DOCSLIB.ORG

Weekly Bulletin Issue

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Weekly Bulletin Issue ETHEKWINI www.durban.gov.za WEEKLY BULLETIN By 2030 eThekwini will be Africa’s most caring and liveable City 19 August 2019 [Issue 179] INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING COMPANY SHOWS CONFIDENCE IN DURBAN HE City of Durban received a vote of confidence from one of the world’s largest shipping companies, TMediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), when it announced a new training facility to be based in Durban and christened a new cargo carrier. This is apart from the new cruise passenger terminal that the company will begin constructing in November. The red carpet was rolled out at Durban’s dockside on 16 August to welcome high-level dignitaries at the event, which was the first time a container vessel had been named in the Port of Durban. The company’s owners said the investment demonstrated their It was a celebratory affair at the commitment to the City and christening of one of MSC’s new cargo the country and was aimed at vessels, the MSC Aino, held at the Durban stimulating the creation of more harbour. Pictured are senior KZN leaders and MSC management alongside the new jobs and opportunities in the vessel. maritime sector. One of the largest cargo carriers, MSC Aino was eThekwini City Manager Sipho Nzuza christened at Durban port and handed over a frame of former President Nelson Mandela to Captain Salvatore the company announced the Sarno, chairman of the Mediterranean launch of the new training Shipping Company South Africa. facility, named the Shosholoza Ocean Academy, to be based at the new cruise passenger will improve trade between the said the naming of the ship in Academy will train MSC cruise terminal which they are also port of Durban and other global Durban was the confirmation of staff for free in the hospitality building. ports. their commitment to participate sector. Head of International and It will also make a significant in the growth of the country. “It is intended that within Governance Relations Unit, contribution to creating local He also announced that in five years this initiative will Eric Apelgren, said this was jobs in the maritime sector November, MSC Cruises will create 5000 new jobs with an a significant investment and in both cargo handling, ship begin construction of the new approximate $1bn in salary partnership. repair and hospitality for ocean passenger terminal, which being brought back into the “This is a reliable international tourism,” said Apelgren. is expected to employ 100 South African economy,” said partner aimed at growing the Captain Salvatore Sarno, people. Sarno. oceans economy. The project chairman of MSC South Africa The Shosholoza Ocean “KEEPING YOU IN THE KNOW” www.durban.gov.za CLIMATE CHANGE SUMMIT PAVES THE WAY FORWARD A CLEAR plan of how the been fully harvested as yet. province will mitigate climate “We have convened this change and preserve the summit to develop programmes environment, while focusing to advance sustainable on the green economy to development and facilitate create jobs, emerged from knowledge and experience the two day KwaZulu-Natal sharing in climate change Provincial Climate Change and the green economy. We and Sustainable Development also want to ensure aligned Summit held on 14 and 15 strategies are being properly August at the Olive Convention implemented,” said Premier Centre. Zikalala. The event brought together Speaking on the revived KZN industry leaders in climate Council on Climate Change and change as well as a number KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala delivered the keynote address Sustainable Development, he of mayors, civil society and on the first day of the KZN Provincial Climate Change and Sustainable said it is a critical component traditional leaders. Development Summit held on 14 and 15 August at the Olive to effectively respond to this Also in attendance was KZN Convention Centre. threat. Premier Sihle Zikalala, MEC “We are here to build on our of Economic Development, re-launch of the KZN Council should be at the centre of existing commitment towards Tourism and Environmental on Climate Change and all government structures sustainable development. We Affairs Nomusa Dube-Ncube, Sustainable Development. integrated development plans need to look at alternatives MEC of Human Settlements Delivering the keynote address especially municipalities. It for energy production and Peggy Nkonyeni, MEC of on the first day, Premier needs to be central to all plans emerge from this summit with Transport, Community Safety Zikalala said the sole aim of we develop at all levels of a comprehensive campaign on and Liaison Mxolisi Kaunda, the summit was to develop government.” how to mitigate this challenge. MEC for Social Development clear aims and goals to respond He said the waste sector Let us unite and stand in Nonhlanhla Khoza and MEC for to climate change challenges. is a key player in economic action to protect and preserve Finance Ravi Pillay. “Climate change and upliftment and job creation the environment for the The summit also saw the environmental policies and is an area that has not future.” PROPERTY OWNERS BENEFIT WITH ENHANCED LAND USE RIGHTS PROPERTY owners along the Lekha Allopi, a project The corridor is part of the projects have been realised. C3 Corridor, from Bridge City manager at the City’s Catalytic Go!Durban rapid public The Pinecrest Shopping in KwaMashu to the Pinetown Projects Unit, said property transport network and Centre along the corridor has central business district, have owners should be excited at the necessitated a land use had building plans approved to been urged to take advantage prospect of having intensified strategy that supported expand their operations. of their enhanced property land use rights, without having the transport network for a “When businesses grow or development rights, without to submit plans which in some sustainable local economy. expand, this means that job the hassle