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December
EThekwini Municipality’s Executive Committee Meeting
City Responds to Sea Cow Lake Informal Settlement Fire
Spaza shop registration blitz amid ongoing citywide compliance inspections
Full Council Decisions
Full council decisions Mayor accepts donation of beach sand cruiser wheelchair
City Appoints Developer for Iconic Beachfront Property
EThekwini mobile app receives recognition at CPSI awards
November
EThekwini Municipality records successful TID rollover
EThekwini Municipality’s executive committee meeting
EThekwini ready to host the 2024 SALGA games
Entries now open for the 4th Durban tourism business awards
EThekwini Municipality gears up to host 2024 SALGA KZN DSAC games
Governance and human resources committee adopts the transfer of CCTV cameras to the metro police unit
Mayor Xaba Determined to Improve Revenue Collection In The City
Governance And Human Resources Committee Adopts the Transfer Of CCTV Cameras To The Metro Police Unit
Schools energy efficiency competition
Regional Durban Business Fairs offer massive growth for local companies
*EThekwini’s Outer West Tourism Month Experience Media Tour*
Oversight Visit To Assess Progress Of Key Community Residential Unit Projects
Youth-Focused Growth Propels EThekwini To The Top In Q3 2024
Municipal Employees Arrested For Asphalt Tar Theft
Metro Police to Conduct Major Roadblock to Address Outstanding Warrants
*Municipal Employees Arrested for Asphalt Tar Theft*
EThekwini Works With Stakeholders to Root Out Fraud And Corruption
Cato ridge poultry farm flourishes, boosting jobs and agricultural growth
GO!Durban Academy to host UCI Pump Track World Championships Finals
Margaret Mncadi Avenue Sewer Maintenance Work and Road Closure
Speaker Nyawose Condemns Racist Remark In Council: "No Place For Racism In Our Chambers"
Full Council Decisions
EThekwini municipality accelerates pothole repair efforts
Update From the eThekwini Executive Committee on Matters Raised by The Audit and Risk Committee
Mayor Xaba Welcomes Launch of Pilgrim X Housing Project
Scholar Transport Driver Awarded a New Quantum for Adherence to Road Rules
October
Total Loss of Electricity Supply at Pineside Substation
Planned interruption of water supply in the central and southern regions
Traffic disruption on M4 southern freeway due to bridge maintenance
Road Closure and Interruption of Water Supply To Areas Supplied By The Phoenix 1 Reservoir
Interruption Of Water Supply at Washington Heights And Intake Road Reservoirs
Deputy Mayor Myeni and Councillor Sokhabase to lead international rural women's day celebration
Interruption of water supply at washington heights and intake road reservoirs
Update on inclement weather following warning by South African weather service
AFRICA MARITIME INVESTMENT INDABA SET TO UNLOCK DURBAN’S OCEAN ECONOMY POTENTIAL THROUGH CATALYTIC PROJECTS
Ethekwini reassures visitors of enjoyable experience amid water curtailment measures
*City Welcomes Boost in Business Confidence As Economy Strengthens*
City Hosts Summit on Informal Economy's Future
EThekwini Municipality to Host the Ethekwini Games Grand Finale as City Prepares For The SALGA Games
Taxi Association Pledges Support for Visually Impaired Passengers On International White Cane Safety Day
Taxi Association Pledges Support for Visually Impaired Passengers on International White Cane Safety Day
*Salary Benchmark Update*
Service Interruption of Mobile App Due to Necessary Upgrade
*Excitement Is Mounting as eThekwini Prepares To Host The South Regional Durban Business Fair*
Applications To Host Events During The Festive Season Are Now Open
Furniture Value Chain Acknowledged for Boosting The Local Economy
Mayor Xaba Describes MTN 8 Cup Final A Huge Success
Interruption Of Water Supply On Western Aqueduct Due To Repairs On Umgeni-Uthukela’s 53 Pipeline
*EThekwini Municipality Is Not Developing a Water Cuts Schedule*
EThekwini Receives Risk Mitigation Report From Netherlands Government
City Pulls Out All The Stops To Host Safe MTN 8 Final
Mayor Xaba Pledges To Grow Economy Through Manufacturing Sector
Statement By The Mayor Of Ethekwini Municipality, His Worship, Councillor Cyril Xaba During A Joint Media Briefing With Umngeni-Uthukela Water To Announce Water Curtailment Plans And Service Delivery Developments, 3 October 2024
