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WEEKLY BULLETIN
By 2030 eThekwini will be Africa’s most caring and liveable City 13 August 2018 [Issue 134]
WATER CONSERVATION
PROGRAMME CREATES JOBS
1100
M
ORE than 100 youth
will be employed
by eThekwini
Municipality to
spearhead a water conservation
and demand management
initiative.
The initiative, called War-On-
Leak programme was recently
approved by the City’s Human
Settlements and Infrastructure
Committee. The programme
seeks to address the current
32.7 percent water loss in
the City. Giving a presentation
to the committee, Project
Executive from the Water and
Sanitation Unit, Ashan Nandlal
said youth will be provided
CURRENTLY TRAINING AS
with on-site training. The
youth, he said, will also receive
a monthly stipend. He said
ARTISANS & PLUMBERS
youth will be selected from the
1100 young people currently
training as artisans, plumbers
and water agents. “We have
about 138 young people who
are ready for on-site training
after undergoing an 18 months
theoretical exercise.” Nandlal
said the programme also aims
to assist with the reduction of
non-revenue water loss, which
is a growing challenge. “This
initiative is very sustainable and
will generate additional revenue
for the City while also instilling
an entrepreneurship mindset
within trainees.” He added that
youth will be exposed to basic
domestic plumbing in low cost
housing projects and former
R293 houses built before
1994. Nandlal said water
wastage in these properties
Committee Councillor Mondli “This is a win-win approach as development and empowerment
often goes unnoticed, resulting
Mthembu supported the it will address many challenges solutions to youth through
in exorbitant bills which
initiative, saying helping youth the Municipality is faced with skills transfer and employment
residents cannot afford to pay.
to thrive is key to reducing which are caused by constant creation,” said Councillor
Chairperson of the Human
unemployment and poverty. water leaks. It will also bring Mthembu.
Settlements and Infrastructure
“KEEPING YOU IN THE KNOW”
www.durban.gov.za DURBAN ICC CEO HONOURED AT PREMIER’S SERVICE EXCELLENCE AWARDS THE Durban Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre’s (ICC) contribution to job creation and economic growth in the City has earned the centre’s Chief Executive Officer, Lindiwe Rakharebe recognition at the KwaZulu-Natal Premier`s Service Excellence Awards 2018. The ceremony was recently hosted by Premier Willies Mchunu who was accompanied by various MECs and stakeholders to the prestigious event. The awards, now in its 19th year, aim to recognise the outstanding work done in KwaZulu-Natal by individuals Sonto Mayise from the Durban KZN Convention Bureau and Durban ICC CEO Lindiwe Rakharebe receiving and departments in the public the Premier’s Service Excellence Award. Pictured with them is Economic Development, Tourism and sector. The awards recognise Environmental Affairs MEC Sihle Zikalala on Rakharebe’s right and Councillor Nkosenhle Madlala on her left. public servants who put the needs of citizens first immense macro-economic accolade, Rakharebe said: “It economic contributions to in everything they do and contribution to Durban, KZN is an honour to receive this the region and deliver on our uphold their dignity through and South Africa. According award on behalf of the Durban job creation objectives for our effective implementation of to the Economic Impact ICC. As a team, we work hard communities.” Batho Pele principles. The Report published by Grant to deliver world-class events Notably, the Durban KwaZulu- special discretionary award Thornton SA, R4.6-billion was for all our clients. I would Natal Convention Bureau was bestowed on Rakharebe contributed to the provincial like to express my sincere was also honoured for their for the ICC’s contribution Gross Geographic Product and gratitude for the support we contribution to economic to positive socio-economic over 6000 jobs were created receive from the KwaZulu- development as a result of the development for the province. in KZN in the past financial Natal Provincial Government multitude of events which the During the past financial year, year as a result of the ICC’s and reaffirm our commitment bureau has secured for the City the ICC once again made an activities. Commenting on the to provide significant socio- and province. Businesses invited to enter Verge Competition IN support of eThekwini pride. The competition is open civic pride, sustainability, nominated but each verge Municipality's Clean and to all businesses, schools, biodiversity, aesthetic appeal, must be entered on a