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By 2030 eThekwini will be Africa’s most caring and liveable City 29 September 2017 [Issue 96} WOMEN AT THE FOREFRONT OF THE ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION AGENDA

EThekwini Mayor Zandile Gumede and former Chairperson of the African Union and Member of Parliament Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma have called on women to take up leadership positions and be at the forefront of the economic transformation agenda.

omen are essential that support women economic skills development in critical Shangase who is the founder role-players in the empowerment.” areas such as agriculture, of Seasons Network, which economic sector She said women are the maritime, mineral resources now trades across Africa Wand should be at world’s largest consumers as and the creative industry. started from our training the forefront of the radical they account for 70 to 80 Global civil rights activist, programmes as an entry level economic transformation percent of purchases. Reverend Al Sharpton echoed entrepreneur,” added Mayor agenda. Dr Dlamini-Zuma also called the same sentiments. “Women Gumede. These were sentiments on all women in leadership are capable of achieving Other influential speakers shared by speakers at the positions to work together to anything if they unite and included, Essence President in Women Economic Conference ensure that women assume share connections.” the United States of America held at Inkosi Albert Luthuli their rightful position in ad- EThekwini Mayor Zandile Michelle Ebanks, CEO of International Convention vancing the radical economic Gumede said the underpinning Rekindle Learning Rapelang Centre on 28 September, transformation agenda. factor of radical economic Rabana, founder of SRS as part of Essence Festival “Our first step should be transformation is the social Aviation Sibongile Sambo and Durban 2017. to convene consumer power entrepreneurship agenda, Bridgette Radebe, founder of To give impetus to the social workshops where we will adding that this was the reason Mmakau Mining. transformation agenda, keynote educate each other about the behind the City hosting the The seminar was a resounding speaker, former Chairperson of power that we have and how Essence Festival Durban. success with some of the the African Union and Member to use it to our advantage. Mayor Gumede outlined a speakers pledging to assist of Parliament Dr Nkosazana This is something we can do, number of Municipal pro- emerging entrepreneurs. Dlamini-Zuma said women it is possible. We need to see grammes and partnerships Trade partnerships were also should support each other. “As a black women-owned bank aimed at driving and sustain- facilitated between the City of women, we need to find a way in the near future,” said Dr ing women empowerment. Durban and New Orleans as of using our consumer power Dlamini-Zuma. “I am proud of what we they share the same vision of to challenge both government Furthermore, she said there have achieved thus far. One empowering women and young and business to make policies is a need to fast-track women of the speakers today, Bongi people.