International Workshop On Transforming Waste Management Underway In The City
City Hosts New Energy Vehicle Indaba
City’s Transformative River Management Programme Wins International Award
Ethekwini Mayor To Ellaborate On Water Curtailments And Other Developments In The City
September
One planet City Challenge
Excelling and innovative entrepreneurs honoured at 2024 DBF excellence awards
Izinhlelo Zokuhlinzeka Amanzi Ezindaweni ZaseThekwini Ezithintwe Wukuqubuka Kolwelwe
*Sail Regatta to Conclude Blue Economy Week *
Southern Sun Announced as The Preferred Bidder for The Leases Of The Elangeni And Maharani Hotels
*Historic Signing of Tripartite Agreement By eThekwini Municipality, Namibia, And Germany*
Executive Committee Statement
*Green Corridors Hosts Ocean-Centred Events During Blue Economy Week*
*Durban Kicks Off Blue Economy Week With a Vibrant Cultural Carnival*
Media Invitation: Celebration Of World Maritime Day
Signing of tripartite agreement by eThekwini Municipality, Namibia, and Germany
City to host inaugural blue economy week as it works to shape Durban as a Maritime Hub
Admiral, Durban’s oldest tortoise turns 120
City officials develop plan of action following inspection of illegal dumpsite at 1 Dennis Shepstone road
City to host inaugural blue economy week as it works to shape Durban as a Maritime hub
Mayor Xaba Concerned About Abuse of Power by COGTA MEC
City gets tough on errant service providers as eight additional companies are blacklisted
The Durban fashion fair, a pillar of growth for the local fashion industry
Electricity Contact Centre Toll Free Number Offline
ICT infrastructure upgrades to affect prepaid electricity vending and fault reporting platforms
Mayor Xaba calls on those with evidence of fraud and corruption to report such to law enforcement agencies
*Mayor Xaba Calls on Those With Evidence Of Fraud And Corruption To Report Such To Law Enforcement Agencies*
City On High Alert After Level 2 Warning Announcement
Interruption of water supply from the Northdene 3 water pumpstation
Mayor Xaba conveys condolences to former minister Gordhan’s family
EThekwini Municipality releases 34 properties for development and redevelopment
Durban Kickstarts Mega Summer Campaign
Mayor Xaba Congratulates Durban ICC for Being Recognised as Leading Convention Centre
Mayor Xaba Launches Summer Clean Up Campaign
City Urges Public to Vaccinate Pets Against Rabies Following Death of Three-Year-Old
City Launches Spring Clean-Up Campaign
Ticket Sales Go Live For The 13th Durban Fashion Fair
Planned Interruption of Water Supply in The Clermont Area
Metro Police Arrest Suspect For Selling CSW Refuse Bags
Ethekwini Promotes Access To Municipal App To Boost Service Delivery
EThekwini Welcomes Re-Opening Of Hilton Hotel Durban
August
EThekwini Municipality Writes Off Debts Of Deceased Estates
Empowering Women Through Robust Economic Engagement Workshop
Mayor Xaba Welcomes Law Enforcement Operations In The City And Vows To Sustain Them
Notice Of Full Council Meeting
Interventions Put In Place To Deliver Water To Communities In Ethekwini Affected By Algae Outbreak
EThekwini Celebrates Women Excelling In The Tourism Sector
Water Supply Disruption In The Northern Areas
Hollywoodbets Foundation Supports Durban Fashion Fair Rising Stars
Vote For City Businesses At World Travel Awards
Ethekwini Lauded For Promoting Emerging Talent At Impucuzeko Maskandi Festival
Mayor Confident of City Growth Due to Multi-Billion Catalytic Projects
Tour of the city's future and current Catalytic Projects
Mayor Xaba Describes Zanele Mbokazi-Nkambule as Great Ambassador For EThekwini Municipality
Ukuphazamiseka Kwamanzi E-Hammarsdale
Apply To Be Part of The Durban Fashion Fair Showcase
July
Work At the Northern Wastewater Treatment Works Progressing Well
Work At the Northern Wastewater Treatment Works Progressing Well
EThekwini Health Unit Receives State-Of-The-Art Outreach Vehicle From Toyota
EThekwini Recognised for Its Water Turnaround Strategy
Social Housing to Accomodate Demand For Affordable Housing In Inner City
Refuse Collection and Street Sweeping Services Resume
EThekwini Electricity Alerts Customers on Fraud Attempts By Employee Impersonators
Update: Planned Water Restriction At Wiggins Water Treatment Works Gravity System
EThekwini Leadership Discuss Greater Collaboration With Umngeni-Uthukela Water To Improve Water Provision
