- Source: Morningside, Durban
Morningside is an affluent suburb of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Location
The suburb is a middle income area of Durban located about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) inland from the Indian Ocean coast, on the south bank of the Umgeni River. Its neighboring suburbs are Puntans Hill to the west, Essenwood to the south-west, Windermere to the south and Stamford Hill to the east.
Politics
Morningside is classed under the Ward 27 in terms of IEC's demarcation which includes Essenwood, Windermere and Stamford Hill.
The elected Councillor for this Ward is Ernest Smith who represents the ward in the eThekwini Council and currently serves on the Human Settlements and Infrastructure Committee & currently serves as the Democratic Alliance Whip for the Human Settlements Committee. Previously, Councillor Ernest Smith served on the Parks, Recreation and Culture portfolio's which is a part of Community Services Committee for Ethekwini Municipality.
The Parks, Recreation and Culture portfolio is primarily tasked with the maintenance of municipal facilities such as Parks, Swimming Pools, Beaches, Cemeteries, Play lots and Stadia with the eThekwini Metro.
The Human Settlements and Infrastructure committee primarily deals with the Durban Solid Waste services, Electricity infrastructure, Water and Sanitation infrastructure, Roads and Storm water, building developments, human settlements (informal/formal)as well as other issues that fall into the eThekwini Municipality under its ambit.
Previously, the Ward Councillor for Ward 27 was Lukas Marthinus Meyer who served as a Member of the Provincial Legislature of KwaZulu-Natal and served as spokesperson for the Democratic Alliance on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA). Prior to the National Elections in 2024, Martin Meyer was a Member of the Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) (Kwazulu-Natal-Provincial-Legislature-Committee) and currently serves as the MEC (Member of the Executive Council) for Public Works & Infrastructure in KwaZulu-Natal.
Layout and attractions
The Morningside area contains classical examples of large Edwardian and Victorian style homes with tin roofs and wide verandas, including the State President's residence (when at home). Around Florida Road in the suburb's southwest is a nightlife area consisting of shops, restaurants, pubs and bistros. It is the closest residential suburb to the Moses Mabhida Stadium (in Stamford Hill), which was completed in 2009 on the grounds of the Kings Park Sports Ground.
Education
Kenmore Primary School
Livingstone Primary School
Morningside Primary School
Clifton Preparatory School
Durban Preparatory High School
Facilities
Parks and gardens
Burman Bush
Baden Powell Scouts Site
Helen Gibling Gardens
Westgate Gardens
Jameson Park and Rose Garden
Mitchell Park
Windsor Park
Other
Florida Road Post Office
Library (adjacent to Kenmore Primary School)
Motor Licensing Office
Morningside Sports Club
Berea Police Station
Innes Road Jamaat Khaana
Consulates
Belgium
Chile
Madagascar
Portuguese
Thailand
Churches
Lambert Road Baptist Church
http://nazarene.org Morningside Community Church (MCC- Rev. Dr. Gabriel J Benjiman)
References
Sources
MapStudio (2005). Street Guide - Durban (8th ed.). p. Map 56. ISBN 1-86809-739-0.
External links
Local online guide