The Democratic Alliance (DA) in eThekwini has written to the Chairperson of Human Settlements and Infrastructure, Councillor Themba Mvubu, requesting full disclosure on the financial management, progress, and status of the Go Durban project.
The DA is calling for a detailed and comprehensive report on the project, which has seen more than R8 billion in taxpayer money spent to date with no clear timeline for operational rollout.
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has raised serious concerns about the ongoing delays and lack of accountability surrounding the Go Durban Project, which was originally set to go live in 2017.
The Project was originally set to go live in 2017, then later announced to go live in October 2024 by former eThekwini Mayor, Councillor Mxolisi Kaunda. Despite several assurances the project remains unfinished.
The Go Durban Project was initially expected to provide an efficient, integrated public transport system for Durban, but the delays and lack of progress have led to public frustration.
Notable spending to date includes:
• R2.1 million Monthly for patrolling and security services at 12 bus stations and 24 transfer facilities.
• R200,000 monthly for cleaning services across these locations.
• Additional costs for Moja Cruise Projects and other related Go Durban activations.
While these operational costs continue to mount, the Go Durban Project has failed to meet its fundamental milestones. Notably, the acquisition of buses, a critical component for the service’s launch, has yet to be completed.
In the 2023 report, it was noted that more than R8 billion had been spent on land acquisition, road and infrastructure development, GPS location systems, CCTV installation, and other necessary components. Despite this, the project was only projected to go live by February 2024 – a target that has now passed without any visible progress.
The DA is further calling on the Presidential Task Team led by Mike Mabuyakhulu to intervene.
The Go Durban Project has been mismanaged for years, and taxpayers deserve answers about where their money has gone.
The DA remains committed to ensuring that taxpayer money is spent effectively and that the Go Durban Project either delivers on its promises or is reviewed and restructured.