Home / 2016
22

December

2016
22

December

2016

Chess sets unwanted, used or new

The GO!Durban Cycle Academy is making an appeal to members of the public for any unwanted, used or new chess sets.

The Academy has three sites in Durban, as part of the eThekwini Municipality’s GO!Durban integrated rapid public transport network’s endeavour to develop a culture of cycling. Run in partnership with the Durban Green Corridor and cycling professionals Peschlsports, the Academy mentors youngsters at cycle parks in KwaMashu, KwaDabeka and Inanda in cycling skills. In addition the children get homework and academic support, and now, as part of the academy’s effort to further stimulate thinking and strategizing, chess lessons will be given during times when the children are not cycling.

Anyone interested in donating chess sets, can drop them off the Green Hub, 12 Lagoon Drive, near Blue Lagoon. For more information contact info@godurban.local:8890


15

December

2016

New traffic lights in Pinetown

Bikers, motorists and public transport drivers are to note that new traffic signaling has been installed on the Josiah Gumede and St Johns Road intersection.

Previously the Northern (where Key Pinetown is located) and Southern sides (where Nandos is located) of the intersection worked as two independent junctions having stop lines in the centre of the bridge. Cars had to stop halfway before proceeding through the intersection completely.

Now the Northern and Southern sides of the intersection will work as a single junction. This means that now there are no interim stop positions on the bridge.

This new intersection has been created to allow for the underpass on Josiah Gumede to form part of the dedicated bus lane for GO!Durban, the City’s new integrated rapid public transport network.


9

December

2016

GO!Durban Cycle Academy riders take junior honours

The GO!Durban Cycle Academy, which was launched in January this year, in an endeavour by the eThekwini Municipality to encourage and develop a culture of cycling in the city, is fast becoming a team to watch. Last weekend they notched up some impressive podium appearances at the Roag Stihl Sharks Classic that was held in Shongweni on Sunday (December 4).
 
On the starting line were five of the Academy’s most experienced riders from the eNanda Adventure Park site along with one of the coaches.
 
The team which started in humble beginnings in the F batch in their first races this year, began this race in the C batch and the six managed to ride through the field up to A batch, claiming the top three positions in the junior category, and also first place in the under sixteen category.
 
“This would be the first podium the boys have achieved and it’s really amazing seeing them so fired up and excited,” enthused team manager Shaun Peschl of Peschlsports Pro Development, official mentors of the GO!Durban Cycling Academy.
For more information click here.


2

December

2016

The Hambanathi Experience

Durban, South Africa. Yesterday, December 1, Councillor Ntando Khuzwayo, acting on behalf of the Mayor of the eThekwini Municipality, Councillor Zandile Gumede, officially opened the dialogue between GO!Durban and business with a special tour of the first sections of the  new public transport infrastructure that is nearing completion.

Dubbed the Hambanathi (Come with us) Experience, 30 captains of industry and businesses met with officials and politicians spearheading the new public transport network, and were taken on a tour of the first dedicated bus route currently nearing completion.

“We have taken industry leaders on a tour to demonstrate how the new transport system within our City paves the way for economic growth and development,” said Cllr Khuzwayo. “There are many examples from across the globe as to how transport has transformed economies, and our new transport plans in GO!Durban are no different.”

Inviting business and industry leaders to join forces with government in a combined vision, CllrKhuzwayo said “Exciting times are ahead, as the City of Durban shifts up a gear to deliver on our promise to make this the most caring and liveable City in Africa by 2030.”

For more information click here.


2

December

2016

Temporary deviation at St Johns and Josiah Gumede intersection

Please be advised of the temporary deviation which is proposed to be instituted at the St. John’s/Josiah Gumede intersection in Pinetown. Construction in this area will begin at 07:00 on Saturday, 03 December and will end at 17:00 on Sunday, 04 December.The intersection will be asphalted during this time period.
Motorists will have access to the M13 via various detour routes, detailed below, at all times during the closure period. Access will be granted to any customers who wish to access the various businesses along the closed off section of road at all times. Motorists are requested to use the alternative routes on the affected days to avoid delays.

