Its land area of 2,297 square km is comparatively larger than other South African cities. Durban Tourism is the leading domestic destination in South Africa. The estimated visitor numbers for the financial year 2010/11 is 9.95 million.
International visitors increased by 2.92 % to 669 585 for the year. This is partly to due to the 2010 World Cup, as Durban was one of the host cities. The value of our domestic tourism economic impact on the region’s GDP is estimated to be 8. % per annum. Hotel occupancy in Durban for the year averaged 65.17% which is better than the national average.
Hospitality industry consists of many fine hotels, nightspots, shopping malls, ethnic attractions, traditional villages, craft markets, sparkling dams and big-game parks, such as, Mitchell Park where 100 year old Admiral tortoise is kept.
Our Vision
By 2020 eThekwini Municipality will enjoy the reputation of being Africa’s most caring and liveable City, where all citizens live in harmony.
Our core values
- Sustainability
- Economically successful city
- Caring city
- Smart city
- Poverty reduction and Democratic & Equal city
Composition of Council
ANC 126 |
DA 43 |
IFP 9 |
MF 11 |
ACDP 2 |
ID
3 |
TA
1 |
APC 1 |
COPE 1 |
NFP 10 |
Independent 1 |
Administrative Management
| Chief Financial Officer: |
Mr Krish Kumar |
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| LED Manager/Officer: |
Mr Philip Sithole |
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Other Members of Council
Krish Kumar (Deputy City Manager: Treasury), Dr Musa Gumede (Deputy City Manager: Health and Social Services), Sipho Cele (Deputy City Manager: Governance and Human Resources), Phillip Sithole: (Acting Deputy City Manager: Sustainable Development and City Enterprises), Derek Naidoo (Deputy City Manager: Procurement and Infrastructure) and Bheki Cyril Mkhize (Deputy City Manager: Safety and Security)
Political Management
Executive Mayor : His Worship Mayor, Cllr James Nxumalo
Other Members of Council
Cllr Nomvuzo Shabalala (Deputy Mayor) Chairman of Economic Development and Planning Committee
Cllr Nondumisao Cele Chairman of Governance and Human Resources Committee
Cllr Nigel Gumede Chairman of Human Settlements and Infrastructure Committee
Cllr Fawzia Peer Chairman of Finance and Procurement Committee
Cllr Zandile Gumede Chairman of Health, Safety and Social Services Committee
Cllr Sipho Kaunda Chairman of Public Accounts Committee
Cllr Stanley Zamokwakhe Xulu Chief Whip
Cllr Loganathan Naidoo is the Speaker of the eThekwini Municipality
Major Community Facilities
Libraries 84 Schools 1039
Primary Health Care 233
Police Stations 65
Hospitals 30
Community Halls 193
Voters
Participation voters = 1 331 246
Eligible voters =1 639 153
Voter participation in last municipal election = 81.22%
Important numbers
Tourist Junction - 031 304 4934
KZN Tourism Authority - 031 366 7500
Durban Investment Promotion Agency - 031 336 2540
Emergency Services - 031 361 0000
Socio-Economic Description |
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Economic Status |
Employed |
1 010 598 42 |
Unemployed |
506 111 21 |
Not economically active |
822 288 34 |
Not applicable/Institutions |
65 085 3 |
Literacy Rate (Grade 7 and above) |
2 233 706 64%
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GDP 2 (2008) |
(R137, 6) Billion |
Gini Coefficient (2008) |
0.639 |
Dependency Ratio |
3.4
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Four Main Economic Sectors |
% of Total |
Manufacturing |
23 |
Financial & business services |
22 |
Community Services |
19 |
Wholesale & Retail |
15 |
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EThekwini Municipality 2010/11 Budget |
Rands [billions] |
Capital |
R 5.4 |
Operating |
R 20.5 |
Total Budget |
R 25.98 |
Tender/Procurement Information
Supply Chain Operations have developed an online Request for Quotation Application which allows suppliers to view quotes and also view any technical and support documentation attached to the Request for Quote.
The application has improved the turn-around time for the procurement of services through the seamless integration of the Internet and Procurement Systems. Suppliers are requested to register on line. Suppliers no longer require access to FAX facilities as all responses are submitted on-line and on the site.
Current/Proposed LED Activities
Economic Development Projects Department, located in the eThekwini Economic Development and Investment Promotion Unit, promotes local economic development along economic corridors and in economic nodes in order to achieve economic growth and job creation.
The reason for utilising the above referenced approach, is that the City is in a position to maximize the development potential of existing and proposed infrastructure along the economic corridors identified in the Integrated Development Plan.
Some of the projects that have been finalized as a result of this approach are: the Isipingo Town Centre Regeneration; Verulam Town Centre Regeneration; Tongaat Town Centre Regeneration; Umlazi V-section node including Umlazi Mega City; the KwaMashu Town Centre development; Bridge City development and the Cato Manor node.
However, where there is a strong business case, that complies with Municipal regulations, and has the potential to make a meaningful contribution towards economic growth and job creation; the Unit will support such proposals as well.
Contact Details
Main Telephone Number |
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| Main Fax Number |
031 311 2170 |
| Main Email Address |
metroceo@durban.gov.za |
| Website Address |
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| Physical Address |
City Hall, 263 Dr Pixley KaSeme (West) Street, Durban |
| Postal Address |
PO Box 1014, Durban, 4000 |