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06 May 2016 [issue 31]By 2030 eThekwini will be africa’s most caring and liveable city
“KEEPinG YOu in THE KnOW”
gReeN LigHT FOR CiTy’s iNTeRNATiONAL sPORTs CeNTRe
THE green light has been given for development to begin on the state-of-the-art international sports Training Centre planned for the
City. The centre, which will have a football academy attached, is set to revolutionise sports development in eThekwini Municipality setting it on par with other great sporting cities.The land where the sports academy will be
built, can now be leased for development to begin, following the completion of the public participation process. This process was done in line with a Council resolution taken in 2015.a report approved by Full Council on 4
May 2016, confi rmed that the Municipality has achieved all compliance requirements necessary for the development of the sports academy. The report tabled before Council stated
that both the Provincial and national Treasury have no objections to the sports
academy provided that all necessary processes have been complied with.The project is being developed in
partnership between the Provincial Government, eThekwini Municipality, Hoy Park Management Pty ltd and the south african Football association. The centre seeks to promote the development of quality players from an early age. The proposed site for the development is the sports Precinct at Kings Park, adjacent to both the Moses Mabhida stadium and Growthpoint Kings Park.The centre will accommodate all sporting
codes for both men and women from youth development to elite. it will also become an international High Performance Centre for other sporting codes which will attract local, national and international teams and sportsmen to KwaZulu-natal.Mayor James nxumalo said the facility will
help improve the quality of football in the country.
“This state-of-the-art high performance facility will unleash a new generation of sports stars,” he said.Councillor Bridget ntshangase said
the project could now move to the implementation stage now that the public has been consulted.“We should all promote sports
development as it will enrich the lives of the youth through sport. We have so much talent that needs to be nurtured to ensure that we are on the same level as other Municipalities,” she said.With regard to objections received from
the existing occupants on site and their supporters, the report explained that the Municipality was acting in the best interest of sports development within the City. It also reaffi rmed Council’s resolution, notwithstanding the objections lodged, granting the right by Hoy Park Management Pty ltd to use the capital assets (land) for the development of a sports academy.
An artistic impression of the proposed hotel at the International Sports Training Centre.
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DRiVeR DeVeLOPMeNT PARK PLAN MOVes AHeAD
An artist impression of one of Durban’s proposed Driver Development Parks. The facility will be used by driving schools for training purposes.
Plans are afoot to build appropriate facilities to be used by driving schools to train learner drivers, conduct specialised training and refresher courses.Mayor James nxumalo said
the City has identified a site on Wills Road, on the Berea as one of the centres. He said the space is currently
used by driving schools that were moved from the site near the Central Fire station. several other sites across the Municipality have also been earmarked for development to accommodate a number of driving schools in the City.“EThekwini Municipality has
made positive strides in dealing with the challenge of space allocation for the schools. One of the measures we have taken in this planning phase is working with the Provincial
ETHEKWINI AT YOUR SERVICEEduCaTiOn and youth development are critical pillars of empowerment and there are 95 libraries within the eThekwini region, thus ensuring information is readily available to those who need it.
Education contributes immensely to the economic growth of the country. Education supports the growth of civil society, democracy and political stability, allowing people to learn about their rights and responsibilities as well as acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to exercise them.
EThekwini Municipality boasts the biggest number of libraries in the country and the number of residents with library memberships is also growing. One of the many exciting developments in the City centre is the construction of the new Central library, which will be the main branch linking all libraries in the City.
south africa is a much better place than it was before 1994 and building capacity in all sectors of our economy through education is the primary factor that has helped us to be where we are today.
Efforts have been made to improve the education system in terms of infrastructural upgrades, curriculum changes and many more other interventions that were put in place by the democratic government of the new south africa, but we cannot depend on government alone.
