Durban is receiving widespread international recognition as a ‘must experience destination’.
Visit www.durbanexperience.co.za, connect via twitter @DBNTourism and like our Facebook page on DBNTourism. With an idyllic climate, golden beaches, eclectic mix of cultures, rich cultural heritage and countless tourism experiences on offer, Durban remains an amazing leisure destination. The magnificent ‘golden mile’ promenade on Durban’s beachfront is always abuzz with people strolling, jogging, skate-boarding and cycling and is home to a number of cafés, formal and informal trading areas and parks. At Moses Mabhida there is the choice of venturing up the Skycar for a spectacular beachfront view or taking the plunge with the Big Swing.
Take a tour the city with the topless Ricksha bus and see all the best attractions or visit Suncoast. If you’re into mountain and off-road cycling, head for the cycle park at Giba Gorge which has a full mountain bike course, including easy riding, fast and technical single track, all through natural grassland and bushveld. Bikes can be rented Family fun and adventure, water sports like surfing, kite surfing and paddling, trendy nightlife, exotic cuisine, shopping malls and golf courses galore - the choices are endless.
Be sure to visit Ushaka Marine World - a water themed park for non-stop fun and laughter that gives you a vivid close up of the wonderful creatures that live in the sea. Feb-Mar 2016 D4AS 1
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CONTENTS Welcome...............................................03 Diary/Sports events...........................06 Family Fun & Attractions…..............15 Theatre & Entertainment.................24
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Publisher: AZALEA PROMOTIONS P.O. Box 201288, Durban North 4016 Website: www.durbanforallseasons.co.za www.azalea.co.za Advertising: Jenny Du Preez Email: jen@azalea.co.za
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Restaurants..........................................34
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Tourist Information............................39
Cover: Durban Beachfront
Art Galleries, Museums & Culture....27
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DIARY/SPORTS BOB MARLEY EARTH DAY 7 Feb uShaka Marine World. (031 328 8000)
star is coming to Durban! Moses Mabhida Stadium
SUNDAY VALENTINE 14 Feb 10:00 Blue Lagoon Park. (079 241 7777)
SPORT
AFRICA PRINT REGIONAL EXPO 24-25 Feb Durban ICC. (031 360 1000) UMGENI STEAM RAILWAY The 1000 Hills Choo Choo travels from Kloof Station through the Valley of 1000 Hills to Inchanga and back again. 28 Feb & 27 Mar at 08:30 & 12:30. (www.umgenisteamrailway.co.za)
NWJ BRIDAL & EVENTS SHOW
4-6 Mar KZN’s biggest wedding and function exhibition, with more than 120 vendors and around 4 000 visitors every year – Durban Exhibition Centre. (078 339 8300) See advert on ifc LIONEL RICHIE, ALL THE HITS...ALL NIGHT LONG 13 Mar One of the bestselling artists of all time, responsible for smash hits like ‘Three Times a Lady’, ‘All Night Long’ and ‘Hello’ – Moses Mabhida Stadium. DECOREX DURBAN 18-21 Mar The province’s leading décor, design and lifestyle exhibition, with the latest trends, products and services – Durban Exhibition Centre. (011 549 8300) Nicki Minaj 20 March The world’s biggest female hip hop 4 D4AS Feb-Mar 2016
CANOEING Dusi Canoe Marathon 18-20 Feb Now in its 65th year, the 120km Dusi is the continent’s largest river marathon and one of the most popular in the world, drawing top international paddlers and teams – from Camp’s Drift in Pietermaritzburg to Durban’s Blue Lagoon. (033 394 9994) CRICKET Momentum One Day Cup 10 Feb 15:00 Sunfoil Dolphins vs Chevrolet Warriors; 13 Feb 15:00 Sunfoil Dolphins vs The Unlimited Titans. International T20 4 Mar 18:00 South Africa vs Australia. Sunfoil Series 10-13 Mar Sunfoil Dolphins vs The Unlimited Titans. All games at Sahara Stadium Kingsmead. (031 335 4200) RUGBY Vodacom Super Rugby 2016 5 Mar 19:30 Cell C Sharks vs Los Jaguares; 26 Mar 17:05 Cell C Sharks vs Crusaders. Both matches at Growthpoint Kings Park (www.vodacomrugby.co.za) SOCCER 2 Feb 19:30 Golden Arrows vs Kaizer
Great horseracing and fun is to be enjoyed at Greyville Racecourse every Friday evening throughout February and March. Racing starts at just about sunset and all are welcome – Entrance to the course is FREE and there is plenty of safe parking. Visit the casual and popular Braai Zone with the fun KidZone close by. Enjoy live music and Happy Hour in the trendy Lightning Shot Bar.
