Applications Open for Hosting Festive Season Events

 

By Fred Felton | Oct. 25, 2023

The eThekwini Municipality is now accepting applications from event organisers, companies and individuals who would like to host events in the City during the festive season.

Applications are now open to host events in the City during the festive season. | Photo: Fred Felton

The deadline for sending in applications is Friday, 10 November 2023 at 4pm to apply for permission to host events.

The festive season runs from 3 December 2023 to 31 January 2024 and applications have to be for events hosted during that time period. There will be no stage performances allowed  along coastal areas on these dates: 16, 25, 26 and 31 December 2023, as well as 1 to 3 January 2024.  

‘’Inviting organisers to apply for permission to host events will enable the City to monitor and ensure the process is compliant with eThekwini Municipality’s event management system to prevent unnecessary incidents,’’ said Chairperson of the Community Service Committee Councillor Zama Sokhabase.

Event organisers can obtain application forms and return them to the Events Management Office, The Platform, Lion Match Complex, Entrance No 1, 892 uMgeni Road, Durban, 4001 or emailed to Archel.Somaroo@durban.gov.za

Applicants will be notified whether the application has been successful or not.

The eThekwini Municipality also reserves the right to cancel an event should it deem the event to be non-compliant.

‘’With health and safety plans in place, we want to ensure that residents and visitors enjoy their festive season in a safe and well-coordinated manner,’’ added Councillor Sokhabase.

Event planners that need more information can call 031 311 4720.