Press Releases

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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NOTICE FROM REMANT ALTON – SUSPENSION OF BUS COMMUTER SERVICE 13 March, 2009 17:17

This morning a report was considered on the matter by the ETA Governing body and the Executive Committee, and a resolution was passed that due to Remant Alton ...
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URGENT MEDIA ALERT: Cessation of Remant Alton Bus Service 13 March, 2009 09:00

His Worship the Mayor, Cllr Obed Mlaba is inviting all media to a press briefing where he will announce the cessation of the Remant Alton Bus Service.
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Pensioners Rebate Renewal 12 March, 2009 14:00

All pensioners currently on the rebate scheme with the eThekwini Municipality should by now have received a renewal letter to be completed and returned to the ...
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VALUATION OBJECTIONS 27 February, 2009 19:10

The eThekwini Municipality has completed in record time the process of valuating objections with regard to the new valuation roll that emanated from the move ...
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Goat traders in Umlazi get new trading facility 26 February, 2009 10:27

Goat traders in Umlazi were given a new lease on business this morning when the eThekwini Municipality’s Business Support and Markets Unit officially opened ...
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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO GRANT THE LEASE OF IMMOVABLE PROPERTY TO WARWICK MALL (PTY) LIMITED 25 February, 2009 18:15

Notice is hereby given that eThekwini Municipality (“the Municipality”) intends to grant the lease of the immovable property, fully described hereunder, to ...
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Central Beachfront Upgrade - Release of Basic Assessment Report 23 February, 2009 18:38

The Final Version of the Basic Assessment Report has been released
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Deepening Democracy in Durban 17 February, 2009 20:34

The public is invited to an interesting open forum meeting, hosted by Imagine Durban that will critically examine the state of local democracy in Durban. The ...
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PRE-REQUISITE FOR A BUSINESS LICENCE APPLICATION 12 February, 2009 16:55

People intending to apply for any business license within the eThekwini Municipal area, will be expected to satisfy certain conditions.
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Replacement Of Defaced Street Signs 14 January, 2009 18:55

His Worship The Mayor, Councillor Obed Mlaba will be at the forefront of the municpality’s campaign to clean up and replace new street names which were ...
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EThekwini Counting Costs Of Storm Damage 07 January, 2009 17:30

The eThekwini Municipality’s Disaster Management Unit is currently visiting areas affected by the heavy storm which hit most of KwaZulu Natal on Saturday ...
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Mayor Obed Mlaba Calls for Increased Vigilance Against Disasters 31 December, 2008 17:05

In welcoming in the New Year, I would like to focus some attention on our preparedness to address emergencies, particularly those resulting from weather and ...
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The Selling And Cracking Of Fireworks 30 December, 2008 13:30

The eThekwini Municipality’s Festive Season Management Committee (FESMAC) condemns the illegal selling of fireworks. The only people allowed to sell ...
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Beachfront Parking Lots 22 December, 2008 20:02

The eThekwini Municipality would like to bring to the visitor’s attention and citizens that all those who were given the beachfront parking permit should ...
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Mayor Obed Mlaba To Donate Blood 22 December, 2008 19:58

EThekwini Mayor, Obed Mlaba, has heeded the call by the SA National Blood Services (SANBS) to the public to urgently donate blood.
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Media invite: Mayor to host New Miss South Africa 19 December, 2008 19:45

His Worship, the Mayor, Cllr Obed Mlaba and members of the eThekwini Municipality invites the media to a civic reception to honour and congratulate, Miss Tatum ...
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Mayor congratulates City ambassadors 18 December, 2008 20:41

The Mayor of eThekwini, Obed Mlaba, says he is very proud of the achievements of young people from Durban.
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The Mayor’s Beachfront Walk About 17 December, 2008 19:14

The eThekwini Municipality’s Mayor, His Worship, Councillor, Obed Mlaba and his Deputy, Councillor Loggie Naidoo had a splendid day when they got time to ...
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The Beachfront Walk About 12 December, 2008 14:30

