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durban

www.durban.gov.za

Publisher’s note

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Message from the mayor

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Durban, an award-winning city

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About Durban

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A little history

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Building for the future

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Durban ICC

Africa ’s leading convention centre

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Invest Durban

Doing business in Durban

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Aecom

BIM’s cost-cutting potential

Seven advantages of doing business in Durban

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Economic review

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Economic development and planning

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Catalytic projects

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A place to live, work and play

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Community and emergency services

Knight Piésold

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National Asphalt

Still leading the market

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Tongaat Hulett

Building Africa’s most caring and liveable city

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RH Construction The steel option

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New World Projects

Multifaceted company big footprints 65

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Colas

A supplier of excellence

Corporate and human resources

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Intergovernmental relations

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A continuing success

Finance

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Lopac

Trading services

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Tourism

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Durban Fresh Produce Market

Soft as a whisper

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Publisher Elizabeth Shorten Editor: Special Projects Tristan Snijders Executive Head: Special Projects Neilson Kaufman Editorial Tony Stone Head of Design Beren Bauermeister Design Consultant Frédérick Danton Sub-Editor Morgan Carter Client Service & Production Manager Antois-Leigh Botma Production Coordinator Zenobia Daniels Marketing Manager Mpinane Senkhane Executive Head: Digital Marketing Roxanne Segers Financial Manager Andrew Lobban Administration Tonya Hebenton Distribution Manager Nomsa Masina Distribution Coordinator Asha Pursotham

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PU B L I S H ER’ S NOTE

y t i c A vers i l e d that Thekwini is a municipality worth celebrating in more ways than. As the gateway to South Africa and the African continent, it offers far more than just sandy beaches and almost year-round sunny weather.

One of South Africa’s foremost metros, eThekwini presents significant investment opportunities and provides a high standard of living. The municipality has been hard at work ensuring that the practices of good governance are followed and has overseen – and continues to drive – significant infrastructural development that both attracts investors and benefits its residents.

Everything from leading infrastructural projects and economic development to tourism hotspots is covered within these pages, providing you – the reader – with an opportunity to place your finger on the true pulse of this beautiful city.

We know from business science that the success or failure of any business entity – be it a town, city or municipality, or even a country – depends on its leadership. Executive Mayor Zandile Gumede has in no uncertain terms stated that eThekwini is open for business, adding, “This council will continue to work towards ensuring that our city is the most attractive investment destination in Africa.”

The catch phrases used by eThekwini’s leadership are equally encouraging and should engender confidence in all city stakeholders – from municipal employees to residents and potential investors:

Build a city we can all be proud of.

Fine-tuning our long-term development framework.

Proactive in addressing challenges.

Charting sustainable growth for Durban.

A city free of corruption.

Together we can do more.

By 2030, the eThekwini Municipality will enjoy the reputation of being Africa’s most liveable city where all citizens live in harmony.”

If these phrases truly encapsulate the vision and strategy of the city, eThekwini will certainly be a most desirable place to live, work and play. The city has everything going for it. It has the biggest shipping port in Africa, an award-winning international airport, excellent road and rail infrastructure, industry, a well-developed suburban landscape, good schools, colleges, multiple universities, excellent healthcare facilities and an accommodating strategy to welcome new urbanites.

Since 1824, when a small contingent of British soldiers settled there, Durban has been an important cog in the wheel of trade and industry and the development of the African sub-continent. Previously occupied by the Khoisan in 100 000 BCE, and the Nguni farmers and pastoralists who settled there around 1 500 CE, Durban, now also known as eThekwini, has become a vibrant, modern commercial, industrial and tourist hub, making it the third largest city in South Africa – and well on its way to becoming the most desirable city in which to invest and live.

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e thek w ini • welcom e

Message from the mayor

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ince the advent of democracy, over 20 888 Breaking New Ground houses have been built, 4 944 houses that were built pre-1994 have been upgraded, 1 432 social housing units have been facilitated, 746 new community residential units have been constructed, 153 gap houses have been facilitated and 2 677 rental stock have been transferred to tenants.

There have also been improvements in public services such as electricity, water, sanitation, roads, solid waste, community and emergency services, as well as free basic services. In addition, and not forgetting the poorest of the poor, a robust interim service delivery programme has been rolled out to informal settlements where electricity, water and sanitation services as well as foot paths have been provided. In the process, 134 883 work opportunities – which is higher than any other city in South Africa – have been created.

Now, together with my team, I intend to build on these achievements and continue the good work.

Something we, as public servants, will do with honour.

Prioritising the needs of residents ​ e want to revive the spirit of service W delivery and ensure that we really get back to basics. All efforts are being made to ensure that service delivery to the city’s 3.7 million residents is not hampered. We are committed to improving the lives of people through accelerating service delivery, economic growth, job creation, social and rural development. ​Durban’s streets must be clean, roads without potholes, waste collected weekly, street lamps must work, issues of health and safety must be addressed, households and businesses must have a regular power supply.

Turnaround times in fixing reported faults will be improved. To this end, residents are requested to report service delivery matters actively to the city. We want and need to see a more active citizenry and a committed city where residents, the city leadership and its administration team meet to address issues and solve problems by adopting a win-win approach.

With KwaZulu-Natal having recently emerged from a drought, and having learned a number of lessons from the experience, water and sanitation issues are at the top of our list of priorities.

I want to ensure that during my term of office, this council improves the roll-out of infrastructure and delivers services efficiently to all parts of the municipality whether they are urban, township or rural. We will work with all stakeholders to fast-track our vision of empowering small businesses that are the heart of our townships. The development of our young people – who are the future leaders of the city – women and disabled persons are a major focus of our office.

We are clear about our strategy to drive real economic transformation in our city.

The best way we can achieve this goal is by ensuring economic beneficiation through our procurement processes. We will adopt a more deliberate approach on BBBEE procurement as well as identify new and innovative ways of empowering youth and women-owned businesses

Good governance The establishment of good governance committees, that ensure the city runs efficiently, resulted in a clean audit for the 2015/2016 financial year.

Anyone who transgresses good business practice and principles within the city – be it a member of the executive, a councillor, any member of our staff or private companies trading with the city – must be assured that we will come down on them with the full force of the law. We have effective internal and external audit committees as well as a city integrity and investigations unit, and will continue our drive to achieve

D​ urban is open for business and will continue to work towards ensuring the city is the most attractive investment destination in Africa.” a corruption-free city. In achieving a clean audit, the municipality has demonstrated that it is managing the public purse with due diligence and in a manner that benefits residents. To this end, the city has R6 716 million invested at financial institutions earning an average rate of return of 7.89%.

All mayoral committee members have signed performance agreements that, besides alignment with the council, its administration and executive goals and objectives require them to manage their departmental finances with prudence. Unity of purpose remains a critical pillar in our work with all sectors of society.

Focus on investors ​ urban is open for business and will D continue to work towards ensuring the city is the most attractive investment destination in Africa. In looking at our investments dashboard, it demonstrates our diverse and compelling offerings. We are intent on harnessing the interests of prospective key investors in order to ensure the conclusion of investment decisions, which will have farreaching benefits for the 3.7 million residents of eThekwini.

Investment in urban infrastructure is critical for the development of the local economy, combating poverty and the provision of universal access to municipal services. To drive economic growth through large-scale projects and improve ease of doing business in the municipality, the city is establishing a one-stop shop for developers and investors.

Through this office, situated at the former Lion Match Business Park in Umngeni Road, the city aims to improve the regulatory framework within which it operates. The office provides

easy access to investors, both local and out of town. Municipal officials at this office, also known as the Catalytic Projects office, will provide advisory services and support for new and existing investors. The municipality is in the process of establishing a team of experts, affectionately known as Team Durban, who will assist our Durban Investment Promotion team to achieve its objectives quickly. It is vital to put systems in place that will centralise key catalytic projects and identify what benefits will accrue from these catalytic projects in terms of job creation as well as business opportunities.

In addtion, the World Bank is advising us on an improved Investment Promotion Strategy, to be implemented with a better structure and more impactful resources. The revival of the township economy will receive an added focus over the next five years. We will work with all stakeholders to fast-track our vision of empowering small businesses.

One of our biggest priorities is to promote the municipality as a globally competitive investment destination of choice, retain existing businesses in the city and attract new businesses.

The city is forging ahead with its Business Retention and Expansion Programme, which has been implemented in key industrial areas like Prospection, Phoenix Industrial Park and Pinetown and has now extended to other parts of the city. We have also set high-level goals and have taken a back-tobasics approach in terms of cleaning up the central business district, rejuvenating the South Durban Basin by offering an attractive industrial and logistics location for investors and also enhancing our tourism products in the city centre and surrounds with new progressive interventions. We want to create a conducive environment for business to flourish and investors to achieve a worthwhile return on their investments.

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durban

An award-winning city

UTILITIES

2015 African Utility Week Industry Awards: “Municipality of the Year”.

Water and Sanitation

2014 Winner of Stockholm Industry Water Award: “most progressive water utility in Africa and a forerunner in the world of utility-run service” – Stockholm International Water Institute.

Receiving the Stockholm Industry Water Award

Housing

2014 and 2015 Winner of “Govan Mbeki Award” for best Housing Delivery – “unparalleled record of housing delivery” – Judging Panel, and 2014 “SALGA Awards” for water quality and best housing delivery.

Roads

2015 CAPSA Conference– eThekwini recognised as the leading road authority in Africa alongside SANRAL and no. 1 in terms of internal capacity.

Environment

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2012 Winner “SA’s Greenest City Award”; 2013 and 2014 “Arbor City Award” and 100 Resilient Cities Partner (Rockefeller Foundation).

Solid Waste

2014 Professional Management Review Awards – “PMR Golden Arrow Award”.

Infrastructure Projects

Numerous international project specific awards (e.g. UN-recognised landfill gas to electricity, “Use-It” waste recovery projects, etc.).

Investment Promotion

R700bn on Durban Investment’s Dashboard and 2016 winner of “KZN Top Business Portfolio Award” for best Investment Promotion.

Treasury And Finance: Best Credit Rating in SA municipal sector (AA- in long-term with positive watch and A1+ in short-term). “Unqualified” Audit Reports from the A.G.’s Office since 2000.

New “7 Wonders City of the World” – 2014.

a w a r d s & a c c ol a des

EThekwini was voted as SA’s greenest municipality in the 5th Greenest Municipality Competition in 2016

SA’s “Top performing City for growth in millionaires since 2000” - New World Wealth Report, 2015.

Rated Number 1 City in Africa for “Quality

National Geographic rated Durban in Top 10 Oceanfront Cities, globally, in 2015.

tourism city in Africa and one of the fastest-growing tourism cities worldwide.

Voted by CNN as one of the world’s

Most affordable of all SA Metro Cities

of Living” by Mercer Consulting in 2015 and 2016.

“Top 10 most underrated cities”; the Umhlanga Pier as the best globally and the “Coolest City in SA”.

Rated by the New York Times as number 7

Master Card Global Destination City Index

of their Top 52 Places to Go in 2015.

predicted Durban to be fastest-growing

Receiving the Govan Mbeki Award for best housing delivery

to live in – The 2016 “Numbeo” & “Expatistan” Cost of Living Indices.

SA is #1 on the Top 10 Cheapest

Countries for Transport (train, bus and air) – 2014 GoEuro.com Report.

“GoBankingRates” 2016 Report ranked

SA (and in several categories, Durban) as the cheapest country in the world to live and retire in out of 112 countries.

Durban ranked #1 in SA and whole of

Africa for capital investment growth in residential properties, plus in Top 50 Worldwide (@ #26) - 2016 Knight Frank Global Residential Cities Index.

Durban included in “7 Emerging Luxury

Housing Markets To Watch in 2015” by Christies International Real Estate Group.

SA is in the second quartile of 189

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infrastruc ture • kn ig h t p ié s old

Springrove Dam

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the development of effective solutions to he first principle meet environmental, of problem social and economic solving is to challenges. According The recent, crippling drought in KwaZulu-Natal look to history to Doorgapershad, past as someone, somewhere, eThekwini Municipality brought the critical importance of water to the fore. has, in all probability, projects completed by Water supply infrastructure, along with a need for solved your problem Knight Piésold, have already. While this is improved the living engineering skills, was put in stark relief. true, one still needs to conditions of thousands implement the solution. of Durban residents. When Herein lies the crux of the matter. Without the and quality-control system, Knight Piésold the Western and Northern aqueducts are Consulting’s various centres are able to work right people, possessing the necessary skills completed, these projects will benefit many seamlessly and effectively, on a national and experience, no solution, no matter how more thousands of people, particularly those and international basis. The KwaZulu-Natal brilliant, will work. This is particularly true most in need of a reliable, basic water supply. centre operates under the leadership of Amal of water supply infrastructure. Fortunately, With eThekwini’s population of 3.45 Doorgapershad, regional manager for the in South Africa, we don’t have to look million people – growing at a rate of province. Amal is a professional civil engineer about 1% annually – the ever-increasing very far to find these people. We have a with over 22 years of experience in the field home-grown, problem-solving, solutiondemand for water and electricity requires of bulk water supply. Doorgapershad points implementing civil engineering company ongoing infrastructure development. To out that Knight Piésold has undertaken right here in eThekwini. Celebrating 96 accommodate an estimated additional 8 projects in the eThekwini municipal area years of service, Knight Piésold Consulting 500 families settling in eThekwini each year, since the early 1990s, well before the is a Proudly South African company. significant infrastructure projects are needed. consolidation of the previous council areas Established in 1921 with a single office in Knight Piésold has played a leading role in into the single eThekwini Metropolitan Johannesburg, the firm today has offices in the following key projects that will have Municipality. He states that eThekwini is a 14 countries. Its “deliver now, build for the a positive impact on the lives of Durban’s key client for Knight Piésold and the firm will future” approach, driven by a policy of skills residents for decades to come. continue to provide the highest standard of retention, black economic empowerment The Western Aqueduct professional services to the municipality and and investing in young engineering The Western Aqueduct is the single largest its residents. graduate development, has produced a water infrastructure project undertaken by While each project is different, local carefully balanced set of engineering skills eThekwini Municipality. It will bring water knowledge and global expertise enable and expertise. Knight Piésold operates “centres of excellence” in each town or city in which it operates, with KwaZulu-Natal Western Aqueduct being a centre of excellence for water supply infrastructure. With innovation and first principles in mind, state-of-the-art The capacity of water the project will add of welded steel pipelines of information communications technology and to the 1.1 million megalitres of water diameters ranging from 1.6 to 0.5m currently consumed per day by the city. make up the project a well-defined internal project management

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73 km

Local knowledge and global expertise enables the application of effective solutions to meet the demands of environmental, social and economic challenges

Midmar Dam Pumping chamber

A section of the Western Aqueduct pipeline into Durban from the Midmar Dam and the recently constructed Spring Grove Dam, and will meet the needs of the Greater eThekwini region for the next 30 years.

It will provide additional capacity of 400 Mℓ of water per day to augment the 900 Mℓ currently consumed daily by the city and is, therefore, of strategic socioeconomic importance to the eThekwini region. The project consists of approximately 73 km of welded steel pipelines with diameters ranging from 1.6 m to 0.5 m. Its route generally runs along existing municipal roads through the eThekwini region from Umlaas Road, terminating at Ntuzuma, Pinetown and Tshelimnyama. For Phase 1 of the Western Aqueduct, which measures 20 km and stretches from the Umlaas Road Reservoir to Inchanga, Knight Piésold was the lead consultant in a joint venture with Naidu Consulting. For Phase 2, which continues from Inchanga to Ntuzuma, Knight Piésold is the lead consultant in a joint venture with Royal HaskoningDHV and Naidu Consulting.

Phase 2 is presently under construction and is expected to be commissioned in 2017.

Doorgapershad’s team

Based in Westville, Durban, its primary services offerings include: • bulk water supply feasibility studies • numerical modelling of pipeline systems, including transient analyses • conceptual, preliminary and detailed design of water supply infrastructure • contract administration and construction supervision of water supply projects.

The Northern Aqueduct Owing to the rapid expansion of residential, commercial and industrial developments in the northern regions of Durban, the eThekwini Municipality initiated the Northern Aqueduct Augmentation project.

Phases 1, 2 and 3 of the project were awarded to the NAC JV, for which Knight Piésold is the lead consultant in joint venture with Naidu Consulting.

• Phase 1 involves the construction of a 1 200 mm diameter steel pipeline connecting the existing reservoirs in Phoenix to the existing reservoirs in Umhlanga and Waterloo, with a feed to the new Blackburn Reservoir.

• Phase 2, for which construction has been deferred, involves the construction of a 1 200 mm diameter pipeline between the eMachobeni area and the Phoenix 2 reservoir, which will create a link between the current Western Aqueduct pipeline project and the northernmost portions of the eThekwini water supply network.

• Phase 3 involves the construction of a 1 200 mm diameter steel pipeline connecting Duffs Road to Phoenix.

Construction of phases 1 and 3 is well advanced.

Emoyeni Reservoir The Emoyeni Reservoir, a 30 Mℓ reinforced concrete reservoir project in the suburb of Hillcrest, Durban, is presently moving from design to Amal Doorgapershad, the construction regional manager: phase. This reservoir KwaZulu-Natal will provide 48

hours of stored water capacity. To create space for the proposed new reservoir, the existing 5 Mℓ reservoir will need to be demolished. As the appointed consulting engineers, Knight Piésold has completed the reservoir design as well as hydraulic modelling of its supply zone to identify reticulation network improvements. The construction contract tender was advertised in March 2017.

Mini hydropower The eThekwini Mini Hydropower project is a study into the feasibility of generating electricity using the residual energy in eThekwini’s existing pipeline network. Mini hydropower, usually defined as being less than 500 kW, captures the energy in flowing water and converts it to electricity. Power generated may be transferred directly to the municipality’s low-voltage electricity grid for direct use by consumers. Knight Piésold was appointed to undertake a detailed feasibility study for the construction of mini hydropower facilities in eThekwini.

The study demonstrated that such schemes were feasible in parts of the water supply network and showed a positive return on investment.

These projects illustrate the nature and extent of Knight Piésold’s capabilities in water supply infrastructure.

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tourism

Central Durban is a wonderful mix of east and west, and Africa. This vibrant coastal city offers endless beaches, hotels, nightlife, art galleries, a worldclass sports stadium and the jewel of African convention centres! A bustling deep sea harbour complemented by an international airport, makes the city a destination for businessmen and tourists alike. Sophisticated and

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About Durban

cosmopolitan, it’s abuzz after dark with elegant lounges, funky taverns and cosy inns, distinctive local theatre and live music, trendy clubs, pubs and discos. You can rave ‘till dawn and catch the sunrise over the vast Indian Ocean horizon. This is nightlife in a modern, authentic African metropolis! From your luxury hotel, self-catering apartment or back-packers’ lodge, all the delights of this megacity are linked by an efficient network of transport services,

which also connects you with star attractions a little further afield such as the majestic Drakensberg Mountains, game reserves, historical battlefields, Zululand, the Elephant Coast and, of course the endless beaches, which all lie within easy reach.

What a buzz!

Durban South

Amanzimtoti is situated to the south of the centre of Durban. It is a popular KwaZulu-Natal seaside destination for the family and is an important element of the greater Durban Metropolitan area of eThekwini. Hotels, resort complexes, self-catering establishments and caravan parks follow the beaches Durban at Doonside, Warner north Beach, Winkelspruit and Illovo leading Durban North is a large, to Metro Durban’s upmarket suburb extending from southern Durban’s Umgeni River to luxurious boundary at La Lucia in KwaZulu-Natal. Most of the Mkomazi Durban North overlooks the Indian Ocean River. Named which is within walking distance from the Place of many parts. Beachwood Golf Course in Whales by Durban North is one of the finest links King Shaka courses in the country, the municipal after Windsor Park Golf Course is just on the marvelling other side of the Umgeni, and a few at the giant kilometres from there is Durban creatures Country Club Golf Course, which basking in the often hosts the SA Open. river mouth, the broad Mkomazi River’s southern bank is crowned by the spectacularly sited town of Umkomaas with its internationally renowned scuba-diving combination of Aliwal Shoal and the Nebo – a steamer that sank in 1884 – just 5 km offshore.

