mamelodi Sundown Foundation, in partnership with the eThekwini Municipality will on Tuesday, 15 December 2009, donate toys for ...
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City launches Maritime Cluster 07 December, 2009 19:03

The Municipality’s Economic Development Department has joined forces with the maritime sector to establish the eThekwini Maritime Cluster as a platform for ...
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Time for Jabulisa 2010 07 December, 2009 10:49

Planning and implementation of one of the country’s most significant art exhibitions, Jabulisa 2010, is underway.
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LIFE GUARD ENDURANCE EVENT 01 December, 2009 18:49

The Municipality’s Lifeguards, Pool Supervisors and staff will be competing in this year’s Lifeguard Endurance Event at North Beach on Friday, December 4 ...
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140 houses to be built in Isipingo 01 December, 2009 17:36

THE eThekwini Municipality’s Executive Committee (EXCO) has approved a sum of R14 million to go towards the construction of houses in Isipingo, south of ...
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Sharing Good Practice 27 November, 2009 16:07

Imagine Durban and the Municipal Institute of Learning (MILE), are inviting all interested parties to send in details of their innovative projects for ...
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Warning Issued Against Use Of Unregistered Architects 27 November, 2009 12:47

The Development and Planning Department have issued a warning to those wishing to build to ensure that the architects they engage are registered with the SA ...
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Misspelt Geographical Names to be Corrected 25 November, 2009 13:55

THE eThekwini Municipality’s Executive Committee (EXCO) has approved recommendations by the KZN Provincial Geographic Names Committee to correct the spelling ...
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MOSES MABHIDA STADIUM: OFFICIAL OPENING MATCH: Your chance to help make history! 24 November, 2009 11:54

On Sunday, November 29, 2009, AmaZulu FC will meet Maritzburg United beneath the arch of the Moses Mabhida Stadium in the stadium’s OFFICIAL OPENING MATCH.
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Unit of Measure - A project by Bronwyn Lace and Vaughn Sadie 24 November, 2009 10:14

Unit of Measure is a collaborative project by artists Bronwyn Lace and Vaughn Sadie. It has three key components, a large-scale installation, a curated ...
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Mayor Obed Mlaba Announces Relief Efforts for Storm Victims 20 November, 2009 15:24

The Mayor of eThekwini Municipality, Cllr Obed Mlaba, has announced that relief efforts are underway to assist the victims of heavy rainfall in the City. The ...
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EThekwini Municipality’s Statement in Response to a March by Traders Against Development in the Early Morning Market 18 November, 2009 18:04

Today’s march by informal traders, against the multi-million rand Warwick Development, is in total contrast to the numerous consultative meetings that were ...
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Press Release: Providing decent jobs 18 November, 2009 19:37

The eThekwini Municipality has been regarded as the best countrywide when it comes to providing decent jobs to its staff members.
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Jacobs power upgrade to create 100 jobs 17 November, 2009 18:53

The Executive Committee (EXCO) has agreed to a request for R1.8 million from the Electricity Unit to increase the supply of electricity in Jacobs, south of the ...
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SDB to hold Youth Forum on World Aids Day 13 November, 2009 16:47

World AIDS Day is observed every year on December 1. The World Health Organization established World AIDS Day in 1988 to highlight the overwhelming number of ...
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Invitation for applications for funding of Demonstation Funds 13 November, 2009 18:01

The Imagine Durban Project is inviting applications for funding from demonstration projects that enhance food security at schools, make our parks safer and ...
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Early Childhood Development in the South Durban Basin 13 November, 2009 17:05

This week over 130 Early Childhood Development (ECD) practitioners gathered at the Mondi Sports Club to provide improved ECD in the South Durban Basin.
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Sanlam Art Collection Exhibited In Durban Art Gallery 13 November, 2009 15:14

The Sanlam Art Collection will exhibit a selection of 83 key works at the Durban Art Gallery, 2nd Floor Smith Street, City Hall, Durban from November 17, 2009 ...
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EXCO approves R10 million to acquire land for housing 10 November, 2009 18:26

THE eThekwini Municipality’s Executive Committee (EXCO) has approved a R10 million request from the City’s Housing Unit to acquire privately owned land in ...
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CITY INITIATIVES IN THE SOUTH DURBAN BASIN 06 November, 2009 12:30