Members of the media are invited to join the eThekwini Municipality’s Mayor, His Worship, Councillor, Obed Mlaba and other councilors for a walk-about on the ...
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City Launches Energy Saving Campaign 11 December, 2008 12:05

With South Africa in the grips of an energy crisis, the eThekwini Municipality has heeded government’s calls, and have embarked on a campaign to encourage ...
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Media Invite - Launch of the Energy Saving Campaign 10 December, 2008 11:00

With South Africa in the grips of an energy crisis, the eThekwini Municipality has heeded government’s call to save 10% Electricity.
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The Ethekwini Municipality Festive Season Plan Takes Off 10 December, 2008 11:00

The eThekwini Municipality’s Festive Season Management Committee(FESMAC) in conjunction with other Provincial Government departments are hard at work making ...
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City And Business Addresses Skills Shortage 09 December, 2008 16:24

The City’s South Durban Basin (SDB) Area Based Management Programme in partnership with Mondi has funded 320 learners who come from 14 schools situated in ...
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EThekwini Municipality lifeguards Endurance Prize Giving Ceremony 04 December, 2008 23:40

EThekwini Municipality lifeguards Endurance Prize Giving Ceremony
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Media Invite: Mayors Awards 04 December, 2008 07:00

Members of the media are invited to join the Mayor of eThekwini, Councillor Obed Mlaba, at the 2008 Mayor’s Awards for Excellence.
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10TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF KWANALOGA GAMES 02 December, 2008 10:24

The Chairperson of the KwaZulu-Natal Local Government Association (KWANALOGA), Cllr Obed Mlaba will on Wednesday, 3 December, host a breakfast to celebrate 10 ...
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KwaMuhle Museum Vandalised 01 December, 2008 17:50

Vandals have painted the word Murderer on the walls of the eThekwini Municipality’s KwaMuhle Museum. According to Local History Museum’s Curator Mlungisi ...
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Wentworth Cemeteries Vandalised 01 December, 2008 17:40

Approximately 129 graves were vandalised at eThekwini Municipality’s Dudley Street Cemetery (Wentworth Cemetery) on Friday night 28 November 2008. It is ...
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CITY’S PLANS TO CURB THE OUTBREAK OF CHOLERA 01 December, 2008 12:30

The eThekwini Municipality’s Health Department is currently embarking on a campaign to create awareness on cholera. Health professionals are working ...
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LEAD AND UNITE AGAINST HIV AND AIDS 28 November, 2008 19:15

Members of the media are invited to an HIV and AIDS human chain event. The Human Chain symbolizes meaningful partnerships, unity and leadership in the fight ...
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eThekwini Municipality Launches Festive Season Plan 28 November, 2008 03:05

Members of the media are invited to witness the official launch of this year’s festive season plan. The launch will be as follows:
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ETHEKWINI MUNICIPALITY LAUNCHES THE HEALTH INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL COMMITTEE 26 November, 2008 21:00

Members of the media are invited to a function where the Health Unit will be launching the Infection Prevention and Control Committee.
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A Training Seminar for Mayors and Chairpersons on Municipal Governance, Resource Mobilization and Public Participation 24 November, 2008 20:30

His Worship the Mayor, Councillor Obed Mlaba, cordially invites members of the media to the final 2008 CIFAL Training Seminar.
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2008 Mayoral Awards Breakfast 24 November, 2008 17:23

The Mayor of eThekwini Municipality, Cllr Obed Mlaba will host a breakfast to honour the 2008 Mayoral Awards nominees.
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MEDIA RELEASE ON THE STATEMENT BY THEMBA MASEKO, CABINET SPOKESPERSON ON FUNDING FOR 2010 FIFA WORLD CUP STADIA 22 November, 2008 11:31

It is surprising that the spokesperson of Cabinet Themba Maseko, in issuing a statement on Wednesday, shows that he is completely uninformed about the costs of ...
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Exhibition on Andrew Zondo 21 November, 2008 20:58

