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Big changes are planned for one of the KZN North Coast’s most familiar trading spots. The Tongaat Early Morning Market is getting a full refurbishment to improve safety and cleanliness while enhancing the overall shopping experience.
While upgrades are underway, traders will temporarily relocate to the Parks Open Field at 1 Edmund Morewood Street in oThongathi, where trading will continue for approximately three months. The market will still operate on Saturdays only, from 6am to 1pm, keeping the early-morning ritual very much alive for regular shoppers.
What’s changing at the market?
The refurbishment is a fairly significant one, with the municipality stripping things back to rebuild and modernise key infrastructure.
Upgrades include:
- Removal and safe disposal of the old asbestos roofing
- Installation of new roof structures and sheeting
- Repairs to rainwater drainage systems
- Plumbing upgrades
- General painting and maintenance works
A boost for traders and shoppers
According to Chairperson of the Economic Development and Planning Committee, Councillor Thembo Ntuli:
“The refurbishment of the Tongaat Early Morning Market will create a safer, cleaner, and more accessible trading environment for both traders and shoppers. These improvements will also enhance the appearance of the market and boost customer confidence in the facility,” said Councillor Ntuli.
For many locals, the market is part of a weekly routine as well as an important community meeting point. It also plays a key part in Tongaat’s informal economy. The temporary relocation is designed to keep that rhythm going while work is completed behind the scenes.
What you need to know
- Where traders are now: Parks Open Field, 1 Edmund Morewood Street, oThongathi
- Trading days: Saturdays only
- Trading hours: 6am to 1pm
- Duration: Approximately 3 months
eThekwini Municipality has apologised for any inconvenience during the relocation period and has asked residents and traders for patience while the upgrades are completed.
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