HORSE RACING Greyville 5(n), 10, 12(n), 19(n), 26(n), 28 Feb & 2, 4(n), 11(n), 13, 16, 18, 23, 25(n), 30 Mar (n) = night race (031 314 1651) Scottsville 7, 14, 21 Feb & 6, 9, 20, 27 Mar (033 345 3405)
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DIARY/SPORTS Chiefs – Moses Mabhida Stadium. 6 Feb 15:30 Golden Arrows vs Bidvest Wits – Chatsworth Stadium. 21 Feb 15:30 AmaZulu vs Santos – Princess Magogo Stadium. 28 Feb 15:30 Golden Arrows vs Platinum Stars – Chatsworth Stadium. 13 Mar 15:30 AmaZulu vs Baroka – Princess Magogo Stadium. 19 Mar 15:30 Golden Arrows vs Supersport United – Chatsworth Stadium. TRIALTHLON 21 Feb Tinman Triathlon Series
featuring swimming, cycling and running events – Suncoast Sundeck. (031 764 1885) GOLF 14 Feb KZN Invitational Stroke Play – Bluff National Park golf course. (031 202 7636) 11 Mar Remax Lester Schoeman Memorial Tournament – Bluff National Park golf course. (031 467 7448) 13-14 Mar KZN Senior Amateur Champs – Durban Country Club 29 Mar Prentice Memorial – Royal Durban.
SO MUCH MORE TO SEE AND DO… There is an abundance of experiences on offer just beyond the city of Durban. A short drive inland takes you to the scenic Valley of Thousand Hills, home to the Zulu people for centuries, with many continuing to practice and live their unique traditional lifestyle. Experience a taste of African Culture at PheZulu, adventure activities at Giba Gorge and family fun at various outlets. Travelling southwards to the Sapphire Coast and the seaside town of Amanzimtoti, one finds the Bluff, with its string of popular and protected beaches at Brighton, Cave Rock, Anstey’s and Garvies. This coastline is well known for its wealth of ocean activities including excellent fishing conditions, epic surfing spots and the world famous dive sites at Aliwal Shoal. 6 D4AS Feb-Mar 2016
To the north, the coastal resort of Umhlanga offers endless holiday fun, fabulous eateries and sensational stretches of golden beaches. The Inanda Heritage Route offers an insight into the early political history of our province. The trail starts in Phoenix Settlement, established in 1904 by Gandhi. Here you can see Gandhi’s house, and his International Printing Press and Museum. Next it moves on to the Ohlange Institute, John Dube’s house - a national monument - and his grave. We have included information about a few of these iconic attractions in the pages following - so please read about, explore and enjoy our amazing city and all it has to offer….
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Durban West DURBAN’S BEST KEPT SECRET
DURBAN WEST TOURISM The Official Community Tourism Organisation of Durban West (D.W.C.T.O) Cell: 082 783 2321 | www.durbanwest.co.za marketing.dwcto@netsolutions.co.za
Self catering - Full Board Accommodation 1 Star - 5 Star Conferencing Wedding Venues Restaurants Picnic Sites Business Parks Medical Centres Shopping Centres Educational Institutions
Clermont was a black middle income township during the apartheid days, surrounded by Westville, Kloof, New Germany and Inanda in the distance. The main road is called Clermont road and was named after Sir Clermont, a farmer in the area who sold his land. It was the only place Tourism Development in Durban where black people were able to buy property and build houses. Since the end of apartheid Clermont has become a sprawling township as people from the rural areas came to seek work opportunities in the nearby suburbs of Westville and New Germany, Pinetown and Durban. Clermont has a large Anglican, Catholic and Wesleyan community and on Sundays one can see the women of each denomination wearing their church uniforms with pride.
Clermont Kwa Dabeka
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This township originated in 1845 when the British occupied Natal in force and established a number of native locations for the Zulus.It is a fine venue for anyone interested in experiencing township life, and offers shebeens, domestic lifestyles, nyanga’s shops, artwork and jazz . The township is what South Africa is, it is the pulse, the heart beat of the country, the country that was built on the backs of the people. Umlazi is representative of this. Originally discovered by King Shaka and his men and named Umlazi because when Shaka tasted the water it was um lasa (like sour milk).
Tel: 031-907 0995 • Cell: 076 252 5375
As part of the eThekwini Municipality, Sodurba encompasses the Bluff, Merebank, Wentworth, Austerville, Isipingo, Treasure Beach, Mobeni, Jacobs, Prospecton, Woodlands, Montclair, Umlazi, Yellowwood Park, Clairwood, the Harbour and Wilson’s Wharf. It covers a stretch of 40by 10kms and has a great deal to offer both locals and visitors from other parts of the country and around the world. The sound of progress. The sound of diversity and hope. Sodurba! The colourful multi-cultural soul of the South Durban Basin. It’s beautiful, it’s exciting, it’s unique, and it’s calling you.
