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With more than 100 kilometers of coastline, the eThekwini (Durban) region offers beaches for everybody's taste.
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EThekwini is poised for massive economic growth from several...
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The eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality (Zulu: UMasipala weDolobhakazi laseThekwini) is a metropolitan municipality, created in 2000, that includes the city of Durban and surrounding towns. eThekwini is one of the 11 districts of the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa.
Durban, also known as eThekwini in Zulu, is the third-largest city in South Africa and the largest in KwaZulu-Natal. It has a diverse population, a rich heritage, and a humid subtropical climate. Learn about its history, culture, economy, and attractions from this Wikipedia article.
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The eThekwini Metropolitan area is located on the east coast of South Africa in the Province of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) and is the third largest metropolitan municipality in the country following Johannesburg and Cape Town. It spans an area of approximately 2 555km2 and shares boundaries with three districts; Ugu to the south, iLembe to the North as we...
By 2030 eThekwini Municipality will enjoy the reputation of being Africa’s most caring and liveable City, where all citizens live in harmony. Our core values 1. Sustainability 2. Economically successful city 3. Caring city 4. Smart city 5. Poverty reduction and Democratic & Equal city
Administrative Management Deputy City Manager: Community and Emergency Services - Dr Musa Gumede Deputy City Manager: Governance and International Relations - Mr Sipho Cele, Deputy City Manager: Human Capital - Ms Kim Makhathini Deputy City Manager: Trading Service - Mr Sibusiso Makhanya Deputy City Manager: Human Settlements, Engineering and Trans...
eThekwini is the only Category A metropolitan municipality found in the KwaZulu–Natal province. It is one of four coastal metropolitan municipalities in South Africa together with Cape Town, Nelson Mandela and Buffalo City. The area is topographically hilly, with many gorges and ravines, and almost no true coastal plain. It spans an area of approxi...
eThekwini, formerly Durban has been at the frontline since time immemorial. Its timeline for human habitation dates long before the advent of recorded history. 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,...
According to the 2020/21 Metropolitan SDF, the eThekwini Municipal area has been divided into five functional municipal planning regions (MPRs), namely, the North, Central, South, and Outer West MPRs. The functional boundaries of these regions are defined by the Umgeni River, Umlazi River and the Kloof Ridge and are catchment based. The Northern MP...
The population of eThekwini in 2019 was 3 987 648 having grown from 3 468 415 in 2009 with the annual growth rate steadily declining from 1.6% in 2011 to 1.2% in 2019. The annual population growth rate is similar to that of KZN but lower than the national growth of 1.5%. The greatest population concentrations occur in the central and northern regio...
According to the 2016 Community Survey there are 1 125 765 households in eThekwini which is 169 052 more households since 2011. 81.5% lived in formal dwellings up from 79,0% in 2011. 13.3% of these households were living in informal dwellings, whilst 4.3% resided in traditional dwellings. The average household size slightly declined from 3.6 to 3.3...
Between 2009 and 2018, the main employment sectors in the metro were community services, finance, trade and manufacturing. In 2018, the main employment sectors that employed the highest were community services (258 287 jobs), wholesale and trade (210 185 jobs), finance (198 754 jobs) and manufacturing (154 598 jobs). The manufacturing sector lost t...
eThekwini had a GDP of R468 billion in 2018 (up from R 233 billion in 2008), contributing 59.88% to the KwaZulu-Natal Province GDP of R 781 billion in 2018. eThekwini contributes 9.59% to the national GDP. It achieved an annual growth rate of 0.94% in 2018. This is the same as the provincial growth rate and is higher than the national rate of 0.79%...
Learn about eThekwini, the only metro in KwaZulu-Natal with a budget of over 50 billion and a population of 3.9 million. Find out its vision, values, administration, location, history and economic projects.
eThekwini, being one of the country’s primary economic and cultural hubs, plays a critical role in defining South Africa’s terrain. Durban, a bustling coastal city noted for its golden beaches, rich history, and diverse cultural tapestry, sits at its core.
Learn how eThekwini, the largest city in South Africa, addresses social cohesion and inclusion through its Integrated Development Plan, community engagement, partnerships and targeted initiatives. Explore its challenges, responses and achievements in tackling racism, xenophobia, gender-based violence and apartheid legacy.