Durban outer west The outer west area of the city of Durban extends from the suburb of Kloof inland and includes the beautiful Valley of a Thousand Hills, up the winding and picturesque Botha’s Hill. Botha’s Hill, midway between the beaches

of Durban and the KwaZulu-Natal provincial capital Pietermaritzburg, enjoys the most commanding views on the coastal side of the Drakensberg. At about 800 m above sea level, you can see the snowcapped peaks of the ‘berg and the ships on the Indian Ocean.

Durban west

Just a breath away from central Durban, the expansive evergreen western inland route opens her arms for you to explore and enjoy. More than just a destination – alive with the scent of early settlers of yesteryear, witness to colonial migration, apartheid dominance, cultural conflict, democratic birth and religious freedom – Durban West has matured to become the business and hospitality capital of greater Durban. It’s the place of a hundred thousand welcomes.

Acknowledgements: KwaZulu-Natal Tourism Board, Tel: +27 (0)31 366 7500, Email: enquiries@zulu.org.za

Umhlanga & Umdloti

In Zulu, ‘uMhlanga’ means ‘Place of Reeds’. UMhlanga Rocks thus means ‘Place of Reeds and Rocks’, which aptly describes the broad coastal resort area of uMhlanga and uMdloti. UMhlanga and uMdloti are a tropical paradise, which has been dubbed the ‘Riviera’ of Durban.

This area offers great accommodation and a range of beaches for the sun worshipper. Not to be missed are the Gateway Theatre of Shopping, the Natal Sharks Board on uMhlanga Ridge, Sibaya Casino at uMdloti and uMhlanga’s main beach.

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tourism • Dur ba n ICC

Africa’s leading

convention centre Opened by former president Nelson Mandela in 1997, the Durban ICC is South Africa’s first international convention centre and has played a pioneering role in attracting international events to our shores ever since it opened its doors.

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he Durban ICC offers the largest flat-floor, column-free, multi-purpose event space in Africa. Incorporating the Durban ICC Arena and Durban Exhibition Centre, the complex offers 112 000m² of flexible exhibition and meeting space.

The building itself is over a kilometre in length, longer than three football pitches or large enough to park four Boeing-747s end to end!

We are a versatile venue of enormous dimensions, adaptable enough to meet any need, big or small, no matter how extraordinary. International conventions, exhibitions, sporting events, concerts or special occasions – every requirement can

be accommodated. Flexibility and versatility are key factors in the design of this stateof-the-art, technology-driven centre and the team constantly strives for world-class service excellence.

The Durban ICC Arena offers full technical capacity for live broadcasts as well as house lighting suitable for TV production filming.

The centre houses four on-site generators which can provide uninterrupted electricity in the case of power disruptions.

A stellar CV Over the years, we have successfully hosted some of the world’s largest and most prestigious events. We have been the platform for the discussion of many

global issues. Notable examples include the 21st International AIDS Conference, which attracted over 20 000 delegates to the city, the United Nations Climate Change Conference, namely the Conference of the Parties (COP 17-CMP7), and the 5th BRICS Summit in 2013.

The venue has built a reputation as the leading convention facility on the continent and is constantly attracting new international events to Durban.

We have succeeded in attracting such high-calibre events as a result of a focused, strategic approach to research, destination marketing and the alignment of their marketing efforts with the objectives of the provincial and national development plans.

We regularly host events with academics who lead their fields, encouraging them to join forces and bid for global events that could be hosted in Durban.

The centre also works in close collaboration with the eThekwini Municipality and the Durban KZN Convention Bureau in targeting and securing international events that leave a significant legacy in the destination after their hosting.

Economic contribution In our role as an economic catalyst, we have made an immense contribution to both the provincial and national economies. Tracked by independent researchers over the past 10 years, the centre’s contribution to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has exceeded R30 billion, not counting our contribution over the first nine years of operation. During this time, over 70 000 jobs have been created in the local economy thanks to our activities.

In addition to its vital macro-economic role, the centre has also achieved significant improvements in its own financial performance, growing its revenue and effectively controlling its costs to produce strong financial results in recent years. In 2016, we received our third consecutive clean, unqualified audit from the Auditor-General of South Africa, a clear demonstration of our on-going commitment to good governance.

Each time we host a high-profile event, it engenders confidence in the rest of the world that the country, the city and the centre can successfully compete at a worldclass level.

Awards We have been honoured with several international awards and accolades. The centre has been voted “Africa’s Leading

OHSAS18001 certifications, ensuring the highest international standards in quality management, environmental responsibility, food safety and health and safety. We are the only convention centre in the country to hold all four of these certifications.

Service excellence is the heartbeat of our team and this commitment is expressed through our Gold Status certification from the international AIPC Quality Standards Programme. This is the highest international accolade a convention centre can achieve for its service levels and the quality of its facilities.

Considering our contribution in the areas of economic impact, financial performance, destination marketing, and social investment, it is clear why we are recognised as Africa’s leading convention centre.

The centre has been voted “Africa’s Leading Meeting and Conference Centre” at the World Travel Awards no fewer than 15 times in 16 years

Boost to tourism By hosting major international events, we attract thousands of foreign delegates to Durban each year. Apart from the positive economic impact these visitors have on the city while they are here, many of them return as tourists in future years with their families and friends. These visitors return to their home countries and spread the word about Durban as a vibrant city, in touch with its African authenticity and the genuine friendliness of its people.

Meeting and Conference Centre” at the World Travel Awards no fewer than 15 times in 16 years. In the last year, the centre has also received several other accolades including being ranked in the Top 15 Convention Centres in the world by the International Association of Congress Centres (AIPC).

Demonstrating our commitment to quality, we are five-star graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa and maintain our ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO22000 and

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history

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he timeline of human habitation in Durban goes back to long before the advent of recorded history in the region. While some of the earliest remnants of humanity are found in the nearby Drakensberg, it is now established that, prior to the arrival of the Nguni people and subsequent European colonialists, the area was populated by the original people of Southern Africa, the Khoisan.

On Christmas day in 1497, Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama passed the mouth of Durban Bay and promptly named it Rio de Natal (Christmas River), presuming that several rivers flowed into the bay.

Over the subsequent years, Rio de Natal came to be a popular stop-off point for explorers and traders, mainly because the bay offered one of the few protected anchorages on the southern coast of Africa.

In 1823, the first European settlement arrived on the vessel the Salisbury under the command of Lieutenant James King with the aim of trading up and down the South African coast. While inclement weather forced the Salisbury to shelter in the roadstead off Durban, her accompanying ship - the Julia sailed over the sandbar and surveyed the bay.

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importance of the bay and returned to England to try and garner support for an English settlement. Despite his efforts he was unsuccessful and so he returned to Port Natal as it had come to be called by the Europeans.

King befriended King Shaka Zulu who granted him land around the bay, and sent him to England with two of his chiefs.

However, the party got no further than Port

Elizabeth and King returned to Port Natal once more, moving to the Bluff across the bay where he died of dysentery in 1828. This rough, uncertain life frequently had lethal results and at one point the number of settlers at the bay was no more than six.

At a meeting in 1835, attended by the full complement of settlers at the time – 15 in all – a town was proclaimed and named in honour of the governor of the Cape, Sir Benjamin D’Urban.

Despite initially grandiose plans, little development took place in the early settlement. Dwellings were made of rudimentary mud and wattle nestled in the

coastal bush, and a full 12 years after the proclamation, there were still no streets in the settlement.

Although the settlers maintained cordial relations with the powerful founder of the Zulu nation to their north, matters changed for the worse when his successor Dingaan took over.

Dingaan showed open animosity and aggression while Shaka instructed his citizens to live in peace with the white settlers. Natal was regarded by the Zulus as their own territory and they tolerated the white settlers, whose trading habits had become useful to them.

In 1838, the Voortrekkers arrived from the Eastern Cape, already having laid claim to the territory despite the fact that several columns of wagons had been massacred by the Zulus along the way.

Later that year, at the battle of Ndondakusuka, a number of British traders lost their lives, along with hundreds of Zulus, and were forced to flee. The British sent a force in 1842 to maintain order in the area, and were promptly besieged by the Voortrekkers. It fell to Dick King and his Zulu servant Ndongeni to ride to the British garrison in Grahamstown to get help.

King earned a legendary place in local history by riding the 960 km in 10 days, past the Voortrekkers and through wild, uncharted territory, crossing more than 120 rivers. A month later, the besieged British were relieved. (King, seemingly always on the side of the underdog, also walked from Durban to northern Natal to warn the Voortrekkers there of the massacre of Piet Retief by King Dingaan.)

In 1844, the British annexed the southern portion of Natal to their already existing Cape Colony. This annex was significantly boosted in the early 1850s when several thousand settlers arrived courtesy of an Irishman named Byrne who had once visited Durban and hoped to make money by shipping in settlers to this challenging paradise.

In 1860, finding the Zulus to be uncooperative labourers, the British imported the first of several thousand indentured labourers from British India to take up work in the sugar cane fields. Along with them came ‘passenger’ Indians who were not indentured and were free to engage in business.

It took a young immigrant named George Cato to lay out the town properly with three main streets, each 100 ft wide – enough to turn a wagon and 16 oxen (the reason why city centre roads in South Africa are so wide). In 1860, a railway linked the harbour with the small town, and within 30 years it reached all the way to Johannesburg as the town of Durban began to expand from the swampland to the cooler hills of the Berea.

The discovery of gold was a major boost to the port and the discovery of coal in Dundee resulted in many ships using the port for bunkering.

By 1900, the town had a sewerage system, hardened roads and water reticulation.

The expansion of the railways also had the effect of attracting people from the Transvaal who wished to holiday in the town. This established Durban as a major tourist destination, a position it retains over a century later.

During the frequent conflicts in the colony, Durban was also the major disembarkation point for British troops.

In 1932, a number of satellite suburbs were incorporated into the town and in 1935, Durban was granted city status.

In the years after World War II, the history of Durban was defined largely by the implementation of apartheid and the struggle for equal humanity that ensued.

As the Group Areas Act got under way, the city council decided to build more formal communities and large townships were constructed.

In 1994 South Africa had its first democratic election, which forever changed the tone and flavour of Durban.

In 1996 Durban was further enlarged to become the Durban Metropolitan Region, or Durban Metro, by including large areas both to the north, south and west of the city.

Four years later, a further expansion resulted in the inclusive Durban unicity and eThekwini was born.

The first democratic election in 1994 forever changed the tone of Durban

Battle of Isandlwana by Charles Edwin Fripp Sir Benjamin D’Urban, after whom Durban was named

King Dingaan, successor to Shaka Zulu

The Dick King statue in Durban

business • inve s t d urba n

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business • i nv est d u r ban

D

urban is a unique destination and role player in South Africa.

Having been developed around a natural ocean port, the city plays a key role in the regional and national economy.

Durban offers investors a range of competitive and strategic advantages. It has emerged as the de facto coastal trade gateway to Southern Africa. It boasts the largest port in Africa, as regards the value of cargo, and is South Africa’s premier general cargo and container port.

It is positioned to access international shipping links to the Americas, Europe, the Persian Gulf, South East Asia, the Pacific Rim and Australasia. It is perfectly located for the trans shipment of cargoes between Eastern, Middle-Eastern and Western economies.

The Port of Durban is modern and well equipped. Its operational facilities include a container terminal, break-bulk and bulkhandling facilities, bulk liquid storage, a dedicated refined sugar terminal, motor vehicle terminal, passenger vessel terminal, dry dock and ship repair facilities, shipbuilding, vessel revictualing and a yacht basin.

Infrastructure

Invest Durban

Durban offers established and advanced road, rail, sea, air and ICT network infrastructure. Goods flows are significantly influenced by imports and exports through the port, although the city’s local commercial and industrial sectors have strong linkages throughout the province and the hinterland, particularly the country’s primary economic base of Gauteng.

The city has a number of quality transport systems, which include exceptional port operation facilities. Taking to the skies, King Shaka International Airport is a regional hub with world-class air cargo and travel facilities. A rail network traverses the eThekwini Municipality and links with national routes to transport both freight and passengers, and the extensive road network – which includes the nation’s arterial road freight N3 Corridor – has numerous national and regional linkages. An oil/petroleum pipeline links the city to Gauteng and the Free State, and a gas pipeline emanates from Sasol in Mpumalanga.

Invest Durban – commonly known as the Durban Investment Promotion Agency – is an entity of the eThekwini Municipality. It has been recommended by the Durban City Council and organised private business as the most appropriate vehicle to stimulate economic growth and new investment in the eThekwini Metro area.

Invest Durban’s primary objective is to facilitate sustainable investment in the city for the benefit of all through the: • proactive investment, promotion and marketing of eThekwini Metro as a premium investment destination • proactive communication and marketing of the city’s large investment projects and core strategies • identification and development of new investment and business infrastructure opportunities, especially for previously disadvantaged groups • attraction of , and support and facilitation for prospective foreign investors in Durban • improvement in the investment and economic development environment, in partnership with national, provincial, city and business authorities.

Invest Durban cooperates with the Department of Trade and Industry, as well as Trade and Investment South Africa, Trade and Investment KwaZulu-Natal, the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry, other parastatals – such as the DBSA, IDC and Eskom – along with financiers and organised business to promote economic growth and investment in Durban. It also leverages off South Africa’s foreign offices abroad and foreign consular corps located in KwaZulu-Natal.

The entity has in place a one-stopshop service offering for the benefit of prospective investors, offering the following: • investment services • destination services • business establishment and administration services.

Invest Durban – and the eThekwini Municipality at large – is placing great emphasis on stimulating growth in various knowledge industries

Business environment and investment opportunities

Welcome to Durban...

Durban provides a number of new opportunity areas for business investors, both large and small. The gamut of investment opportunities may be categorised into the following fields: • a griculture •p roperty development •m anufacturing • k nowledge sector • t ourism • c ommerce •p ublic-private partnerships.

Invest Durban – and the eThekwini Municipality at large – is placing great emphasis on stimulating growth in various knowledge industries. A particular focus is placed on sci-tech industries – such as biotechnology, environmental technology and information technology.

It is further focused on driving growth in call centres, film and television production and communications.

A lifestyle of business and pleasure together.

Facilitating sustainable investment in Durban for the benefit of all. +27 (0)31 311 4227 invest@durban.gov.za ethekwini 2017

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advantages

of doing business in Durban

All seven advantages, ALL HITS, are key reasons why Durban is so attractive as a business and leisure destination.

1

Durban has the best-run, and financially strongest, local government on the continent. Awards have been bestowed through the likes of MasterCard, New York Times, CNN, National Geographic, UN and others. International credit rating agencies have given the city AA-(long) and A1+(short) ratings off an annual budget of over $3 billion, or R41 billion per annum. Among many other business enablers, Durban has a large fibre optic system, which makes it the Smart City of Africa!

Durban is the biggest and busiest city in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, a core BRICS city where partnerships for development, integration and industrialisation happen.

AwardWinning City

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2

Lifestyle of business, sports and event pleasure together

This is the place to live, work and play. The city is blessed with a truly sustainable lifestyle, sporting events and sense of business pleasure. Emphasis is on the word ‘together’. It’s the two complementary halves in every one of us that is reflected in the city - the business or career half and the social, sporting and lifestyle-family half.

3

Larger human resources base

At the heart of one of SA’s most populace provinces (KZN), Durban has large pools of skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled labour, plus some of the best and fastest skills development taking place among its 3.7 million cosmopolitan population. For example, the city hosts Africa’s second-largest, direct-contact university, the University of KwaZulu-Natal, with over 40 000 direct-contact tertiary students of African, Asian, European and Middle Eastern decent. The municipality alone employs more than 23 000 skilled individuals.

4

Higher growth rates

Durban’s economic growth rates are higher than South Africa’s average, and that of many other major centres, and is targeting the realistic range of 5%+ once again which has been achieved in the past as a globalised Metro Port City. The “tide” flows in the city’s favour and impacts positively on business confidence levels, fixed capital formation, and so on. As most analysts observe, a sustained growth trend has befriended the city.

5

Infrastructure leader

6

Tourism crown Durban is South Africa’s

largest domestic tourism destination. Projects in place will establish the city as one of the largest international tourism destinations in Africa. This is and will be achieved through an event-led tourism drive across the business and pleasure tourism spectrum. The city’s International Convention Centre has been rated by global associations as Africa’s best convention centre for over a decade. On the leisure front, Durban has successfully hosted high profile events such as the 2010 FIFA World Cup event, with associated infrastructure upgrades (R15 billion+), the UN COP17 Climate Conference, the International Olympic Committee Awards Conference, BRICS Global Summit, etc.

When it comes to infrastructure, Durban leads. This includes virtual infrastructure like globalised financial services and our physical infrastructure. The city has Sub-Saharan Africa’s busiest international deep-water harbour, the King Shaka International Airport, the Dube Trade Port Aerotropolis development node, the largest award-winning city electricity distribution network on the continent, a vast roads network, a world class water treatment and reticulation network and an extensive City owned fibre optic telecoms network. Durban has reasonable amounts of available vacant land at realistic prices across its 2 300 km2 area. As a BRICS City, it’s the strategic gateway to Africa.

7

Substantial and diversified business base

Durban has well-established primary, secondary and tertiary sectors. Its magnetism is its location and infrastructure. Over 65% of the Province’s GDP is produced in Durban, and the Durban Chamber of Commerce is the oldest and largest Metro Chamber nationally. Business is clustered around the manufacturing, tourism, services, ICT, maritime and logistics, and agri- industries. Having the secondlargest concentrated business and industrial base in SA provides many options for suppliers, support services, customers and employees which are all important factors of production. ethekwini 2017

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Transforming our world

AECOM is proud to be the lead consultant on the Mooi Mgeni Transfer Scheme Phase II which feeds into a system supporting 5 million people

Spring Grove Dam KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

aecom.com

An artist’s impression of Shell Technology Centre in Hamburg

in f r a stru c ture • aec o m

BIM’s cost-cutting potential

Building information modelling (BIM) has enormous potential in Africa’s architecture, engineering and construction industry to reduce capital and operational costs, and boost quality.

A

ECOM Africa has been an early adopter of BIM since 2010.

“As of 2014, all of our new projects within the Buildings & Places Department are executed by our engineers and architects, with BIMenabling software like Autodesk Revit and Civil 3D as standard. Making this shift from a traditional manual 2D CAD drafting approach to a 3D information-rich parametric approach has been a key driver in our adoption of BIM processes,” states Craig Howie, manager: BIM, AECOM Africa.

BIM world leaders On a global scale, AECOM is the largest licensee of the world’s leading BIM software providers, such as Autodesk, Bentley and Trimble. In Africa, AECOM is able to leverage its local BIM capabilities on highprofile projects both on the continent and internationally.

As manager: BIM for AECOM Africa’s multidisciplinary consulting engineering team – comprising architects, structural, civil and MEP engineers, and sustainability and quantity surveyors – Howie says, “We have set up a BIM task

An artist’s impression of the Shell Technology Centre in Hamburg

team to facilitate BIM processes within our business, so that designers and project delivery teams can deliver the best solutions to our clients.

“AECOM’s international teams are driving a significant number of innovative initiatives with BIM and digital project delivery, and are leaders in BIM, including delivering projects to BIM Level 3 maturity or 7D (facilities management).

“Locally, we are focusing on optimising fully integrated BIM models across all disciplines for our 3D, 4D (time scheduling), 5D (cost estimating) and 6D (sustainability) offering. We are also currently aligning our standards with BIM Level 2 maturity, according to BS1192 and the emerging ISO19650 BIM standard,” Howie elaborates.

