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ETHEKWINI www.durban.gov.za
WEEKLY BULLETIN
By 2030 eThekwini will be Africa’s most caring and liveable City 16 April 2018 [Issue 118]
PUBLIC URGED TO COMMENT ON
THE CITY’S DRAFT IDP
EThekwini residents are encouraged to have their say on the Municipality’s Draft Integrated Development Plan (IDP) for the 2018/19
financial year. The draft IDP is out for public comment until 4 May 2018.
ETHEKWINI Municipality’s City’s Long Term Development creating a platform for growth, monitor the implementation of
Draft Integrated Development Plan and is also informed by empowerment and skills the various programmes and
Plan (IDP) for the next financial global, national and provincial development; a vibrant and projects contained within each
year from 1 July 2018 to 30 policies such as the Sustainable creative city, the foundation plan.
June 2019, is available for Development Goals, the for sustainability and social The SDBIP provides both
comment and the public is National Development Plan cohesion; fostering good financial as well as non-
urged to provide their input and the Provincial Growth and governance and responsive financial performance indicators
on this important City strategy Development Strategy. local government and creating which are used to monitor and
document. The IDP consists of eight plans a financially accountable and evaluate quarterly and yearly
The IDP is the key strategic that will help the City achieve sustainable City. service delivery targets. This
document which guides and its vision of becoming Africa’s Each plan has a set of document also forms part of
informs all planning, budgeting, most caring and liveable City. deliverables which informs the the IDP.
management and decision- These plans are all City’s budget and by which the The Draft IDP is available
making related to delivering inter-related and include City’s performance is monitored. on the Municipality’s website
services and development in developing and sustaining The formulation of the City’s www.durban.gov.za and will
the Municipal area. The plan is our spatial, natural and built budget takes the above plans also be placed in Municipal
a requirement of the Municipal environment; developing a into account so as to ensure libraries and Sizakala Centres.
Systems Act of 2000 and is prosperous, diverse economy that the City’s strategic Comments can be sent to
reviewed annually. and employment creation; objectives are achieved. Puven Akkiah,email Puvendra.
The strategic approach of creating a quality living A Service Delivery Budget Akkiah@durban.gov.za.
the Integrated Development environment; fostering a Implementation Plan (SDBIP) The closing date for comments
Plan (IDP) is underpinned by socially equitable environment; is thereafter compiled to is 4 May 2018.
“KEEPING YOU IN THE KNOW”
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DURBAN BUSINESS FAIR
CELEBRATES 20 YEARS OF
GROWTH AND SUCCESS
achieve inclusive economic
growth as well as sustainable
employment for the historically
marginalised,” she added.
Deputy City Manager for
the Economic Development
and Planning Cluster Phillip
Sithole said: “While the
DBF programme is a tool to
expose and equip emerging
businesses, it also serves as
a banner that showcases all
the opportunities and services
available in the Municipality for
businesses to access,” he said.
“This year’s key focus will
be on youth development
and township economies
revitalisation. The Fair is a
strategic platform to achieve
economic development
goals as it attracts esteemed
businesses, private sector
partners and investors who
can identify opportunities
EThekwini Municipality’s Durban Business Fair provides a platform for small businesses to and partner with us in
showcase and market their products to a broader audience of potential buyers and investors. driving radical economic
transformation,” added Sithole.
The South and North Regional
FOR the past two decades, seminars to be headlined by remarkable entrepreneurs that Fairs will be hosted in July and
eThekwini Municipality has influential businesspeople. It have contributed in reducing August respectively with the
intensified its support to local will also provide a wide range the high unemployment rate. dates communicated closer to
businesses by providing an of opportunities from various “The fruition of the the events.
invaluable platform for them sectors including textile and programme has also attracted Registration fees for
to showcase and market their clothing, technology, film, global business empowerment SMMEs is R200 with the
products, network and create property and many more. events which were hosted forms obtainable from the
linkages through the Durban Regional business fairs are alongside the Fair in previous Business Support, Tourism
Business Fair (DBF). a lead-up to the main DBF years. These include the 19th and Markets Unit situated at
To further stimulate the which is set to take place at International Conference of 199 Anton Lembede Street
growth and sustainability of Durban’s Inkosi Albert Luthuli Small and Medium Enterprises (formerly Smith Street) 7th
Small, Medium and Micro- International Convention Centre and the Essence Festival,” she Floor, Embassy Building.
