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EThekwini has introduced several programmes to As the inner city is still the economic face of the
assist in the alleviation of food insecurity. These eThekwini region, there is potential to reach critical
include the creation of dedicated structures to drive mass in terms of optimising the mixed-use nature of
agriculture, aqua and poultry farming; soya bean the area. As such. the municipality is committed to the
project, community support farms; community inner city master plan to radically uplift and enhance
gardens, mushroom vs. hydroponics project, One the CBD of Durban to enhance its global appeal to both
Home One Garden project, etc. tourist and investors.
For the past two decades, eThekwini Municipality has To position Durban as an attractive City to live, work
supported the business sector through the Durban and attract more investment, the sod turning ceremony
Business Fair (DBF) which provides an invaluable for the multi-million rand beachfront promenade
platform to market products, network and create extension development was recently hosted. The
linkages. The DBF also showcases the opportunities Beachfront promenade extension, which is expected
to be complete in June 2019, will unlock phase one of
and services available in the municipality to businesses the Point Waterfront that will include hotel, shopping
so that are able to access these.
centre, offices and residential.
The inner city is home to the primary tourism assets of The 20th Mercer’s Quality of Living report recently
the region and a hub for office and business activity. voted Durban the most liveable City in South Africa.
The city is also widely acknowledged as a global The survey by Mercer evaluated the city according to
player with world-class facilities to host international 39 factors across 10 categories, including the political
conferences with Durban hailed as Africa’s “Leading and social environment, the economic environment,
Meetings and Conference Destination” at the World public services and transport, housing, education,
Travel Awards Africa 2017. Sporting events such as the recreation and the natural environment. This is great
Durban July and Comrades Marathon attract millions news for the eThekwini Municipality which aims to be
of domestic tourists annually. Africa’s most liveable and caring city by the year 2030.

f eThekwini Deputy Mayor Fawzia Peer, Municipal Manager Sipho Nzuza and Mayor Zandile Gumede at
the launch of the promenade extension. (Photo Credit: Denver Govender | Snapout Photography)
Municipal Demarcation Board Code: ETH KEY PERSONNEL
Location of Head Office: Durban Mayor: Cllr Zandile Gumede
Municipal Area (km2): 2297 km2 Deputy Mayor: Cllr Fawzia Peer
City Manager: Sipho Nzuza
Population (estimated): 3 442 398 people (as per 2011 Head of Communications: Ms Tozi Mthethwa
Census). E-mail: tozi.mthethwa@durban.gov.za
VISION CONTACT DETAILS
By 2030 the eThekwini Municipality will enjoy the Physical Address: City Hall, Pixley KaSeme Street,
reputation of being Africa’s most liveable city, where Durban, 4001
all citizens live in harmony. This vision will be achieved Postal Address: PO Box 1014, Durban, 4000
by growing its economy and meeting people’s needs Tel: +27 (0)31 311 1111
so that all citizens enjoy a high quality of life with equal Fax: +27 (0)31 311 2170
opportunities, in a city that they are truly proud. Website: www.durban.gov.za
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