“BIM technology is advancing at such a rapid pace. It is imperative for us to keep up to date in order to deliver the best possible solutions for our clients,” Howie stresses. “We are also now starting to experiment with virtual and augmented reality.”

An artist’s impression of Kasane International Airport in Botswana

Meeting Africa’s challenges In terms of the challenges facing BIM deployment in an African context, Howie highlights the biggest as “getting the public sector on board and up to speed with BIM, which is a mammoth task within the current African socio-economic climate.” He adds that BIM is a “team sport, which means that best-practice collaboration is at the core of a BIM process. Therefore, it is important for people to be good team players.”

AECOM’s strategy for BIM deployment in Africa focuses on three key areas, namely people, processes and technology. “People have to be upskilled, traditional ways of doing things challenged, and standard BIM guidelines and content developed continually for – at times – uniquely African considerations,” Howie argues.

“Behind all of this, the most valuable asset we have is not the BIM-enabling software itself, or the processes and standards we have in place, but rather the skills and experience of our people on our projects,” he concludes. e thekwini 2017

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e conomic re view

Doing well, getting better R279 billion

eThekwini’s GDP in 2015

T

he tertiary sector accounted for 80.1% of employment in eThekwini in 2013, while the secondary sector made up 16.6% and the primary sector 3.3%. The eThekwini population comprises 33.7% of KZN and 6.6% of South Africa’s total population. Global Insight records the population in 2014 as 3 544 678.

The population growth rate from 1996 to 2014 averaged 0.9%.

According to Census 2011, there were 956 713 households in eThekwini, 65.2% of which were African, 18.7% Asian, 13.5% white, and 2.6% coloured. In 2011, 38% of the eThekwini population was economically active, decreasing by 2.0% from the economically active population in 2006.

EThekwini showed significant improvement with respect to the municipality’s unemployment rate, decreasing from 25.1% in 2004 to 15.5% in 2013, and 15.7% in 2014. When compared to the other metro municipalities in 2013, eThekwini performed the best (Johannesburg 22.8% and Cape Town 24.9%) in terms of the unemployment rate.

The big employment sectors in eThekwini was community services, finance, trade

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1.9%

2016 growth forecast and manufacturing. Total employment in 2014 was 1 045 553 (1.3 million including informal employment). Growth in the past 18 years was 2.3% for formal/informal and 2% over the last 10 years. EThekwini has experienced a decrease in unemployment since 2010, mostly because of an increase in the ‘not economically active persons’ that has occurred throughout KwaZuluNatal. Real disposable income grew by 3.8% between 2013 and 2014. There was a decrease in the number of households earning in 9 of the 16 income categories, mostly in the lower end. The huge drop in the first and second categories may be owing to standard population growth.

In 2014, the per capita income for eThekwini was R55 727 per annum (increased by 8.6% from 2013). EThekwini has the sixth-highest per capita income when compared with other major metros – the highest of which is Tshwane with R71 710. Total household expenditure in eThekwini in 2014 amounted to R202.2 billion, up from R184.1 billion in 2013.

The majority of household expenditure was on accommodation (14.2%), taxes (12.4%), finance (7.2%), transport (6.8%) and medical schemes (6.0%). Total retail sales

1.7%

eThekwini growth in 2015 (KZN: 1.5%; SA: 1.2%)

amounted to R57.5 billion in 2014, up from R53.3 billion in 2013. The most retail sales were in perishable and processed products (34.9%), ladies/girls and infants clothing (9.5%), inedible groceries (7.5%) and pharmaceuticals (6.7%). eThekwini accounts for 57% of KZN’s total retail sales. In 2014, of the total buying power of the country (100) eThekwini’s share (index of buying power) amounted to 9%.

EThekwini still has the lowest HDI in 2014 (0.62) when compared with the other major cities (Cape Town 0.72, Johannesburg 0.71, Nelson Mandela Bay 0.65 and Tshwane 0.71). The percentage of people living below the food poverty line has reduced by 30.1% between 2004 and 2013 and by 0.12% between 2012 and 2013; however, eThekwini has the highest number compared to the other four major cities in the country.

Of eThekwini’s approximately 744 577 people living below the poverty line in 2013, 98.8% are African, while 0.3% are Asian, 0.8% are coloured and 0.1% white.

This means that 28% of the African, 7.5% of the coloured, 0.43% of the Asian and 0.05% of the white population are living below the food poverty line. Literacy levels, defined as the proportion of persons aged 20 and

Disclaimer: Accurate and up-to-date economic data by province and municipality is difficult to come by. The last official census, by Statistics SA, was carried out in 2011.

Since then, we have some 2013/14 data and some 2015 data, and from various sources.

58.5% of KZN’s GDP

(9.3% national GDP) above that have completed Grade 7, has Johannesburg leading with the highest number at approximately 3 million with Cape Town second followed by eThekwini.

EThekwini had the second highest percentage of matriculates (9.03%) behind Johannesburg at 11.9% with Cape Town third at 8.7%.

The Gini-coefficient for eThekwini ranked second place with Nelson Mandela Bay, while Johannesburg was the highest (0.65) and Cape Town the lowest (0.62) during 2014. The Gini-coefficient is a summary statistic of income inequality, which varies from 0 (in the case of perfect equality where all households earn equal income) to 1 (in the case where one household earns all the income and other households earn nothing). In practice, the coefficient is likely to vary from approximately 0.25 to 0.70.

Imports in eThekwini, during 2014, were higher than exports at R91.4 billion, while exports were R68.1 billion. EThekwini’s contribution to South Africa’s exports was 6.8% in 2014, while eThekwini’s contribution to national imports was 8.5%.

In eThekwini, imports have grown at a faster rate than exports during 2008-2014 (3.6% and 4.2% respectively). The massive drop in imports between 2013 and 2014 is probably because of the drop in crude

eThekwini is perfectly positioned to take advantage of the myriad of local and international opportunities

graph 1 Provincial contribution (%) to GDP-R, 2015: Q4 oil products of approximately R38 billion.

Over 60% of all exports during 2014 were motor vehicles, parts and accessories and basic iron and steel. Almost 50% of imports are motor vehicles, parts and accessories, and basic chemicals. The majority of exports are destined for African countries and the majority of imports are from Asia.

The number one export partner is Japan, while the top import partners are Germany and China.

Movement within the major trade blocs show that the majority of exports are to the European Union (EU) (36%). The majority of imports (approximately 60%) are from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) countries. In terms of specific geographic areas, the majority of exports are destined for African countries (approx.

37%) and the majority of imports are from Asia (approximately 58%). The number one export partner remains the United Kingdom, while the top import partner was Japan in 2014. A large 51% of eThekwini’s imports come from China and Japan.

Other trading partners include Germany, the United States, China, and Spain. Chief exports include corn, diamonds, fruits,

gold, metals and minerals, sugar and wool.

In 2013, tourism contributed 3.5% to eThekwini’s GDP. This has declined by 1.7% since 2007. There are no increasing trends in any of the number of trips by purpose over the past seven years. There was an 87-to-13% split between domestic and international total bed nights in 2013.

Over the past 10 years, the number of domestic visitors averaged 7 440 681 while international averaged approximately 2 998 820. Domestic visitors to eThekwini have been decreasing since 2009, while international visitors have steadily increased since 2009. The split between international and domestic bed nights decreased by 2.7% for domestic, while international bed nights decreased by 1.3% in 2014. table 1 Sectoral GDP contributions (Data: 2015)

Economic sector Agriculture Community services Construction Electricity Finance Manufacturing Trade Transport

Contribution % 1% 21% 5% 2% 22% 17% 16% 16%

Economic trends T he significance of the primary sector has been reducing After the economic recession of 2008/09, the secondary sector has experienced very slow growth driven mainly by construction, while manufacturing has been relatively stagnant McKinsey 2015 emphasises advanced manufacturing Manufacturing’s best performers have been food and beverages, the fuel petroleum chemicals and rubber products followed by transport equipment The tertiary sector has experienced the biggest growth The best performers have been wholesale and retail trade, finance, community services followed by land and water transport Growing performance of tourism sector Shift away from unskilled towards semi-skilled and sectors requiring higher skills World Bank 2016 Report via National Treasury to step-change Durban Investment Promotion ethekwini 2017

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ince its inception, National Asphalt has pioneered the introduction of a range of new products that have since become the standard in South Africa.

One of the most significant of these is reclaimed asphalt (RA), which was first trialed and proven in eThekwini and thereafter gained traction on projects for Sanral and other key road developments in South Africa. Sanral now regularly specifies up to 40% RA as a component on its road rehabilitation projects. However, National Asphalt believes there are opportunities to raise this percentage for certain mixes. The company has completed its own trials and has been able to attain a 100% RA mix with the use of specialty admixtures.

A prime example is EcoNat, a National Asphalt proprietary technology, which has been instrumental in the company’s RA research programme as a bitumen rejuvenator. National Asphalt has also trialed the use of EcoNat as a road spray and is investigating cold-mix applications, where the company provides a bestinclass solution. Porous asphalt is another application with great potential. This product has some distinct advantages and can be utilised for managing issues such as stormwater run-off. To date, National Asphalt’s involvement with porous asphalt has been more for the support structure, used with products like Salphalt, as well as in the construction of artificial turf.

“National Asphalt takes a leadership approach in terms of its market engagement, focusing on continuous

A National Asphalt operation in Margate, KwaZulu-Natal

improvement though its R&D programmes,” explains Sean Pretorius, managing director, National Asphalt. Each year, National Asphalt typically reviews three to four proven technologies. “We don’t always turn these into commercial products, but the R&D experience is invaluable.”

Pushing design boundaries in eThekwini Some municipalities, like eThekwini, have been very receptive to new technologies.

Examples include the application of warmmix asphalt, RA and, more recently, the adoption of high-modulus asphalt (EME).

EME has been very successfully applied on various N3 sections in KwaZuluNatal. The 10/20 bitumen used is lowpenetration grade, resulting in the EME producing a number of high-performance characteristics such as high resistance to rutting and deformation.EME has also proven to be ideal for the GO! Durban bus rapid transit network being progressively rolled out across the city. National Asphalt is supplying key phases.

Hydro-cutting in progress at King Shaka Airport

Mobility and training One of National Asphalt’s key advantages is that the company is very mobile in terms of its operating capabilities, with a full complement of fixed and mobile asphalt plants, together with an allied paving fleet.

Combined, the company has an output capacity exceeding 1 500 000 t of asphalt per annum. National Asphalt fully supports the decision to introduce Performance Grade specifications, as this will raise the overall industry standard. “Of course, that will mean a higher requirement for technical expertise, which we’ve catered for in terms of our ongoing recruitment, training and development initiatives,” explains Pretorius.

To build awareness about the complex field of asphalt construction, the company runs regular workshops with municipalities around the country and interfaces with universities and tertiary education departments on a regular basis.

Cross-border activities Alongside its South African operational focus, National Asphalt continues to broaden its cross-border footprint, which provides important growth opportunities.

National Asphalt has established a company in Botswana, trading as Belabela Asphalt, which has a 51% local ownership, and believes there’s huge potential for growth in this country. Other regions where National Asphalt has a presence include Mozambique.

A recent example is a hydrocutting project completed by subsidiary Shisalanga Construction at Maputo International Airport during January 2017. ethekwini 2017

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E conomic d evelopm ent & pl annin g

Shaping the future,

shaping the city

By 2030, eThekwini Municipality will enjoy the reputation of being Africa’s most caring and liveable city, where all citizens live, work and play in harmony.

D

urban is the largest economy on the east coast of Africa, and home to Africa’s premier port, as well as the state-of-the-art King Shaka International Airport - providing both passenger and air freight services. The city boasts an industrial development zone catering for agro-processing and time sensitive manufacturing products, and has a modern road and rail infrastructure network. As a unique logistics platform, Durban has become Africa’s southern gateway destination for trade and travel, and presents investors with the most efficient and cost-effective supply chain entry/exit point for produced goods. The Durban to Gauteng economic and logistics

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corridor is the country’s primary development corridor and handles more high-value freight than any other corridor in Southern Africa.

National priority Given its strategic importance, eThekwini’s corridor has been identified by the president as one of the country’s 18 Strategic Integrated Projects, now national priority projects.

Because of this, there has been tremendous investment interest in the city. Tangible investments are starting to materialise. Durban is home to the second largest concentration of manufacturing activity in Southern Africa as well as being South Africa’s domestic tourism

capital. It has a growing supply of skilled and semi-skilled labour available for future growth.

The place to be Apart from all of this, Durban, which was recently rated by Mercer Consulting as having the best quality of life in Africa, is a great place to live and raise a family. It has worldclass education institutions – primary and secondary public and private schools, colleges and a first-class university. The mild weather, warm beaches and world-class sporting facilities make Durban Southern Africa’s premier destination for sports and events.

Investment security With property as the anchor and a longterm commitment, investors, amongst other things, look for political stability, a precursor to economic growth and a critical success factor in creating a demand for goods and services. The municipality has worked hard in getting Durban recognised as an international destination for trade, investment and travel and, as a result, the city has won a number of globally prestigious titles. The political leadership in the city is determined to keep building business confidence, working with the private sector in ensuring that we foster

an environment that acts as an enabler for investment.

Finance and real estate The banking and insurance sectors are generally highly developed in terms of technology, skills and operating systems and compare favourably with their international counterparts. The trading environment amongst financial institutions is very competitive and thus a wide range of product and service options is available.

The real estate sector is very active and well established. Good-quality industrial and commercial properties are available to suit most needs. Made-to-order buildings, especially for manufacturing or logistics, can generally be negotiated. There is substantial choice of location for both industrial and commercial property.

Transport and logistics The city is spending over R22 billion on public transport infrastructure and upgrading nodes along key public transport corridors.

These transport corridors will form the framework for densifying the city, which is critical in improving people’s access to urban opportunities.

As the largest sub-Saharan African port, Durban’s port provides the main transport and logistics node. The port itself is modern and well equipped, offering a wide range of goods and passenger handling facilities, . These are backed up by a versatile grouping of specialised and general warehouse and materials handling organisations and road, rail, air and pipeline transport systems. The port offers the following facilities: • container terminal •b reak-bulk cargo facilities • bulk handling facilities •b ulk liquid storage • dedicated refined-sugar terminal •m otor vehicle terminal • dry-dock and ship repair facilities • v essel revictualing • passenger vessel terminal • y acht basin • s hipbuilding.

Transshipment warehousing and bond warehousing are also available. The port is currently undergoing a multibillion-rand

figure 1 EDP4 Corridor investment programme aimed at upgrading existing facilities, increasing capacity and accommodating the latest mega-container vessels. Moreover, port improvements and back port improvements are listed as part of the strategic projects for 2015 and beyond, with estimated project costs being R325 billion and R26.32 billion, respectively. Durban boasts a new international airport on the northern side of the city, which includes a modern tradeport, IDZ, cyber port and village, and logistics centre. A wide range of business opportunities are emanating from and around this, including direct fresh produce exports to Europe and other parts of the globe.

Table 1 Summary of eThekwini’s Key Catalytic Projects (Note: A more detailed report on these catalytic projects can be found on page 39)

“The political leadership in the city is determined to keep building business confidence, working with the private sector in creating an environment that acts as an enabler for investment.”

Project

Investment value

Annual rates

Construction jobs

Permanent jobs

Centrum Government Precinct

R9.3 billion

R67 million

3 350

1 350

Cornubia Integrated Development

R25 billion

R300 million

15 000

48 000

Dube TradePort

R13 billion

R180 million

150 000

2 060

IRPTN – C3 Corridor

R3.8 billion

Nil

17 335

1 659

R6 billion

R0.2 million

3 500

6 500

Point Waterfront

R40 billion

R200 million

11 000

6 750

South Public Transport Densification Corridor

R2.5 billion

TBC

TBC

1 000

Warwick Precinct

R1.3 billion

R0.25 million

3 500

2 670

Keystone Logistics Hub

Administrative Cluster The Economic Development & Planning Department focuses the City on problem solving, on a manageable scale, in order to uplift and sustain development within the city as a whole. The department supports a wide range of economic development programmes.

The Economic Development & Investment Promotion Section is mandated to promote economic development, job creation and economic transformation, Durban investment promotion, and to provide integrated economic intelligence.

The Business Support: Tourism and Markets Section has as its purpose the provision of integrated business support services to existing and potential businesses in the eThekwini Municipal Area – to enable them to undertake income generating activities that result in job creation and economic growth. ethekwini 2017

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E conomic d evelopm ent & pl annin g

Business environment and investment opportunities Durban offers a number of opportunities for business investors – both large and small.

Investment opportunities have traditionally been categorised into six sectors. These being: • manufacturing • ICT and electronics (BPO) • maritime and logistics • agro-processing • tourism and other property investments • green economy.

Beyond these traditional sectors, the city has identified a number of other areas it will focus on. Going forward, it has identified nine sectors as areas of significant investment opportunity.

Of these nine, five sectors will be focused on proactively. They are: • automotive and allied industries • logistics and logistics management • agro-processing • ICT and BPO • l ife sciences (pharmaceuticals development and medical supplies).

Beyond these five, though no less important to the development of Durban, there are a further four sectors that will be monitored and reacted to accordingly as far as investment opportunities are concerned. These are: • tourism asset development • electronics and electrical manufacturing •m aritime (including shipbuilding and repairs) • c hemicals manufacturing.

There is scope and opportunity for SMME participation and development within each of the above categories. Durban already has several organisations that assist new entrepreneurs and small businesses to establish themselves through providing start-up premises and monitoring business, marketing and administration, and sourcing venture capital.

One of the primary roles of Durban Investment Promotion (now Invest Durban) is to assist

Durban has several organisations that specialise in assisting new entrepreneurs and small businesses to establish themselves

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existing businesses to expand and upgrade their capabilities and facilities. Foreign investors are also welcomed and supported.

This process often requires extensive negotiations with local government departments, or special infrastructure arrangements, or transport or waste disposal arrangements. The team’s role is to facilitate this and ensure all expansion projects and new investments get full support from the authorities and private business partners.

In addition to the above, the local council is placing much emphasis on stimulating growth in the so-called knowledge industries, i.e. biotechnology, call centres, communications, electronics, environmental technology, film and television production, and information technology. There have been key developments in several of these knowledge areas – e.g. the setting up of the Durban Film Office, the establishment of an IT Innovation Centre at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, the promotion of biotechnology development through the CSIR, and the ongoing support to SmartXchange Durban. There are already a significant number of call centres operating successfully in Durban, largely due to the attractive cost structure, the communications infrastructure and skills availability.

Infrastructure Durban offers established and advanced infrastructure. Goods flows are heavily influenced by imports and exports through the port, although the local commercial and

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Automotive

The Toyota SA manufacturing plant has the highest share of the South African market

industrial sectors have strong linkages throughout the province and into the hinterland, especially to Gauteng.

All modes of transport and goods handling systems are available, with the main components being: • t ransport systems (Africa’s best) •p ort operation facilities • r ail network – freight and passenger linked to national system • i nternational airport with air-cargo facilities •e xtensive road network with national and regional linkages •o il/petroleum pipeline to Gauteng and Free State •g as pipeline emanating from Sasol in Mpumalanga.

Further key infrastructural elements are: •m odern ITC networks • l ow-cost electricity from the national grid (Eskom) •w ater supply via major dam and reservoir networks •e stablished municipal sewerage and waste management systems •m odern postal services.

Location, location, location Durban presents clear locational advantages to the market as it is the city with the lowest logistics costs to market as well as world-class infrastructure. Its growing and diverse economy means that there are investment opportunities in a range of sectors including tourism, manufacturing and agro-processing and logistics. Its location puts it in the heart of shipping and trade routes reaching to all major markets on the globe. Investment momentum within the city is building and investors are urged to join forces with eThekwini in its roll-out of ambitious investment programmes through its catalytic projects as the city seeks to increase the pace of economic growth and job creation.