Your patience and understanding will be appreciated.


28

November

2016

Dedicated bus lane on first route near completion

Substantial progress on the eThekwini Municipality’s integrated rapid public transport network GO!Durban means that the construction of the dedicated bus lane from Pinetown to KwaMashu is nearing completion with some sections ready for hand-over to the municpality in December this year.

eThekwini Transport Authority Deputy Head of Road Systems Management Carlos Esteves spoke to the public at an update meeting, about the progress of the project with specific reference to the Moodie street  Station and that the civil works that have affected traffic and businesses in the central business district will be completed in December. This includes the stretch of road between Beviss Road and Lahee Park.

Esteves says the contractors face a R35 000 per day penalty for not completing the civil work timeously, which means, barring floods, there will be no delays in finalising the roadworks. Thereafter, construction on the steelworks for the Moodie Street Station, the initial public transport station in Pinetown, will begin in a few months time.

Click here for the full media release.


28

November

2016

Imagining a safer and more connected Durban

With October being Transport Month, a series of road safety awareness campaigns were conducted in Durban to raise awareness of the vital role that transport plays in our society for the betterment of communities and the economy.

eThekwini Municipality Mayor Cllr Zandile Gumede, believes that exposing the youth to these programmes helps them to imagine a safer future and was inspired to task the young people of the GO!Durban Cycle Academy to create artworks which illustrated their future vision of transport for the City.

Over 100 children who are enrolled in the GO!Durban Cycle Academy gathered at eNanda Adventure Park and KwaDabeka Adventures in the previous weeks to paint their vision and creative expression of what transport could look like in years to come. Some of the works were selected for printing onto banners and were officially handed over to Cllr Mondli Mthembu, Chairperson of the Human Settlement and Trading Services Committee, at a small ceremony at the GO!Durban Cycle Academy at KwaDabeka Adventures, which was attended by local leadership, the academy cyclists and city officials.

Click here for the official media release.


11

November

2016

Road Closure MR577 on-ramp, M25 KwaMashu

The eThekwini Municipality is in the process of dramatically improving public transport within the City of Durban. The overall goal is to improve the quality of life for the citizens of Durban through the construction of a world class integrated rapid public transport network (IRPTN) called GO!Durban. Forming part of the network is Route C3, which connects Bridge City in KwaMashu to Pinetown’s CBD. Inanda JV has been appointed for the construction of a portion of IRPTN Route C3. This section is approximately 3.6km long and extends along the M25 from Bridge City in the north to the MR577 / M25 intersection. Included in the scope of work is the widening of the existing M25 on-ramp from the MR577, which will be closed to traffic from Friday 18 November 2016 at 20h00 to Monday 21 November at 08h00. We apologise for any inconvenience this closure may cause.

Site Enquiries:
Fredrich de Wet
t: +27 832706603
e: Fredrich_DeWet@wbho.co.za


14

October

2016

St John’s Bridge Deviation – Pinetown (15 – 16 October)

Pinetown businesses and residents are urged to note that there is a temporary road deviation at the St John’s Bridge and Josiah Gumede Avenue intersection in Pinetown which will come into effect from 12:00 noon on Saturday, 15 October 2016 until 17:00 on Sunday, 16 October 2016.

Motorists traveling along the M19, will not be able to cross the St Johns bridge/Josiah Gumede intersection at this time.

Motorists are requested to use alternative routes to continue on the M19.

Motorists needing to travel along Josiah Gumede Road in both directions will be able to do so. No business or residential properties will be affected.

For more information on the construction work call 073 293 5144. (Business hours)


15

September

2016

Commitment and hard work pays off for grads

Inanda Joint Venture and GO!Durban awarded site workers with certificates for the Excavation, Backfill and Compaction Course. This SAQA accredited unit is part of an up-skilling initiative to empower unemployed graduates and workers across several wards. The ceremony was held at the Inanda JV site in Phoenix Industrial Park earlier today.