Durban mayor, Zandile Gumede, launched the new heritage route yesterday (December 12) at the annual switching on of Christmas lights in the central business district.
Briefing the city’s executive committee, acting deputy city manager of economic development and planning, Phillip Sithole, said the route would be piloted this festive season. “There will be a history, cultural and heritage route within the inner city. It is part of the urban renewal programme to bring people back to the inner city.
“The route starts at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre, which was previously a prison. It also goes along the Gugu Dlamini Park, the old Station Building, the Post Office, The Workshop – which was a station previously – before ending at City Hall. Young people within the city need to be aware of our historical background,” said Sithole.
Gumede added that Durban was ready to welcome visitors this festive season. “We have an operational Festive Season Management Committee with all the relevant clusters to ensure we deliver yet another wonderful and safe festive season.”