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in building Africa's most caring and liveable city Tongaat Hulett is partnering with eThekwini Municipality, key government and private sector stakeholders, and local communities to create a lasting legacy that positively impacts the people of KwaZulu-Natal.

The ever-expanding nodes within the commercial areas of uMhlanga Ridge Town Centre

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urban has seen unprecedented growth in the last decade. For over 21 years, Tongaat Hulett has, in close collaboration with the City of Durban and numerous public and private stakeholders, invested in creating a vision for transformation of the KwaZulu-Natal landscape. It is through these proactive and mutually beneficial partnerships that the operation has continued to robustly drive the transformation of Durban as a city of vision, establishing it as the South African city of choice for lifestyle and investment.

While sights are firmly set on 2030 to achieve the milestone of making Durban Africa’s most caring and liveable city, the conversion of strategically identified agricultural land into

Cornubia Precinct provides a better life for all as the largest integrated, mixeduse, mixed-income human settlement development of its kind integrated, community-centric urban precincts, and the way in which lives are actively being improved through considered and pioneering place-making, is being evidenced on a daily basis. With some 32 projects currently under way, all at varying stages of planning and development, Durban’s dynamic and active growth is testament to the unique and valuable partnership shared between Tongaat Hulett and its stakeholders.

Socio-economics: making an impact With a long agricultural history, Tongaat Hulett has stewardship of land holdings in some of the most With a long agricultural beautiful natural surroundings in history, Tongaat Hulett South Africa, and has stewardship of land arguably the world. holdings in some of the The North Coast of most beautiful natural KwaZulu-Natal has surroundings in South Africa an abundance of natural resources and the growth potential required to meet the needs of local communities, as well as the economic standing of the region and the country. In line with its commitment to responsible planning and development, and a strategic vision of creating value for the province and its people, Tongaat Hulett has successfully implemented a policy of converting this agricultural land for commercially beneficial uses, both socially and economically.

By working with its partners, Tongaat Hulett has successfully converted over 4 000 ha of land since 1990. This has led

to over R70 billion in total investment into the region, apportioned across an array of sectors, including commercial, retail, residential, industrial, services and amenities and the leisure and tourism sectors, facilitating in the region of over 60 000 jobs.

Says Michael Deighton, managing director: Tongaat Hulett Developments, “The successful conversion of land provides opportunities for businesses and government to work together and effectively create value for society. This subsequently stimulates investment, economic development and social delivery, as has been evidenced by such benchmark developments as uMhlanga Ridge Town Centre and Ridgeside – both working examples of pioneering land conversion.”

As a now-thriving commercial and tourism hub, the developments of the uMhlanga Ridge Town Centre and Ridgeside were the first of a number of catalytic developments undertaken by Tongaat Hulett to attract big international brands into the area. These projects were directly responsible for paving the way for significant investment and economic growth on the East Coast.

Pioneering: connecting city-to-city Dedicated to making a beneficial impact on the shared value created from effective land conversion in KwaZulu-Natal, the benchmark development of Bridge City – located in the previously untapped ‘diamond’ zone of Phoenix, Inanda, Ntuzuma and KwaMashu – connects the surrounding communities for the very first time to a bustling, ethekwini 2017

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infrastruc ture • TONGAAT HULETT integrated urban system in a professionally managed, integrated and dynamic development node. This multibillion rand mixed-use development, stemming from a successful joint venture between the eThekwini Municipality and Tongaat Hulett Developments, is situated just 17 km north of the Durban CBD, in-between Pinetown and uMhlanga Ridge.

The first of its kind in South Africa, Bridge City offers the best of mixed-use development, including industrial, commercial, retail and residential opportunities at the heart of eThekwini Municipality’s R20 billion GO!Durban

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City of the Future: Bridge City Shopping Centre is situated in a city of the future

The Regional Magistrates Court at Bridge City features an iconic design integrated rapid public transport network.

As a key node linking labour and lifestyle to the greater Durban metropolitan area, the value creation of this development is likely to result in some 12 000 temporary construction jobs over the life of the project with 4 000 of these within Bridge City.

As for permanent employment, Deighton confirms that some 8 000 permanent jobs are likely to be created in Bridge City over the life of the project.

Having been identified as the second busiest commuter exchange in the city, with an anticipated with a projected 100 000 daily commuters in the next five to 10 years, Bridge City’s business incubator and the wider business community will drive sustainable economic development, job creation and residential opportunities for Durban as one of South Africa’s fastestgrowing regional economies. “Bridge City is leading the way in terms of bringing to life the vision of community-centric living where employment, commercial activity and improved, affordable living meet with worldclass infrastructure,” comments Deighton.

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City Shopping Centre, the 500-bed Dr Pixely ka Isaka Seme Memorial State Hospital, a fully functioning magistrates’ court, a private hospital and an emerging commercial and light industrial hub are tangible outcomes of the shared joint vision of Tongaat Hulett, the municipality and their partners.

Beyond the precinct Following a robust and socio-economically motivated process, Tongaat Hulett has identified a range of regional drivers based on demand and outcomes for KwaZuluNatal. These opportunities are, further to unlocking their potential following sales, aimed at maximising the region’s potential through economic catalysts that will both complement and bolster the city’s status as a powerhouse for growth and development.

Included in these opportunities is the significant demand for medium-to-highintensity mixed-use urban environments, and a considerable measure of residential development ranging from public-sectorfacilitated residential neighbourhoods through to mid-market and high-end neighbourhoods, urban amenities, and

retail, commercial, industrial, tourism and retirement requirements.

Interestingly, and fitting to the region, KwaZulu-Natal has been identified as the retirement capital of the county, given its glorious year-long climate, pristine coastal environment, access to amenities, being one of the best-run metros in the country and arguably having the best infrastructure to boot. This, according to Deighton, has been confirmed through overwhelming evidence received from the extensive research Tongaat Hulett recently conducted into this market segment. “A shortage of workable and innovative solutions in the retirement market is but a piece of this picture. The demand in this market segment is overwhelmingly clear and the ‘RetireKZN’ campaign that we are currently conducting is providing conclusive and compelling insights into the opportunities that exist for developers, investors and end users alike,” he says.

Returning to the over-arching principle of regional demand, according to Tongaat Hulett’s high-level and empirical evidencebased forecasting, which focuses on the next five years, municipal rates alone are conservatively estimated at making a cumulative contribution to local governments of between R548 million to R1.2 billion per annum. Deighton confirms that this projection is based on the users of top structures once they have been completed and occupied. He says, “These socio-economic outcomes are typically unlocked over a number of years following sales. The municipal rates income generated across the real estate value chain throughout the development cycle, and based on the various demanddriver uses once the buildings have been completed and occupied, is evidence of but one aspect of the substantial value that the development chain has to offer.”

As for job creation and the empowerment cycle that resonates with the radical

The boulevards and open spaces enjoyed by the wider communities surrounding the Gateway Theatre of Shopping

Some 12 000 temporary construction jobs over the life of the Bridge City project will be created.

modes of transport and supports the need to connect with nature while having access to world-leading facilities in an environment so richly endowed with natural beauty that we were compelled to celebrate and do with this place the justice that it deserves.”

Challenging urban systems

Commuters arriving at Bridge City by rail. This forms part of the intermodal facility that will eventually accommodate upwards of 100 000 people a day transformation being called for across all economic sectors of the country, including the construction and property development industries at large, at the 2016 launch of Sibaya Coastal Precinct it was confirmed that the job creation opportunities expected to result from this development alone are staggering. An anticipated 270 000 temporary construction-related jobs will be created throughout the duration of the 15- to 20-year development, with at least 30 000 permanent jobs resulting from the integrated, mixed-used environment that will be created. Deighton confirms that this figure excludes the jobs that will be created by the Sibaya Conservation Trust, a managing body that will be established to oversee and manage the preservation of the region’s last remaining indigenous coastal dune forest outside of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park. “The real lasting value to be realised, when undertaking a development of this scale, lies within the neighbouring communities,” Deighton comments. In this instance, the direct beneficiaries of these mid-to-long-term opportunities are the surrounding communities who will

ultimately become the custodians of the open spaces and protected areas in this unique and very special place.”

In the development that has further bolstered property on the North Coast, as much as 60% of the total developable area of 1 042 ha will be rehabilitated and converted into a significant new openspace asset for the community. Just minutes from the Durban CBD and the business hub of uMhlanga and linking to the King Shaka International Airport, Sibaya Coastal Precinct has been lauded as one of the most sought-after addresses in the country for its visionary articulation of integrated, harmonious living that combines the very best of a pristine coastal environment with residential, commercial, retail and leisure nodes in an open-space lattice.

Built on the most universal of concepts – that of connecting people to the things most important in life – Deighton says, “Sibaya Coastal Precinct is a catalytic development for the KwaZulu-Natal northern corridor. It has been consciously designed around creating an integrated urban system that promotes non-motorised

As a prolific greenfield developer in KwaZuluNatal, Tongaat Hulett has established itself as a visionary, place-making activist. Speaking to projected job-creation opportunities across the development spectrum, taking the completion of above-the-ground development into consideration and in the context of a five-year plan, Deighton confirms that the development activities could comfortably create in excess of 88 000 permanent jobs.

Monetary value aside, Tongaat Hulett consistently references its vision of creating value for all stakeholders in its approach to growth and development. This, according to Deighton, underpins the company’s extensive SED initiatives. “The business’ core values, which include integrity and a commitment to ethical best practice, are articulated best through our SED initiatives.

Tongaat Hulett’s active Socio-Economic Sustainability and Investment Programme (SSIP) is a prime example.” The SSIP is geared around creating tangible, sustainable and real value for the surrounding communities within which Tongaat Hulett operates.

Socio-economic sustainability and innovation Notwithstanding the critical importance of creating immediate employment opportunities throughout the development value chain, Tongaat Hulett recognises the responsibility to effect lasting transformation through managed and strategically driven social development programmes. A prime example of this vision made real is articulated in the multibillion ethekwini 2017

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Cited as KwaZulu-Natal’s largest mixeduse, mixed-income human settlement, the operation piloted, with considerable success, the SSIP that was developed as a means to empower and improve the Bridge City BRT An inland view of Bridge City showing the bus rapid transit route as it enters the town centre

Cornubia Housing A model of social and economic integration, Cornubia will provide 28 000 dwelling units and house up to 120 000 people across a wide income spectrum

date had a significant impact on the urban landscape of KwaZulu-Natal.

Relational dynamics

livelihoods and futures of the communities directly linked to the company’s activities.

The SSIP creates and implements training and skills development, promotes preferential procurement and access to job opportunities, is actively involved in community-based enterprises and SMMEs, activates supplier development and more.

Emerging and previously disadvantaged communities are the direct beneficiaries of the vocational development that is directly linked to Tongaat Hulett’s corporate social responsibility.

On a broader scale, the SSIP is an active, community-based initiative that has been specifically developed to ensure direct benefit is gained by neighbouring communities regarding current and future property developments.

Currently, a skills and training audit is being conducted by the company where over 250 people in the communities of Cornubia, Blackburn and Waterloo have been interviewed in order for Tongaat Hulett to accurately assess skills needs and capabilities and match training, education and job opportunities to these. Training, upskilling and a mentorship programme have also commenced with 23 local companies, Deighton confirmed.

According to Deighton, the close relationship between Tongaat Hulett, the city and the company’s valued stakeholders is an imperative and critical one. Speaking to the success of the integrated approach these entities take towards redefining and shaping the urban landscape, Deighton says, “A critical factor in ensuring longterm, sustainable transformation, not only of the built environment but the way in which people live and work in these environments, has to be done by taking an inclusive and collaborative approach. Without a supportive, combined vision that speaks to and impacts from the grassroots up, we lose the opportunity to create an urban footprint that, at its very centre, has the potential to initiate change and irrevocably improve the lives of society at large. We equally lose the ability to have a radical impact on the real transformation of the property and construction sectors.”

Through actively converting a vision underpinned by creating sustainability, and transforming the industry and environment in which the company is active, Tongaat Hulett remains singlemindedly focused on generating tangible growth and economic development and is geared for a collaborative business model – one that supports and drives the city’s visions and plans for a better built environment, together.

Emerging and previously disadvantaged communities are the direct beneficiaries of the vocational development that is directly linked to Tongaat Hulett’s corporate social responsibility

the potential and very real possibility that Durban is fast becoming one of South Africa’s leading business, residential and tourism destinations, Deighton says: “The excitement and possibility of developing Durban into one of Africa’s greatest cities is very real. Speaking for Tongaat Hulett, we have employed a strategically sound and tactical commitment to drive the achievement of this vision. How do we go about that? We put ourselves in the shoes of the very people that urbanisation and its supporting infrastructure impacts. We have to build from the ground up, all with the intention of creating environments that, first and foremost, support the most basic needs, while addressing the rhythms of the city and its people, through every phase of life.”

Having set a benchmark in respect to active public-private place-making as is evidenced in such urban developments that are currently in progress, it is undeniable that Tongaat Hulett have to

Critical collaboration In full support of the greater vision of the city, and more specifically speaking to

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Reagent to job creation Catalytic projects that will have a chain reaction on a mega-scale, such as sub-regional, regional and metropolitan scale.

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he singular purpose of eThekwini’s catalytic projects is to create as many permanent and temporary jobs as possible. This requires mixed use of land that will lead to positive

The Brickworks Industrial and Business Estate Investec Property proposes to develop the Brickworks Industrial and Business Estate in Durban North, KwaZulu-Natal, for logistics and light industrial uses.

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he proposed development is to take place on the portion of property between the N2, Curnick Ndlovu Highway (P93) and Main Road R102 (MR577), and Old North Coast Road, Durban North.

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spin-offs in terms of triggering other projects, both public and private, as well as public private partnerships that conform to all built and environmental standards and regulations.

Centrum Precinct

become levelled platforms and subdivided for the development of light industrial, general business, warehousing and related uses.

Economic benefits

• A maximum of 540 000 m2 building floor space will be created • A combination of large sites for ‘big box type’ warehousing and logistics purposes as well as smaller sites for light industrial use.

•1 0 800 jobs created during the infrastructure and building construction phase • E stimated R100 million annual rates income for the city •A pproximately 18 000 jobs will be created during the operational phase • The total monetary value to be injected into the local economy arising from the project is anticipated to be R4.15 billion.

Land use

Centrum Precinct

Opportunity

90 ha developable land for industrial and logistics park use.

Project status Environmental process: • Scoping commenced – 1 January 2015 • Submission of environmental impact report – June 2015 • Environmental authorisation (ROD) received – May 2016 • Water use licence application (WULA) – July 2016.

Planning process: • Special consent approved for Phase 1 received – Jan 2016 • Submission of Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act (SPLUMA) application for Phase 1 – September 2016.

The proposed 54 ha Centrum Site, together with the city’s International Convention Centre, lies to the north of the Durban CBD. The area, owned by the municipality, was formerly Durban’s railway station and today reflects vast open spaces dominated by surface parking. The Centrum Precinct urban design framework plan aims to develop a new mixed-use precinct consisting of Integrated Rapid Public Transport Network and ICDS bus stations, a new super basement parking garage with public service buildings such as the city library, municipal government buildings, integrated with high-density residential, hotel, retail and The Brickworks Industrial and Business Estate

commercial development anchored by an expanded Gugu Dlamini Square.

Opportunity Enhancing existing, and creating new, links between the commercial city centre, Durban Station, the Greater Warwick Precinct, the International Convention Centre (ICC) and Durban Exhibition Centre (DEC).

Land use Mixed use.

Project status • Shovel-ready: No • Infrastructure considerations: Bulk services and the construction of basement parking • Land sale to public works under consideration • Transaction advisor to be appointed to advise the city on further development options.

Economic benefits • New city library together with a proposed natural science museum • Consolidation of municipal service departments and creation of government boulevard clustering social service departments • Second phase of the development includes a potential yield of 6 000 residential units.

This will be a combination of hotel/service apartments, social and affordable housing.

Clairwood Logistics Park This is a logistics-themed development of the old Clairwood Racecourse being undertaken by a JSE-listed capital property group that now owns the land.

The project is aimed at supporting the logistics, commercial and surrounding light industrial developments in the broader South Durban Basin (SDB). The development will help to usher in more of the desired zoning as indicated in the Back of Port Local Area Plan through the provision of localised and regional logistics solutions. Additional SDB job creation, skills development and poverty ethekwini 2017

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Clairwood Logistics Park

alleviation will also ensue while the project helps to underpin the manufacturers and other commercial businesses in the south.

Opportunity The Clairwood Logistics Park site is strategically located and is the last remaining flat land available for development in the south of Durban. It is 11.2 km from the existing container terminal entrance and 3.5 km from the proposed Durban Dig-out Port.

Development of this A-grade logistics park is expected to stimulate further development of old and unsuitable properties in the area, designed to facilitate rail rather than road.

Land use Logistics, industrial and business park, manufacturing and big box retail.

Project status

•2 000 construction jobs •5 000 permanent jobs benefits.

It is set to be eThekwini and the KZN province’s largest sustainable integrated human settlement initiative. It is a 1 300 ha multibillion-rand project, on what was an almost totally greenfields site in a prime location. Cornubia will be a mixed-use, mixed-income development, incorporating industrial, commercial, residential and open space uses.

Cornubia

Land use opportunities

•R ezoning application approved •B uilding plan submission under way •M ost site preparation done and some environmental rehabilitation under way.

Economic benefits

The Cornubia integrated human settlement is a joint venture between the national and provincial departments of human settlements, eThekwini Municipality and Tongaat Hulett developments.

In Cornubia’s business and industrial estate, a number of factories are in the process of being constructed, with a few already operating. Further opportunities for additional industrial land will be provided along the Dube West Corridor as part of Phase 2. A business and retail park precinct (Cornubia Business Hub) is also currently

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under construction as a stand-alone project.

This includes an 84 000 m2 retail shopping centre as well as a call centre. Further business, retail and office opportunities will be provided within Phase 2. Public and private residential opportunities will be provided to accommodate a range of income groups including subsidised, gap and bonded units. Subsidised units are currently being rolled out.

Project status • Phase 1A (486 units) complete • Phase 1B (2 186 units) – under way • CIBE – 70 ha industrial estate infrastructure complete and 90% sold • Cornubia Business Hub – currently under construction, all sites sold (including a retail mall and call centre) • N2 Business Park, sold and planning under way for business park development • Phase 2 – EIA approved • Flanders Drive Interchange upgrade and bridge over N2 linking in uMhlanga New Town Centre (UNTC) under way.

Economic benefits • The development is envisaged to create around 48 000 permanent jobs and approximately 15 000 construction jobs sustained over a 15-year period • The total estimated investment in building and infrastructure is R24 billion at current prices • Apart from the diverse mix of land uses, a key focus of Cornubia is in the public realm and a concerted effort is placed on creating better environments through the concepts of walkability, convenience, connectivity, increased density and sustainability

• Rates generation will amount to over R300 million per annum.

Dube Tradeport The Dube Tradeport (DTP) precinct is strategically located 30 km north of the Durban CBD. This 2 840 ha development is home to the state-of-the-art King Shaka International Airport and is ideally positioned 30 minutes from Africa’s busiest cargo port, Durban Harbour, and 90 minutes from Richards Bay Harbour. DTP takes advantage of its prime location as the only facility in Africa combining an international airport, dedicated cargo terminal, warehousing, offices, retail, hotels and agriculture. DTP consists of a world-class passenger and airfreight hub surrounded by the following development zones: Dube Cargo Terminal, Dube Trade Zones, Dube City and Support Zones and Dube Agrizone.

Opportunity The area has been granted industrial development zone (IDZ) status with the intention of this evolving into a special economic zone (SEZ), which will enable businesses located in the precinct to benefit from the applicable incentives.

Land use DTP, as a highly competitive business operating environment, forms the heart of an emerging aerotropolis, or airport city. The various zones provide investment opportunities for industry, logistics, warehousing, agro-processing, commercial, IT and other areas.

