Durban's inner city to be 'restored to former glory'

Durban is cleaning up its act. Inner City Local Area Plan officials announced yesterday the city is headed for a major upgrade, which will see the reclamation of abandoned buildings and urban spaces in areas such as Albert Park, the CBD and Victoria Embankment.Musa Mbhele, acting deputy city manager for economic development and planning, said the plan would help restore Durban to its former glory and attract businesses and economic growth back to the city.