The democratic government of South Africa responded to community concerns relating to poor air quality in the South Durban Basin, covering areas of Merebank, ...
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Measures to monitor beach during holidays 03 November, 2009 18:00

The City is getting ready to receive thousands of visitors during the upcoming festive season. The City officials, who make up the Festive Season Management ...
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News from Council 30 October, 2009 12:55

The City’s Executive Committee (EXCO) this week gave the thumbs up to a R2,9 million request for funding by the Durban and Coast Society for the Prevention ...
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EMPOWERDEX’S INDICATOR OF MUNICIPAL PERFORMANCE 25 October, 2009 20:33

A quick scan of the material distributed by Empowerdex recently, immediately suggested their work was very sloppy and they were simply touting for work (they ...
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Our Worst Municipalities 21 October, 2009 18:15

This is in response to an article in The Mercury dated 21 October 2009 titled “Our Worst Municipalities”
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Comments on the Spatial Development Plan Due 16 October, 2009 17:12

The eThekwini Municipality is urging the public to send in their comments on the Draft Spatial Development Plans (SDP) that will guide and manage future ...
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City Prioritises Road Safety Awareness 14 October, 2009 10:32

The eThekwini Municipality’s Executive Committee (EXCO) has today approved an awareness campaign aimed at reducing pedestrian accidents on the City’s roads.
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Electricity Saving Competition for Business 13 October, 2009 18:00

The eThekwini Municipality has announced a competition for businesses that encourages electricity saving.
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City Saves Bird Park 22 September, 2009 17:36

The City’s Executive Committee (EXCO) has today, agreed to purchase the UMngeni Bird Park from Tsogo Sun Gaming, in a move described as a giant leap towards ...
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Public Invited to Comment on Future Spatial Plans 18 September, 2009 16:36

The eThekwini Municipality is inviting the public to comment on its Draft Spatial Development Plans (SDP).
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CITY TO CURB INFANT MORTALITY 08 September, 2009 21:20

The eThekwini Municipality and Provincial Department of Health clinics have kicked off to roll out Vitamin A supplements, de-worming treatments, catch up ...
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Press Release: City Hall Food Garden launched 01 September, 2009 15:19

The Imagine Durban project team has converted the flowerbeds in front of the City Hall into a vegetable garden as part of a pilot project to encourage ...
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PAYMENT FOR MUNICIPAL SERVICES 31 August, 2009 13:55

The eThekwini Municipality is requesting customers to pay their municipal services account even if they do not receive their bills.
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Response to the KZN Provincial Task Team report back on the Early Morning Market and the Warwick Avenue Mall Development 27 August, 2009 17:58

The eThekwini Municipality welcomes the report by the KZN Provincial task team regarding the Early Morning Market and Warwick Avenue Mall Development. The ...
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ELECTRICITY SUPPLY INTERRUPTION 26 August, 2009 11:14

EThekwini Electricity is working on an essential upgrade to existing high voltage equipment.
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ETHEKWINI MUNICIPALITY CONTACTS FOR MEDIA ENQUIRIES 24 August, 2009 19:30

Members of the media are reminded that the Communications Unit is the Municipality's first line of contact and is responsible for co-coordinating all media ...
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Replacement Of Asbestos Cement (Ac) Water Pipes In The Central Business District (Cbd) 20 August, 2009 17:33

EThekwini Water and Sanitation Unit (EWS) wishes to advise consumers in the Durban CBD, that work is currently underway to replace old asbestos cement (AC) ...
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News from Exco 19 August, 2009 13:46

Most of the infrastructure projects that will enable the city of Ethekwini to host a successful 2010 world cup semi final and help enhance the city’s status ...
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Row Over Posters Is So Much About Nothing 19 August, 2009 13:23

Stories that Mr Steven Stead’s posters were summarily banned by the City Council have been greatly exaggerated.
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Press Release: Informal Traders Assured Of Their Trading Space 12 August, 2009 17:55

Traders at the Early Morning Market will be given a space to trade at the new Warwick Junction Development. This was revealed at a mass meeting for informal ...
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Electricity Disruptions Over A Long Weekend 12 August, 2009 16:13

