ETHEKWINI NEWSFLASH

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

16 DECEMBER 2022

 

JOINT STATEMENT BY ETHEKWINI MUNICIPALITY, DURBAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND GROWTH COALITION ON CITY’S STATE OF READYNESS FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON 

 

EThekwini Municipality’s Festive Season Management Programme has been given the thumbs up by the Durban Chamber of Commerce and KZN Growth Coalition. The city is gearing up to welcome thousands of holidaymakers due to descend on its shores for the summer holidays. 

 

EThekwini Mayor Councillor Mxolisi Kaunda, said the City is ready to roll-out the red carpet to visitors this festive season. He said safety plans are in place to ensure safe and fun-filled holidays. “The safety and security of residents and visitors continues to be a priority. Our law enforcement officials and lifeguards have undertaken rigorous training to ensure they are ready to protect visitors and residents. Working in partnership with SAPS, we will ensure that this festive season if free of any criminal incidents, but we can only achieve this, when we work with the members of the public,” he said.

 

Organised business through the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industries, South African Property Developers Association (KZN) and KZN Growth Coalition, have thrown their weight behind the city. They have agreed to a Technical War room as a partnership platform to collaborate in addressing infrastructure constraints.

 

KZN Growth Coalition CEO Moses Tembe, says eThekwini is the only metro in the province and therefore it must always be exemplary to other local authorities. He has called upon the city not to disappoint again this festive season.

 

“During December all roads lead to eThekwini. It is therefore incumbent on the city to ensure that it meet all the needs of its visitors. Every festive season the city has a responsibility that all visitors automatically become its ambassadors. It can only achieve that by getting its house in order and being hospitable. We commend the city for the work it has done so far and wish them well as they continue to fix infrastructure and welcome visitors,” said Tembe. 

 

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Issued by the eThekwini Municipality’s Communications Unit. For media enquiries contact Municipality’s Spokesperson.