ETHEKWINI NEWSFLASH
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
25 APRIL 2023
IT’S ALL SYSTEMS GO FOR THE STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS
It’s all systems go for the eagerly anticipated State of the City Address (SOCA) to be delivered by eThekwini Mayor Councillor Mxolisi Kaunda tomorrow, 26 April at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre (Durban ICC).
The annual, issues-driven address by Mayor Kaunda will outline the Municipality’s financial position, progress on capital projects, and will set the agenda for the year ahead.
Among the dignitaries that have confirmed attendance is the Premier of KwaZulu-Natal Nomusa Dube-Ncube, philanthropist and businessman Vivian Reddy, members of the Provincial Legislature, Amakhosi, and the business fraternity.
Road users are advised that there will minimal traffic disruptions on Dr Pixley KaSeme Street and Walnut Road which be used for the parade, drill, and official salute before SOCA.
The SOCA address will be followed by an ordinary Council meeting.
A series of activities are planned before the SOCA. The media is invited to cover the address and pre activities.
Details are as follows:
Activity 1: Colourful Parade
Starting Point: City Hall
Finishing Point: Durban ICC Arena
Time: 9am
Activity 2: Law Enforcement Drill and Official Salute
Starting Point: Walnut Road
Finishing Point: Durban ICC Arena
Time: 9.30am
Activity 3: State of the City Address
Venue: Durban ICC Arena
Time: 10.30am
Members of the media who wish to cover SOCA can RSVP by contacting Simphiwe Dlamini via WhatsApp on 068 149 3550 or email simphiwe.dlamini@durban.gov.za before 11am on Tuesday, 25 April.
Ends
Issued by eThekwini Municipality.