EThekwini Electricity experienced a major fault in Ntuzuma and Inanda last week which saw many cable faults occurring in the system mostly affecting the ...
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Press Release: Response to Media Reports of a Racial Slur at Early Morning Market Meeting 03 August, 2009 18:25

Media reports accusing the eThekwini Municipality Management and the Mayor, Cllr Obed Mlaba in particular for using racial slur at a meeting to discuss the ...
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PRESS RELEASE: RESPONSE TO SANEF'S CLAIM THAT SOME JOURNALISTS RECEIVED PRIVILEGED 31 July, 2009 18:30

SANEF's claims that some journalists received privileged accreditation when President Zuma visited the Moses Mabhida stadium last weekend are without ...
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KWA-MASHU WASTE WATER TREATMENT WORKS (KWWTW) SLUDGE FIRE 31 July, 2009 17:43

A fire broke out at the KwaMashu Waste Water Treatment Works (KWWTW) on Thursday, 30 July 2009 at approximately 15h00. Complaints were received from several ...
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Press Release: closure of Early Morning Market 30 July, 2009 16:35

Yesterday, 29 July, 2009, the Early Morning Market Traders Association filed for an interim interdict to prevent the impending closure and demolition of the ...
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R25m upgrade for Umgababa Beach 29 July, 2009 18:10

The eThekwini Municipality has begun work to rejuvenate the once popular Umgababa beach node with plans to turn it into one of the region’s premier rest and ...
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EThekwini Municipal Workers Strike 27 July, 2009 20:13

The eThekwini Municipality wishes to apologise to citizens for the decision by both municipal unions IMATU and SAMWU to embark on strike action following a ...
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Municipal Essential Services to continue despite strike 24 July, 2009 15:51

The eThekwini Municipality has put in place contingency plans to ensure there is minimal disruption to services as trade unions prepare to down tools on Monday ...
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Mayor Obed Mlaba Condemns The Looting of Shops 23 July, 2009 09:00

His worship, the Mayor, Cllr Obed Mlaba, strongly condemns the criminal behavior by Unemployed People’s Movement marchers for looting shops in the City ...
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DSW Marianhill Landfill Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) 22 July, 2009 19:35

Members of the media are invited to attend a media briefing and a site visit that will inform them about the Materials recycling facility and New Public ...
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Warwick Junction Developments and Early Morning Market Facts 07 July, 2009 17:25

Warwick Junction is seen as the main transport hub and gateway into the city. The rejuvenation of the area is long overdue and is critical for the safety all ...
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Durban Bus Service Closes 29 June, 2009 16:08

The shut down of Durban Transport Bus service previously announced as 30 June 2009 has been brought forward to 3pm today. This is due to bus drivers who this ...
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CITY SLAMS ETHNIC CLASHES IN EMBO 26 June, 2009 19:25

EThekwini Municipality has planned a campaign to address ethnic clashes which have recently taken place in the Embo area, near Hillcrest.
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eThekwini Municipality and Industry commit to green growth 25 June, 2009 13:55

eThekwini Municipality became the first city in Africa to sign a Partnership Declaration with local & national business leadership, plus the United Nations to ...
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Mayoral Reception for Inkonkoni Senior Primary School 22 June, 2009 11:33

His Worship the Mayor, Cllr Obed Mlaba, cordially invites members of the media to the Mayoral reception for Inkonkoni Senior Primary School to celebrate their ...
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THE RATES OBJECTIONS HAVE BEEN FINALISED 19 June, 2009 18:50

The year 2008 ushered in the implementation of the new Property Rates Act at eThekwini.
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Press Release Regarding Durban Transport Issued By The Mayor 19 June, 2009 13:28

Remant Alton have informed the City that the current contract is financially unsustainable and that they will have to cease operations as from 30 June 2009.A ...
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EARLY MORNING MARKET TRADERS: RESPONDING TO THE MISINFORMATION 16 June, 2009 21:40

Over the past few days the Early Morning Market traders have approached the courts to obtain court orders after which they have misled the media and the public ...
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Press Release on 2010 Website Development Cost 15 June, 2009 12:43

Please note: this was erroneously sent out as a City Manager's Newsletter, it was meant to be a press release.
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Clarification around the Costs of The 2010 Web Site 15 June, 2009 11:36