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ETHEKWINI CORNUBIA MALL SETS UP FINANCIAL DISCIPLINARY OPENS FOR BUSINESS BOARD HEEDING the call made by Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Des Van Rooyen and Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba, eThekwini Municipality has established its first Financial Disciplinary Board. The board, chaired by established law expert Philani Shangase will strengthen the City’s governance processes and seeks to improve its accuracy in handling financial matters. This will in turn encourage more financial accountability. Members of the board include Chief Financial Officer for the KwaZulu- Natal Treasury Thabani Ndlovu, member of the Audit Committee Bongi Zulu, Senior Manager in Chairperson of the Economic Development and Planning Committee Councillor Sipho Kaunda at Legal Services Sbusiso the official opening of the highly anticipated Cornubia Mall with Head of Investec Property South Shezi and Head of Africa, Darryl Mayers, Ward 102 Councillor Siyabonga Thango and traditional performers. the City Integrity and Investigations Unit (CIIU) Mbuso Ngcobo. THE newly opened R1.8 people were part of a work KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Ngcobo said the formation billion Cornubia Mall, north readiness programme and at Human Settlements and of the board began in of Durban, will create more present, about 300 people Public Works, Ravi Pillay 2013, however the than 1000 employment are employed. Further room said shopping malls play a process was overtaken by opportunities with the for growth has been identified significant role in economic the issuing of the financial empowerment of local for the mall and plans are growth. “Through public- misconduct regulations in community members being underway for a 20 000 square private partnerships, we 2014. He said the board prioritised. meter expansion. The second have a duty to respond to was officially established During the official opening phase will include 70 stores. urbanisation. When we in June this year. of the new retail development Chairperson of the Economic deliver, the socio-economic “The board has already which is home to more than Development and Planning context that we are currently started working and with 110 retailers, provincial and Committee Councillor Sipho facing must be taken into the help of the City’s local leadership together with Kaunda said the opening of consideration,” he said. private sector stakeholders, the mall, which offers a world- Not far from the new retail experienced CIIU, we were highly impressed with class shopping, entertainment development is Cornubia, will be tackling and the future prospects of the and an outdoor lifestyle, which one of the largest investigating irregular mall that will make an impact marks a major milestone for integrated human settlement activities in the Supply in the local community. its investors. projects countrywide and Chain Management This development resulted “The mall acts as a link one of three national priority processes and through a public-private between a number of projects. When complete, the irregular and wasteful partnership between communities from varied area will boast about 28 000 expenditure,” he said. eThekwini Municipality, economic backgrounds and mixed income housing units, Ngcobo said the board has Hulett Development heralds opportunities for light industrial factories, retail also heeded Mayor Zandile and Investec Property. employment, skills transfers, parks, various social amenities Gumede’s call to eradicate During the construction economic growth and and various businesses. fraud and corruption in phase, the mall created 2 500 development,” said Councillor the City. temporary jobs. About 1 100 Kaunda.

2 ETHEKWINI WEEKLY BULLETIN ISSUE 96 www.durban.gov.za ANOTHER CABLE THIEF NABBED

The City Integrity and Municipal electrical cables. bribe for a tender. His arrest website, www.durban.gov.za. Investigations Unit (CIIU) Following the tip-off, the came after the Unit received The success of the CIIU is working with the South Unit set a sting operation, in a complaint from a member in the past few weeks is an African Police Service collaboration with the SAPS, of the public. Internal indication that the City is (SAPS) in Bhekithemba to and succeeded in arresting disciplinary procedures have serious about clamping down prosecute a cable thief who the culprit. “We intend to been instituted against the on all forms of fraud and was caught in possession intensify investigations of employee. corruption. The Municipality of electricity cables worth Municipal infrastructure The public is reminded views these contraventions R92 000.00. The suspect theft.” that Municipal jobs and in serious light and cautions was expected to appear in The arrest comes shortly tenders are not for sale and the public not to engage in court this week, however, the after the Unit nabbed a payment to any Municipal illegal activities. case was remanded to next contractor who was caught official will be considered as The public is urged to report month. illegally selling cables to a bribe and will constitute a any fraud, corruption and This is the third fraud and residents in August. More crime for which you can be maladministration in the corruption related arrest the than 400 metres of cable arrested. The Municipality Municipality to the CIIU on Unit has made recently. was found at his premises. has procedures in place their toll free number, 0800 Head of the CIIU Mbuso In another separate that residents need follow to 202020 or email ombuds@ Ngcobo said the Unit operation, the CIIU arrested apply for jobs and tenders durban.gov.za. arrested the suspect after it a Municipal employee for within the City. These are was alerted about theft of fraud after he accepted a available on the Municipal