Project status • Land development complete for the first phase of DTP (incorporating: Dube City, Trade Zone 1 and Agri-zone 1) with already substantial take-up in terms of end-user property developments on the sites • Trade Zones 1 and 2 and Agri-zone 1 have received IDZ status • New link road from uShukela Highway has been constructed • Current private sector investment in DTP already stands at over R1.4 billion • Planning under way for subsequent phases (Trade Zone 2 and 3; Support Zone 2 and Agri-zone 2).

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Film City

Economic benefits • R13 billion private sector investment • Over 150 000 operational jobs • Increased contribution to GDP • Increased government revenues from taxes • R180 million annual rates income.

Film City This is a large mixed-use property development of the old Natal Command site, within the Kings Park precinct of the inner city.

It will involve transforming the currently vacant 21 ha ‘L-shaped’ site near North Beach into a motion picture, media, resort and entertainment precinct. The project is made up of five major components, namely: • the Hotel and Residential Beachfront Zone (Ocean Drive) • the Film Industry Precinct (Freedom Square) • Film Festival Park • Markets of the World • the Film Studio Precinct (eThekwini Film Studios).

Opportunity There will be a number of opportunities from this development along the entire spectrum of the development pipeline, including: • Opportunities for investors within each of the precincts • End-user purchasers for residential, commercial or retail space • Film-industry-related businesses and organisations to locate within the node • Art-and-design-related opportunity for small businesses and individuals.

• Film industry and related • E vents and theme-based entertainment and shopping.

in our future, and believe that Durban is a world-class city! This catalytic icon will provide a platform for unity in our nation and will stand tall as a beacon of hope for all of Africa.

Project status •H igh-level conceptual site development framework received • L and being transferred from National Department of Public Works to eThekwini.

Opportunity

•R 7.5 billion investment into the area •A total of 4 300 estimated operational job opportunities.

Currently, the total gross bulk of 336 831 m2 is a mixed-use scheme comprising retail, commercial and parking in the podium component as well as two hotels and residential in the tower component.

The usage split is subject to change based on future demand by potential market indicators, city requirements and investor preference.

Iconic Tower

Land use

Economic benefits

The Durban Iconic Tower will be the tallest building in the southern hemisphere, located on a world championship golf course positioned strategically between an Olympic Stadium and the warm Indian Ocean, at a primary point of entry into the city of Durban.

This will send a clear message to the rest of the world that, collectively, as proactive Durbanites, we believe in ourselves, believe

The proposed location of the Durban Iconic Tower is in the heart of Durban’s potential world-class sports precinct on the prestigious Durban Country Club and NMR sites. With a world-championship golf course, direct beach access to the recently upgraded Golden Mile Promenade, and being within 200 m of the Moses Mabhida Stadium, the position is extremely favourable.

Project status The project has not yet been formally put to the market. DTDC has however had expressions of interest from prospective developers, most notably Atterbury Properties, which is the specialised property arm of Atterbury Investment Holdings, one of South Africa’s most successful property development companies. The company is proudly South African, and listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.

Economic benefits Land use • Hotels and residential units • Commercial and office space

• Tourist attraction as tower will be 370 m tall • Jobs for 5 000

C a t a l ytic projec ts • Rates based for the city: R35 – R100 million annually • Number of visitors: 3 million annually • Investment value: R7 billion.

divide. It will also endorse spatial sustainability, which is the second fundamental development principle of the Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act 16 of 2013 (SPLUMA). Clearly, people who live in the south will have tremendous opportunity to live in a thriving city. Finningley will provide housing opportunities, work opportunities and recreational opportunities. The environmental and agricultural sectors have been used to shape the development rather than the other way around.

Innovation in service provision is also being tested in this project. Job creation, skills development, educational facilities, work opportunities, retail and office land-use mixes – as well as a variety of housing opportunities – will present themselves.

Durban Marina The Durban Marina is a developer’s dream and the opportunity to develop this prime estate is crucial to ensure Durban remains a top global competitor.

Durban Marina

This project looks at the redevelopment of the Durban Marina, which is jointly owned by the city and the Port Authority. This initiative to reinvent this part of the city is vital and key. Key objectives of the programme are as follows: • To understand the current workings of the Port of Durban and the marina • To understand the ownership • To understand all past studies undertaken • To understand the proposals of the Inner City Local Area Plan for areas infringing of this project area • To call for the preparation of a Development Framework Plan (DFP) for the marina • To conceive an implementation plan for the DFP.

Opportunity The marina is prime real estate and has the ability to be the leading marina in the country, and in Africa. While the location is important, the Durban climate plays host to local, national and international travellers throughout the year, which is yet another reason to redevelop this area. The marina itself presents many investment opportunities, one of which is residential development on the fringes of the marina. Clearly, there are many international lessons that can be explored before a DFP is awarded.

Land use The proposed DFP will have to suggest land uses for this project, but it is anticipated that a mixed-use development will be feasible.

Owing to port activities, provision must be made for private and public spaces.

Project status • All previous designs on this project have been consolidated and updated • Meetings have been held with all key stakeholders to resume this project • DFP was advertised in November 2016.

Economic benefits

Land use

• J ob creation • World-class facility •R ates based for the city •O pportunities for investment • S ustainable marina.

Currently under sugar cane, this 3000 ha piece of real estate will transform the south of Durban into a city within a city. It will present: • A variety of residential opportunities in the form of houses and other dwelling units • Commercial opportunities of varying scale • Offices that support the corridor • Social facilities, which will form a key component of this work • Open spaces and recreational facilities • Educational facilities ranging from primary to tertiary institutions • Agricultural opportunities.

Finningley A city within a city, Finningley is a 3 000 ha mixed-use development located to the south of the city and designed to weave into the urban tapestry of eThekwini Municipality.

Modelled on self-sustainability, this mixeduse development looks at creating live, work and play environments while underpinned by self-sustaining infrastructure.

The importance of returning self-dignity to humanity is endorsed in the agricultural component, which allows people to grow and feed themselves while offering opportunities to grow individuals into entrepreneurs. Out-of-the-box solutions around wastewater and recycling have been explored as has been the opportunity to conserve the environment. It’s a 20-year project to be implemented in phases. The first planning application was submitted in October 2016.

Opportunity Finningley will develop as a city within a city owing to its scale. It will firstly knit the city together and close the spatial

Project status To date, the overall development framework plan is being workshopped with all departments within the municipality.

Comments received are being used to enhance the plan.

The first SPLUMA application was submitted in October 2016 for precincts 1and 2.

Economic benefits • Creating a sustainable city but closing the spatial divide and knitting the tapestry of the city together • Job creation for people of the south including Vulamahlo • Opportunities for investment • Agricultural opportunities • Educational opportunities • Skills enhancement • Opportunities for emerging sectors as ethekwini 2017

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project develops for 20-year horizon • A total of 277 000 jobs will be created • R1.2 billion in rates will be raised • An investment value of R45 billion will be realised.

Inyaninga Integrated Human Settlement Development Inyaninga is a major multi-modal logistics hub located at the nexus of road, rail, sea and air links and integrated with both residential and commercial activities.

King Shaka International Airport environs is set to consist of a mix of land uses, inclusive of industrial, logistics, business, commercial and residential. There is a planned total commercial/logistics bulk of approximately 1.617 million square metres, plus some 8.755 residential opportunities.

Land-use opportunities • Industrial (light, warehousing and logistics) • Business parks • Residential

Finningley

• Mixed-use in new commercial node • Multi modal transport linkages

Project status High-level planning is well advanced with all specialist reports being completed The EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment) is in an advanced stage in collaboration with local municipality and Dube Tradeport

Economic benefits •R 40 million investment value •2 62 500 construction jobs •R 500 million in estimated annual rates income •1 2 600 permanent job opportunities

Integrated Rapid Public Transport Network (IRPTN) – C3 Corridor The construction of the c3 corridor runs from Bridge City to Pinetown. Parts of this route are at an advanced stage of development.

In order to ensure that this corridor is sustainable, a land use strategy has been undertaken. This strategy looks at key stations along the corridor and responds by testing emerging planning and transport initiatives. The transportorientated development has been used in creating viable densities supported by a variety of mix of land uses and

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relaxed parking standards. It further seeks to promote using urban design in shaping safer and quality environments and a responsive urban fabric. Key objectives of the programme are as follows:

• Social facilities will form a key component of this work.

• Open spaces and recreational facilities will also be provided.

precinct is fully serviced and is designed specifically to accommodate large modern logistics facilities.

• To ensure that the corridor is sustainable hence the mix of land uses and the highdensity provision • To test infrastructure provision and identify gaps for upgrades • To test the existing zoning and its applicability • To consider planning applications over the next five years in order to determine planning trends • To understand the implications for the Transport Orientated Development (TOD) philosophy and test them • To work with National Treasury in identifying and developing business plans for delivery of ‘low-hanging fruit’ in the corridor • To create job opportunities along the corridor • To gain widespread partners as IRPTN is one of the strategic catalysts in city structuring and investment

Project status

• R6 billion in property investments • Substantial new business growth provided for • Investment into the MR385 road upgrade to facilitate growth being created

Opportunity

Opportunity To date, the draft proposals for the identified precincts have been prepared.

These have been workshopped internally and taken to council for public participation.

The estimated completion date is June 2017.

Land use Economic benefits

Light industrial and logistics

• J ob creation •R ates based for the city • I nvestment

Project status

Keystone Park The new Keystone Park Precinct is intended as a catalyst for the neighbouring Hammarsdale Industrial Area and surrounding Mpumalanga community. It is a 152 ha logistics and light industrial precinct yielding over R1 million square metres of platform area over 27 sites. The

• The new Mr Price Group National Distribution Centre is complete.

• Additional tenants are being secured.

• Adjacent road upgrade (MR385) to be undertaken.

• Upgrade of Sanral intersection has commenced.

Economic benefits • Up to 6 500 permanent job opportunities • 152 ha service land Investment value – R6 billion.

• The sustainability of the corridor is fundamental and hence there are various and numerous opportunities along the corridor: • A land-use mix that will encourage different uses along the corridor • Ownership options within all land-use mixes • Social facilities – both public and private • Job opportunities • Quality urban fabric • Safe environments • Property values will be increased

Land use • A variety of residential opportunities will exist in the form of houses and other dwelling units.

• Commercial opportunities of varying scales will be available.

Integrated Rapid • Offices that support Public Transport the corridor will also Network – be provided.

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Opportunity

This is the first cross-border planning project in the city Kings Estate.

This 600 ha mixed-use development is located to the north of the city and shares a common boundary with KwaDukuza Municipality and is approximately 10 km from the Dube Tradeport. The development plan straddles three municipalities, hence the need for service apportionment remains the key to this project. It is also a project that will unify the north of the city, thereby creating a more balanced spatial footprint.

It is the intention of the developer to create a sustainable industrial park complemented by quality living environments. The developer also intends to construct the phases in eThekwini in the first phase. Key objectives of the programme are as follows: • To reduce the spatial divide by knitting this development into the north region • To offer to the market prime industrial land within close proximity to the Dube Tradeport • To offer to the market residential offerings within close proximity to work opportunities • To offer to the market, quality and safe environments.

This cross-border planning project offers many opportunities, namely: • I ts location is minutes away from the Dube Tradeport •O pportunities for just-in-time sectors •O pportunities to live close to work spaces •O wnership options within all land-use mixes • S ocial facilities – both public and private • J ob opportunities •Q uality urban fabric • S afe environments •P roperty values will be increased.

Land use • L ight and general industrial land uses within secure parks •C ommercial opportunities of varying scale will be available •O ffices that support the corridor will also be provided • S ocial facilities will form a key component of this work •O pen spaces and recreational facilities will also be provided •Q uality residential environments.

Project status The draft service level agreement was finalised and presented to council for

adoption in October 2016. After the presentation for adoption, the first Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act application was lodged for council’s consideration. The developer has been introduced to international funders for the housing component.

Economic benefits • Job creation • Rates based for the city • Housing opportunities • Quality environments • Investment value – R42.4 billion • Opportunities for investment in the just-intime sector • Number of jobs – 139 000 over a 20-year period.

Point Waterfront The new vision for the point development is predicted on maximising the use of the area, both by permanent residents and temporary visitors.

This will be achieved by a network of vehicular and pedestrian connectivity that will link to and extend the existing beachfront

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promenade along Vetch’s Beach, around to the northern harbour edge, populating the space in-between with multistorey structures offering residential, office, retails and leisure infrastructure. Existing roads that presently divide the new point development precincts from each other and from facilities such as uShaka and the harbour will be reconfigured as link roads. Bus access will be aligned to eThekwini’s Integrated Rapid Public Transport Network, promoting public transport into and out of the precinct.

Opportunity • Overall, the site will provide for an additional 3 000 – 4 000 residential units targeting the full range of users, from firsttime owners to established families seeking a particular waterfront and modern lifestyle • Office and retail space amounting to approximately 40 000 m2 of bulk • A retail centre associated with uShaka will complete the overall transformation.

Land use • High-intensity urban mixed-use • Prime mid-market housing • Premium and A-grade offices and businesses • Opportunity for hotels.

Project status • The contractor for infrastructure works has been appointed • Project to be launched in April/May 2017.

Economic benefits • Approximately 11 500 construction-phase jobs are likely to be created per annum • Approximately 6 680 more permanent jobs are likely to be created • Values are likely to increase by some 10% • GDP R700 million • Investment value R35 billion (over 15 years) and R7 billion by 2022.

The precinct is Durban’s former light industrial area with several lowrise warehouses, some of which are of heritage value. A canal diagonally traverses the precinct along John Milne Street.

Currently, the canal is partially enclosed and water from areas that were formerly wetlands in the city drains into the canal and is dispersed into the harbour at Cato Creek. City architects have been exploring the potential for reopening this canal as a strong feature of the city and developing a vision and character of the precinct centred on this canal.

Opportunity The objectives of the redevelopment of this precinct are to: •P rovide linkages between ICC and Durban Beachfront •D evelop the precinct with an overall cultural theme in mind and service the Durban Exhibition Centre •P rovide a link between creative individuals and private business to commercialise creative ventures through private galleries, small theatres, restaurants and other entertainment venues • E ncourage private investment to develop uses and buildings that can interact with the ICC and provide supporting services and activities •P romote and encourage residential densification through social and marketrelated housing •C reate a cultural precinct that offers local and international tourists the experience of the clothes, food and leisure that is unique to KwaZulu-Natal.

Land use Mixed-use development.

Project status • Urban designs are complete • Supply Chain Management (SCM) process started at the end of July 2016.

Economic benefits • Clean and hygienic environment • Reduced criminality in the area • Improved quality of the physical environment.

South Illovo Auto Supply Park The South Illovo Auto Supply Park is an industrial manufacturing hub within the Illovo area.

The Auto Supply Park (ASP) project is a strategic economic priority for both national and provincial government. The ASP is listed as a key or direct response to the Presidential Infrastructure Programme, in which eThekwini Municipality has been identified as a major benefactor through its port development. The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDT) has also identified the need to strengthen the manufacturing sector within the province – in eThekwini in particular. The OEM in this case (Toyota) also preferred the Auto Supplier Industrial Development to be located closer to the existing plant to improve efficiency between manufacturing and assembling of units. The same principle is applied on the existing ASPs within South Africa, i.e. East London, which is servicing Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz. The same principle is also applicable in Rosslyn Park in Pretoria, which services BMW and Ford.

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Land use Light Industrial.

Project status The south Illovo local area plan is completed and has been adopted by council. The Auto Supplier Park site has been transferred to DEDT. Dube Tradeport is appointed as development agency for an Auto Supplier Park. The PDA application process and associated EIA studies are under way.

Economic benefits • Job creation: Construction temporary (6 000), full time (1 200), indirect jobs (1 400) • Increased value proposition for regional competitiveness – local and FDI investment • Investment value – R6.5 billion • Catalyst for increased economic activity – Increase in investment, TSAM and suppliers (plant and equipment), FDI through localisation and other OEM possibilities.

Southern Densification Corridor The Umbilo subcorridor is a strategic and dynamic link from the southern portion of the eThekwini Municipality, connecting the proposed dig-out port and southern industrial areas to the CBD.

It is proposed that the Umbilo subcorridor become an extension of the CBD through the redevelopment of an activity corridor. The activity corridor is envisaged to promote mixed-use activities that are compatible with high-density residential living. The residential corridor should promote residential clusters in excess of 80 domestic units (DU)/ ha. This will allow for the development of sustainable communities and a sustainable transport system as identified in the main vision and concept report.

Densities of 80 DU/ha and above will promote more effective use of liveable space. Neighbourhoods with densities lower than 80 DU/ha need to compromise on the quality of service received owing to lower demand – e.g. headways between buses will be greater, as there are fewer passengers.

Opportunity The proposed development includes a high-density residential cluster with ground-floor retail associated with the hospital and IRPTN facilities. The residential development is designed to be in keeping with the surrounding character of the area. The introduction of the new residential precinct will assist in visual surveillance of the adjacent park as well as the streets surrounding the hospital.

Land use Mixed-use development.

Project status • Socio-economic study complete • Expression of Interest is being advertised.

Economic benefits • Affordable housing • Improved neighbourhood • Improved quality of the physical environment • Number of jobs – 500 per site.

Suncoast Towers Suncoast will be expanded by 30% to create a truly world-class casino and gambling experience.

The extension will come in at an investment of R3 billion. The extension will include shopping facilities, hotels, family dining and up-market eateries and entertainment facilities, with an additional 4 500 parking bays. This will enable the casino to be the Durban art deco haven and a tourist destination that is truly unrivalled for the enjoying the ultimate Durban experience.

Land use Mixed-use.

Project status Southern Densification Corridor

Building plan has been submitted and are waiting for the city’s approval.

Economic benefits • 3 500 additional jobs • R3 billion investment.

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Land use The developable land has potential bulk of 99 470 m2. Based on the Virginia Airport evaluation, the site lends itself to a wide range of redevelopment opportunities including residential, retail, offices and leisure.

Project status Sun Coast Towers Virginia Airport

The unsolicited bid is being considered by the municipality.

Economic benefits • Number of jobs – 50 000 • Investment value – R4 billion.

Warwick Precinct The Warwick Precinct is the largest intermodal precinct in Durban. It is the convergence of rail, bus and taxi routes that are crucial in linking work and residential destinations.

With a rise in the use of public transport to and from the city, the Warwick Precinct is the focal point of arrival and departures and accommodates vast numbers of commuters.

The area therefore needs to be developed, among others, into a major economic node both in terms of formal and informal economic activities.

Opportunity

Warwick Precinct

The easy accessibility of the area for a great number of the metropolitan population has also created demands on, and opportunities for, the Warwick Precinct for social community amenities. At the same time, the area forms one of the major entrance points into Durban CBD, resulting in expectations on an appropriate entrance statement and gateway.

Land use Transport hub.

Project status it with its surrounding nodes and ensure the project resides within an approved integration zone.

Virginia Airport has been assessed as a catalytic project and forms part of the Durban CBD urban network. At this point in time, the ultimate development opportunity has not yet been tested with the market. The city is currently in the process of determining the best use of the site that would generate maximum development impact for the city,

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businesses in the area and communities which may need to utilise the site in the future. The Virginia Airport site has given rise to a possible redevelopment opportunity as an alternative site because of the need to relocate business aviation and general services to King Shaka Airport and to the Scottsburgh site.

Opportunity High-quality, mixed-use redevelopment of the old airport site.

• Urban designs and building plans complete • Memorandum of agenda is ready to be signed by the three parties • Draft council report for budget approval complete.

Economic benefits • Clean and hygienic environment • Reduced criminality in the area • Improved quality of the physical environment • Number of jobs – 2 670 • Investment value – R1.3 billion.

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The T steel option In building a house, there are two key factors to consider. First, productivity and labour as a major component of direct costs. Second, durability, and the house standing the test of time!

he cost and durability of any structure depends on the materials used. Not new to the USA, Europe or Australia, steel frame buildings are now increasingly being manufactured and erected in South Africa.