The launch of the new 2010 website has elicited comments about project cost, which need to be clarified.
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Absa, Ethekwini Empower Women In Business 12 June, 2009 16:40

Absa and the eThekwini Municipality have concluded a public private partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Durban, today.
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Invitation to Durban’s Climate Change Summit –Industry’s Green Growth 10 June, 2009 18:02

The Durban Investment Promotion Agency (DIPA), the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), and the National Business Initiative (NBI) would ...
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EThekwini launch Sports Council 10 June, 2009 17:43

The eThekwini Municipality’s Sports and Recreation Development Department is currently engaging with stakeholders in sports within the Municipal area, to ...
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Launch /Allocation Of Houses In Lamontville 10 June, 2009 13:26

Members of the media are invited to the launch and allocation of the houses in Lamontville. All members of the Executive Committee will be there to witness ...
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Ethekwini Municipality and Absa Sign a Memoramdum of Understanding 10 June, 2009 11:21

Members of the Media are invited to witness the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between eThekwini Municipality’s Business Support and Markets Unit ...
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Big business backs SMME fair 29 May, 2009 17:35

Small businesses development came in under the spotlight at the launch of the eThekwini Municipality’s annual SMME Fair today. Influential business leaders ...
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Relocation of Early Morning Market 28 May, 2009 12:05

The eThekwini Municipality’s Business Support and Markets Unit would like to clarify a few issues regarding the relocation of the traders in the Early ...
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A Sign Of The Times 25 May, 2009 12:00

The Safer Cities Unit of the eThekwini Municipality in partnership with Imagine Durban, has come up with a novel way of creating awareness of safety and ...
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Municipality publication in Audio tapes and CDs 22 May, 2009 13:51

EThekwini Municipality has made history by being the first to issue its gazette eZasegagasini Metro in audiotapes and compact discs.
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Non-Funtioning Traffic Lights 08 May, 2009 14:10

The eThekwini Municipality would like to respond to the issue of faulty traffic lights at the following two intersections following media reports.
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BRIDGING THE DEVELOPMENT GAP IN MOM AND BABY CARE 06 April, 2009 14:05

EThekwini Municipality’s Health Department in partnership with Provincial Health Department and Awuzwe organization has embarked on a Mom and Baby Edu-show ...
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Updated Photo of Neil Macleod 02 April, 2009 16:47

An updated picture of Neil Macleod, Head of Water and Sanitation can be found at this link ...
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BOGUS WATER “CONSULTANT” 02 April, 2009 12:10

We recently received reports from a local girls’ school that a man had been seen in the school at regular intervals standing near the toilets.
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The Quality Of Water From Water Filters Or Water Purifiers 01 April, 2009 18:50

We have become aware of pamphlets being issued by the sellers of water filters who indicate that tap water could be a serious health hazard and implying that ...
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Energy saving workshop for hospitality industry 01 April, 2009 17:47

EThekwini Municipality’s newly formed Energy Office has begun a programme in which it will be addressing different sectors of industry on how to save energy. ...
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DURBAN TRANSPORT – LATEST DEVELOPMENTS 27 March, 2009 15:52

Further to the press release dated 13 March 2009, I wish to keep the commuters informed of the latest developments with regard to the suspension of the bus ...
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City Launches Soybean Project 25 March, 2009 16:35

The eThekwini Municipality’s Agribusiness Forum together with the Department of Agriculture has launched a Soybean Project that aims to enhance food ...
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New Initiative to Drive Tourism to the South Durban Basin 24 March, 2009 22:15

A unique initiative by the City of Durban is geared towards making the South Durban Basin one of KwaZulu-Natal’s major tourist destinations.
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FAMILIES EVICTED FROM TRANSIT HOUSES AT RICHMOND FARM 20 March, 2009 18:45

The story broadcast in radio stations on Wednesday 18/03/09 refers; the eThekwini Municipality kicked out 16 families from their homes at Siyanda.
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Temporary Suspension of eThekwini Bus Service 18 March, 2009 16:45

City Manager, Michael Sutcliffe, has lashed out at media reports that perpetuate misconceptions about the temporary suspension of the bus service in eThekwini.
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