PRESIDENTIAL ETHEKWINI WORKING GROUP (PeWG) TO CONDUCT SERVICE DELIVERY PROJECT INSPECTIONS ACROSS ETHEKWINI METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY

The Presidential eThekwini Working Group (PeWG) will undertake an inspection in loco on Thursday, 13November 2025, visiting key sites across the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality.

This inspection will highlight progress on flagship initiatives aimed at revitalising tourism, regenerating theinner city, and advancing critical water and environmental infrastructure, including the Southern Aqueduct and Umlazi Canal Expansion Project. It is a collaborative effort with the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry Non-Profit Company, representing the voice of business through the PeWG, which serves as a key partner in this initiative.

This engagement offers media an opportunity to witness first-hand the tangible impact of PeWG interventions, engage with key stakeholders, and explore both the successes and address challenges impacting on service delivery.

Media are invited to cover the following highlights:

• Photo opportunity at the start of the closed stakeholder briefing.

• Site tour of projects across the municipality.

• Press briefing detailing progress across key sectors, support for local businesses, and the full

programme for the day.

The details of the visit are as follows:

Date: Thursday, 13 November 2025

Time: 08:30 – 16:00 (Accredited media will receive a detailed itinerary)

Assembly Point: Moses Mabhida Stadium, followed by site visits across eThekwini.

Journalists wishing to cover the proceedings are requested to RSVP by 15:00 on Tuesday, 11 November 2025

to:

Ishmael Selemale – Ishmael@gcis.gov.za

OR

Lihle Nxumalo – Lihle@gcis.gov.za