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I am often confused by people who fail to understand the importance of the city centre. The reason you build a city centre is for the rest of the city, and you want the rest of the city to reflect the state or the province

— Vusi Thembekwayo

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Source: Vusi Thembekwayo Slams Durban CBD Decay: ‘No Reason for This Mess’ as eThekwini Defends Major Revamp Efforts,10 October 2025
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