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Martin Grieve, 28 Apr 2006
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eThekwini is located in KwaZulu-Natal province on the east coast of
South Africa and comprises the former municipal areas of
Durban,
Westville, Pinetown, Umhlanga Rocks, Umkomaas and
Amanzimtoti. It is
the third largest metropolitan area in South Africa.
The flag used by eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality is the same as that
adopted by the former Durban Metropolitan Council after 1996 but adding
the name of the municipality under the charge. This flag is based on
the municipal logo and comprises a dark blue field, in the centre of
which is a representation of the dome of the Durban City Hall in light
blue with a white outline. "eThekwini Municipality" is written in bold
letters in white under the Dome. The
City Hall is the seat of municipal government and was built in 1910 and
is almost an exact replica of the city hall of Belfast in Northern
Ireland. Blue is the corporate colour of the municipality and
symbolises the city's importance as a tourism destination based on its
coastline and beaches.
Bruce Berry, 28 Apr 2006