PeWG drives infrastructure, economic recovery projects
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eThekwini Integrated Public Transport Network (IPTN) planned launch
The eThekwini Integrated Public Transport Network (IPTN) is on track for a planned launch in December 2026, as part of the city’s transport network improvements reported by the PeWG.
- Who it is for
- public transport users and residents in eThekwini
- How to act on it
- No enrolment, registration, or application process is described in the article.
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The eThekwini Integrated Public Transport Network (IPTN) remains on track for its planned launch in December 2026
R10 billion investment to produce the next generation of the Toyota Hilux in eThekwini
Toyota South Africa Motors has reaffirmed R10 billion investment in its eThekwini manufacturing plant to produce the next generation of the Toyota Hilux, as part of the PeWG’s economic recovery and infrastructure initiatives.
- Who it is for
- people and businesses in eThekwini’s automotive sector and related economic stakeholders
- How to act on it
- No application or registration process is described in the article.
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Toyota South Africa Motors' reaffirmed investment of R10 billion in its eThekwini manufacturing plant to produce the next generation of the Toyota Hilux
Umlazi Canal upgrade feasibility study and eventual canal infrastructure overhaul
The PeWG is accelerating plans to upgrade the Umlazi Canal. Stakeholders have finalised the scope of a R310 million feasibility study to assess flood-risk reduction measures and secure blended public-private financing for an eventual R4.5 billion canal infrastructure overhaul.
- Who it is for
- stakeholders involved in financing and planning the Umlazi Canal upgrade, including public-private partners
- How to act on it
- No public application process is described in the article; the article describes stakeholder work to finalise the feasibility study scope and financing approach.
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stakeholders have finalised the scope of a R310 million feasibility study that will assess measures to reduce flood risks and secure blended public-private financing for the eventual R4.5 billion canal infrastructure overhaul.
Water service delivery turnaround initiatives to reduce non-revenue water
The eThekwini Water and Sanitation (EWS) Unit has established turnaround and governance frameworks, including leak detection, valve maintenance and customer data cleansing, contributing to a reduction in non-revenue water to 55.7%.
- Who it is for
- water customers and residents served by eThekwini Water and Sanitation (EWS) Unit
- How to act on it
- No application or claim process is described in the article.
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These interventions have contributed to a three-percentage-point reduction in non-revenue water, lowering losses to 55.7%.
Expanded municipal CCTV network and public safety crackdown in Durban CBD
The metro intensified efforts to crackdown on illegally occupied buildings in Durban’s central business district and expanded the operational footprint of its municipal CCTV network, with more than 58% of command-centre cameras fully operational for criminal investigations and prosecutions.
- Who it is for
- people in Durban’s central business district and law-enforcement/public safety stakeholders
- How to act on it
- No application or registration process is described in the article.
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More than 58% of the city’s command-centre cameras are fully operational and are being used to support criminal investigations and prosecutions.
Integration of PeWG functions into the District Development Model (DDM) with phase-out by November 2027
Work has begun to integrate the PeWG into the District Development Model (DDM), with the intention of phasing out the working group by November 2027.
- Who it is for
- government stakeholders involved in PeWG and district development planning
- How to act on it
- No application or registration process is described in the article.
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with the intention of phasing out the working group by November 2027.
Transition of the Partnerships Framework into Economic Development Workstream (Workstream 8)
The PeWG highlighted the formal transition of the Partnerships Framework to the newly established Economic Development Workstream (Workstream 8) to strengthen collaboration between government structures and the private sector.
- Who it is for
- government structures and private sector partners collaborating under the Partnerships Framework
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the formal transition of the Partnerships Framework to the newly established Economic Development Workstream (Workstream 8)
Facts
Places
eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal
Reference
GOVNEWS-83165 at https://www.sanews.gov.za
Amounts
R 10 000 000 000, R 310 000 000, R 4 500 000 000
Key Takeaways
- Presidential eThekwini Working Group (PeWG) monthly co-chairpersons meeting held July 2026
- Toyota South Africa Motors reaffirmed investment of R10 billion in eThekwini plant for next-generation Toyota Hilux
- Umlazi Canal upgrade: R310 million feasibility study scope finalised
- Umlazi Canal eventual infrastructure overhaul estimated at R4.5 billion
- eThekwini Integrated Public Transport Network (IPTN) planned launch: December 2026
- Everton Road rehabilitation completed (multimillion-rand)
- SANRAL Workstream 5 overseeing 18 community development projects worth R391.5 million along N2 and N3 corridors
- eThekwini Water and Sanitation (EWS) Unit reduced non-revenue water by 3 percentage points to 55.7%
- Durban CBD crackdown on illegally occupied buildings and expansion of municipal CCTV network
- More than 58% of city command-centre cameras fully operational
- Partnerships Framework transitioned to Economic Development Workstream (Workstream 8)
- PeWG Chair Mike Mabuyakhulu: President Ramaphosa pleased and monitoring progress against 18-month target until late 2027
- PeWG integration into District Development Model (DDM) to phase out PeWG by November 2027
- Presidential eThekwini Working Group (PeWG)
- eThekwini Municipality
- Toyota South Africa Motors
- Umlazi Canal
- Presidency
- Mike Mabuyakhulu
- President Cyril Ramaphosa
- eThekwini Water and Sanitation (EWS) Unit
- South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL)
- Workstream 5
- Economic Development Workstream (Workstream 8)
- District Development Model (DDM)
- Everton Road
- N2
- N3
- Durban central business district
- SAnews.gov.za
Dates
Opening Date
28 July 2026