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An interactive map feature on the Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality website that allows residents, visitors, and businesses to locate key municipal services, facilities, and offices across Durban.
- Who it is for:
- residents, visitors, businesses, job seekers, members of the public
- How to act on it:
- Visit the Ethekwini Municipality website and navigate to the 'Find Us On Map' section to view the interactive map.
Undertakers can register with the municipality if they are already registered with the Department of Home Affairs and hold a valid Certificate of Competency from the Department of Environmental Health. This registration allows access to official services and procedures related to cemeteries and crematoria operations.
- Who it is for:
- undertakers registered with the Department of Home Affairs and holding a valid Certificate of Competency
- How to act on it:
- Contact the Cemeteries and Crematoria Services Department at +27 31 311 4479 or visit 7th Floor - Delta Towers, 303 Dr. Pixley KaSeme Street, Durban
The municipality monitors and supervises the quality and availability of water used for drinking, recreation, and industry. This includes testing water samples, ensuring safe treatment and disposal of wastewater, and preventing waterborne diseases.
- Who it is for:
- residents, businesses, and institutions using water for consumption or industrial purposes
- How to act on it:
- No direct application required; this is a continuous municipal service provided by the Environmental Health unit.
The municipality conducts routine inspections of food handling premises, investigates foodborne disease outbreaks, and enforces food safety laws to ensure food is safe, wholesome, and properly labelled.
- Who it is for:
- food producers, handlers, retailers, and distributors operating within eThekwini
- How to act on it:
- No application needed; businesses are subject to routine inspections and regulatory oversight.
Residents and visitors can report faults related to electricity supply, such as outages, damaged poles, or unsafe conditions.
- Who it is for:
- residents, businesses, and visitors in Durban
- How to act on it:
- Visit the 'Report A Problem' section on the municipality's website and select 'REPORT ELECTRICITY FAULTS'
Users can report any visible or suspected water leaks in pipes, roads, or properties within the municipality.
- Who it is for:
- residents, businesses, and visitors in Durban
- How to act on it:
- Navigate to the 'Report A Problem' page and click on 'REPORT WATER LEAKAGES'
Residents can report problems with refuse collection, overflowing bins, illegal dumping, or other waste management concerns.
- Who it is for:
- residents, businesses, and visitors in Durban
- How to act on it:
- Access the 'Report A Problem' portal and select 'CLEANSING SOLID WASTE'
Residents and visitors can view the full list of bus routes and schedules by clicking on a provided link on the EThekwini Municipality website.
- Who it is for:
- residents of Durban, public transport users, visitors
- How to act on it:
- Visit the official website and click on the bus schedule link
Anyone who notices a malfunctioning traffic signal can report it to the Public Transport Information Centre through phone, WhatsApp, or email.
- Who it is for:
- any member of the public
- How to act on it:
- Call, WhatsApp, or email the Public Transport Information Centre (PTIC)
If a property owner remains unsatisfied after the initial objection review, they may appeal to the Valuation Appeal Board, which is a provincial tribunal that hears such cases. The appeal process follows the outcome of the objection.
- Who it is for:
- property owners who disagree with the outcome of their objection
- How to act on it:
- After receiving the outcome of the objection, if still unhappy, the individual may lodge an appeal using forms provided by the municipality. Forms are available at the Valuation Roll, Real Estate Unit, 5th Floor, 199 Anton Lembede Street, Durban.
Jobseekers can access the eThekwini Municipality's online job application portal through one of the 15 Centres of Excellence. These centres provide computers and free Wi-Fi to help users create profiles, upload CVs, and apply for jobs across various city departments.
- Who it is for:
- jobseekers
- How to act on it:
- Visit any of the 15 Centres of Excellence and use the provided computers and free Wi-Fi to access the e-Recruitment portal and submit applications.
The public can use free Wi-Fi at any of the 15 Centres of Excellence located across eThekwini, including areas like Tongaat, Hammarsdale, KwaDabeka, and Durban CBD. This service supports job applications, educational activities, and access to online resources.
- Who it is for:
- jobseekers, students, scholars
- How to act on it:
- Go to any listed Centre of Excellence and connect to the free Wi-Fi network.