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Ebola death toll rises to 4,900
The number of people with Ebola is set to hit 10,000 in West Africa, the World Health Organization (WHO) said, as the scramble to find a cure gathered pace. The UN’s public health body said 9,936 people in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone — the three countries at the epicentre of the world’s worst-ever Ebola epidemic — have contracted the disease. In total, 4,877 people have so far died.
Municipality calls citizens to join in the Sustainable Living Festival
THE Municipality is calling on all citizens to join the Sustainable Living Festival that will take place from 17-24 August. Various events are lined up to promote sustainability and to make Durban a more caring and sustainable city.
Internet Scam/Fraud - Important Announcement
The internet is a remarkable tool that everybody can access 24/7, whether it is for personal use, research, business enterprise, etc.
More than 70,000 ‘Muvo’ cards issued
The eThekwini Municipality’s introduction of the ‘Muvo’ Smart Card, the new payment method for public transport which has replaced the old coupon system, has been positively received by the city’s commuters.
SUSTAINABLE LIVING EXHIBITION: ‘Register Now’
The eThekwini Municipality, through the ‘Imagine Durban’ project will be hosting the 5th Annual Sustainable Living Exhibition and is inviting all organisations that are interested in exhibiting to register by 30th May 2014.
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Rates rebates form: ‘No cause for panic’
Pensioners, disability grantees as well as those that reside in child-headed households who receive a property rates rebate are expected to complete the survey form that will be posted to them with their utility bill.
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INVITATION TO SMME EMPOWERMENT WORKSHOPS
The eThekwini Municipality’s Infrastructure Management and Socio-Economic Development