| Phoenix, Durban | |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Metropolitan Municipality | eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality |
| Time zone | SAST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 4068 |
| Area code(s) | +27 |
Phoenix is an Indian township, northwest of central Durban. It was established as a township in 1976, but it has a long history of Indian occupation. It is associated with the Phoenix Stettlement, built by Mahatma Gandhi.[1]
History behind Phoenix
Initially a sugarcane estate and since the mid 1970s a municipal housing development for the Indian community beginning with unit 4-Stonebridge. Sections were initially labelled as precincts and later renamed with proper street addresses.
Today Phoenix is the largest Indian town in South Africa alone
Places in Phoenix
Until the early 1990s Phoenix was divided into plain units thou now Phoenix is made up from 23 areas such as
Thou many local people still refer to areas by their unit names
Media and Communication
Local news is distributed via local newspaper such as the raising sun and Phoenix tabloid. In terms of communication 99% of Phoenix is covered by either wireless internet connections such as 3G/HSPA or have access to a landline. There are various wi-fi hotstops in Southgate and Longcroft.
Health & Education
Public education in the Phoenix area is provided by various Primary and Secondary Schools,one Technikon and various F.E.T colleges. There is one major government hospital and one private.Various smaller clinics can be found.
Shopping Centers
The Phoenix Plaza, Gem City and Starwood Mall are some of the few Shopping centers that can be found in Phoenix's CBD. These centres caters for various needs from top brand shops to local products.
Transport
One main means of public transport is found in taxis and the other in the rail system. Phoenix does have its own railway station. Durban international airport is a 15 minute drive.
Industrial Sector
Phoenix also plays host to a huge industrial area with big companies such as SAB Miller, which produces beverages in the Coca-Cola family..