Larry Williams, president of the Steel Framing Alliance in the USA, says: “The strength and ductility of structural coldformed steel (CFS) framing, along with the holding power of CFS connections, make it the ideal construction material especially in high wind speed and seismic zones such as the USA’s Eastern Seaboard, the Gulf Coast states, California and Hawaii.

Characteristics such as non-combustibility, termite resistance and dimensional stability can lower construction and home ownership costs. CFS can provide the framework for a solid sustainable building programme. Each piece of CFS shipped to the jobsite is 100% recyclable at the end of its lifespan (in about 100 years). A recent study, conducted by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) research centre, showed that the zinc coating on steel framing materials can

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protect against corrosion for hundreds One such manufacturer is RH Construction, of years.” a company that has an established track A spokesman for the South African Light record and a solid reputation. Not only do Steel Frame Building Association (SASFA) they manufacture CFS sheds and houses, says: “The advent of light steel frame they even produce high-rise office blacks, building in South Africa is one of the most apartments and hotels as is common exciting developments in recent times in elsewhere in the world. Once the steel the steel and building industries. While frame is erected and given a cladding of 9 this method of building has been used in mm Cromodeck or Nutec Everite sheeting, the US, Europe and Australia for decades, these buildings cannot be distinguished it was only recently introduced to our from other brick and mortar structures. shores. It offers quality, As already cost efficiency and speed mentioned, these RH Construction of erection for low-rise offer numerous residential and nonadvantages owns its own state-ofresidential buildings.” over traditional the-art technologies With South Africa’s materials such to ensure the timely diverse climatic and as wood, brick and continuous geographic characteristics and mortar. supply of cold-formed – from subtropical, such “Constructing steel components as eThekwini, to arid as a house, or any in the Karoo – it is critical other building for that materials used in the construction of that matter, using CFS is cheaper, quicker buildings are durable. Cold-formed steel and stronger,” says Chelsea Hardwick of framing, which lowers construction and RH Construction. maintenance costs, meets this requirement.

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From a construction point of view, there are many advantages of using CFS. Without a doubt, it is one of the most costeffective building techniques worldwide.

Advantages include: • The frames and trusses are extremely lightweight. This makes them safer, easy to handle and easy to transport and erect, which requires less labour.

• Modular, computer-assisted designs mean you can custom build them to your specific requirements.

• Speeds of manufacture and assembly make the steel frame building extremely cost-effective and cuts down delivery time.

Cold-formed steel framing • As already mentioned, Advantageous properties: being fireproof is an obvious • Does not shrink, split, or warp safety advantage.

• Is non-combustible • Steel frames have inherent • Reduces scrap (2% for steel versus 20% for wood) design strength and • Is resistant to rot, mould, termite and quality is consistently insect infestation assured, especially • Contributes to better indoor air quality because steel does not emit volatile organic compounds when the manufacturer • Is “green” because it 100% recyclable carries nationally • Is proven in high-wind and seismic zones recognised certification.

CFS walls, floor and roof trusses are manufactured in a factory according to engineering drawings and layouts for building code approval just like any other pre-manufactured structural component.

Panel and truss manufacturers are staffed to provide engineered designs based on the builder’s architectural drawings along with the components and jobsite delivery. Some manufacturers can offer a turnkey solution to builders with the inclusion of product installation by trained construction teams.

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• Being zinc-coated, corrosion-resistant – and therefore durable and climateresistant – the steel frame building will far outlast similar structures built using other materials and will save on maintenance.

• Environment friendly and with little wastage in construction, the frame is recyclable. Reducing the consumption of wood has obvious advantages in saving trees.

• Numerous internal and external cladding options mean the finished product can be aesthetically pleasing as well as being highly functional.

• Plumbing and electrics are easily accommodated, including air conditioning.

• Once erected, the design can easily be modified to meet future extension needs.

The reasons for steel frame construction becoming increasingly popular in South Africa are owing to a number of ''plusfactor" construction considerations. These are defined as: • Foundation A single slab – as opposed to the traditional foundation – which has to be dug out accurately according to the wall plans. The steel frame house requires a single slab. Any changes to the internal wall plans will not affect the slab design whereas with brick walls a change to the walls will require that the foundation walls will need to be adjusted or re-dug out accordingly.

• Steel frame erection A relatively quick process in contrast to laying one brick on top of the other while pre-Ievelling off each row.

• External walls All panels are prefabricated with the door and window openings already in place. These openings are extremely accurate and allow quicker installation of windows and doors. Insulation is inserted into all the wall cavities, making the steel-framed house more efficient to warm up in winter or to cool down in summer.

• Internal walls Insulation adds to the overall comfort of the home and enhances the acoustic values.

Electrical and other wire management is easily facilitated inside the wall cavity. Hanging pictures or other

in f r a stru c ture • r h c o nstru c ti o n decor items is simple to do. Walls once the SABS to ensure that LSF is correctly clad with the Jumbo plasterboard are covered in the code revisions, perfectly flat and smooth, leaving the The SABS committee SC98C, which home with an elegant look. Walls and is responsible for all standards dealing corners are virtually completely square, with steel or aluminium in building which makes the planning and fitting and construction: of kitchens and other cupboards a quick and simple process.

• Installation Installation time is a lot quicker than brickwork. Brickwork usually also requires additional rendering to each side to acquire a flat surface to hide the bricks. Another advantage is that the contractor requires fewer personnel onRH Construction plant site than the builder of a brick house needs to build the same size house.

The construction process This follows a construction process flow from initial design, foundation/slab, steel frame consisting of external and internal walls, roof structure, external wall cladding, plumbing, electrical, insulation walls and floor/ceiling, internal wall cladding, ceiling installation, doors, glazing, and kitchen and other cupboards to painting.

It is important that the initial design is done by a professional such as an architect or engineer and that the plumbing and electrical designs are done by the respective professionals, and collated by the architect. These designs, once completed, require a structural engineer to certify the structure.

Industry standards The design must comply with South African industry standards. John Barnard, director of the Southern African Light Steel Frame Building Association (SASFA), confirms that SASFA is represented on: The SANS 10400L (roofs) committee of

• The SANS 517 revision committee, and • The NHBRC handbook revision committee.

Manufacturing capacity RH Construction – specialists in light steel trusses, insulated panels, cranking, wide-span roof sheeting and light steel construction – owns its own state-of-the-art technologies to ensure the timely and continuous supply of CFS components, which include: •A hydraulic shear, which is used for cutting various metal thicknesses not covered by the built-in shear provided with

the sheet metal profilers.

• Sandwich panel machines – the latest advancement in mass production of insulated structures. This is also one of the most cost-effective building techniques worldwide.

•C NC-controlled machine, which is used to create panel frameworks by cold-forming sheet metal with service hole and rivet hole punching tools as well as notching and cutting tool heads.

•B ending machine, which is used for manufacturing of coping, ridge capping and corner capping as well as the detail – specific parts used in the construction and fixing of structures.

This, for example, enables them to manufacture – to preset profiles – through the use of rollers, IBR-profiled roof sheeting and wall cladding.

All CFS components are manufactured to precision and conform to the highest quality standards.

RH Construction projects vary, which illustrates the applicability of this construction method in a wide range of structures.

From the Empangeni Civic Centre, a soup kitchen houses, ablution facilities and offices to classrooms for the Department of Education, CFS frame construction is a sensible alternative to traditional building methods.

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live, work & play In moving away from a divided past to a new future, as a united and prosperous nation, the challenge every municipality faces is to meet the basic needs of its citizens.

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Thekwini has a vision. To realise this vision, there are basic elements that all citizens, the business community and visitors must have. These include the ease of movement in the city, a safe environment in all parts of the municipal area, access to economic opportunities, a clean and green city, homely neighbourhoods, and access to services – particularly municipal, health and education services. With these, the people of eThekwini should be able to live in harmony, be proud of their city, feel protected and that their basic needs are being met. In realising this vision, eThekwini will become the place to live, work and play.

While the purpose of the eThekwini Human Settlements Unit is to facilitate the development of sustainable and integrated human settlements, and to provide housing opportunities to qualifying beneficiaries, it is also a wonderful investment and entrepreneurial opportunity.

According to a dwelling count, based on aerial photography from 2011, there are an estimated 945 910 dwellings in eThekwini. A total of 265 542 (28%) of these are informal structures (shacks) in informal settlements. The housing backlog (including backyard informal dwellings and traditional homes in need of upgrade) stands at approximately 387 000 units – conservatively estimated at R40 billion at current prices. Nationally, household formation grows at about 3% annually.

EThekwini is also seeing the rapid influx of people from rural areas, few of whom have the means to build or buy formal houses in the city.

The priority is to upgrade informal settlements where they are currently located. Other important means of creating quality housing opportunities include construction of new integrated human settlements, facilitating rental

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Human settlem ents, en g ineerin g & tr a nsporta tion opportunities through social housing institutions and private developers, and rehabilitating houses built by the state.

The upgrading of informal settlements is determined by the housing prioritisation model and the availability of funds. This model looks at various criteria to determine which settlements will be upgraded first. Criteria taken into account include walking distance to public transport, proximity to essential social facilities and nodes of high economic activity, and the presence of existing bulk infrastructure.

Certain settlements are located in areas that are unsuitable for development, like floodplains or areas of geological instability, among others. In this case, relocations are necessary.

Those informal settlements that are unlikely to be upgraded in the short term are provided with interim services including ablution blocks for water and sanitation services, standpipes for potable water, a basic road network and footpaths with associated stormwater controls and electricity connections. Over 900 ablution facilities have been provided to approximately 200 informal settlements.

The incremental services programme is currently being rolled out by the eThekwini Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation, Electricity and Engineering units.

Engineering The Engineering Unit is responsible for the provision of adequate infrastructure to residents and businesses as well as building services to council management.

figure 1 IRPTN trunk routes

These enable residents and businesses in the eThekwini municipal area to engage in their social and economic activities and council management to deliver outputs that satisfy customer needs, resulting in satisfied social and economic needs. Included are developing and maintaining an efficient road and rail network, underground stormwater pipes and culverts, a land information database and surveying service, as well as an architectural service. The following create muchneeded jobs: an infrastructure spatial plan, infrastructure management and coordination, coast and catchment management and an extended public works programme.

Water and sanitation The eThekwini Water and Sanitation Unit is responsible for the provision of water and sanitation services to all residents in the city. The unit is continually looking for new and innovative ways to provide services and has been recognised through many awards and acknowledgements.

Initiatives such as free basic water, flow limiters, the use of plastic-bodied water meters, polypropylene water piping, ground tanks and semi-pressure water service levels, urine diversion toilets, anaerobic baffled reactors, the use of grey water for urban agriculture, customer services agents, condominial sewerage (see explanation below) and a customer water debt repayment policy were first

EThekwini – a clean and green city, free of crime, with homely neighbourhoods and access to economic opportunities, healthcare and education

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Table 1 Traffic volume growth

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introduced to South Africa in eThekwini.

Condominial sewerage, alternatively known as ‘simplified’ sewerage, also called small-bore sewerage, is a sewer system that collects all household wastewater (black water and grey water) in small-

2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Average Std dev. % deviation Trend

diameter pipes laid at fairly flat gradients. It has been estimated that simplified sewerage reduces investment costs by up to 50% compared to conventional sewerage. The unit has a cooperative research agreement with the

Cars

Taxis

Buses

Heavies

361 011 366 770 366 643 367 641 384 660 378 934 384 212 376 839 402 043 415 149 386 055 399 614 402 220 405 541 385 524 17 050

26 802 30 357 30 404 34 266 33 846 32 763 32 548 34 187 36 617 39 845 36 448 37 076 33 732 34 970 33 847 3 269

6 641 5 802 5 231 5 824 5 612 5 431 5 510 4 446 3 108 4 640 4 173 4 230 4 189 4 387 4 945 927

20 190 20 956 22 169 24 800 26 442 28 561 29 669 29 673 29 017 29 548 30 974 32 432 30 682 29 391 27 465 3 925

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Key priorities at present, which are directed at eradicating the backlog in the provision of water and sanitation services, include: • The water backlog has been reduced to 15% of what it was in 1996. The sewerage backlog stands at approximately 50% of the 1996 figure •R educing non-revenue water from the present level of 30% to 25%, over the next five years • I mproving asset management systems • Training young graduates in engineering and retaining skilled staff to respond to the shortage of engineers and professional skills in SA • I mproving performance management systems • I mproving customer services and services payment levels, which are currently just over 90%.

It is here that the private sector – with its innovation, products and services – can assist. The Water and Sanitation Unit is very approachable.

eThekwini Transport Authority The transport authority, friendly yet firm

and professional, is responsible for a broad range of functions. In short, these include: Road system management – which is split into three functional areas of responsibility: traffic engineering, traffic operations and urban traffic control.

Jointly these departments are responsible for the management of the public street network and public parking areas. Their focus is on the oversight of basic design, traffic and directional signage, road

markings and signalling to ensure the efficient movement of vehicles and people through the network and the policing of the network.

Public transport – which plans, prioritises, designs, implements, maintains and manages the full range of public transport services – involves liaison with representatives of the rail, bus, minibus taxi, metered taxi industries; engage the public and dealing

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with public transport complaints. Of the services provided, ‘The People Mover’ is a fleet of attractive, brightly coloured buses that travel through the city every 15 minutes. They are a popular, fun way to travel around the city or along the beachfront. With wheelchair access and bus-stop wardens to offer help to disabled passengers requiring assistance, it forms a vital public transport service.

In looking at traffic volumes, the table on page 61 shows the traffic volume growth for the period 2001 through to 2014 in the eThekwini municipal area. What is interesting to note is the decrease in buses and the increase in taxis, mostly minibus taxis. With the increase in the black middle class, there has been a concomitant increase in cars.

Of significance is the substantial increase in heavy vehicles over the 14-year period.

EThekwini’s Integrated Rapid Public Transport Network (IRPTN) – which aims to provide a flexible, safe, cost-effective, seamless transport experience for the people of eThekwini – is progressing well. It will see nine transport corridors linked by various modes of transport (bus, rail and taxi) across eThekwini by 2027. This will, without a doubt, influence the current road traffic volumes bringing about a reduction in car and minibus taxi traffic. However, urbanisation and organic population growth will have an escalating effect.

2016/2017 Total budget R72 294 943.56 Budget spent to date R22 615 114.09 Total no. households 16 032 Number of households serviced 4 297 Snapshot There are currently seven contracts that are in the construction phase which will be complete by the end of June 2017

Currently awaiting the finalisation of budget prior to the commencement of the procurement phase

Northern Region Ward 57 Zone 15B Roads 311 m Footpaths 330 m Total budget R2 615 861.02 Budget spent to date R2 518 949.00 Total no. households 534 Number of households serviced 520 Status Contract was completed in January 2017

Northern Region Ward 53/57 Zone 15B Roads 793 m Footpaths 777 m Total budget R5 728 495.18 Budget spent to date R2 660 406.27 Total no. households 576 Number of households serviced 285 Status Contract was completed in January 2017

Amawoti Northern Region Ward 53 Zone 15B Roads 937 m Footpaths 852 m Total budget R7 231 215.88 Budget spent to date R4 561 667.93 Total no. households 2 452 Number of households serviced 1400 Status Contract was completed in January 2017

Northern Region Ward 55 Zone 10B Roads 975 m Footpaths 0 Total budget R4 724 754.05 Budget spent to date R724 707.97 Total no. households 767 Number of households serviced 50 Status Currently at 35% Progress

Northern Region Ward 56 Zone 10B Roads 871 m Footpaths 525 m Total budget R5 822 570.07 Budget spent to date R740 696.04 Total no. households 1 329 Number of households serviced 160 Status Currently at 60% progress

Southern Region Ward 69 Zone 8 Roads 0 Footpaths 765 m Total budget R2 971 765.78 Budget spent to date R276 428.03 Total no. households 200 Number of households serviced 40 Status Currently at 70% progress

Southern Region Ward 77 Zone 2 Roads 125 m Footpaths 625 m Total budget R4 443 908.26 Budget spent to date R1 238 136.96 Total no. households 288 Number of households serviced 70 Status Currently at 40% progress

Southern Region Ward 81 Zone 2 Roads 0 Footpaths 465 m Total budget R1 591 268.56 Budget spent to date R384 420.10 Total no. households 241 Number of households serviced 60 Status Currently at 10% progress

Southern Region Ward 77 Zone 2 Roads 0 Footpaths 665 m Total budget R2 540 230.86 Budget spent to date R750 003.93 Total no. households 823 Number of households serviced 250 Status Currently at 60% progress

Southern Region Ward 80 Zone 2 Roads 0 Footpaths 520 m Total budget R1 690 408.21 Budget spent to date R327 463.31 Total no. households 163 Number of households serviced 32 Status Currently at 90% progress

Southern Region Ward 80 Zone 2 Roads 0 Footpaths 160 m Total budget R535 668.53 Budget spent to date R405 987.34 Total no. households 41 Number of households serviced 35 Status Currently at 90% progress

Southern Region Ward 72 Zone 12A Roads 575m Footpaths 380 m Total budget R1 917 065.21 Budget spent to date R338 279.84 Total no. households 72 Number of households serviced 20 Status Currently at 30% progress

Southern Region Ward 77 Zone 2 Roads 80 m Footpaths 2 120 m Total budget R4 599 581.61 Budget spent to date R309 367.45 Total no. households 823 Number of households serviced 60 Status Currently at 10% progress

Southern Region Ward 80 Zone 2 Roads 0 Footpaths 1 165 m Total budget R2 616 242.59 Budget spent to date R224 817.50 Total no. households 432 Number of households serviced 40 Status Currently at 10% progress

Western Region Ward 9 Zone 17 Roads 1 875 m Footpaths 225 m Total budget R7 309 588.57 Budget spent to date R4 938 552.00 Total no. households 973 Number of households serviced 650 Status Construction in the settlement is complete

Western Region Ward 14 Zone 16 Roads 701 m Footpaths 539 m Total budget R3 875 721.87 Budget spent to date R676 655.72 Total no. households 973 Number of households serviced 180 Status Currently at 20% progress

Western Region Ward 14/15 Zone 3 Roads 374 m Footpaths 270 m Total budget R3 388 236.48 Budget spent to date R420 400.16 Total no. households 1 660 Number of households serviced 180 Status Currently at 20% progress

Western Region Ward 14 Zone 16-1 Roads 1 101 m Footpaths 379 m Total budget R4 467 027.15 Budget spent to date R569 286.22 Total no. households 1 448 Number of households serviced 120 Status Currently at 20% progress

Western Region Ward 5 Zone 3 Roads 0 m Footpaths 270 m Total budget R1 266 982.48 Budget spent to date R143 293.83 Total no. households 708 Number of households serviced 140 Status Community has stopped all works in this settlement. DC and client are engaging to resolve disputes

Western Region Ward 4 Zone 3 Roads 0 m Footpaths 40 m Total budget R503 875.24 Budget spent to date R86 947.62 Total no. households 221 Number of househ olds serviced 10 Status Currently at 10% progress

Western Region Ward 5 Zone 3 Roads 330 m Footpaths 250 m Total budget R2 454 475.96 Budget spent to date R318 646.87 Total no. households 1308 Number of households serviced 30 Status Construction in the settlement is complete

2017/2018

Total budget R90 000 000.00 Budget spent to date R0.00 Total no. households 10 490 Number of households serviced 0 Snapshot All design work has been completed for the settlements.

Table 2 Interim Services Roads and Footpaths Quarterly Report December 2016

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New World Projects is a 100% black-owned with a collective experience of over 70 years in the construction industry. New World Projects have been responsible for the successful completion of numerous housing projects. Planning plays an equally important role in the success of our projects as an actual implementation thereof, and New World Projects manages the construction using In-House Staff & Facilities. We can execute projects regardless of the scale or complexity, having worked on various housing projects previously.