sized Enterprises (SMMEs), from 18 to 23 September. added. Forms are also accessible at
the Municipality will activate EThekwini Mayor Zandile Mayor Gumede said these the Municipal website: www.
the DBF 20 year celebration Gumede said this year’s focus programmes yielded lucrative durban.gov.za
programme by hosting the will be to celebrate the positive benefits for the City such Interested businesses have
first regional fair for the Inner impact the Fair has had on as boosting its profile and until 16 May 2018 to register
and Outer West regions at the emerging businesses. “The economic status globally while for the Inner and Outer West
Hammarsdale Junction from Fair has become a key tool creating employment and Regional Business Fairs. For
25 to 27 May. for the City to accelerate the business linkages. further details, contact Fezile
The City invites all SMMEs development of SMMEs.” “As government we are Nzuza on 031 311 4500 or
to register for the three-day Mayor Gumede said the Fair convinced that through 031 322 9971 or email: fezile.
exhibition platform which has grown from strength to small business development nzuza@durban.gov.za
will include a number of strength and has produced we will be able to unlock
empowerment practises and a significant number of economic opportunities and
2 ETHEKWINI WEEKLY BULLETIN ISSUE 118
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NEW DURBAN-BASED DRAMA SET
TO BOOST LOCAL FILM INDUSTRY
Locally produced drama ‘Imbewu: The Seed’, premieres tonight, 16 April at 9.30pm on e.tv and tells the story of two families from
different cultural backgrounds – one being African and the other being an Indian family.
A GRIPPING new television sectors such as catering, in eThekwini after ‘uZalo’, a situated in the heart of Durban
daily drama ‘Imbewu: The equipment hire and security highly successful telenovela with the series exteriors being
Seed’, commissioned by e.tv has also been opened up as on SABC 1, created a number shot on location in Chatsworth,
and is being shot entirely in a result of the drama being of opportunities for the local Mbumbulu and uMlazi.
Durban, has been hailed as it filmed locally. film industry when it first hit This is being done with the
further cements eThekwini as a ‘Imbewu: The Seed’ is our screens four years ago. aim of showcasing Durban’s
premiere film destination. produced by Grapevine She added that ‘Imbewu’ will culture and lifestyle as well as
The production premieres Productions and is a joint create further opportunities its people and places.
tonight, 16 April at 9.30pm venture between Anant Singh’s for employment and film Durban born and bred Leleti
on e.tv but has already brought Videovision Entertainment, development in the City. Khumalo said: “We wanted
significant economic benefits Duma Ndlovu’s Word Of Mouth Head of local productions at to tell authentic stories about
to the City’s film industry as Pictures and Leleti Khumalo’s e.tv Ziyanda Mngomezulu said people in Durban and its rich
120 jobs consisting of 80 crew Luyks Productions. she is confident viewers will and colourful diversity.”
and 40 cast members have ‘Imbewu’ tells the story of two love the show. A thrilled Lungelo Ngcobo,
been created. Furthermore, of families from different cultural “One of e.tv’s commitments in 28, from Inanda who was
the 120 people employed, 110 backgrounds – one being 2018 is to invest in provinces appointed as a Script
which translates to 91 percent African and the other being an beyond Gauteng. KwaZulu- Supervisor for Imbewu said the
of the staff compliment are Indian family. Natal is the country’s fastest- production has restored hope in
from Durban and surrounding Toni Monty who heads the growing province with a strong the local film industry.
areas. Durban Film Office within focus on the entertainment “When I started in the
‘Imbewu’ will air five days a the Municipality’s Economic industry. We are honoured to be industry in 2009 there were
week from Monday to Friday. Development and Investment partnering with film, television zero opportunities in the local
The show has also opened up Promotion Unit said: “This and theatre greats in Anant film industry. But through
a number of empowerment latest production in Durban Singh, Duma Ndlovu and Leleti the Durban Film Office’s
opportunities for local trainees will certainly help support our Khumalo and look forward to interventions along with other
including graduates and final vision of positioning Durban as presenting viewers with a fresh stakeholders, there has been
year students from the AFDA a film and television production reflection of Durban and the great improvement. We now
Film School and the Durban hub.” entire province.” have no reason to relocate
University of Technology. Monty said this is another big Mngomezulu mentioned to other cities for greener
Further prospects in other production to be established that the drama’s studios are pastures,” added Ngcobo.