of red tape. instances takes many months “The land use strategy meant creation happens and that is These rights allow, as to be approved. that the City proactively what we want to see,” she said. an example, for a normal “We are very excited because rezoned 27km of land or Property owners are residential homeowner to build clearing the red tape for properties along the corridor, encouraged to visit their several other housing units on property owners means giving property owners local land use office to make their property increasing their that they can go ahead and enhanced property rights. This enquiries on their land use income, or create a bed-and- intensify their land use. This allowed the translation of the rights. The offices are located breakfast facility, without results in more job creation strategy to happen faster,” said at: 22 Delamore Road, having to go through the long and economic opportunities for Allopi. Hillcrest, or 40 Kings Road, waiting periods for approvals residents living in and around And, since the rezoning Pinetown, or 166 KE Masinga from the planning department. the C3 Corridor,” she said. came into force, several large Road, Durban. 2 ETHEKWINI WEEKLY BULLETIN ISSUE 179 www.durban.gov.za WOMEN IN THE NAVY CELEBRATE WOMEN’S DAY ETHEKWINI Acting Mayor Fawzia Peer praised the women of the Navy who have selflessly dedicated their lives to protecting South Africans at the Durban Naval Base Women’s Day celebration held at the Kud’ta restaurant at Wilsons Wharf on 16 August. The event honoured the 60 women based at the Durban Naval Base in lieu of Women’s Month being commemorated in August. Delivering the keynote address, Acting Mayor Peer said August was an important month on the government’s calendar to reflect on the strides made so far regarding women EThekwini Acting Mayor Fawzia Peer delivered the keynote address at the Durban Naval Base empowerment and gender Women’s Day celebration held at Wilsons Wharf on 16 August where she praised the female equality and to gauge where officers for serving the country. work still has to be done. “Women are the pillars of society and we as eThekwini makers and to never sit back “I am proud to be part of a new down barriers.” Municipality recognise the very and wait for opportunities. Get generation that is switching Offering a vote of thanks, important role women play into the fold, let your voice be the perception of gender roles Lieutenant Reatile Seemane across all spheres.” heard and make your mark,” as you are doing by being part urged the women present to She encouraged the women to she said. of the country’s defence force. focus on their strengths, to never give up and to continue She further urged attendees to Women are continuing to make always be confident and to to break through barriers. serve as role models to other waves across the world by discover their life’s passion and “I urge you to be decision women and young girls. being trailblazers and breaking purpose. PROPELLING DURBAN INTO THE 4TH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION A NEW partnership between development in astronomy. research and the partnership is fourth industrial revolution eThekwini Municipality and the The research will focus targeted at economic spinoffs technologies to enhance and University of KwaZulu-Natal’s specifically on big data, which and growing the skills base in improve the competiveness of (UKZN) Astrophysics Research are extremely large data sets the region. the manufacturing sector.” Centre is set to propel Durban that require analysis and can be The need for equipment for the Tulsiram added that the into the fourth industrial used for different applications project could also stimulate the partnership would also revolution, providing a boost to and industries. local manufacturing industry, mean that Durban attracts the local economy. The need for analysing big producing goods relevant to the professionals that can work with Announced at the KZN data stems from the Hydrogen digital industry.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • External Newsletter July 2019
    OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF AMAJUBA DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY KWAZULU – EZEMIDLAL NATAL Amajuba NEWS O PROVINCIAL Page 7 EXECUTIVEPage 8 CROSS PUZZLE Page 16 COUNCIL Page 9 Amajuba NEWS Edition 2 Tel: 034-329 7200 Fax: 034-314 3785 July 2019 – Sept 2019 DEDICATED 2019 MANDELA DAY TO CHILDREN DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN INVESTMENT DRIVE UMongameli uCyril Ramaphosa uvule izikole eMajuba. Page 2 Cllr Phumzile S Mgcina; Speaker, Mayor Musa G Ngubane and the Mayor of the Wudi County sharing pleasantries at an investment meeting in China in June 2019. Amajuba District Municipality’s economic development programme has taken a totally different twist; following an investment meeting that was held between the delegation of the municipality with that of the Wudi County in the Peoples Republic of China in June 2019. The programme is aimed at ensuring that local entrepreneurs are developed and decent jobs created. The two municipalities will sign a UMongameli UMnu. Cyril Ramaphosa obonakala ehambisana noMeya waseMajuba uDkt Musa G Ngubane, owaseDannhauser win-win Twinning Arrangement in August 2019. Page 7. uCllr JP Phakathi bexoxa nabafundi. Inkosi Khumalo, Inkosi Mbatha and Mayor of UMeya Dkt MG Ngubane, uMnumzane S Zuma oyilunga leSishayamthemtho saKwaZulu Natal, Inkosi Kubheka Amajuba Municipality Dr MG Ngubane appreciating enguSihlalo weNdlu yamaKhosi eMajuba kanye nowayenguSomlomo kaMasipala waseNewcastle uNksz the Special Edition of AMAJUBA NEWS. Jabulile Mkhwanazi esithangamini sezomnotho saseMajuba. LIMAHHALA 2 Amajuba NEWS UMongameli uMnumzane Ramaphosa uvule izikole eMajuba; KwaZulu-Natal Uqinisekise izihambeli zalo mcimbi ukuthi uHulumeni unenhloso yokusebenzisa lolu hlelo ukuqeda zonke izikole ezakhiwe ngodaka wakhe ezisemgangathweni. Ube esegqugquzela abazali ukuthi bagqugquzele izingane ukuthi amathuba eziwatholayo ziwabambe ngazo zombili.
