CLAIRWOOD residents and ratepayers’ associations continue to put pressure on eThekwini Municipality to reverse its decision on the proposed rezoning plan of the area.

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The executive members of the Clairwood Ratepayers’ and Residents Association (CRRA) together with the leader of the South Durban Community Environmental Alliance (SDCEA) Desmond D’Sa, are engaging with schools on the proposed plan.

The two organisations engaged with the school management and school governing body members to explain the importance of raising objections on the proposed Clairwood rezoning plan.

A meeting was held at Clairwood Secondary School on March 18 to get the views of local schools on the proposed plan.

D’sa and the deputy chairperson of the CRRA, Demzey Gulabram, addressed the gathering regarding the Clairwood rezoning plan.

The eThekwini’s proposed Clairwood rezoning plan aims to improve the conditions of the residential roads and the infrastructure in Clairwood, however residents claim that the proposed plan will have a negative impact on their properties.

School management not happy with the proposed plan

Gulabram said residents, religious organisations, and schools in the area will be affected by the proposed rezoning plan.

“The school management expressed reluctance on spending money on infrastructure at their schools based on the rezoning. This mindset is also affecting property owners who may hesitate to invest further in their properties as over-capitalisation could prevent them from recovering their investments.

“The number of learners at South Coast Madressa is already seeing a decline in new enrollments year on year. The reason cited was that the state of roads leading to the school was in disrepair and trucks blocking access to the entrance of the school.

“The challenges are real and the impact is significant. The schools have indicated that they will support the CRRA in its quest for Clairwood to remain residential. The schools are objecting the rezoning plan that is currently being proposed by the eThekwini Municipality,” Gulabram added.

He said the members of the CRRA appreciate the support received from local schools.

Among the schools that attended the meeting were:

• Clairwood Secondary
• Clairwood Boys Primary
• Durban South Primary
• South Coast Madressa School

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