Community Build Durban Events

What is CBD Talks?

CBD Talks are evenings where Durbanites get to hear from leading experts on the latest and most exciting developments happening in the city, based around pertinent economic themes such as architecture, health, education, sports & recreation, arts & culture, design and technology, etc.

Upcoming Events

New events to be announced soon… Stay tuned!!

Past Events

CBD Talks: Architecture and Property Development

Afika Ndima - Project Executive over the Durban Beachfront, discusses the reason behind the Durban Promenade expansion, and planned changes to the Durban Inner City.

Guest Speakers:

Murray Clark - Developing Durban - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkhHtLO3EJI

Afika Ndima - Regenerating Durban - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrzdMOS_J9U

Russell Curtis - Investing in the city of Durban - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SumI-njLIDg

Gerhard Le Roux - Lead architect of the Moses Mabhida Stadium

CBD Talks: Education

Gabrielle Wills, a Senior Researcher at RESEP (Research in Social and Economic Policy), outlines the current situation in education in KZN / South Africa, and highlights key paths the country needs to take to reach it’s 5, 10, and 30 year vision.

Guest Speakers:

Gabrielle Wills - Overview of education statistics in Kwa-Zulu Natal/ South Africa

Nhlanhla Khambule - Canaan College and the importance of technology, innovation, entrepreneurship and emotional intelligence in the school context.

Interview with Mr SSS Lushozi - Making education fashionable, and the education focus and vision of the local district Department of Education

Burt Ronald -Tomorrow’s Leaders in Training Program which focuses on mentorship and leadership training to bring out the Gold in every student

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