eThekwini to conduct building audits to scope disability access

By Lebone Rodah Mosima 

The eThekwini Municipality says it will conduct building audits across all municipal facilities to assess and improve accessibility, pledging upgrades that allow people with disabilities to access services “with dignity and ease”.

The municipality made the commitment during a session at the Amanzimtoti Civic Centre over the weekend, held as part of city-wide public consultations on its draft annual report 2024/25.

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Engaging with the disability sector, the municipality said it remained focused on service delivery that “meaningfully responds” to the needs of residents living with disabilities.

It presented an overview of the sector’s achievements over the past year and identified areas for improvement.

“Concerns raised included infrastructure accessibility, employment opportunities for people with disabilities, and the need for enhanced communication equipment,” the municipality said.

It said the annual report will set out performance and guide