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Residents and businesses can register a profile on the eServices portal to receive accounts by email, print account copies, and view account details for any linked account. This service replaces the older eAccounts system.
- Who it is for:
- eThekwini residents and businesses
- How to act on it:
- Visit the eServices portal and register a profile
Residents can download municipal forms online for various administrative purposes such as applications, licenses, and permits.
- Who it is for:
- eThekwini residents and ratepayers
- How to act on it:
- Navigate to the Resident / Ratepayer Forms section and download required documents
With over 100 kilometers of coastline, the public can check the current water quality of beaches in the eThekwini region to assess swim safety.
- Who it is for:
- tourists, beachgoers, and families
- How to act on it:
- Access the Beach Water Quality section on the website
The public can view recent vegetable and fruit market prices reported by the Durban Fresh Produce Market. This helps consumers and traders track market trends.
- Who it is for:
- consumers, traders, and market analysts
- How to act on it:
- Visit the Fresh Produce Price Reporting section on the website
The public can access drinking water quality statistics from eThekwini Waterworks, boreholes, and the distribution system to monitor safety and performance.
- Who it is for:
- residents, health officials, and environmental monitors
- How to act on it:
- Visit the Potable Water Quality section on the website
Residents can find information about indigenous plants suitable for gardens in the eThekwini region, promoting sustainable landscaping.
- Who it is for:
- homeowners and gardeners in eThekwini
- How to act on it:
- Visit the Indigenous Plants For Your Garden section
Access ward and planning data for eThekwini areas from 2011 to 2016, supporting long-term development analysis.
- Who it is for:
- researchers, planners, and community groups
- How to act on it:
- Navigate to the Community Profiles 2011 - 2016 section
This programme fosters collaboration between the eThekwini Municipality and key organisations such as ABSA, Deloitte, First National Bank, and others to enhance support for SMMEs through coordinated initiatives, shared resources, and capacity-building.
- Who it is for:
- SMMEs and partners engaged through strategic alliances
- How to act on it:
- Engage with the eThekwini Municipality through Elizabeth Nhliziyo to explore partnership opportunities.
Individuals receive technical and soft skills training to start income-generating businesses in arts and crafts. The programme includes access to markets, finance, and ongoing mentorship, with opportunities to exhibit internationally through sister city networks.
- Who it is for:
- individuals in selected areas seeking to start craft-based businesses
- How to act on it:
- Contact Nonhle Memela at the eThekwini Municipality via phone or email to inquire about participation.
Empowerment workshops and professional business advice are provided to SMMEs in rural and township areas of EThekwini to improve their access to information and business development support.
- Who it is for:
- rural and township SMMEs in the EThekwini region
- How to act on it:
- Contact the eThekwini Municipality through Elizabeth Nhliziyo to participate in workshops or request advisory services.
This programme supports small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs) and co-operatives by providing access to financial literacy, start-up capital, bridging finance, equity finance, access grants, operational capital, and ongoing financial advisory services. It also helps connect SMMEs with financial institutions for further funding.
- Who it is for:
- SMMEs and co-operatives in EThekwini
- How to act on it:
- Contact Nonhle Memela at the eThekwini Municipality via phone or email to apply or seek guidance.
CRUs offer affordable rental accommodation for households with a total monthly income between R800 and R3,500. These units are often located in upgraded former hostels and include private sanitation and cooking facilities.
- Who it is for:
- households earning between R800 and R3,500 per month
- How to act on it:
- Apply through the municipality’s CRU programme; application details not specified in the document.