EThekwini Municipality will have an exhibition on Andrew Zondo. The purpose of this exhibition is to showcase Zondo as a young man who grew up in a township ...
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EThekwini sports team preparations on track 21 November, 2008 18:10

Preparations by the eThekwini Municipality team for the KWANALOGA games, that will take place at Amajuba District in Newcastle from 6-9 December 2008, are well ...
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Book launch of Past/Present - works of Andrew Verster edited by Carol Brown and designed by Garth Walker 21 November, 2008 15:24

book launch of Past/Present - works of Andrew Verster edited by Carol Brown and designed by Garth Walker
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Response to RMS Article in the Mercury Date 19 November 2008 21 November, 2008 10:00

I must place on record my utter disappointment at your sensationalist article on the eThekwini Municipality’s new Revenue Management System (RMS) that ...
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Urgent Pubic Notice - Double Circuit Outage 20 November, 2008 17:13

Due to an urgent need to carry out necessary maintenance on the HV Infrastructure, the municipality’s Electricity Department will regrettably have to switch ...
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Open Day To Promote SMMEs At Entrepreneurial Centre 20 November, 2008 16:00

The Business Support and Markets Unit of the eThekwini Municipality would like to invite the media to an Open Day at the Umkhumbane Entrepreneurial Centre in ...
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EThekwini Municipality’s Staff Long Service Awards 20 November, 2008 13:00

His Worship the Mayor, Cllr Obed Mlaba, cordially invites members of the media to the 2008 Long Service Awards ceremony.
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OIL COMPANY FEEDBACK ON EFFORTS TO CUT DOWN HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RISKS 19 November, 2008 21:00

The eThekwini Municipality has invited Mr Clinton van Vught, Operating Manager of Mondi Company at the Merebank, to share the company’s success in reducing ...
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Library Study Facilities Relocation 18 November, 2008 17:30

The eThekwini Municipality Dr Pixley KaSeme Street (West Street) library’s study facilities for groups and individuals have been relocated to Prince Edward ...
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Molweni 17 November, 2008 01:07

THE eThekwini Municipality in conjunction with various KZN government departments have joined hands to bring relief aid to the community of Molweni, near ...
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EThekwini Municipality State of the Environment Headline Indicators Reports 2005/06 and 2006/07 13 November, 2008 16:08

The eThekwini Municipality’s Environmental Management Department has released the State of the Environment Headline Indicators Report for the 2006/2007 ...
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SALGA KwaZulu-Natal welcomes Minister Shiceka’s Commitment to resolving the Cross-Boundary Municipalities Impasse 12 November, 2008 14:00

The KwaZulu-Natal Chairperson of South African Local Government Association (SALGA), Councillor Obed Mlaba, welcomes Monday’s statement by Minister of ...
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Last days to pay your traffic fines 10 November, 2008 21:03

There are less than 20 days left for motorists to settle their outstanding discounted traffic fines. The 50% discounted traffic fines has been effective from ...
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Oversight Committee Supports Crime Eradication 07 November, 2008 18:01

There are encouraging signs of change for the law enforcement in the eThekwini Municipality region as a result of a revamped Civilian Oversight Committee.
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Timbuktu Script and Scholarship Exhibition 04 November, 2008 15:15

An exhibition of African manuscript treasures
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Free!!! Robin Banks Mindpower Training For SDB Communities 04 November, 2008 15:14

The South Durban Basin Social Programme Group (SProG) members, were recently treated to a dynamic and entertaining presentation by internationally renowned ...
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Give us your best idea! 31 October, 2008 21:55

EThekwini Municipality’s Imagine Durban team has launched a “Best Idea Competition” and is calling on the eThekwini community to submit their best, most ...
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Fresh Veggies at Agribusiness Market Day 31 October, 2008 19:57

More than 60 emerging farmers and market gardeners will be given a platform to showcase their fresh produce at a special Market Day on Saturday, 08 November, ...
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FESTIVE SEASON PREPARATIONS KICK OFF 31 October, 2008 14:05