    [Show full text]
  • Kwazulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala to Lead Kzn
    DIRECTORATE: Private Bag X9037, PIETERMARITZBURG, 3200 Provincial Government Communication G20, Moses Mabhida Building, 300 Langalibalele Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 KWAZULU-NATAL PREMIER SIHLE ZIKALALA TO LEAD KZN GOVERNMENT ENGAGEMENT WITH THE DIPLOMATIC CORPS AND INTERNATIONAL INVESTORS ON KZN’S ECONOMIC REBUILDING AND RECOVERY EFFORTS FOLLOWING RECENT CIVIL UNREST Following the recent wave of civil unrest and looting in KwaZulu-Natal, Premier Sihle Zikalala is taking a much-needed charm offensive to meet international diplomats and investors in Gauteng this week to reassure them that the province is ready for business and to showcase the KZN Investment Book. KwaZulu-Natal is still reeling from the unfortunate events of the past couple of weeks which threatened to bring the province’s economy to a halt. Information at hand indicates that the unrest resulted in destruction across every sector of the provincial economy. Malls, Shopping Centres, Hospitals, Schools, Warehouses, Factories, Banks, ATMS, Liquor outlets, Liquor distributors, Delivery trucks and Communication infrastructure were among the destroyed infrastructure. The shutting down of key arterial routes from the Ports of Durban and Richards Bay had a devastating impact not only to the provincial economy but disrupted the country’s supply chain logistics. At a social level the unrest threatened progress made since the end of apartheid in fostering unity non-racialism, non-sexism and a prosperous South Africa. Thousands of jobs and food security were placed at risk and jeopardised social cohesion and moral regeneration. According to one estimate by the KZN Agricultural Union (KWANALU), the unrest demolished 55% economic activity in rural towns. At least 64% of rural towns experienced severe food shortages.
    [Show full text]
  • Kwazulu-Natal Legislature
    THURSDAY, 25 JULY 2019 [No. 10/2019] FIRST SESSION, SIXTH LEGISLATURE KWAZULU-NATAL LEGISLATURE ================= MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS ================= THURSDAY, 25 JULY 2019 The House met at 09h01. 1. 09h02 Members were given an opportunity for silent prayers or meditation. 2. 09h03 The Deputy Speaker made announcements including the passing away of: - Mr Sthembili Buthelezi; - Two security guards from Umlaza Township; and - Two maskandi fans from KwaMashu Hostel. The House observed a minute of silence. 3. 09h27 The Speaker read into the record the tabling of the following reports: 3.1 Portfolio Committee on the Premier: Report for 2019/2020; 3.2 Office of the Premier: 3.2.1 Annual Performance Plan, 2019/2020; 1 3.2.2 Royal Household Trust: Annual Performance Plan, 2019/2020; and 3.3 Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs 3.3.1 Annual Performance Plan, 2019/2020 4. 09h07 The Premier made remarks and announcements. 5. 09h12 The following reports were tabled: 5.1 Mr S C Nkosi tabled the Report of the Portfolio Committee on Finance on Budget Vote 6 – Treasury for 2019/2020; 5.2 Mr N R Mthembu tabled the Report of the Portfolio Committee on Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs on Budget Vote 11 – Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs for 2019/2020. 6. 09h13 The following Members gave notice of their intention to move motions on the next sitting day of the House: 6.1 Mr R R Pillay, ANC, to move: This House notes: The welcome and decisive intervention by the accounting officer, supported by the MEC for Health, with regard to the SCM Unit dealing with security and other services; The alleged leaking of confidential documents prior to completion of the process, as reported, is of extreme concern; That one cannot avoid concluding that these actions are directed at undermining the implementation of a fair and equitable SCM process; That this will require further and thorough investigation; and That this should be a sharp message to all public administration staff that it will not be business as usual during the Sixth Term.