separate, Maintain my City campaign, individuals, garden clubs, being water-wise, construction, completed nomination form. businesses that have gone conservancies, industrial maintenance design and All nominations must be the extra mile to beautifully companies and residents. implementation as well as the submitted on or before the landscape their outdoor green The deadline for nominations is verge being free of invasive closing date. At least one spaces are invited to enter the 28 September 2018. alien plants. Only completed photograph of the verge needs City’s 2018 Verge Competition Private company, C&R booking forms will be to be part of the nomination. If where they stand a chance of Industries which specialises considered. possible, several photos of the winning exciting prizes. in power equipment, has Electronic entries will also be nominated verge from various They stand the chance of committed to sponsor R20 accepted. Manual entries may angles should be submitted. winning prizes including a 000 worth of prizes in the be submitted at the nearest Only verges within the Jojo tank which will help residents’ category of the Verge Sizakala Centre, library or Parks eThekwini Municipal area may their business conserve water Competition. Depot. Each completed entry be nominated. as well as gardening tools So, there is really no better form must contain the details For further enquiries please and seedlings. \The Verge time than now to landscape of the respective nominator. contact Senior Horticulturist Competition aims to make and beautify your verges. Only the official nomination Jody Fuchs via email at jody. Durban more caring and Judging criteria will include form will be accepted. fuchs@durban.gov.za or on 031 liveable by stimulating civic having the ‘wow factor’, Several verges may be 322 4025. 2 ETHEKWINI WEEKLY BULLETIN ISSUE 134
METRO POLICE NAB 78 DRUNK DRIVERS
OVER THE WEEKEND
DURBAN Metro Police officers
nabbed 78 drivers for drunk
driving over the weekend as
part of an ongoing intensive law
enforcement blitz.
Metro Police spokesman
Senior Superintendent Parboo
Sewpersad said officers had set
up numerous roadblocks across
the City from Wednesday,
8 August until Sunday, 12
August. This was done to curb
the carnage on the roads he
said, urging those who have
alcoholic drinks to nominate a
designated driver or use mobile
taxi services to avoid driving
drunk and possibly facing
arrest. Nine people were arrested this morning for public violence and a further 78 were arrested for drunk
Meanwhile, speaking on the driving at roadblocks set up across the City over the weekend.
land invasion taking place in
Burlington, near Queensburgh,
he said nine people were illegally in the Burlington area the entire incident are being continued this morning,” said
arrested in the area this over the weekend. A Municipal investigated by the South Sewpersad.
morning for public violence as employee from the Land African Police Service. An Meanwhile, there was no
the protest action continued. Invasion Unit was shot while internal investigation will disruption to traffic in the City
He said a Metro Police trying to execute his duties, also be conducted by the following the planned petrol
Quantum vehicle was also another official was struck Municipality. price stay away.
damaged by protestors. on the head by a rock while “An 18 year-old male “All roads, freeways and
Members of eThekwini other officials sustained minor tragically lost his life in the highways across the length
Municipality's Land Invasion injuries. shooting between protestors and breadth of the City was
Unit were attacked when they A case of attempted murder and Security Management Unit flowing with only normal peak
attempted to stop a group of was opened by the Municipality officials in Burlington over the hour traffic experienced,” said
people from invading land and circumstances surrounding weekend. The protest action Sewpersad.
ENTRIES CLOSED FOR KZN EXPORTER OF THE YEAR
ENTRIES for the KwaZulu- Durban. The Port of Durban
Natal Exporter of the Year is the busiest on the African
Awards have closed. The continent as it handles the
annual ceremony, which has largest number of vessels per
grown in leaps and bounds annum in comparison to all
since its inception in 2000, is other African ports. Transnet
expected to be bigger this year. Ports Authority, formerly known
The 18th instalment will as the National Ports Authority,
recognise and celebrate is the custodian of all the
KZN exporters who stimulate national ports, managing the
economic growth. The awards most vital conduits of the
also encourage new entrants country’s imports and exports.
