THE eThekwini Municipality is looking to find the best verge in the city. The Verge Competition is an annual one where some of the judging criteria includes; Wow! Factor, Civic Pride, Biodiversity and Water-wise consideration.
A Durban company, Idube Landscaping that maintains uMhlanga’s Izinga Estate landscaping is one of the company’s vying for the number one spot in the competition. Its construction manager, Phumlani Mhlongo said he has no doubt that their work could win the competition.
Read also –Residents show support for victim of brutal attack
But it’s not just businesses that are being encouraged to enter, schools, residents should also enter and can stand a chance to win exciting prizes which include a Jojo tank, gardening tools and seedlings.
“The Verge Competition aims to make eThekwini a more caring and liveable City by stimulating civic pride. The competition is open to all businesses, schools, individuals, garden clubs, conservancies, industrial companies and residents,” the City said in a statement.
Read also – Beware of car repair imposters, warns the RMI
Manual entries may be submitted at your local Sizakala Centre, Library or Parks Depot. Each completed entry must contain the details of the respective nominator.
Only the official nomination form may be completed and submitted. Alternatively, completed forms and pictures can be emailed to jody.fuchs@durban.gov.za; thami.mbhele@durban.gov.za or hazra.moosa@durban.gov.za. Only verges within the eThekwini Municipal area may be nominated. The nomination deadline is September 28.
For more from Northglen News follow us on Facebook or Twitter. You can also follow us on Instagram
