By-Law Review Roadshows

To further develop the local informal economy sector, eThekwini Municipality is rolling out Informal Trade and Retail Markets By-law Review Roadshows, with the first session taking place on 13 October 2026 at the iTRUMP Hall.

?The roadshows will give traders and sector stakeholders an opportunity to share their views and contribute to shaping proposed changes that will strengthen and support the sector.

?The Retail Markets By-law and Informal Trade By-law were promulgated in 2014 and are currently being reviewed through the Retail Markets First Amendment By-law and Informal Trade Third Amendment By-law 2026.

?The sessions aim to ensure that the regulatory framework remains responsive to the needs of the informal economy while supporting economic opportunities.

?Chairperson of the Economic Development and Planning Committee, Councillor Thembo Ntuli, said: “The review will help ensure that our regulatory framework supports safe and orderly trading while creating greater opportunities for participation in the local economy. The input of traders and stakeholders is critical to ensuring that the proposed amendments respond to realities on the ground.”

?Members of the media and stakeholders are invited to attend and cover the roadshows, which will be held as follows:

?Durban Central Business District

?13 October 2026 | iTRUMP Hall | 10h00

?Inner and Outer West

?16 October 2026 | Council Chamber, Ground Floor, Pinetown Civic Centre, 60 Kings Road | 09h00

?22 October 2026 | Clermont Hall, Clermont Sizakala Centre, 106 Zazi Road | 09h00

?South Areas

?27 October 2026 | uMlazi V Community Hall | 10h00

North Areas

?29 October 2026 | Bester Community Hall | 10h00

?Coastal Areas

?5 November 2026 | Durban Surfing Club | 10h00

?Upper North Areas

?10 November 2026 | oThongathi Sports Centre | 10h00

?11 November 2026 | Verulam Library | 10h00