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Seelan Achary, Director, says: “Our vision is to be one of the leading construction companies in South Africa focusing on quality housing projects.”

The aim of New World Projects is to empower the previously disadvantaged communities by providing recruitment, education, mentoring and training – prioritising governments programme of skills development and job creation in the communities in which we work .

Our strategy of offering outstanding and consistent quality at competitive rates creates ongoing technical management challenges, which are geared for thorough careful research and meticulous planning.

OUR PLANT: 2 Tlbs 3 Trucks 8 Bakkies 2 Skid steers 2 Concrete dumpers 2 Concrete mixers We have, over the years, built up a reputation for excellence and reliability and the timeous completion of out contracts, both large and small, making us the preferred choice in an extremely competitive industry.

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All our sites are in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and we also hold public liability insurance.

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Colas South Africa is a specialist manufacturer and applicator of bituminous binders and slurries for the road surfacing industry

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Already a de facto standard, we achieve this through continuous innovation by understanding the needs of our customers and by training our people, on the ground, through the practical application of our products and services. We do this because we believe our greatest asset is our people, a team of committed individuals who are leaders in their field, and who are ultimately responsible for delivering the best product application and service possible.

Our products Our ISO 9001 certification means a consistent level of quality at all production facilities for our customers. Colas supplies the full range of bituminous binder products for road surfacing, including: • bitumen emulsions • polymer-modified binders and polymer-

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modified bitumen emulsions • penetration and cutback bitumens • conventional slurries and micro-surfacing.

We also develop and supply a unique range of proprietary products for specific applications. Our products carry the SABS mark, where relevant.

Our services Colas products and services, backed by full technical support, include: •o n-site trouble-shooting and advice • t esting of binders and slurry mix at our local laboratories • s trategically placed storage facilities to ensure continuity of supply even through planned and unplanned refinery shutdown periods •d elivery of our full range of products via bulk road tankers, bitutainers, drummed bitumen and hot bulk shipments along the east and west coasts of Africa and to the Indian Ocean islands • a dditional backup from Colas Group’s state-of-the-art material-testing laboratories in France with respect to the latest international developments •C olas’ computerised Pavement Management System.

Our people We see our people as our greatest asset because it is through them, and the delivery of our products and services, that you, our customer, are satisfied. A team of committed individuals, each recognised as a leader in their field, is encouraged to develop its markets in an autonomous manner. As the only national supplier with factories and depots strategically positioned countrywide, our commitment to the South African road construction industry is total and unparalleled.

Policies and investment Colas is fully committed to maintaining its position as a world-class market leader by: • continually striving to improve our products and services: for instance, our bitumen rubber teams can now use modern sprayers developed in partnership with ACMAR for superior performance • implementing the strictest health and safety standards in the workplace • protecting and conserving the environment: our Cape Town plant has just been approved for ISO:14001 certification • developing employee potential: with an

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The hot-mix asphalt plants are mostly situated in the major centres and – because of the limited distance that hot-mix asphalt can be transported – surfacing seals are extensively used to maintain the road network. In the majority of cases, the low traffic volumes do not justify the use of expensive hot-mix asphalt. Almost 80% of the surfaced road network in South Africa is surfaced with seals.

State-of-the-art technology In line with the Colas long-term vision of upgrading plants and equipment to international standards, the following major objectives have been achieved in the last five years: • replacement of more than 45% of our sprayer fleet with state-ofthe art ACMAR sprayers • acquisition of three Breining micro-surfacing machines with continuously variable spreader boxes • construction of computerised emulsion manufacturing facilities in Namibia, Cape Town, Durban and soon Johannesburg • upgrading of the modified binder plants in Cape Town and Durban.

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Sea rescue The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) is a charity organisation of volunteers. Its crews put their lives at risk in order to save those of strangers and will voluntarily go to sea in the worst conditions to help anyone in need.

On standby day and night throughout the year, Durban’s NSRI Station 5 currently runs a fleet of 10 m to 12 m rescue craft. While they all have been refitted to extend their lifespan, these rescue boats are reaching their end of life. However, soon to be added to the fleet is a brand-new SAR ORC 140 – a 14.8 m long search and rescue vessel that is driven by two

442 kw diesel engines, reaches a top speed of 28 knots, has a rescue crew complement of six and has a range of 10 hours at max speed. This will equip Station 5 to continue the wonderful service it provides, which, over the last five years, has seen the rescue of, on average, more than 700 people annually.

Paramedics Paramedics are responsible for providing pre-hospital advanced life support and rescue services to critically ill or injured patients, be this due to motor vehicle or boating accidents or natural disasters. This involves gaining access to the patient, often under difficult circumstances, providing emergency medical care and stabilisation in the field, and ensuring their transportation by whatever means to the most appropriate medical facilities for definitive care and onward management.

Paramedics usually operate within an emergency medical service (EMS) system

that is an integral component of South Africa’s national health structure. Their duties may also include the transportation of patients between different specialised healthcare facilities locally, nationally and internationally. For urgent and long-distance transportation, helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft are used.

Ambulances There are 20 ambulance services operating in and around Durban, including an air ambulance service. All ambulance drivers and assistants are required to undergo training in professional practice, which includes traumatology, emergency care, and ambulance technology and practice. Medical management principles and techniques are taught up to basic life-support level, including methods of airway control, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency first aid.

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During October 2016, Minister of Health Dr Aaron Motsoaledi announced that, in future, there will only be one emergency number to call for an ambulance. He said the days of ambulances being selective in which patients they picked up were numbered. The services of all ambulance service providers, be they private or state, would only be allowed to be summoned by calling that one single number.

Clinics and social development The Department of Health runs various programmes on a national basis through a network of government-funded clinics.

In addition, the eThekwini Municipality established its Safer Cities project in collaboration with UN Habitat. The aim of Safer Cities is to ensure that every citizen within the eThekwini Municipality is safe, and shares a common understanding on community safety issues.

Other stakeholders include all council departments, the SAPS, NGOs, community safety structures, business forums, and national and

provincial government departments. eThekwini’s effective policing and community safety strategy is focused on integrated public safety and crime prevention. This programme, inter alia: • contributes to an improved policing service within eThekwini Municipality • coordinates the enforcement and management of street beggars • participates actively in the national and provincial community safety programme • ensures the alignment of the Metro Police Plan with the SAPS Area Plan and has joint community safety activities • coordinates stakeholder involvement in the effective management of the criminal justice system.

Furthermore, eThekwini runs a targeted social crime prevention strategy to

Paramedics are responsible for providing pre-hospital advanced life support and rescue services to critically ill or injured patients, be this due to vehicular accidents or natural disasters

empower its citizens in community safety by: • raising awareness on substance abuse • facilitating the effective management of street children • supporting local efforts to create safer school environments • facilitating gender-based community safety initiatives • developing opportunities for youth • raising awareness of family values, morals and human rights • facilitating the implementation of targeted social crime prevention • facilitating better management and enforcement of car guards • establishing ongoing dialogues across a broad range of role players to generate projects to promote safety.

Department of Health services Communicable diseases The Communicable Disease Centre focuses on the surveillance, prevention, management and control of communicable diseases.

Social development The Social Development Programme ensures improved access to socially related services to vulnerable groups, which include street children and children in general, the elderly, women and disabled people.

Environmental health services The Pollution Control and Risk Management Programme engages in air, water and land pollution control, monitors air quality and the control of food premises, monitors and controls scheduled trade, facilitates access to water and sanitation, and implements by-laws.

Clinical support services Provides effective support in the provision of high-quality personal health services, which is an integral component of comprehensive primary healthcare.

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While social crime prevention is a good thing, understanding the nature and causes of crime is critically important, especially when it comes to youth. One such initiative is the Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) strategy.

This involves the improved design and management of public spaces, facilitating the intervention of CPTED to improve safety along transport routes and facilitate crime mapping exercises. This requires research and crime analysis and a focus on developing and maintaining a database, improving the quality of crime information and analysis, conducting community safety audits, sharing information between law enforcement agencies and community safety structures, and mapping victim support services.

The reality though, as far as good intelligence goes, is that communities must get involved and participate. To achieve this, the following steps have been identified: • conduct educational programs regarding community safety • sustain and support ward safety committees • promote the willingness of citizens to

participate in community safety • share information about safety and how to improve it • coordinate local communities for initiating community safety projects • effective utilisation of recreational activities to promote community safety.

Having the eyes and the ears of the community on the ground is the best way to combat crime.

Hospitals Besides the dozen or so public and private hospitals in and around Durban, nine of which are notable, the Addington Hospital is a 571-bed, 2 200 staff district and regional hospital situated on South Beach, Durban.

Despite competition from the private sector, the Addington Hospital has won numerous awards. The hospital’s services are free to pregnant and breastfeeding women, as well as to children under the age of six. Other citizens are charged according to a sliding scale dependant on their income.

Private hospitals, such as the Netcare Group, with its three hospitals, offer firstclass medical treatment, but at a price above that of public hospitals.

Addington offers • Obstetrics/maternity gynaecology, paediatrics • General surgery, orthopaedics, ENT, ophthalmology, general medicine, radiotherapy and oncology, coronary care unit, chronic haemodialysis programme, short-term ventilatory/ high-care unit • Physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy • R adiology, nuclear medicine, medical physics, pharmacy, anaesthetic, laboratory, social work and dietetics.

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• Procurement of a state-of-the-art floor • Marketing and advertising There has also been a significant growth scrubbing machine (for sales halls).

• Sales management of 11.46% in annual tonnage that has been Durban Fresh Produce Market has future • Quality inspections sold at the market over the same period. The projects planned to ensure that the service • Daily market statistics market has seen an increase in suppliers, provided to all stakeholders is of a high buyers and in the varieties of fresh produce standard. These are as follows: on offer on the trading floors.

• Buyer information terminals to be installed • I ntroduction of paperless fresh produce These accomplishments by Durban in the sales halls to allow buyers access to booking system, whereby sales are to be Fresh Produce Market can be attributed to statistics, such as prices and availability processed on a hand-held sales device good relations between all stakeholders, of produce •B arcode scanning of fresh produce exiting which have improved over the years; good the sales hall. management of the facilities; ensuring Durban Fresh Produce Market plans to continual supply of fresh produce continue on the growth path to secure and commitment to excellent its sustainability while ensuring that customer service. all stakeholders are provided with The market invested over excellent service.

R20 million on various major projects and improvements, which were undertaken during the last three years to ensure that the facilities are kept in excellent condition. These include the following: Durban Fresh Produce Market is one www.durban.gov.za /durbanfreshproducemarket • Complete

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To provide a superior level of service to all stakeholders within the fresh produce industry

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People

Thomas Jefferson once said, “The care of human life and happiness, and not their destruction, is the first and only object of good government.” eThekwini Municipality agrees with this sentiment.

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People who will question the world and look within themselves to change it for the better.

We’re here to serve and inspire greatness.

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INSPIRING GREATNESS

he Organization for Economic including industrial relations, training Cooperation and Development and development, employment policy, (OECD) quite rightly says, “In the conditions of service, grading and global knowledge economy, remuneration and employee performance people’s skills, learning, talents and management. attributes – their human capital – have • Skills development: Develops and become key to both their ability to earn implements an integrated skills a living and to wider economic growth. development strategy to enable municipal Education systems can do much to help employees, councillors and other people realise their potential; but when stakeholders to acquire the necessary skills they fail, it can lead to lifelong social and to provide quality services and community economic problems.” members to contribute to a better quality In the municipal context, this translates of life for all. to effective service delivery.

• Management services and To achieve this, the Corporate and organisational development: Provides Human Resources Department, an cost-effective management and internally focused function, is geared to organisational development consulting support and assist the administrative services, including the analysis and functions of the municipality and improvement of current business systems, is divided into different units: conducting special investigations human resources management, and assisting with the planning and skills development, implementation of new structures management services and strategies, and research and organisational and development to improve development, and productivity and efficiency. occupational • Legal services: Provides health and safety. legal, litigation, translation Without a happy and licensing services to and motivated the municipality, including workforce, eThekwini advice on relevant would not be able legislation and managing to perform at optimal the application of the levels and deliver services. town planning ordinance Under the management and regulations. of Deputy City Manager Dumisile Deputy City Outputs for these units include: Manager Nene, this department addresses Dumisile Nene • i ndustrial relations, training and inter alia: development • Human resources: Provides • staff procurement, employment policies, professional and integrated human grading and remuneration resources service to the council • staff welfare, management of human

resource information • occupational health and safety • advice on a municipal environment that is safe and healthy; safety, health and environment audit • provision of a comprehensive legal service to the municipality as a whole, prosecution service, labour law • performance contracts • national, provincial and municipal legislation • interpretation and translation • short term to deal with change management and longer term to work on

With a motivated and effective workforce, excellent service delivery will be achieved

ways in which we manage our resources in a way that we have integrated planning and implementation from the citizen’s perspective • time and notion studies • new posts assessments • mechanisation proposals • identifying ways in which resources can be moved around more flexibly to respond dynamically to user demands.

A key principle acknowledged and appreciated by the city’s leadership is that

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This is simply qualified as the extent to which service delivery meets and/or exceeds the needs and expectations of customers – the residents of the city.

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In the NEPAD cities programme, Durban is a strategic partner together with six other African cities: • Bamako, Mali • Douala, Cameroon • Lagos, Nigeria • Lusaka, Zambia • Nairobi, Kenya • Rabat, Morocco.

of state who supported the New Partnership for African Development, has been hailed as the new dawn for local authorities in Africa.

The basis of the relationship has been to strengthen and support city-to-city relations in order to increase synergy between the partners.

Africa is going through a wonderful period of rejuvenation, taking our own future in our hands, rebuilding our economies, Investors are always on the lookout for complementary promoting peace and tackling poverty and the scourge of HIV/Aids, malaria, etc. opportunities to build on their initial investments, which This desk will work with SALGA, NEPAD, means developing and maintaining relationships, with all UCLGA, the African Union and fellow African cities to share experiences, transfer skills who could have influence. and promote stability for economic prosperity. Trade networks and ith Durban’s deep-water strong partnerships for direct access to African markets harbour and international peace, stability, trade will be expended through EThekwini airport, the city of eThekwini and investment, this programme. is currently has long been the gateway human rights and spearheading the UN Activities and to south and central Africa. In supporting democracy. Durban programmes local business, it is crucial that the city’s was appointed Habitat initiative to Develop a database of government and International Relations as one of the lead bring together key partners, donors and events Department has as its primary purpose NEPAD Cities in Africa African cities (conferences) that could the development and maintenance of in an initiative backed promote the goals of NEPAD intergovernmental relations. It achieves

by UN Habitat aimed through the UN Habitat NEPAD this through the eThekwini Africa and at addressing issues faced Cities programme. This involves: NEPAD Programme. by local authorities in terms of • strategic study tours between African cities service delivery. eThekwini Africa and • developing a system of updating all The eThekwini Municipality is currently NEPAD programme partners and cities on the successes and spearheading the UN Habitat initiative to The Intergovernmental Relations Unit (IGRU) challenges of the NEPAD programmes bring together key African cities under has established an Africa desk and has • sharing information and opportunities the NEPAD Cities programme. UN Habitat agreed to coordinate the UN Habitat NEPAD on economic, social and cultural activities has approached eThekwini Municipality Cities programme. As part of the programme, to be the main partner in the programme, that promote economic growth, political the city of Durban has been identified as the stability and African unity to carry out all activities related to the lead city and convener of the committee. The • developing opportunities and platforms mobilisation of members and financial programme is working on creating platforms to debate and inform each other on the resources in collaboration with UCLGA and for both local and International communities challenges facing African cities the NEPAD secretariat. that aim to strengthen Africa’s capacity • supporting the KZN African Renaissance Through this programme, cities will share in the field of tourism, arts, culture, sport, annual conference convened by the premier models of best practice in service delivery investment and trade expansion.

• developing and sharing ideas on training within cities, governance structures, Through these NEPAD programmes and strategies through local, national and share technical skills and develop strong projects, cities will share models of best international agencies – such as UNITAR and partnerships for peace, stability, trade, practice in service delivery, improved Cities Alliance – to promote ideas of best investment, human rights and democracy. government structures, and developing practice for local government in Africa.

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In its October 2016 review, Global Credit Ratings (GCR) upgraded eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality’s rating to AA (ZA) with an “Outlook Positive” qualification.

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eputy City Manager of Finance Krish Kumar (pictured above) said the improved ratings spoke volumes as it indicated that the city is well managed. The ratings were accorded to eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality based on the following key criteria: •e Thekwini has consistently reported better socio-economic statistics than South Africa as a whole, with stronger economic growth and a decrease in unemployment during 2015, as a result of a diverse economic base and the benefits of the large port.

• E conomic performance should be further strengthened through the implementation of the catalytic projects, several of which are already under way.

•e Thekwini achieved a clean audit in F15 and expects another clean audit for F16.

• The metro has reported stable income growth over the review period, mostly above the inflation rate.

• E xpenses continue to be well contained and have risen at a slower rate than income, due to successful efficiency initiatives and expense management.

•M aintenance has been sustained at adequate levels, while staff costs are

below GCR’s benchmark. This has led to rising surpluses over the review period.

Financial results have been supported by the strong performance of the consumer debtor’s book, with collections above 100% of current debtors and 95% on 90 days, substantially mitigating the risk related to consumer debtors, and further large impairments considered unlikely.

Gross debt has remained stable over the review period, with gearing metrics at moderate levels. Following the decrease in debt and higher cash at FYE16, net debt to income fell to just 9.7% (FYE15: 18.8%).

Funding is further supported by the large discretionary cash balance of R6.1bn (FYE15: R4.8bn). Thus, total days cash on hand improved to 103 days at FYE16 (FYE15: 96 days), while discretionary days cash on hand rose by a greater amount to 92 days (FYE15: 77 days).

iIpsa funding

eThekwini Municipality secures funding from IIPSA Following on from GCR’s rating, eThekwini Municipality entered into a 15-year loan agreement with the DBSA and the French Development Agency, to the total value of R700 million. These longterm loans were made possible by the Infrastructure Investment Programme for South Africa (IIPSA) with a contribution of a R93 million grant to eThekwini Municipality. The IIPSA programme is funded by the EU and administered and managed by the DBSA. Disbursements of the grant and loans were made on 31 October 2016.

A portion of the IIPSA funding is earmarked for investment in ecological infrastructure linked to the Aqueducts project.

This is the first IIPSA project that has resulted in a lending opportunity being created for its participating development finance institutions.

The purpose of the IIPSA funding is, among others, to: • improve the affordability of water services to the communities within eThekwini Municipality • fast-track the implementation of the project • enable the implementation of other critical water projects within the municipality.

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tr adin g servic es

Serving the citizenry Trading Services is an integral administrative cluster of the city of eThekwini. Being responsible for the provision of electricity, water and sanitation, as well as cleansing and solid waste management, its departments are among the most innovative in the country.

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hile South Africa’s Constitution dictates that every citizen is entitled to water, electricity and sanitation, delivering these services to everyone is a bit of a challenge. The urbanisation rate in South Africa is quite high and, with the influx of people to the cities, informal settlements grow or new ones sprout up. Nonetheless, the City of eThekwini remains steadfastly committed to service delivery to all its residents, including the one million people living in these settlements.

Electricity eThekwini Electricity is the licensed electricity distributor of the eThekwini Municipality. This operating unit purchases approximately 11 000 GWH of power annually from Eskom at 275 000 volts, and transforms and redistributes this power to approximately 700 000 customers over 2 000 km2, ranging from the large sophisticated customer supplied at 132 000 volts to the rural and peri-urban informal communities at 230 V. This encompasses the area of the eThekwini Metropolitan Region and some adjacent areas. Electricity for the main supply to the Metro Region is purchased at three infeed points, feeding into four substations.

