ETHEKWINI NEWSFLASH
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
7 JULY 2022

EThekwini residents are encouraged to participate in this year’s Verge Competition and stand a chance of winning great prizes. 

Hosted by the Parks, Recreation and Culture Unit, the competition promotes a sustainable environment by encouraging residents to beautify and keep their verges well maintained. 

The competition is open to all residents. The public is encouraged to either nominate themselves or homes, businesses, schools, individuals, garden clubs, conservancies, or industrial companies that have the best verges in front of their properties. 

The competition has started and will close on 30 September 2022.

Prizes up for grabs include a water tank, watering equipment, wheelbarrow, gardening tools and many more. 

Entry forms can be downloaded from the Municipal website using the link: https://bit.ly/3nCIMdb

Forms can also be obtained from Sizakala Centres, libraries, or they can be requested via email. Completed forms must contain details of the nominator and be submitted with pictures of the verge. They can be returned to Sizakala Centres or libraries.

Alternatively, completed forms and pictures can be e-mailed to Nonhlanhla Gumede at nonhlanhla.gumede@durban.gov.za and Thami Mbhele on thami.mbhele@durban.gov.za. Submissions without pictures will not be considered. 

The competition is only applicable to residents and areas that are within eThekwini Municipality. Municipal employees are not allowed to enter the competition.

For more information contact Nonhlanhla Gumede on 031 322 7779 or Thami Mbhele on 031 322 4019.

ENDS

Issued by the eThekwini Municipality’s Communications Unit. For media enquiries contact Municipality’s Spokesperson Msawakhe Mayisela on 060 966 4220