Durban
- Population: 4.11 million
- Municipality: eThekwini
- Province: KwaZulu-Natal
- Area code: 031
- Established: 1824
- GDP: $83.9 billion
History
Durban was founded in 1835 on the site of Port Natal and was named after Sir Benjamin D’Urban, the governor of the Cape Colony.
The city played a significant role in the country’s struggle against apartheid. In 1949, the Durban Joint Council of Europeans and Africans was formed to oppose apartheid. The council was later renamed the Durban Joint Council of Europeans, Africans and Indians.
Education
- University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN): The largest and most prestigious university in Durban and ranked among the top universities in Africa.
- Durban University of Technology (DUT): A leading university of technology in South Africa, known for its focus on applied sciences, engineering and business.
- Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT): Focuses on engineering, natural sciences, and management sciences.
- Varsity College Durban North: Located near Durban’s Golden Mile and known for its strong sporting culture and modern facilities.
- Management College of Southern Africa (MANCOSA): A private business school.
- Regent Business School: Offers business and management programs.
- Coastal KZN TVET College: Provides vocational and technical training.
Law and government
Durban is governed by a City Council, which is elected every five years by residents who are registered to vote in local government elections.
The city is also home to several courts, including the KwaZulu-Natal High Court, which has jurisdiction over Durban and surrounding areas.