This then calls for a collective effort from all sectors of society to work together and tackle education challenges.
department of Transport, to create a database of driving schools in the City so that we are able to provide facilities where they are needed,” nxumalo added.The plan forms part of City’s
Road safety strategy. The driver development park will provide a “one-stop-shop” service for the development and assessment of drivers.The plan entails establishing
a number of well- resourced driver development Parks in which driving schools can provide training to learner drivers. These parks will be used by driving schools to conduct their business, and would have classrooms for lectures, tracks for skills training, driving stimulators, waiting areas and on-going refresher courses for all public transport drivers in the City.
The Head of EThekwini Transport authority, Thami Manyathi said: “The City values the role of drivers and they are key for the success of the Road safety strategy. inappropriate and aggressive driving behavior exposes road users to the risk of accidents, together with the known drastic consequences. The parks will provide an enabling environment for good driving behavior and promote a culture of professionalism.” Manyathi added that the Municipality will approach the KwaZulu-natal department of Transport and its Road Traffic inspectorate, the national department of Transport, and the Road Traffic Management Corporation to discuss the concept of driver development Parks because matters around licencing are a national and Provincial competency.
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CiTy’S uniQue CulTuRe AnD heRiTAGe TO ShOwCASe in iTAly
MeTRO POLiCe TACKLes iLLegAL TRuCKiNg iN subuRbAN ROADs
ETHEKWini Municipality’s iconic herb traders market, part of the Victoria street Market, will be showcased at an exhibition in Venice, italy for six months. it is an ideal platform to showcase the City’s unique culture and heritage. The City and the herb traders market will receive international exposure at the Venice Biennale Exhibition which attracts visitors from across the globe. it is the world’s biggest and most visited architecture exhibition that will run from May to november 2016.This year’s theme is ‘Reporting
from the front’ and will focus on the battles that need to be fought and those have been won to improve the quality of people’s lives by improving the quality of the built environment.The City is partnering with
designWorkshop sa which was selected to participate in the exhibition.The report laid before the
Executive Committee detailed the funding assistance the City will be offering to the company. deputy City Manager for
Community and Emergency services dr Musa Gumede
said this was an opportunity to exhibit something unique to the City as it would promote iconic structures in the Warwick Junction.Head of the international and
Governance Relations unit Eric apelgren said the exhibition was a platform to celebrate a key economic hub of the City.
“Because of the length of the exhibition, durban will be on the agenda for a long time in a city that attracts a large number of tourists. i believe it will inspire potential investors to be attracted to the City and will result in increased tourism. The herb traders may also benefi t as people travel specifi cally to visit them after seeing the exhibition,” he said.The focus of the City’s
exhibition will look at how the formerly disorganised traders market space has been reconfi gured bringing dignity, order and respect to traders in that area. it will showcase the area from 1997, looking at its state previously and what it looks like now in 2016 focusing on the improvements that have been made. The exhibition will showcase the 19 year journey of transforming the herb market into the vibrant economic hub it is today.
The eThekwini municipality and herb traders will receive international exposure at the Venice biennale Exhibition in Italy.
TO reinforce the message that trucks and trucking companies operating and driving illegally on suburban roads will not be tolerated, Metro Police conducted an enforcement operation this week where numerous trucks were fi ned.This was done as part of the
City’s daily by-law enforcement operation. The blitz comes after reported incidents of trucks illegally making use of suburban roads such as Glenwood and south durban.Metro Police superintendent
anand Maharaj said the enforcement was a response to a call by City residents to remove trucks from their roads.“There have been numerous
complaints made to the City about trucks that were driving on residential roads and causing a nuisance and damaging roads,” he said.Maharaj said the enforcement
yielded positive results, further highlighting that this behaviour would not be tolerated.To further combat the issue,
the eThekwini Transport
authority has developed the ‘integrated strategic Framework and action Plan for the eThekwini Municipal area’. This plan will look at all freight
and logistics interventions which will be required for the next 20 years to manage and improve freight activity in the Municipal area. One of the fi ndings and
recommendations from the plan was the requirement to build the Cato Ridge intermodal Hub.it is envisaged that the
hub will be jointly planned, developed and operated by the City alongside a private operator. The plan suggested that further investigation be carried out to determine the ideal operating model.To date, a stakeholder forum,
which all land owners in the area form part of, has been formed. Maharaj said regular
enforcement would continue until all transgressors were brought to book.
