ETHEKWINI NEWSFLASH
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MAYOR XABA TO UNVEIL MULTI-MILLION-RAND WATER TANKERS AND BUS FLEET TO ACCELERATE SERVICE DELIVERY
EThekwini Municipality Mayor, Councillor Cyril Xaba, will on Friday, 21 August 2026, unveil more than 100 new vehicles procured to accelerate service delivery across the city.
The R298 million investment includes 35 water tankers that will be deployed in various rural communities, as well as 57 commuter buses to replace ageing vehicles. A portion of the new bus fleet will be equipped to accommodate people with disabilities.
Last year, the Municipality took a decision to insource water tankers to reduce its reliance on privately hired vehicles. The additional fleet will increase the Municipality’s total number of water tankers to more than 350, strengthening its capacity to respond to water supply challenges in rural communities.
Members of the media are invited to attend the unveiling.
Details are as follows:
Date: Friday, 21 August 2026
Venue: Centrum Site
Time: 12h00
RSVP: Silindile.cele1@durban.gov.za
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