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ETHEKWINI MUNICIPALITY

CEO: Mayor:
Mrsile Gumede
Cllr Zand
www.durban.gov.za
AFRICA’S MOST LIVEABLE CITY style dwellings. Due to the diverse society the city
faces various social, economic, environmental and
EThekwini Municipality is a metropolitan municipality governance challenges.
in the South African Province of KwaZulu-Natal. The SOCIAL
population is the largest in the province and the third
largest in the country with over 3 442 398 people The Municipality in its operations has recognised its
(Census 2011). The Municipality spans an area of responsibility, as the sphere closest to communities,
approximately 2555km . to provide sustainable service delivery to its residents.
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The Municipal vision is that ‘By 2030 the eThekwini
Recognised as one of the 7 Wonder Cities of The Municipality will enjoy the reputation of being Africa’s
World, Durban is ranked as the top South African most liveable city, where all citizens live in harmony’.
city with the highest quality of life. The Municipality The vision will be achieved by growing eThekwini’s
is unique amongst major urban centres in that only economy and meeting people’s need so that all citizens
35% of the metropolitan area is predominantly urban, enjoy a high quality of life with equal opportunities in
with over 60 000 households living in traditional rural a city that they are truly proud of. To this end, the city

� EThekwini Municipality and its investments promotion unit, Invest Durban, have collectively scooped no fewer than
eight Diamond Arrow Awards in the prestigious PMR.africa awards, an annual awards event which is designed to augment
competitiveness, enhance excellence and set benchmarks in industry.
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