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TRANSFORMING Lamontville into an area where its residential, commercial and recreational spaces are safe, clean and well- maintained was the focus of the 6th Lamontville Urban Management Forum (UMF) meeting which was held at the Lamontville Education Centre on 27 September. The City’s South Durban Basin (SDB) Area Based Management (ABM) is spearheading the initiative, bringing together key stakeholders and Municipal line departments to address the community’s service Municipal line departments and stakeholders map out future plans for Lamontville, making service delivery concerns. delivery the heart of the community. Senior Manager of the SDB ABM Eurakha Singh said the purpose of the meeting was work streams provide action meetings were discussed Education Officer Emelda to provide strategic direction plans, unpack strategies and along with progress reports Mkhulisi encouraged staff and and guidance for devising methodology on how service on their action plans and residents to join the Adopt-A a change strategy and to delivery will be fast-tracked. maintenance plans. -Spot campaign. “Adopt-A- lobby additional resources for The area has not been prior- EThekwini Water and Spot is an empowering tool Lamontville. itised over the years in terms Sanitation official Vusi to install a sense of responsi- “As a way of providing stra- of providing the necessary Dlamini reported that all water bility and for communities to tegic guidance, work streams services,” said Singh. leaks on Lushezi Road have maintain open spaces and to have been developed to The SDB ABM has adopted been attended to, adding that convert illegal dumping sites primarily work on a platform the precinct management the Roads and Storm Water into green zones. DSW and in which line departments approach which entails proac- Maintenance Department is other line departments assist share and keep track of issues tively managing the precinct. currently repairing potholes in with beautification to ensure that have an impact on Lam- Work streams that were Lamontville. that the spot is maintained,” ontville. It is imperative that formed on the previous five Durban Solid Waste (DSW) she said.

3 ETHEKWINI WEEKLY BULLETIN ISSUE 55 ISSUE 96 ETHEKWINI WEEKLY BULLETIN 3 www.durban.gov.za CITY HOSTS FIRST UCLG CIB WORKING GROUP MEETING IN SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE ETHEKWINI Municipality is making history once again by being the first City in countries that are in the south of the equator to host the annual meeting of the United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) Capacity and Institution Building (CIB) Working Group. The City hosted the meeting, which was held at the Moses Mabhida Stadium from Left: International delegates participating in the Annual UCLG CIB Working 26 to 28 of September in Group meeting at the Moses Mabhida Stadium. Right: President of UCLG and partnership with the South President of SALGA, Councillor Parks Tau addressed delegates during the Annual African Local Government Association (SALGA). UCLG CIB Working Group meeting. UCLG is the world organisation of local and EThekwini Municipality and individual cities active of the UCLG and CIB to regional governments and has been chairing the in the field of development continue their good work their associations, which UCLG Urban Strategic cooperation. of enhancing amplified represents and defends Planning Committee for Delegates at the meeting learning within local their interests on the world the past nine years and were addressed by government. “I would stage. has also been responsible Councillor Parks Tau like to thank eThekwini This network includes for driving the City to who is the Presidents Municipality for the great over 240 000 towns, City learning agenda of UCLG and SALGA. input provided on Urban cities, regions and metros internationally. Tau mentioned the Strategic Planning and and 175 associations The UCLG and CIB important role eThekwini Decentralisation, UCLG of local and regional meeting brings together Municipality plays in its will have a weaker voice governments in 140 technical staff from Local partnership with UCLG. without this partnership,” countries. Government Associations He also urged members said Councillor Tau.

UMKHUMBANE MUSEUM WINS AT AFRICA ARCHITECTURE AWARDS WORLD Architecture Day on and seeks to celebrate has not only revived the Cato Monday, 2 October will be a design excellence, honour Manor area, but it has also massive celebration for eThe- established architects and helped preserve our rich kwini Municipality after a City encourage emerging and heritage and boost tourism in museum this week won at the future designers. With a the City. Importantly, it has prestigious Africa Architecture total of 307 entries received, created jobs for people in the Awards. 139 submissions were for area. We pride ourselves about The City’s R80 million ultra- the “built” category. The such structures,” she said. modern uMkhumbane Cultural museum, which was designed Nina Saunders, Acting Head and Heritage Museum in by Choromanski Architects of Architecture Unit said the , won under the on behalf of the Municipality Municipality identified Cato “built” category during the was shortlisted in the top 5 of Manor as an ideal location awards ceremony, held on 28 this category and was the only to develop the museum to September in Cape Town. South African entry competing preserve the rich cultural and The annual awards aim to in this field. political history and stimulate recognise and reward projects EThekwini Mayor Zandile innovation. from around the continent Gumede said: “This project

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