Approximately 30% of their energy sold

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is consumed by residential sectors, and the remaining 70% by commercial and industrial customers.

EThekwini Electricity also purchases electricity from Eskom for Tongaat, Winkelspruit, Mpumalanga and Magabeni.

From these points it is transmitted and distributed for use by the full spectrum of customers ranging from the large, industrial and commercial sector to the residential communities.

EThekwini Electricity purchases just over 5% of the total energy generated

by Eskom.

EThekwini Electricity operates under the Electricity Regulation Act, 2006. Its policies are determined by the Metropolitan Council of Durban and the National Energy Regulator of South Africa.

Water and Sanitation eThekwini Water and Sanitation is responsible for the provision of water and sanitation services to all customers in the municipality. The unit has a cooperative research agreement with the University of KwaZulu-Natal to further this agenda. The unit has been able to use GIS-based tools, a specifically developed call centre, electronic

workflow and document management software to further improve service delivery.

Always looking for new and innovative ways to provide services to its customers, the unit has been recognised through many awards and acknowledgements for exactly that – innovation.

Initiatives such as free basic water, flow limiters, the use of plastic-bodied water meters, polypropylene water piping, ground tanks and semi-pressure water service levels, urine diversion toilets, anaerobic baffled reactors, the use of grey water for urban agriculture, customer services agents, condominial sewerage and a customer water debt repayment policy were first introduced to South Africa in eThekwini.

Key priorities While the water backlog has been reduced to 15% of what it was in 1996, the sewerage backlog stands at approximately 50% of the 1996 figure. Priorities are to eradicate the backlog in the provision of water and sanitation services while: • reducing non-revenue water from the present level of 30% to 25%, over the next five years • improving asset management systems, and the maintenance of infrastructure • training young graduates in engineering and retaining our skilled staff to respond to the shortage of engineers and professional skills in South Africa • improving performance management systems

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Ablution blocks in Durban installed in many of its nearly 500 informal settlements

Daily waste received at Bisasar Road landfill (Africa’s largest) on top of its 19 m3 metres of waste already deposited

• improving customer services and services payment levels, which are currently at just over 90%.

The biggest challenge for eThekwini is delivering water and sanitation to the more than a million people living in informal settlements. Pursuant of this, and always innovative, the city’s Water and Sanitation Department created the “community ablution block”, which is a public washroom.

It’s an ordinary marine cargo container refitted inside with running water in sinks and wash basins, toilets and showers. Durban has 2 500 ablution blocks installed in many of its nearly 500 informal settlements, where homes made of scrap wood and corrugated metal don’t have running water or toilets.

There’s sufficient public funding to fabricate and install perhaps 80 more ablution blocks annually.

Teddy Gounden, project manager for eThekwini Water and Sanitation, says, “Durban is also a test bed for numerous strategies that turn human waste into usable compost or in other ways dispose of urine and faeces without using fresh water to do it. But Durban’s most important innovation is its unwavering commitment to actually providing water and waste services to the poor. City leaders view providing fresh water, showers and clean toilets to more than 1 million residents

in the city’s informal settlements as a moral responsibility.”

Cleansing and solid waste Durban Solid Waste (DSW) is the municipal agency responsible for the management and operation of multiple landfills in the Durban metropolitan area including the Bisasar Road landfill., which is Africa’s largest landfill site, and one of the only three landfill sites

in eThekwini currently in operation. It was opened for business in 1980 and receives 3 000 t to 5 000 t of waste daily on top of the 19 million cubic metres of waste already deposited in the landfill. DSW commissions the development of a landfill gas to energy project at the Bisasar Road landfill. The project contributes to the green economy in two ways: • Methane destruction: The project captures and destroys the methane (CH4) released by the microbial activity within the landfill and thus preventing the emission of the potent greenhouse gas (GHG) methane

into the atmosphere, which contributes to climate change.

• Renewable electricity generation: The methane is destroyed, being used as a fuel combusted in a set of gas engines.

The energy generated by these engines is converted into electricity and exported to the eThekwini power grid, thereby replacing the emissions from coal based electricity (mainly CO2) with renewable electricity within the South Africa electricity grid.

To capture methane, wells were drilled into the landfill.

These are connected by pipes to a central collection point where the gas is fed into a spark ignition engine that drives a generator generating electricity and linked to the Durban municipal grid. The project claims two climate benefits. It prevents the release of methane, which is a GHG that is 21 times more potent than carbon dioxide and it generates electricity, which supposedly offsets coal emissions from the electricity these industries would have normally used. However, the climate benefits, if any, are offset by increased emissions in the developed countries which buy the carbon credits generated.

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industry • lopac

soft as a whisper One of the least talked about products, and yet an important one, especially in our civilized world, is toilet paper. Manufactured to meet the hygiene needs of a delicate part of the human anatomy, this product is indispensible.

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ost of us, if not everyone privileged enough to live in an urban or modern rural setting, can’t imagine living without toilet paper. It’s used not only for toilet hygiene, but for nose care, wiping up spills, removing make-up and other small bathroom cleaning chores. This wasn’t always the case.

Today, with flush toilets and Lopac’s Whisper and Chimes soft toilet paper range, it’s difficult to imagine what people used in ancient times.

Greeks made use of stones and clay, while the Romans equipped their public toilets with a sponge on a stick, resting in a bucket of brine. If you were rich, you could use wool; if you were poor you used an “L” stick. For those living in the cold, northern regions of the world, tundra moss was readily available during the summer, and snow would do the trick for the rest of the year. Colonial America had an interesting habit – they used cobs of corn, or pages from a mail-order catalogue, which they would hang on a wall in their toilets. In

fact, anything from leaves, stones, mussel shells to pieces of fur were used by various cultures around the world, from the earliest of times until toilet paper became a readily available commodity.

This happened in 1857 when Joseph Gayetty, who is widely credited with being the inventor of modern, commercially available toilet paper, first introduced “medicated paper” and sold it in packages of flat sheets watermarked with his name. This innovation wiped away all the old rituals and introduced the new, more hygienic ritual.

In South Africa, a family of four uses approximately one toilet roll every 1.5 days, or 83 sheets per person per day depending on the ply – one or two sheets. Industry regulations specify the sheet counts on one-ply and twoply, with the most recognised being 500 sheets for one-ply and 350 sheets for two-ply.

Toilet paper is made from various proportions of bleached kraft pulps with relatively little refining of the stock, rendering them soft, bulky, and absorbent. Sanitary papers are further distinguished from other papers in that they are creped, a process in which the paper is dried on a cylinder then scraped off with a metal blade, slightly crimping it.

This softens the paper but makes it fairly weak, allowing it to disintegrate in water.

lopac facts Lopac Tissue’s head office/ factory is situated within the Shaka’s Industrial Park, Umhlali, KZN, 20 km north of King Shaka International Airport.

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Bath tissue is produced using newgeneration tissueconversion machinery.

Tissue is embossed, perforated, tailed and rolled to standard length in one process.

Transport and logistics A fleet of 8 t delivery curtain sider vehicles provides control of the supply chain. Quick response, short delivery lead times and flexibility are business imperatives. On-time and in-full delivery is a driving objective.

Product range Lopac Tissue produces a diverse range of products from toilet paper and folded towels, to continuous towels, serviettes and facial tissue, which appeals to a wide range of customers requirements.

Environmental responsibility Lopac Tissue keeps environmental responsibility at its core. The numerous recycling activities that take place within the company ensure it remains very much conscious and proactive in meeting its responsibilities.

Regardless of whether virgin or recycled paper is used, Lopac Tissue will make your rituals a pleasant experience, with a soft, pleasant ending

The biggest difference between toilet papers is the distinction between virgin paper and that made from recycled paper.

the end product is a cheaper, lesswhite paper.

Lopac Tissue’s procurement

Quality control

Procurement management ensures that tissue paper is sourced from the most reputable supplier in the industry. This ensures that products are produced with the highest-quality levels. Below are factors that Lopac Tissue looks at when purchasing.

Paper companies often maintain their own tree stands in order to ensure the quality of the paper they manufacture. The chemicals used in the pulping process are also carefully tested and monitored. The temperature at which the slurry is cooked is ensured, too, by checking gauges, machinery and

Virgin paper Most toilet paper is made from new or virgin paper, using a combination of softwood and hardwood trees.

Softwood trees, such as pine and firs, have long fibres that wrap around each other. This gives paper strength. Hardwood trees, like gum, maple and oak, have shorter fibres that make a softer paper.

Toilet paper is generally a combination of approximately 70% hardwood and 30% softwood.

Recycled paper Toilet tissue made from recycled paper is made from both coloured and white stock, with staples and pins removed. The paper goes into a huge vat called a pulper, which combines it with hot water and detergents to turn it into a liquid slurry. The recycled pulp then goes through a series of screens and rinses to remove paper coatings and inks. The pulp is whitened somewhat and sanitised with oxygen-based products like peroxide. From here on in, it is processed in the same manner as virgin paper. However,

Sample testing of incoming, in-process and finished products ensures that required national standards and customer requirements are consistently achieved. State-ofthe-art laboratory equipment is utilised.

processes. Completed paper may be tested for a variety of qualities, including stretch, opacity, moisture content, smoothness and colour.

By-products/waste The first waste product produced in the paper making process – the bark removed from tree trunks – burns easily and is used to help power the paper mills. In addition, black liquor – the fluid removed from the pulp after cooking – is further evaporated to a thick combustible liquid that is also used to power the mill. This reduction process, in turn, yields a by-product called tall oil, which is widely used in

Production planning is based on a combination of policy, stock holding, collaborative forecasting and orders to ensure lead time commitments are met. Lopac prides itself on meeting delivery performance. Our satellite warehousing and distribution in Johannesburg and Cape Town ensures our business imperatives of quick response and short delivery times. On time and in full delivery is a driving objective.

many household products. About 95% of the cooking chemicals are recovered and reused.

But, other problems associated with the industry are less easily solved. The production of virgin toilet paper has spawned two controversies: • The destruction of trees., • The use of chlorine dioxide to bleach the paper.

While trees are a readily renewable resource, and paper companies maintain large forests to feed their supply, activists object to new paper processing because it often uses chlorine bleaching, which produces dioxins, a family of chemicals considered environmental hazards, as a by-product. Paper and pulp mills must carefully assess their effluvia to counteract the emission of dioxins. Better pulp washing also removes more lignin and reduces the amount of bleach needed for whitening.

Regardless of whether virgin or recycled paper is used, Lopac Tissue will make your rituals a pleasant experience, with a soft, pleasant ending.

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The raw material store can hold up to 1 200 t of tissue paper. This ensures flexibility, quick response and reliability of supply.

Compliance and certifications Lopac is a certified Level Two BBBEE contributor. It is also iso certified.

Quality policy Products and services are supplied to meet their intended purpose, stated performance criteria and in conformance with the requirements of the customer.

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l a n o i t a s n u S urban…

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…the place to be

A rickshaw ride along the beachfront

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Durban is a jewel in South Africa’s landscape.

Its sandy beaches, sea and surf, places to see and explore, sports and entertainment for all, and a little adventure too make for a place to enjoy for both business and pleasure.

tourism

Durban is a tourism destination of choice. It is a modern, multifaceted city with a rich history and unparalleled cultural diversity.

Its year-round warm weather guarantees a high quality of life characterised by a wide variety of social and recreational activities all within close proximity. Durban is a melting pot of diverse cultural heritage that defines key aspects of our tourism products and offers unique experiences for international and domestic visitors. This city, which is a gateway to Africa, is famous for its beaches that are warm throughout the year and perfect for swimming, surfing, and kite- and wind-surfing, among other water sports. Our municipality has invested millions of rands into Durban’s famous Golden Mile, stretching from Blue Lagoon to uShaka Marine World, in order to maintain, boost and drive Durban’s competitive edge in the tourism arena. As mayor of this beautiful city, I warmly welcome you to Durban. I extend an invitation to tourists to visit the worldclass facilities Durban has to offer.”

Cllr Zandile Gumede Her Worship, the Mayor of eThekwini

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urban, like most cities in South Africa, needs to create jobs for its people. As the perfect tourist destination, Durban needs to build on its existing tourism base to achieve this goal – and it can.

To this end, Durban Tourism has implemented a new strategy that will set the platform for economic development through tourism – to benefit all communities. Increased visitor numbers over the next seven years and sustainable partnerships with tourism stakeholders will ensure that tourism is a key component of that economic upliftment process.

Investment opportunities abound. As a land, sea and air crossroad/gateway,

it offers a plethora of natural, historical, cultural and adventure attractions. Ocean diving with sharks, soaring with eagles, climbing the Mountains of Dragons, surfing the tubes, walking with elephants, dancing with Zulus, or quietly dining at one of the many cuisine restaurants, Durban has much to offer.

Moses Mabhida Stadium This iconic stadium will take your Durban experience to new heights – in more ways than one. Your journey starts with a twominute SkyCar ride up the stadium arch, before you step on to a platform and take in the unparalleled 360-degree views of Durban and surrounds.

Durban is a fusion of cultural diversity, rich heritage and scenic beauty. The city has won numerous global accolades and awards – from being proclaimed one of the New Seven Wonder Cities of the World to being highly recommended by global media giants such as CNN and the New York Times as a must-visit destination. The city of Durban goes all out to ensure that its visitors experience the best summer or winter experience on the East Coast.

Come and enjoy our natural paradise, take advantage of our warm Indian Ocean that’s perfect for water sports, world-class shopping malls, our fine-dining restaurants, unique arts and cultural diversity, and enjoy the world-class beach promenade. I urge you to explore the hidden gems and unique experiences that makes our city so special! Remember, no visit to Durban is complete without trying a legendary bunny chow and shisa nyama at a local township restaurant. You will be surprised at the flourishing talent and unique experiences we have on the eastern coast of Africa. Durban is your only choice for an awesome holiday experience and you are guaranteed to be charmed by the warmth and compassion of our people, and their sunshine smile.”

Phillip Sithole Acting Deputy City Manager: Economic Development and Planning

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Moses Mabhida Stadium

The SkyCar gives you a bird’s-eye view from the 106 m high vantage point. Look one way and take in the ocean, with a view as far as the eye can see. Look north, west and east and you’ll see the city stretching for miles. Equipped with a map, you will be able to identify key points of interest that you can visit.

The second part of your journey involves taking a leap, if you are brave enough, to free-fall 80 m into the stadium bowl. The Big Rush, as it has been officially named, is the world’s tallest swing, according to the Guinness Book of Records, since 14 May 2011. Not your average swing, the Big Rush allows you to take the thrilling

leap swinging out into a massive 220 m arc where you soar into the centre of the stadium. So, come, take the leap and fly.

uMhlanga Rocks UMhlanga has the best that South African tour operators can offer – a wealth of entertainment, restaurants and nature trails, all in a secure environment. The spectacular Gateway shopping centre and Sibaya Casino are some of the key attractions that uMhlanga Rocks has to offer. Ocean enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers will be in their element: surfing, deep-sea fishing,

whale watching and dolphin viewing, scuba diving, kite boarding and microlight flips are just some of the many activities available on this wonderful stretch of coastline. For the serious golfers, there are many superb golf courses all within a 15-minute drive of uMhlanga. The town is also a paradise for the romantically inclined and many people either tie the knot or spend their honeymoon here.

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Indian Ocean. On ground level, as guests wander through beautifully landscaped gardens filled with many indigenous plants, the aquarium is visible from the surface.

Guests can gaze into all of the larger exhibits from the surface and, in the shallower exhibits, this provides a unique bird’s-eye view of the fish and sharks. The real aquarium experience is, however, underground, where guests enter the aquarium through a hole in a wrecked vessel and walk down three floors, past a restored skeleton of a southern right whale, into the imaginatively themed aquarium galleries.

UShaka has brought people together like no other place in Africa. It’s a safe, secure and clean environment that resonates with the sound of fun, laughter and the spirit of togetherness. Entertainment is non-stop, extending from the daytime operations

of Sea World, Wet ‘n Wild, and uShaka Beach, to the night-time festivities of the Village Walk.

The rickshaws of Durban have been there for more years than one can remember.

Today, while only 20 odd rickshaws are registered rickshaw-pullers in Durban, they are well known for their magnificent head-dresses adorned with beads and other decorations, and the exhilarating rides they give tourists along the beachfront.

The rickshaws offer a unique tourist attraction, run by the Zulu population and incorporated into their culture. You will also find many locals selling their handmade crafts along the rickshaw tour on the beachfront.

Inanda Heritage Route The Inanda Heritage Route takes in some of the most important, albeit little-known, historical sites of Durban. Winding its way up through the Inanda Valley, it provides

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snapshots of critical points in South African history and, surprisingly, India’s past.

Inanda’s recent history dates back to the early 1800s, when KwaZulu-Natal was a Boer republic. It was a farm then, which passed hands several times as the Boers left and the British arrived, and then when African and Indian farmers came here to farm sugar cane.

But it was the events that unfolded at the turn of the century that shaped its future.

First, Mahatma Gandhi, who was then a lawyer, arrived in the region to represent an Indian client. After being thrown off a train for sitting in a “whites only” section, Gandhi stayed on in Durban and started his passive resistance movement.

Then, in the 1960s, Inanda became home to the thousands of people displaced from urban areas under apartheid’s laws. It quickly grew into a shanty town and then, as segregation laws took further hold, a dense informal settlement that was later the site of intense political violence.

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In 1994, Inanda’s outlook changed as democracy was born in South Africa.

Nelson Mandela cast his vote in this historic election at Inanda’s Ohlange Institute, fitting given that the first-ever president of the African National Congress, Dr John L Dube, established this school in 1901.

It’s this wealth of history that you can explore on the Inanda Heritage Route.

The trail starts in Phoenix Settlement, established in 1904 by Gandhi. Here you can

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see Gandhi’s house, and his International Printing Press and Museum. Next it moves on to the Ohlange Institute, Dube’s house – a national monument – and his grave.

A second educational institution on the trail is Inanda Seminary, the first secondary school for African girls and one of the oldest in South Africa. Finally, the route stops at Ebuhleni with a look at the elaborate rituals of the Shembe Church.

Combined with a visit to the picturesque Inanda Dam nearby, this makes for a fascinating day outing.

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Zulu men in traditional attire

Bust of Mahatma Gandhi in Phoenix, Durban

Valley of a Thousand Hills The breathtaking Valley of a Thousand Hills is an exciting component of Durban’s holiday destinations that has something for everyone. Unspoilt nature, wildlife, magnificent scenery, wining and dining, and warm country hospitality are just a half an hour’s drive from the centre of Durban. The area is named after the thousands of hills that tumble down to the mighty Umgeni River, which flows from the distant Drakensberg Mountains to the warm, inviting Indian Ocean.

The beautiful Valley of a Thousand Hills starts by winding up the picturesque Botha’s Hill midway between the beaches of Durban and the KwaZulu-Natal provincial capital, Pietermaritzburg. It enjoys the most commanding views on the coastal side of the Drakensberg. At about 800 m above sea level, you can see the snow-capped peaks of the berg and the ships on the Indian Ocean.

Overlooking the world-famous Valley of a Thousand Hills with its living Zulu museum and many other cultural and natural attractions, Botha’s Hill is on the route of the Comrades Marathon and Dusi Canoe Race.

Named after Carolina Botha who opened the first inn there in 1849 to cater to wagoners, Botha’s Hill has maintained this spirit of hospitality. Comfortable B&B guesthouses in Botha’s Hill also offer self-catering facilities, and there is a wellequipped backpackers’ lodge for the more adventurous. Shongweni Dam, Game Reserve and Polo Grounds are nearby, as are the Inanda and Nagle dams and Tala Game Reserve. A word of caution – if you want to stay in Botha’s Hill during the Comrades or Dusi races, book well in advance!

Also out this way are many shopping centres such as the much-enjoyed Hillcrest Heritage Market with its beautiful rose gardens – a perfect place for a Sunday breakfast with the family, or after your mountain bike ride through Giba Gorge!

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