and help existing exporters A huge portion of the KZN
grow their businesses and economy base is as a result of
develop new markets. its strategic location, as it is
This province is the second home to the Durban Container competition, which includes take place in October 2018.
largest economic contributor Terminal, the largest in medium to large exporters, For more information on
to the South African economy. Southern Africa. manufacturing, agro-processing the awards, email vallir@
At the centre of the transport There are eight categories that and the creative industry, durbanchamber.co.za
industry is the Port of can be entered into this year’s among others. The awards will
ISSUE 134 ETHEKWINI WEEKLY BULLETIN 3
www.durban.gov.za
FASHION DESIGNERS CHALLENGED
TO MAKE A DRESS IN 120 MINUTES
ETHEKWINI Municipality is
calling on all emerging fashion
designers and fashion students
to enter a challenging and
unique competition that will
require them to make a dress
in 120 minutes.
The “live garment design
challenge” is open to those
who believe they have what it
takes to sew a winning dress in
just two hours.
In partnership with the
Workshop Centre, the
competition will be held at the
centre on 8 September.
The fashion challenge is part
of the City’s continuous drive
to develop and promote the
clothing and textile industry. aspects of the fashion business which promotes innovation. We also be shared on the day.
Programme Manager, Sindi by an industry expert,” she want to assist young designers Interested designers must
Shangase, who also spearheads said. Shangase will be joined to start their own businesses submit their portfolio of work at
the Durban Fashion Fair (DFF) on the judging panel by local and make waves in the fashion the Workshop Info Desk by 24
said the aim of this challenge acclaimed fashion designers, world to combat unemployment August between 9am and 5pm,
is to provide young fashion including Zama Mathe, founder in the country.” Monday to Saturday or between
designers with a platform of Zarth Designs and Derrick Applicants are encouraged 10am and 4pm on Sundays.
to further their careers and Mhlongo, founder of IIndoni to attend a fashion workshop For more information, visit
promote their brands. Models. The Workshop Centre on 16 August at 3pm at the The Workshop's Info Desk,
“This competition will allow Marketing Manager, Zola Mjoli Workshop Centre, where they Facebook page or contact Zola
young designers to develop said: “We are very excited to be will be mentored. Mjoli on 031 3049894 during
their entrepreneurial skills as aligned with such a landmark More information on how to office hours or visit https://
they will also be trained in all community-upliftment project prepare their applications will theworkshopcentre.co.za/
Successful BRICS meeting held in Durban
IMPROVING the livelihood Russia, India, China and South their ambition to see BRICS Labour and Employment
of workers in the informal Africa (BRICS). The meeting member countries leading in Ministerial Meeting,” she said.
economy and facilitating their was aimed at discussing championing a global economic The meeting was concluded
transition into the formal and finalising four thematic system that promotes inclusive with the signing of the
economy is at the forefront areas discussed in the first growth and sustainable memorandum of understanding
of Labour Minister Mildred engagement held earlier this development, as an antidote for the Declaration and
Oliphant’s priorities. year. to eliminate unemployment, Implementation Plan.
Speaking at the Labour and The theme for the meeting poverty and inequality. Among other things, the plan
Employment Working Group was: “BRICS in Africa: “Labour and employment is in line with the Sustainable
and Ministerial Meetings Developing countries for track is closely linked with Development Goals which
held at Fairmont Zimbali inclusive growth and shared other BRICS work streams seeks to continue to promote
Hotel, recently, Minister prosperity in the new industrial such as finance, education, inclusive and sustainable
Oliphant said she also aims revolution.” global economic realities, growth, employment and
to enhance the productivity Delegates from BRICS trade as well as science, decent work for all with a view
and competitiveness of the countries comprised of technology and innovation. We to end poverty in all its forms
enterprise sector. government officials, employer are pleased that these issues in BRICS member states by
The meeting was attended by and worker organisations. have been incorporated in the 2030.
representatives from Brazil, Minister Oliphant said it is draft declaration for the Fourth
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