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Residents can apply for credit or pre-paid electricity services through the Ezasegagasini newspaper service at walk-in centres.
- Who it is for:
- newspaper subscribers and electricity users
- How to act on it:
- Visit a walk-in centre during business hours and apply for credit or pre-paid electricity via the Ezasegagasini service.
Residents can seek help from councillors' offices located within the walk-in centres for local issues and representation.
- Who it is for:
- residents needing local government representation
- How to act on it:
- Visit any walk-in centre and request assistance from the councillor’s support desk.
Library patrons can borrow up to 10 books for 14 days, with the option to renew for another two weeks. A valid library card is required.
- Who it is for:
- library card holders
- How to act on it:
- Present a library card at any library branch to borrow books
The public can join various programmes such as storytelling, spelling bees, book launches, career expos, literacy summits, and celebrations of international and national days like World Book Day and South African Library Week.
- Who it is for:
- general public, youth, families, educators, readers
- How to act on it:
- Attend events hosted at libraries across Durban
The department conducts regular greenhouse gas inventories to track emissions sources across sectors such as transportation, industry, and energy use, aiding in targeted emission reductions.
- Who it is for:
- sectoral entities including transport, industry, and energy providers
- How to act on it:
- Participate in data collection and reporting processes coordinated by the Climate Change Mitigation Branch
This program focuses on sustainable urban planning to ensure new developments adhere to climate-smart principles, reducing energy consumption and increasing green space.
- Who it is for:
- urban planners, developers, and construction companies
- How to act on it:
- Engage with the Climate Change Mitigation Branch to align development projects with climate-smart standards
The city has introduced the BRT system to promote sustainable and efficient public transportation, reducing transportation-related emissions.
- Who it is for:
- public transport users and city commuters
- How to act on it:
- Use the BRT system for daily commuting within Durban
The municipality promotes the use of renewable energy such as solar and wind in both public and private sectors. This includes supporting solar power systems in municipal buildings and local businesses.
- Who it is for:
- local businesses and municipal buildings
- How to act on it:
- Apply through the Climate Change Mitigation Branch to install solar power systems
Residents and businesses can apply for a new water connection when building a new home, office, factory, or moving into existing premises where the account needs to be transferred. The process involves submitting a Green Form at a Customer Service Centre with supporting documents such as an approved building plan and proof of ownership.
- Who it is for:
- households building new homes, businesses establishing new premises, tenants, property owners in urban and rural areas
- How to act on it:
- Visit any Customer Service Centre to submit the Green Form and required documents
Residents can bring their garden waste and old household items to any of the designated DSW Garden Refuse Sites located throughout the eThekwini area for free disposal.
- Who it is for:
- households in eThekwini
- How to act on it:
- Take garden waste and old household items to any of the listed DSW Garden Refuse Sites
The police can be contacted at any time through the national emergency number 10111 for immediate assistance with criminal incidents, traffic issues, or other urgent matters.
- Who it is for:
- any person requiring immediate police intervention
- How to act on it:
- Dial 10111 (24 hours) to reach the police for emergency assistance
The eThekwini Fire and Emergency Services are available 24 hours a day to respond to fires, rescue people and animals, prevent further loss, and assist in emergencies. Residents and visitors can call the emergency number to report incidents and receive immediate help.
- Who it is for:
- any person in need of emergency fire or disaster assistance in the eThekwini area
- How to act on it:
- Call the emergency hotline 031 – 361 0000 (24 hours) to report a fire or emergency situation