ISSUE 118 ETHEKWINI WEEKLY BULLETIN 3
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GO!DURBAN CYCLE ACADEMY SHINES
AT MARRIOTT FREEDOM RACE
THE GO! Durban Cycle
Academy gave a stellar
performance at the fourth
annual Marriott Freedom Race
with the first nine finishers of
the 20 kilometres race, which
took place on 8 April, being
Academy riders.
There were 24 cyclists from
the Academy at the starting
line of the race, resulting in
an incredible achievement
of podium finishes in five
categories, including a clean
sweep of the top spots in the
20 kilometres race.
In the men’s race, Mzwakhe
Langa won with the swift time
of 00:50:56, a minute faster
than his second and third
placed peers. In the ladies GO! Durban Cycle Academy cyclists from left to right, Siyabonga Njiva, Linda Maphanga, Mcendisi
category Asanda Mthembu Mkize, Lungani Mbabo, Sbonga Mafuleka and Thamsanqa Makhanya.
was the shining star of the day,
finishing eighth overall and races, with a win in both men’s line was palpable as riders our riders at the start line is
being placed the first female races by Kusaselihle Ngidi cheered for each another and testament to the amazing
winner with a time of 1:14:03.. and Inanda Coach Mboneni rushed to congratulate their work of the coaches and site
KwaMashu Coach Thobani Ngcobo. team mates with high fives and administrators in developing
Bhengu had four riders at the Ngcobo was beaming with hugs. the skills of the riders, both
20 kilometres start line. “I pride for his riders. “I am very Head of eThekwini Transport on and off the bike. They are
am so happy to see my riders excited to see the youngsters Authority Thami Manyathi said truly our ambassadors of active
from KwaMashu compete in competing in races and doing the GO!Durban Academy had mobility in the community
their first race today,” he said. so well. This is the best made the City proud through and we are encouraged in our
The Academy also dominated opportunity for them to develop a sterling performance at the continued efforts to spread the
the front of the pack of the 40 more skills,” he said. Marriot Freedom Race. joy of cycling throughout the
kilometres and 60 kilometres The camaraderie at the finish “The growth in numbers of City,” he said.
CITY’S BILLING SYSTEM RUNNING SMOOTHLY
ETHEKWINI Municipality’s to the capturing of correct monitored on a weekly basis.” in its review of the annual
Revenue Management System readings are in the meantime According to the external audit financial statements that there
(RMS) is stable and correct being dealt with as steps are report by the Auditor-General of has been “improvements in the
bills are being generated, aside also taken to increase the South Africa and the Internal accuracy and reliability of the
from some teething challenges frequency of electricity metre Audit report no major or RMS with regard to customer
previously experienced when readings from quarterly to material findings have been invoicing, efficiency of revenue
the system was initially rolled- monthly. made relating to the RMS. collection and customer debt
out. However, in most cases EThekwini’s Deputy City Kumar said both reports management.”
queries raised by consumers Manager for Finance Dr Krish confirmed the functionality of Consumers are urged to check
have been attributed to meter Kumar said issues are being the system. In addition, the for leaks and to verify their
readings and not system errors. dealt with as they arise. Municipal Public Accounts bills with the Municipality to
Delays and issues with regard “The status of issues is being Committee has also noted address root cause issues.
Editorial Team
If you would like to submit feedback or EDITOR: Tozi Mthethwa, Head of Communications • CONTENT EDITOR: Gugu Sisilana
contribute to eThekwini Weekly Bulletin SUB-EDITOR: Charmel Payet • WRITERS: Sohana Singh, Nonduduzo Ngcongo and
Email: gugu.mbonambi@durban.gov.za Jessie Singh
DESIGN AND LAYOUT: Zama Zwane
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