eThekwini Municipality

eThekwini Municipality – Organisation

Country

South Africa

Provinces

KwaZulu-Natal

City

Durban

Description

eThekwini Municipality is a Category A municipality found in the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal. The area is topographically hilly, with many gorges and ravines, and almost no true coastal plain.

eThekwini is the largest City in this province and the third largest city in the country. It is a sophisticated cosmopolitan city of over 3 442 398 people (as per 2011 Census). It is known as the home of Africa's best-managed, busiest port and is also a major centre of tourism because of the city's warm subtropical climate and extensive beaches. ​​

Our Vision

By 2030 eThekwini Municipality will enjoy the reputation of being Africa’s most caring and liveable City, where all citizens live in harmony.
 
Our core values

Sustainability
Economically successful city
Caring city
Smart city
Poverty reduction and Democratic & Equal city