Been browsing the www.durban.gov.za site, but can't seem to find an answer here.

Any advice from the locals ?

What is the situation with property rates in Durban area ? Are they paid monthly / annually, etc ?
Where would I go to find out ? Do I need to 'register' for this, or would I just start receiving account for it ?

Not sure as a new owner in a new area ( been here almost 5 months ), and our last place was in a townhouse complex ( rates incl. in levy ).