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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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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