Elf: The Musical JR Coming to Durban ICC

 

By Fred Felton | Oct 12, 2024

The much acclaimed show Elf: The Musical JR will be making its debut at the Durban International Convention Centre (ICC) from 16^th – 29^th December 2024.

The Durban ICC is well known for bringing the best entertainment to Durban and this show is certain to attract many bookings for this pantomime.

Elf: The Musical JR is a tale guaranteed to warm your heart. The show captures the spirit of Christmas through the adventures of Buddy. As Buddy tries to find his family in the busy city you can expect themes of love, hope and resilience during the show.

John Aritho, Durban ICC's Chief Operating Officer at the media launch for Elf: The Musical JR. | Photo: Fred Felton 

This musical is the perfect show to see during December with your whole family. You can expect a show filled with laughter, joy and the magic of the holiday season.

The Durban ICC has collaborated with The Young Performers Project and Warner Bros to bring Elf: The Musical JR to the stage. You can expect to see stunning visuals, captivating music, and an emotionally resonant story for everyone.

‘’We are thrilled to be working with The Young Performers Project to bring Elf: The Musical JR to South Africa for the first time,’’ said John Aritho Durban ICC’s Chief Operating Officer.

Those that see the show can expect a set design that brings the North Pole to life; you can also expect a talented cast and crew that will give you many a laugh and cheer.

Actor and Comedian Aaron Mcllroy had the audience in stitches at the launch. | Photo: Fred Felton

Elf is the perfect show for audiences of all ages.

Don’t miss out on the extraordinary celebration of storytelling and artistry.

Get your tickets at www.webticket.co.za

Mayor Xaba Announces Water Curtailment Plans

 

By Fred Felton | Oct 6, 2024

At a recent media briefing eThekwini Municipality Mayor Councillor Cyril Xaba along with uMngeni-uThukela announced water curtailment plans.

The eThekwini Municipality Mayor Councillor Cyril Xaba led a media briefing to discuss water curtailment plans. | Photo: Fred Felton. 

‘’This post council media briefing takes place after the Department of Water and Sanitation and eThekwini Municipality have announced water curtailment, effective from the 10^th of October 2024,’’ said Mayor Xaba.

The water curtailment is being done to allow for continued water availability, including during periods of below-average rainfall.

If the abstraction limit is not enforced there is a risk, during a drought, that there would be insufficient water in the system for uMngeni-uThukela Water (UUW) to continue providing the eThekwini Municipality with a reliable supply of water.

‘’If there is below average rainfall, any restrictions required would be more manageable,’’ noted Mayor Xaba.

The water supply curtailments will be implemented gradually over the next 12 months to make sure that the abstraction from the system is brought to the licenced volumes and maintained at this level.

The eThekwini Municipality receives the bulk of its water supply from the uMngeni-uThukela Water catchment system. The average abstraction from the system over the past year amounts to 1406.4 Ml/d. However, the department has given a directive that the value be reduced to 1287.7 Ml/d which is a reduction of 118 Ml/d.

This reduction is being done to make sure that UUW Board meets the conditions of the Water Use Licence of 470 million m3/annum. This will result in a reduction of current sales and abstraction volume of 8.4%.

Mayor Xaba urged residents to use water sparingly to help with reducing the high consumption. The demand for water in eThekwini far outstrips supply. Mayor Xaba also urged all stakeholders, both residential and business customers, to work with them to address this challenge.

‘’Some of the contributing factors to the high-water usage includes rapid urbanisation, aging infrastructure which causes water leaks and illegal connections,’’ noted Mayor Xaba.

The following interventions will be implemented by the city:

Installation of restrictors in water metres to all consumers.

Pressure reduction in the reticulation network.

Metering all unmetered consumers.

Improve turnaround time in repairing leaks and pipe bursts through deployment of ward-based plumbers.

Community education in water conservation.

Disconnecting of illegal connections.

There will be water rationing where demand is too high or exceeds available supply.

Mayor Xaba has also started visits to water reservoirs that are giving challenges.