    [Show full text]
  • READING LIST Alberico Gentili Lectures April 2018 Justice Edwin Cameron 1. General Background *Heinz Klug, the Constitution of S
    READING LIST Alberico Gentili Lectures April 2018 Justice Edwin Cameron 1. General Background *Heinz Klug, The Constitution of South Africa, Chapter 8 (pp 1-12) *South African Bill of Rights (pp 13-28) Summary and excerpts of Azanian Peoples Organization (AZAPO) and Others v President of the Republic of South Africa and Others (1996) (pp 29-35) Christof Heyns and Danie Brand, Introduction to socio-economic rights in the South African Constitution (pp 36-42) *Edwin Cameron, Justice, Chapter 7 (pp 43-48) 2. LGBT Eric Christiansen, Substantive Equality and Sexual Orientation: Twenty Years of Gay and Lesbian Rights Adjudication Under the South African Constitution, 49 Cornell International Law Journal 565 (2016). Skim sections I-III (pp 49-74) 3. HIV Thabo Mbeki, Mbeki addresses AIDS denialism criticism, Mail & Guardian 7 March 2016 (pp 75-79) *Minister of Health and Others v Treatment Action Campaign and Others (2002) (pp 80-120) *Edwin Cameron, Witness to AIDS, Chapter 2 (pp 121-135) Nathan Geffen and Edwin Cameron, “The deadly hand of denial: Governance and politically-instigated AIDS denialism in South Africa” (pp 136-148) 4. State Capture and Rule of Law *Economic Freedom Fighters v Speaker of the National Assembly and Others; Democratic Alliance v Speaker of the National Assembly and Others (2016) (pp 149-175) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Chapter 2: Bill of Rights CHAPTER 2 BILL OF RIGHTS Rights 7. (1) This Bill of Rights is a cornerstone of democracy in South Africa. It enshrines the rights of all people in our country and affirms the democratic values of human dignity, equality and freedom.
    [Show full text]
  • 2020-21 Budget Speech
    VOTE 8 2020-21 BUDGET SPEECH Hon. Neliswa Peggy Nkonyeni MPL MEC: Human Settlements & Public Works GROWING KWAZULU-NATAL TOGETHER THROUGH SUSTAINABLE HUMAN SETTLEMENTS Budget Speech (Vote 8) – 2 0 2 0 / 2 1 2020 - 2021 Budget Speech Vote 8: KwaZulu-Natal Department of Human Settlements Address to the Provincial Legislature by Honourable Neliswa Peggy Nkonyeni MPL Member of the Executive Council, KwaZulu-Natal, on 3 June 2020 Honourable Speaker of the Provincial Legislature, N. Boyce Honourable Premier Zikalala Hon. Members of the Executive Council Hon. Chairperson and members of the Human Settlements Portfolio Committee Honourable Members of the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature Respected Amakhosi The Head of Department and Officials Academia, Religious Leaders and Captains of Industry Members of the Media Ladies and Gentlemen Comrades and Compatriots May I please recognise all of you even though we are forced to be limited in number with the majority joining us online and through radio and television. 1 Budget Speech (Vote 8) – 2 0 2 0 / 2 1 1. INTRODUCTION – GROWING KWAZULU-NATAL TOGETHER THROUGH SUSTAINABLE HUMAN SETTLEMENTS Honourable Chairperson, as we mark 70 years since the passing of the Group Areas Act, we remember the words of the architect of apartheid who tried to explain its rationale: “If mixed development is to be the policy of the future of South Africa, it will lead to the most terrific clash of interests imaginable. Such a clash can only bring unhappiness and misery to both [African and White]. The only possible way out is that both adopt a development divorced from each other”.
