Hlola Umlazi

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Introductions, refreshments, house rules & explanation of agenda

Travel, to Umlazi, Background [e’Thekwini municipality economy, history, location & size, urban environment & challenges of Umlazi]

Glebelands:
This area is mainly occupied by the Community Residential Units (hostels). The area has a variety of economic activities with Megacity and Prince Mshiyeni Hospital. There are also some informal businesses in the area.

Ezimbuzini:
This area is a hive of activity as it supports an array of formal and many informal businesses. Includes markets for the livestock and muthi traders operating in the area

Travel through T-section:
A residential area with a strong association with I.F.P., a large Cemetery and Shembe Church site

Travel through U-Section:
Visit to Howlong Park.
Travel through Z –section:
Visit Power Place Tavern.

Travel through Z & P- section:
This area has a stadium which will be used as a training facility during 2010 FIFA World Cup. A popular train station is also located here. There are a number of informal businesses that also operate out of these informal settlements.

Mangasuto Highway:
Parts considered the educational node of Umlazi. Also a number of container businesses which support the students. Travel through A section and the popular Izwelethu Butchery

Travel to V-section:
Visit Max’s Tavern a favorite meeting place for upwardly mobile.

Travel through V-industrial Section:
Economic activity developed naturally in this area, which houses the Magistrate’s Court, Ithala offices, a medical centre, sports facility and a police station. There are a number of businesses operating out of containers in this area.

Lunch @ Chicken Shack Cafe