ETHEKWINI NEWSFLASH
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MAYOR XABA TO DELIVER ESSENTIAL SCHOOL SUPPLIES
In line with an undertaking made two weeks ago, eThekwini Mayor, Councillor Cyril Xaba will continue the Back-to-School Programme at Ukusa Secondary School in Hammarsdale tomorrow, 9 February.
The programme, an annual initiative launched at the beginning of each school year, aims to support learners from disadvantaged households.
It provides essential items such as school uniforms, toiletries, sanitary pads, and other learning resources.
Two weeks ago, Mayor Xaba and the Chairperson of the Governance and Human Resources Committee, Councillor Nkosenhle Madlala, visited Ukusa Secondary School to congratulate learners on their outstanding matric results.
During the visit, City leadership assessed the school’s needs and committed to returning with key supplies such as uniforms and other learning material.
Members of the media are invited to attend the Back-to-School Programme as follows:
Date: Monday, 9 February 2026
Time: 07h30
Venue: Ukusa Secondary School, Hammarsdale
To RSVP, please contact Communications Officer Mlungisi Dlamini at 083 747 4377 or via email at Mlungisi.Dlamini@durban.gov.za
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Issued by eThekwini Municipality’s Marketing and Communications Directorate
