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EXTENSION FOR THE VALIDITY PERIOD OF LICENSES AND PERMITS REQUIRED IN TERMS OF NRTA, ACT 93 OF 1996 AND THE NATIONAL ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATIONS 2000

06/04/2021

News and Updates, uMhlanga UIP at Work / Urban Improvement Precinct / eThekwini Municipality (Album)

Kindly be advised that says that according to the Government Gazette, 43958, all learner’s licences, driving licence cards, temporary driving licences and professional driving permits that expired during the period that commenced from 26 March 2020 up to and including…

The risk of alien invasive plants and how our precincts manage them

30/03/2021

Cleaning / Greening / Environment / Nature (Album), News and Updates

South Africa’s Department of Environmental Affairs defines invasive alien plants as species that are exotic, non-indigenous or non-native to an ecosystem. Due to the lack of natural enemies and the resistance to local diseases, these plants tend to spread aggressively…

CITY TO ACCELERATE PLANS FOR TOURISM RECOVERY

04/03/2021

Community / Development / Businesses (Album), News and Updates, uMhlanga UIP at Work / Urban Improvement Precinct / eThekwini Municipality (Album)

PLANS to revive the local tourism sector took a step forward today when the city hosted the Durban Tourism Imbizo where captains of the industry and eThekwini Municipality leadership presented collective ideas to turnaround the sector. Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda hosted…

Theft of Point of Sale machines is on the rise

02/03/2021

Community / Development / Businesses (Album), News and Updates

Criminal activity involving the theft of Point of Sale machines is on the rise in the area. Be vigilant and don’t leave devices unattended when in use. The relevant authorities have been alerted and are helping put a stop to…

eTM contractors revamping the Millennium Stage

01/03/2021

Cleaning / Greening / Environment / Nature (Album), News and Updates, uMhlanga UIP at Work / Urban Improvement Precinct / eThekwini Municipality (Album)

A big thank you to the eTM Parks Department for sending contractors to revamp the Millennium Stage on the uMhlanga main beach last week. The revamp will include fixing the rusted pipes, cleaning the canopy, scraping out the old paint,…

Successful GOBY environmental initiative demonstrates increased plastic recycling awareness…. but where does the plastic go?

25/02/2021

Cleaning / Greening / Environment / Nature (Album), Community / Development / Businesses (Album), News and Updates, uMhlanga Rocks / uMhlanga Beach And Sea / uMhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve (Album)

In mid-January uMhlanga Rocks’ whalebone pier became the latest site for GOBY, the 5m long steel fish that aims to reduce marine plastic pollution by encouraging people to dispose their plastic bottles into the structure. With 70kgs of plastic collected…

Body worn cameras – how do they fit into and enhance our public space security?

25/02/2021

News and Updates, Safety / Security / Operations (Album)

Body worn cameras are small video recording devices attached to a patrolling security officer’s clothing, helmet or sunglasses. For the officer, the device can capture video and audio recordings like arrests, searches, interrogations, and critical incidents. Having body worn cameras…

Planned Water Supply Interruption in the North, Central, South and Inner West Supplied Areas of eThekwini

23/02/2021

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Umngeni Water has planned a 19-hour shut on their raw water conveyance line to repair a failed scour valve. This will result in a 50% reduced treatment capacity from Durban Heights waterworks that supply most areas in Durban. This shut…

Notice regarding renewal of drivers licence

23/02/2021

News and Updates, uMhlanga UIP at Work / Urban Improvement Precinct / eThekwini Municipality (Album)

Please see the latest communication from the Department of Transport regarding licence renewal.

Construction on the next section of uMhlanga’s forest boardwalk commenced today

22/02/2021

News and Updates, uMhlanga UIP at Work / Urban Improvement Precinct / eThekwini Municipality (Album)

Great news to start off the week! Work on a further 27m of the uMhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve’s new boardwalk commenced today! 80m of the boardwalk has already been built and this new addition will bring the walkway to just…

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