    [Show full text]
  • Jan-Feb-Mar 2021
    FOURTH QUARTER NEWSLETTER JANUARY-FEBRUARY-MARCH 2021 1st Floor Marine Building 22 Dorothy Nyembe Street, (formerly Gardiner Street), Durban, 4001 • P O Box 2853, Durban, 4000 Tel: 031 302 0600 • Call Centre: 087 232 2333 • www.kznlqa.co.za ILLEGAL LIQUOR KZN’S EASTER TRADERS CHARGED ROAD SAFETY CAMPAIGN IN ETHEKWINI AND FOCUSES ON HARRY GWALA ALCOHOL AND DISTRICT SPEED MUNICIPALITIES KZN LIQUOR AUTHORITY – FOURTH QUARTER NEWSLETTER: JAN – FEB – MARCH 2021 QUARTERLY STATEMENT: KZN LIQUOR AUTHORITY’S ACTING CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER KWAZULU-NATAL LIQUOR AUTHORITY’S ACTING CEO, MR BHEKI MBANJWA IS HUMBLED BY THE EFFORT PUT IN BY ALL KZN LIQUOR AUTHORITY STAFF, AND URGES FOR CONTINUOUS COMMITMENT AND UNITY IN THE NEW FINANCIAL YEAR. The period under review has undoubtedly presented us As the ancient African proverb says: with quite an array of challenges, hardships, trials and tribulations – however our ability to stand unified has “A wise man never knows all, only a fool knows ensured that we continue to fly the KwaZulu-Natal Liquor everything.” Authority flag high. This type of thinking should be a reminder that we should constantly grow ourselves mentally, emotionally and Whilst we have satisfied ourselves that we have done a spiritually. As we usher in the new financial year, let us not great job with developing the APP’s – the real test is our be deterred by obstacles and tough times - for those timeous delivery on the key performance activities never last; but wise, intelligent and strong people do. identified. This will be a litmus test for all of us. The next task we have is to develop our individual work plans.
    [Show full text]
  • Inauguration Speech by Premier Sihle Zikalala
    INAUGURATION SPEECH DELIVERED BY THE PREMIER OF KWAZULU-NATAL, MR SIHLE ZIKALALA - 27 May 2019 Madam Speaker; Deputy Speaker; Judge President; Honourable Members of the Legislature; Members of the Diplomatic Corps; Leaders of different sectors of society; Distinguished guests; Ladies and Gentlemen; We have descended to the KwaZulu-Natal Capital City to inaugurate and mark the beginning of the 6th provincial administration. It is with an esteem sense of humility to welcome all of you coming from different towns, farms, valleys, and hills of our beautiful province. We welcome guests from every corner of our country just as we embrace members of our human family who have travelled far and wide from the four corners of the globe to be with us. As we gather in this solemn occasion we cannot omit to thank the people of our province and our country who honoured the sacrifices of the architects of our democracy by voting on elections day to ensure that the will of the people triumphs. We thank the people and all political parties for ensuring peaceful campaigning as well as free and fair elections. And so today, we raise our national flag to honour the victory of democracy and the promise of freedom, justice, and peace. Today as we mark the beginning of the sixth provincial administration, we are acutely aware that all political parties that contested elections would have preferred to get more votes but the people of KwaZulu – Natal have expressed their choices unambiguously. Through their votes the people on whose shoulders we stand- have affirmed the future.
    [Show full text]
  • Ethekwini Weekly Bulletin Issue 172 Building a Safe Glebelands
    ETHEKWINI www.durban.gov.za WEEKLY BULLETIN By 2030 eThekwini will be Africa’s most caring and liveable City 1 July 2019 [Issue 172] UMLAZI WASTE REMOVAL CHALLENGES RESOLVED THEKWINI Municipality will create more jobs in the south Durban region as part of a revamped refuse Ecollection service. The Municipality is presently in the process of advertising positions to employ uMlazi residents as permanent employees to undertake refuse removal after a period of unrest in the area. The latest developments arose after the City’s ongoing efforts to address waste collection disruptions in uMlazi. The Municipality subsequently took a decision to utilize the in-house service for refuse collection until permanent staff is appointed. This was Acting eThekwini Mayor Fawzia Peer led by example when she rolled-up her sleeves and removed announced by KwaZulu-Natal waste in uMlazi following a period of unrest in the area. The Municipality has taken a decision to Premier Sihle Zikalala to uMlazi utilise in-house services for refuse collection in uMlazi until permanent staff is appointed. residents on 29 June during a community engagement should follow rightful processes unfortunately this did not pan there is discernible evidence meeting on waste collection if they want to do business out as planned. that they are improving the challenges. with government,” said Premier “After numerous intervention wellbeing of our residents. We Premier Zikalala, who was Zikalala. to resolve the matter, the are proud of the tremendous accompanied by Education He said government was Municipality decided to strides that we have made as MEC Kwazi Mshengu, Public concerned with the wellbeing in-source the service as the the City with regard to giving Works and Human Settlement of the community.
    [Show full text]