Phoenix, Durban
| Phoenix | |
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  Phoenix Phoenix shown within South Africa
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Location within Durban  Phoenix | |
| Coordinates: 29°42′04″S 31°00′14″E / 29.701°S 31.004°ECoordinates: 29°42′04″S 31°00′14″E / 29.701°S 31.004°E | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Municipality | eThekwini |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 30.16 km2 (11.64 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 176,989 |
| • Density | 5,900/km2 (15,000/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2011)[1] | |
| • Black African | 12.1% |
| • Coloured | 1.8% |
| • Indian/Asian | 85.0% |
| • White | 0.2% |
| • Other | 0.9% |
| First languages (2011)[1] | |
| • English | 87.4% |
| • Zulu | 8.1% |
| • Other | 4.5% |
| Postal code (street) | 4068 |
| PO box | 4080 |
| Area code | +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 Settlement, built by Mahatma Gandhi.[2]
History
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.
Places in Phoenix
Until the early 1990s Phoenix was divided into plain units. Now, Phoenix is made up from 23 areas, such as:
- Grove End (unit 17)
- Eastbury
- Southgate
- Greenbury
- Rainham
- Stonebridge
- Centenary Park
- Campbell's Town
- Centenary Heights
- Rockford
- Clayfield
- Longcroft (unit 8)
- Rydalvale
- Sastripark
- Palmview
- Foresthaven
- Woodview
- Sunford
- Redfern (unit 10)
- Whetstone (unit 11)
- Westham (unit 12)
- Esselen (unit 13)
However, many local people still refer to areas by their unit names.
They are many religious places such has Masjids,Temples and Churches presence in phoenix. One of many Musjid organization who provides help to the local public is Al Amin Masjid which is situated in Longcroft (unit 8).
Media and communication
Local news is distributed via local newspaper such as the Rising Sun and Phoenix Tabloid. In terms of communication 99% of Phoenix is covered by either wireless internet connections such as 3G/HSDPA or have access to a landline. There are various wi-fi hotspots in Southgate and Longcroft.Local news spreads very rapidly by word of mouth by the local aunties
Health and 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 centres
Phoenix Plaza, Gem City, and Starwood Mall are some of the few shopping centres that can be found in Phoenix's CBD. These centres cater for various needs from top brand shops to local products. They are many business owners in Phoenix.ZNS Distributors are one of many successful businesses who supply fasteners such as bolts,nuts,screws and drill bits etc.
Phoenix Plaza
- Orientals - Authentic Indian food
- Scooters Pizza - Pizzeria
- Nandos - Flame grilled chicken
- Chicken Licken - Crumb coated chicken
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..