Decades-old Durban CBD businesses wait for city revival
DECADES-OLD businesses in Durban’s CBD are watching and waiting as the eThekwini Municipality moves to establish a dedicated entity to revive the city centre and restore its economic potential.
Decades-old businesses in Durban's Central Business District (CBD) are eagerly awaiting a revival as the eThekwini Municipality plans to establish a dedicated entity to breathe new life into the city centre. The proposed Inner-City Development Company aims to enhance service delivery, attract investment, and create a more vibrant and inclusive urban hub.
However, numerous business owners who have weathered decades of decline in the CBD expressed concern over the slow pace of progress. Yunus Kamroodeen, who has run Safey Bazaar since 1958, lamented the deterioration of the CBD, citing unkempt roads, unresolved infrastructure problems, crime, and congestion. He emphasized the need for improved basic municipal services, such as fixing roads and pavements, combating crime, and prioritizing the city's future.
Despite the challenges, some business owners remain hopeful for change following the upcoming local government elections on November 4.
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