No Name Programme brings much-needed restoration to ward 64

The South Durban Basin Area Based Management recently implemented the successful No Name Programme in ward 64.

April 21, 2025

Dillon Pillay 1 minute read

Senior environmental health practitioner, Yolande Botha, issuing a warning to a non-compliant business. Photos: Dillon Pillay.

THE South Durban Basin Area Based Management (SDB-ABM) and various departments of the municipality effectively implemented the No Name Programme in ward 64 recently. The programme was intended to address backlogs in service delivery and enforce compliance among residential and commercial premises.

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Irene Chetty, co-ordinator and facilitator of the exercise for SDB-ABM, praised the dedication of all the participating departments and said that despite the poor weather each team persevered and performed their tasks.

“The primary goal of the programme is to provide a safer and compliant environment for the residents and business,” Chetty said.

Irene Chetty from the South Durban Basin Area Based Management addressing the people before they begin the programme.

In the course of the two-day operation, stakeholders acted fast to clear a number of longstanding issues.

“Business-to-business checks for compliance were made with respect to fire safety, environmental regulations, town planning, building maintenance and unauthorised water connections, which were inspected and verified. The parks department resolved several matters related to tree removal and unmown grass, clearing outstanding work in the district. Road and storm water crews addressed road markings, as well as blocked and damaged drains,” said Chetty.

A tuck shop in Montclair was discovered to be homing the owner at the back of the store.

Electricity services fixed the majority of streetlights that were not functioning, and a total of 120 poles were restored. Metro Police checked for motorist compliance in order to preserve road safety and legal standards, and vector control teams sprayed pesticide and conducted drainage maintenance in order to improve public health and safety.

“We are extremely proud to say we have seen a huge difference in this ward,” Chetty added. “We would like to thank all the people and stakeholders who were responsible in making this programme a success. The effort over a period of a few days was just incredible.”

No Name Programme is a good example of what can be done through inter-departmental co-operation.

Zone support officer for the South Durban Basin Area Based Management, Sesethu Xabalakashe, inspects the expiry dates of goods in spaza shops.

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