Highlights from the Special General Meeting held at Manor Gardens Primary School.Uniting Communities - Igniting Change
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I would like my child to be able to walk to school - safely!
This was the sentiment echoed by newly appointed members of the Manor Gardens Urban Improvement Precinct (MGUIP) Advisory Committee at a recent Special General Meeting.
It captures the essence of what the initiative is all about - and that is safety, community and a shared vision for a better neighbourhood.
The MGUIP, which was given the green light at an eThekwini Municipality Council meeting in April, seeks to create a safer, cleaner and more welcoming environment for all residents of the leafy and diverse suburb of Manor Gardens, Durban.
The MGUIP is currently guided by a board of directors comprising local residents Mr Shaun Kruger, Ms Deidre Taylor, and Mr Steve Jones.
Kruger, who serves as the Director of the Centre for Extended Legal Studies at UKZN, outlined the rigorous process behind establishing the MGUIP and emphasised the importance of community involvement. ‘We invite everyone to contribute their skills and expertise to improve the quality of life for all residents in the precinct,’ he said.
He highlighted the positive impact the MGUIP will have on UKZN’s Howard College campus, which is located within the Manor Gardens suburb. ‘Our students will benefit directly from the improved safety and infrastructure,’ he added.
Jones encouraged residents to make use of the UIP website, particularly the new ticketing system that enables community members to report faults - such as water leaks - to help streamline service delivery.
The UIP is expected to officially come into operation in September.
To learn more about the MGUIP and how you can get involved, visit: https://mguip.co.za.
Words: Raylene Captain-Hasthibeer
Photographs: Andile Ndlovu