The City is ready to receive thousands of visitors during the upcoming festive season.
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Businesses Commit to BR&E Programme 30 October, 2008 16:06

Businesses who have volunteered their time to conduct a confidential survey aimed at establishing their needs and perceptions in the area have been trained. ...
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Deputy Minister Thabethe Takes The DTI To Kwazulu - Natal 21 October, 2008 14:00

The Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry (the dti), Ms Elizabeth Thabethe will be the main speaker at small business izimbizo that will be held at the ...
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Timbuktu Script & Scholarship at the Durban Art Gallery 16 October, 2008 11:59

Timbuktu Script & Scholarship is an exhibition of manuscripts from the holdings of the Ahmed Baba Institute (IHERI-AB) in Timbuktu, Mali.
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QUARANTINED TB DRUGS MAY NOW BE USED 15 October, 2008 18:00

The quarantine of AntiB-4 and Ebsar 2 DS from pharmascript pharmaceuticals has been lifted by the National Department of Health.
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Metro Police Closes Down Traffic Offenders 15 October, 2008 18:29

The operation by Metro Police to clamp down the double parking vehicles and those who are violating the traffic rules will continue.
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BR&E Programme Task Team Formed 15 October, 2008 15:42

The third phase of the Business Retention and Expansion Programme (BR&E) initiative has commenced in the Basin. Businesses situated in Jacobs, Rossburgh, ...
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Let's Play For Our Children 15 October, 2008 11:49

Last year the eThekwini Mayor, Councillor Obed Mlaba, in association with Absa Corporate and Business Bank, established a Golf Development Trust.
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EThekwini bags R1.5 million in Housing Awards 11 October, 2008 21:01

The eThekwini Metro has again been voted as the champion of housing delivery in the country.
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Housing Minister Sisulu backs City housing projects 10 October, 2008 21:10

The National Minister of Housing Lindiwe Sisulu says she is fully behind the Cornurbia housing project, an initiative that will incorporate low-income, ...
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Response To Article “Housing a cause for concern" Mercury 6 October 2008 09 October, 2008 15:10

In response to your article “Housing a cause for concern” (Mercury 6 October 2008, pp 1, 2, 4) the eThekwini Municipality would like to inform you that the ...
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Clean Up Campaign Initiated By The Mayor Of eThekwini Cllr Obed Mlaba 08 October, 2008 09:45

Members of the media are invited to the launch of a clean up campaign initiated by the Mayor of eThekwini Cllr Obed Mlaba.
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Launch Of Trucking Wellness Clinic 07 October, 2008 18:26

The eThekwini Municipality’s Health Department is inviting members of the media to a launch of a trucking wellness clinic. The new clinic is aimed at ...
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Durban Art Gallery Listings 06 October, 2008 11:57

DAG listings for October
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Media Statement by the Mayor of eThekwini Municipality, Cllr Obed Mlaba on the passing away of Daphney Duduzile Hlomuka-Ngubane 03 October, 2008 13:58

The eThekwini Municipality mourns with the country the passing away of Daphney Duduzile Hlomuka-Ngubane.
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Launch of Wellness Clinic for Truck Drivers 02 October, 2008 16:00

Truck drivers and other vulnerable groups in the trucking industry will now have access to Primary Health Care services after a long struggle to curb the ...
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Media Statement By The Mayor Of Ethekwini Municipality, Cllr. Obed Mlaba On The Current Strike 02 October, 2008 14:17

I condemn the ongoing illegal strike and unruly behaviour by the Durban Transport bus drivers employed by Remant Alton and DSW agency employees who are on ...
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New Metro Police Station At KwaMashu 01 October, 2008 18:23

His Worship the Mayor Councillor Obed Mlaba officially opened a new KwaMashu Metro Police Station on Tuesday September 30, 2008.
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New Metro Police Station To Clamp Down On Criminals 29 September, 2008 19:30

Community safety in KwaMashu has received a much-needed boost with the building of a new Metro Police Station in the area.
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Official Unveiling Of A New Metro Police Station In KwaMashu 29 September, 2008 18:08

