ETHEKWINI NEWSFLASH
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ETHEKWINI SPARKS YOUTH EMPOWERMENT AS MAYOR XABA UNVEILS TWO CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE
As the nation commemorates Youth Month, eThekwini Municipality is set to ignite real and lasting change in the lives of young people with the unveiling of two Human Capital Centres of Excellence in the South Region of Durban.
On Wednesday, 3 June, Mayor Councillor Cyril Xaba will officially unveil the Craigieburn and Illovu Centres of Excellence, a clear demonstration of the City’s commitment to unlocking potential and transforming historically underserved communities.
These facilities signal a decisive move to bring opportunities directly to the people, marking a turning point in the fight against youth unemployment and socio-economic inequality.
Members of the media are invited to attend and witness this milestone moment.
🔺DATE: Wednesday, 3 June 2025
🔺TIMES: 09:00am – Craigieburn Centre of Excellence, 1 Civic Street, Craigieburn in Ward 99.
🔺12:00pm – Illovo Centre of Excellence, Lot 10994, 10451 Joe Mnguni Street, Illovu in ward 109 and 98.
To RSVP: Mluleki.Mntungwa@durban.gov.za
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Issued by eThekwini Municipality’s Marketing and Communications Directorate