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a better understanding of each other’s needs and circumstances.Proceeds from the sleepover
will be donated to i Care and
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SUb-EDITOR: Nondumiso Mathomane • WRITERS: Charmel Payet, nonduduzo ngcongo,
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CALL TO PARTiCiPATe iN THe DARe TO CARe sTReeT sLeePOVeRTO put eThekwini residents in the shoes of the homeless, the eThekwini Municipality in partnership with i Care and the denis Hurley Centre invite members of the public to participate in the second annual dare to Care street sleepover scheduled for Friday, 20 May 2016.The sleepover with a
difference will take place around the durban City Hall precinct, where participants will be expected to spend the whole night to show solidarity and support for homeless residents. The initiative is aimed at
creating awareness about the plight of homeless people and strengthening relations between eThekwini residents and those without a shelter. it is also aimed at bridging the gap between the two communities and creating
dennis Hurley Centre, non-profit organisations that look after the needs of the homeless and vulnerable, and will be used to fund projects run by these organisations.
On the night, homeless people and eThekwini residents will have an opportunity to establish friendships, share a meal and possibly influence each other’s outlook on life. interested parties can sign
up by visiting www.icare.co.za, emailing [email protected] or calling 079 017 7515. Once registered, participants will receive further information, including a sponsorship sheet. You will then get your friends and family to sponsor you with R100 each to spend a night on the street. all monies collected through sponsorships will be donated to i Care and the denis Hurley Centre. Participation is not open to
persons under the age of 16 years, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. Participants who are between16-18 years will need written consent from their legal guardian.
ExCiTEMEnT is mounting among local exhibitors who will be partaking in the 2016 Tourism indaba set to commence tomorrow, 7 May at durban’s inkosi albert luthuli international Convention Centre (iCC).The indaba, which has attracted over 5 504 exhibitors and 993 companies is one of the top three global trade shows. This year’s event will run until Monday, 9 May.sonto Mbonambi, one of the directors from syavaya Travel and Tours based in umhlanga said their company has been showcasing in the event for the past ten years and the exposure has worked in her company’s favour. “The exposure gained from
exhibiting at Indaba for the first time in 2005 led to one of our big contracts the following year when we were awarded a tender of being the Tourism indaba official transfer company where we were offering our shuttle services to delegates,” she said.Mbonambi said her company will this year focus on strengthening existing relationships and forging new partnerships.This year’s indaba will have a special showcase of the sector’s small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (sMMEs). For the first time there will be a Hidden Gems Zone built to showcase products and services from 70 south african sMMEs. Workshops will be facilitated to provide knowledge and tools
on how small companies can access the market and grow their businesses. Head of durban Tourism Phillip sithole said sMMEs play a significant role in the economic development of both developed and developing countries and this has been recognised and supported by south african Tourism.sithole said this year the City will be providing more trade engagement platforms for local Community Tourism Offices together with tourism product owners from each of our nine regions.“We want indaba to add value to emerging businesses because it is vital to business growth,” added sithole.CEO of durban Chamber of
Commerce and industry dumile Cele said the local tourism sector will experience a huge influx of visitors given the anticipated 7400 attendees. Of these delegates, 1000 are expected to be international buyers which should boost the standing of the local tourism offerings. “This event will definitely have a positive impact on durban given that the Gross domestic Product contribution for the indaba is expected to be R60 million. also important to note are the jobs to be created, durban Tourism expects 177 opportunities”, she said.ICC Chief Executive Officer lindiwe Rakharebe said: “all plans are in place for the facility to host indaba.”
CiTy geAReD uP TO HOsT TOuRisM iNDAbA
EThekwini residents are urged to participate in the second annual Dare to Care Street Sleepover.