Members of the media are invited to witness the official unveiling of the new Metro Police Station.
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City Strengthens Partnerships With Businesses: BR&E Launch 26 September, 2008 13:10

The eThekwini Municiplaity City Manager, Dr Mike Sutcliffe will deliver a keynote address at the Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E) Programme on 9 October ...
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Crackdown on Street Beggars 25 September, 2008 17:06

eThekwini Municipality’s Safer Cities Unit in collaboration with Metro Police started a campaign to remove beggars especially mothers with children from city ...
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eThekwini Municipality’s Small Business Fair Hailed A Success 25 September, 2008 13:00

More than 10 000 people descended at the Durban Exhibition Centre, this past week end, to witness yet another successful Small Business Fair, which had more ...
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Special Publication on the City 25 September, 2008 03:00

EThekwini municipality will be profiled in Succeed Magazine special publication to be published in March 2009.
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Bay of Plenty Festival 18 September, 2008 15:15

The anchor event of the city’s extensive Celebrate Durban season, is a weekend beach festival held on the Bay of Plenty lawns on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 ...
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City Investigates Skirmishes At The ANC March 12 September, 2008 13:12

The eThekwini Municipality noted the proceedings of the protest march of Wednesday, 10 September, 2008 held in the City centre.
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Road Closures 29 August 2008 28 August, 2008 20:16

Several areas in and around Durban will be affected by the ANC protest march planned for tomorrow, Friday 29/08/2008.
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Durban signs exciting deal with Earth Television Network 28 August, 2008 12:27

Spectacular live views of Durban are to be seen globally by over 2 billion people daily starting around September 1 as a result of an agreement between the ...
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Small Business Fair – Register Now! 27 August, 2008 18:55

With just a few days to go before registration to exhibit at the Small Business Fair draws to a close, Small Medium Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) are encouraged to ...
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Meeting On Gender Equality Leadership Initiative In Cities 27 August, 2008 17:03

The CIFAL Network will on Wednesday 27th to Friday 29th August host the third meeting of the Gender Equality Leadership Initiative in Cities at the Olwandle ...
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50% Discounted Traffic Fines Deadline Draws Near 27 August, 2008 14:00

eThekwini Metro Police’s 50% discounted traffic fines is eight days away from the closing date.Motorists with outstanding traffic fines are encouraged to pay ...
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Introduction Of MXiT: Engineering Services Contact Centre 25 August, 2008 19:53

Metro Water has introduced a novel new way that will enable the public to report faults to do with engineering and water services.
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Small Business Fair Registration Deadline Draws Near 25 August, 2008 18:23

With just a few days to go before registration to exhibit at the Small Business Fair draws to a close, Small Medium Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) are encouraged to ...
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Operation Give Back By Inmates To Hand Over Artwork, Clothing To Orphanages Organisations 25 August, 2008 17:44

The eThekwini Municipality in partnership with the provincial Department of Arts, Culture and Tourism and the Westville correctional centre would like to ...
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Ethekwini Municipality To Host National Arbor Week 20 August, 2008 20:35

eThekwini Municipality and the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry ( DWAF) hosted a clean-up Campaign today in Lamontville ,in preparation for Arbor Week ...
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Women in Business Graduation Ceremony 20 August, 2008 14:53

The eThekwini Municipality’s Business Support Unit in conjunction with Productivity SA are hosting a graduation ceremony for their Women Empowerment Project.
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City Announces Plans For Massive Housing Project 19 August, 2008 16:13

The eThekwini Municipality’s Executive Committee (Exco) is negotiating the release of vast tracts of privately land for a housing project in the affluent ...
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Lamontville Clean Up Campaign 18 August, 2008 20:25

Members of the media are invited to the launch of National Arbor Week in Lamontville.
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Keeping Tongaat Beautiful 18 August, 2008 20:25

On 20 August 2008 Durban Solid Waste will open a garden refuse site in Tongaat. The site will be open to the residents for the disposal of garden refuse only.
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