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Meropa opens in Durban

Meropa Communications, a PR consultancy, has opened a new office in Durban, headed by local PR man Yogin Devan and supported by consultants Jozi Donjeany, Neliswa Hlombe and an administrative assistant.

"We are delighted to be back in Durban, where we last traded as Sussens Mann in the 1990s," says Meropa chief executive Peter Mann. "Devan and his team are strong, experienced PR professionals, and we already have good clients in the province. We have a long history in KwaZulu-Natal as Welcome Msomi one of our directors from KwaZulu-Natal who will help drive the business.

Msomi adds, "It is an exciting time for me to return home, to contribute to the vibrancy taking place in KZN, the land of my roots and my inspiration. I look forward to working with old and new friends in the public and private sectors."

Opening this office reportedly makes it the only South African consultancy with wholly-owned offices in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and Port Elizabeth. The office is located at Strathmore Park, 305 Musgrave Road, Durban, telephone +27 (0) 31-2010550.

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