City Explores Plans to Revive the Expanded Public Works Employment Programme
Interuption Of Refuse Collection and Street Sweeping Services
Executive Committee Approves EPWP Phase Five
Water Restriction at Othongathi Water Treatment Works Due To Vandalism
City Condemns Theft and Vandalism of Water and Sanitation Infrastructure
USA Delegation and EThekwini Metro Leadership to Commemorate Mandela Day at Ohlange High School
Update: Water Restriction Due to Emergency Repairs on A Section of The Southern Aqueduct Pipeline
Interventions To Restore Water Supply from Wiggins Waterworks Gravity System
Update: Water Restriction Due to Emergency Repairs on A Section Of The Southern Aqueduct Pipeline
Water Restriction Due to Emergency Repairs On A Section Of The Southern Aqueduct Pipeline
Ukuphazamiseka Kwamanzi Ngenxa Yomsebenzi Ophuthumayo Wokulungisa Ingxenye Yepayipi I-Southern Aqueduct Pipeline
City’s Electricity, Water and Sanitation Toll Free Number Technical Glitches
Shutdown Of the Umlazi 5 And Folweni 1 Reservoirs To Undertake Maintenance Work
Ireland vs Springboks Game to Boost Local Tourism
Ukuvalwa Kwamadamu Okugcina Amanzi, Umlazi 5 Nefolweni 1, Ukuze Kwenziwe Umsebenzi Wokulungisa
Shutdown Of the Umlazi 5 And Folweni 1 Reservoirs To Undertake Maintenance Work
City In the Process Of Removing Election Posters
June
Shutdown Of the Almond Road Reservoir in The South To Undertake Maintainance Work
Notice Of Full Council Meeting
Shutdown Of the Western Aqueduct Pipeline for Emergency Repairs
Hope For Residents in Verulam And Surrounding Areas As The City Commissions Vital Projects To Improve Water Supply
City Teams Working To Resolve Water Restrictions From Tshelimnyama M1 Reservoir
City Teams Working to Resolve Water Restrictions From Tshelimnyama M1 Reservoir
Umasipala Uyaluxazulula Olokunqamuka Kwamanzi Edamini Itshelimnyama M1 Reservoir
Interventions To Build Sufficient Storage at Outer West Resevoirs
Kuthathwa Izinyathelo Zokwandisa Umthamo Wamanzi Entshonalanga Engaphandle
Update: N3 Closure Amid Hazardous Substance Spillage
City Working to Resolve Power Outage Affecting Water Supply At The Northdene 3 Pumpstation
Traffic Diverted Due to Gas Spillage on The N3
Interventions To Expedite Recovery of Areas Affected by Storm
Initial Cost Estimates Of The Devastating Storms In Kwazulu-Natal Reach Over R 1,3 Billion As Relief And Recovery Efforts Continue
Mayor Kaunda To Address The Residents Of EThekwini Metro
Mayor Kaunda To Address the Residents of eThekwini Metro
Update On the Sinkhole in Durban CBD Along Dr Yusuf Dadoo Street
Traffic Diverted Due to Major Sinkhole In Durban CBD Along Dr Yusuf Dadoo Street
Mayor Kaunda To Distribute Food and Blankets To Displaced Families In Othongathi
Interruption of Water Supply from The Northdene 3 Water Pumpstation
Kwazulu-Natal Government and eThekwini Municipality Continue to Provide Support To Displaced Residents In Uthongathi
Interruption Of Water Supply from The Northdene 3 Water Pumpstation
Mayor Kaunda To Distribute Food and Blankets to Displaced Families In Othongathi
Water Restriction Due to Emergency Repairs on A Section of The Southern Aqueduct Pipeline
Mayor Kaunda Assesses Relief Efforts And Restoration Of Basic Services In Uthongathi
Mayor Kaunda Optimistic About Restoration of Basic Services In UThongathi Following Heavy Rains
Heavy Rains and Strong Winds Cause Devastation In Parts Of eThekwini Metro
May
Interruption of Municipal APP
Interruption of Municipal APP
Planned Water Restriction of Wiggins Water Treatment Works High Lift Pumpstation
Service Delivery Plans are in Place to Ensure Smooth Elections in eThekwini
Power Outage Interrupts Water Supply from South Coast Augmentation Pipeline to Amanzimtoti Water Treatment Works
Mayor Kaunda To Launch R52 Million Umbhayi Housing Project
Mayor Kaunda to launch R52 million umbhayi housing project
Interruption Of Water Supply from The Northdene 3 Water Pumpstation
EThekwini City Manager Leads Safety Walkabout Ahead of Africa's Travel Indaba
New CIIU Head Ready to Improve Investigations In The City
Mayor Kaunda To Introduce New Contractor to Continue with The Upgrade of The Ogunjini Water Treatment Works
Interventions To Build Sufficient Water Levels at Shallcross and Klaarwater Reservoirs Are in Progress
