Date: 2025-11-10 12:40:13

Presidential EThekwini Working Group To Inspect Key Service Delivery Projects

MEDIA ADVISORY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

PRESIDENTIAL ETHEKWINI WORKING GROUP TO INSPECT KEY SERVICE DELIVERY PROJECTS

The Presidential eThekwini Working Group (PeWG) will undertake an inspection in loco on Thursday, 13 November, visiting key sites across eThekwini Municipality.

This inspection will showcase progress on flagship initiatives aimed at revitalising tourism, regenerating the inner city, and advancing critical water and environmental infrastructure projects, including the Southern Aqueduct and the uMlazi Canal Expansion Project. 

The inspection forms part of a collaborative effort between the PeWG and the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry Non-Profit Corporation, which represents the voice of business and serves as a strategic partner in this initiative.

The engagement offers the media an opportunity to:

* Witness first-hand the tangible impact of PeWG interventions;

* Engage with key stakeholders; and

* Explore both the successes and challenges affecting service delivery in the region.

Media is invited to cover the following highlights:

* Photo opportunity at the start of the closed stakeholder briefing;

* Site tour of selected projects across the Municipality;

* Press briefing detailing progress across key sectors, support for local businesses, and an overview of the day’s full programme.

Details of the event are as follows:

Date: Thursday, 13 November 2025

Time: 08:30 – 16:00

(Accredited media will receive a detailed itinerary.)

Assembly Point: Moses Mabhida Stadium, followed by site visits across eThekwini.

Journalists wishing to cover the proceedings are requested to RSVP by 15:00 on Tuesday, 11 November 2025 to:

* Ishmael Selemale– Ishmael@gcis.gov.za

  OR

* Lihle Nxumalo– Lihle@gcis.gov.za

*Media Enquiries:

* Mr William Baloyi, Deputy Government Spokesperson – 083 390 7147

* Mr Mdu Ncalane, eThekwini Communications Manager – 076 292 6535

* Ms Zanele Khomo, Durban Chamber Chief Growth Officer – 082 901 1144

Issued by the Government Communication and Information System on behalf of the Presidential eThekwini Working Group.