Restoration Of Water Supply in Westville
Distribution of grant-in-aid to 108 organisations
City to isolate Western Aqueduct pipeline for repairs
Temporary road closures ahead of Africa’s Travel Indaba
Level 4 weather alert: disruptive rain expected in eThekwini tomorrow, 07 April
City Urges Public to Prioritise Vaccination Ahead of Flu Season
April
Kuncishiswe amanzi enyakatho yetheku ngenxa yezinga lokusetshenziswa kwamanzi eliphezulu
Ukuvalwa kwamanzi okuhleliwe esikhungweni sokuphehla amanzi i-mkhizwana water treatment
Major leak on western aqueduct results in interruption of water supply
UPDATE: Ukuncishiswa kwamandla kagesi entuzuma namaphethelo ngenxa yokulungiswa kwengqalasizinda kagesi
It’s all systems go for the 2024 state of the city address
World’s largest floating book fair to open in Durban
Moses Mabhida Stadium rehabilitation programme underway
Road closure
City requests customers to reduce consumption for reservoir levels to recover
City a hive of activity with bumper sporting weekend
Planned water restriction in some areas supplied by the Wiggins pumping system due to road construction
City hands over 203 title deeds to elated residents in Cornubia
Deputy President Mashatile to undertake an outreach visit to eThekwini Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal
City teams working to resolve water restrictions from Tshelimnyama M1 reservoir
Interruption of water supply from south coast augmentation to Amanzimtoti water works
March
Interventions To Restore Water Supply from Tshelimnyama M1 Reservoir Underway
Refuse Collection and Street Sweeping Services Resume
Landfill Sites Opened to The Public for Refuse Disposal
Stern Action Taken Against Striking Municipal Employees
Striking Municipal Employees Instructed to Urgently Return to Work
Interventions To Address Disruption of Services Amid Ongoing Illegal Strike Action
February
City To Undertake Emergency Maintenance Work On A Section Of The South Coast Augmentation Pipeline
EThekwini Municipality Obtains Court Interdict Against Striking Workers
Miss EThekwini Curvaceous North Region Auditions Postponed
Temporary Closure of Garden Refuse Sites
Update On The Shutdown Of The Northern Aqueduct Pipeline
Mayor Kaunda Commends Police for Double Murder Breakthrough of AKA and TIBZ
New Date for Planned Shutdown Of Northern Aqueduct Pipeline Which Will Affect Water Supply To The North
Rates Rebate Renewal Period Open
City Dispatches Teams to Clear Fallen Trees After Strong Winds Last Night
Interventions Underway to Restore Water Supply From Wiggins Waterworks Gravity System
Sting Operation Nabs City Employee For Theft And Vandalism Of CCTV Cameras
Postponement Of Northern Aqueduct Pipeline Shutdown Which Had Been Planned For Tuesday, 20 February 2024
Substation Fire Causes Power Outages in Parts Of Westville
Ukuvalwa Kwamanzi Ngenhloso Yokulungisa Ipayipi Elikhulu Elisenyakatho Elihambisa Amanzi Ukuze Kuthuthukiswe Izinga Lokuhlinzekwa Kwamanzi
Planned Shutdown of Northern Aqueduct Pipeline to Increase Water Flow
Water Restriction from Wiggins Water Works Pumpstation
EThekwini To Provide Update on Water Supply Challenges Affecting Communities In Northern Parts Of The City
Restoration of e-Services System
Disruption of e-Services System
Update: City Prioritises Restoration Of Water Supply In The North
Update: City Prioritises Restoration of Water Supply In The North
Interruption Of Water Supply in Some Parts Of The West
Interruption Of Water Supply in Some Parts Of The West
Update: Water Supply Disruption in Verulam And Surrounding Areas
January
EThekwini Potable Water Is Safe for Consumption
Water Billing Adjustment Payment Plan
Update: Water Supply In The North
City Prioritises Restoration of Water Supply in The North
EThekwini Municipality to repatriate ancient mummy to Egypt
Mayor Kaunda to lead city leadership to assess impact of storm damage
City closes some beaches following recent heavy rains
Severe thunderstorms cause devastation in coastal areas; eThekwini Metro, iLembe, and uGu Districts with five confirmed fatalities
City launches probe after viral video emerges
City warns against imposters posing as health inspectors to extort money
Welcoming remarks by eThekwini Municipality mayor, Cllr Mxolisi Kaunda at the funeral service of Mbongeni Ngema, 5 January 2024
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