Cell: 083 452 2958
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Experience the pulse of true urban township culture and party away the night amongst good friends, good food and good music at one of the upmarket and popular venues on offer in Clermont, Umlazi or KwaMashu. Visit one of the Shisanyama’s or Township Cafés for a unique culinary adventure and mingle with the locals as you eat, drink and jive together. Umlazi Max Lifestyle Tel: 031-906 1393 Eyadini Lounge Tel: 031-906 1395 Clermont Comfort Zone Tel: 061 319 6314 Shadows Tavern Cell: 083 553 7898
Meat Café Cell: 083 354 3985 Tate’s Kasi Grill Cell: 082 833 1810 Inanda Under the Moon Cell: 082 888 3444 Tel: 031 519 0841 KwaMaShu One & Only Cell: 082 964 3289
For more info contact: Umlazi Township Tourism - Sibusiso at 076 252 5375 Clermont Kwadabeka Tourism 031-711 2326 | Dbn Tourism – 031-322 4164 14 D4AS Feb-Mar 2016
FAMILY FUN & ATTRACTIONS The BEACHES along Durban’s golden coastline are a huge draw-card for tourists, so it’s no wonder that two of them – Westbrook Beach and uShaka Beach – have been given Blue Flag status for 2015/16, while another five have pilot status (Brighton Beach, Umhlanga Main, Umdloti Main and Tidal and Umgababa). USHAKA MARINE WORLD (031 328 8000) is Africa’s largest marine theme park and comprises dolphin and seal stadia, a snorkel reef and dive tank, water adventure centre, kids’ entertainment zone and a pristine stretch of beach. 27 Feb Kids’ Festival; 12 Mar Mr & Miss uShaka Semi-Final; 26 & 27 Mar Easter Egg Hunt. Visit Durban’s most popular AMUSEMENT PARKS comprising uShaka Kids’ World (031 328 8000)
at uShaka Marine World, which has exciting interactive zones and one of Africa’s largest jungle gyms; Electric Avenue (031 566 1897), Mr Funtubbles Fabulous Family Fun Fair (031 584 6645) and Action Karting and Adventure Putt Putt (031 566 2247) at Gateway; Funworld (031 332 9776) on the Durban beachfront; and the Superbowling Family Entertainment Centre (031 904 5770) at Galleria Shopping Centre in Amanzimtoti (031 904 2233). The new DURBAN ICE ARENA (031 332 4597) at 81 Somtseu Road boasts a brand new ice surface, new ice skates and new elements of fun for everyone, catering for birthdays and corporate events and offering various dining options. Open seven days a week during the school holidays.
BOAT RIDES HOURLY HARBOUR CRUISES FROM 10:00AM - 4:00pm
Conditions Apply SEA CRUISES AT 12:30 & 14:30
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FAMILY FUN & ATTRACTIONS KARKLOOF CANOPY TOUR A Zip-line Canopy Tour ® takes you on an unforgettable adventure as you slide from one platform to the next along a series of steel cables set amongst magnificent natural surroundings. The scenery high up within the forest canopy is spectacular. Enjoy the view from above while taking in waterfalls and spotting bird life amongst the surrounding trees. Our professional guides will assure the safety of each group and point out interesting facts about the forest ecology.
WATER WONDERLANDS of Wet ‘n Wild (031 328 8000) at uShaka Marine World, with its slides and pools, and The Wavehouse (031 584 9400) at Gateway, which has water slides as well as surfing.
Situated in the heart of the KZN Midlands and is well known for its world class Mountain biking and trail running tracks and offers a wide range of accommodation establishments.
SUNCOAST CASINO & ENTERTAINMENT WORLD (031 328 3000) is situated alongside a lovely stretch of beach and boasts speciality shops, cinemas, restaurants and a hotel.
MOSES MABHIDA STADIUM (031 582 8242). The Skycar takes visitors on a two-minute trip to the 106 metre high Sky Platform, the stadium arch’s highest point; MonSun 09:00-18:00. The Big Rush Big Swing (031 332 3250) is the world’s only stadium swing!
Funworld provides safe and secure entertainment for the whole family, park on the Marine Parade and spend time enjoying all the fun of the Amusement Park. The Cable Car provides a scenic view of the Durban beachfront, while the older kids have fun on the Breakdance and Swingboat. The little ones can enjoy themselves on the Elephant Ride or Carousal, just to mention a few.
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FAMILY FUN & ATTRACTIONS Founded over 150 years ago, the DURBAN BOTANIC GARDENS (031 332 4000) in John Zikhali (Sydenham) Road. Guided Golf Cart Tours (082 783 7671) Mon-Sun, 08:30-16:30 from the Visitors’ Complex. Open daily 08:00-16:30, Durban’s GREEN HUB (031 322 6026/7 or www.durbangreencorridor.co.za) lies on the south bank of the uMngeni River estuary. Canoes, mountain bikes and pedal cars may be hired; guided trails along the river are offered. The refurbished MINI TOWN (031 337 7892) on North Beach boasts meticulous scale models of Durban’s best-known buildings as well as a working train, harbour and airport. Children can hop aboard the miniDURBAN SKYDIVE CENTRE Experience the exhilaration of a tandem skydive. We open 7 days a week. We offer Tandem Skydives, no previous experience is required. After a ground briefing you are taken on a scenic 20 minute plane ride up to jump altitude (10 000ft). You are then firmly attached to a qualified and experienced tandem instructor. We exit the plane and free fall for an exhilarating and unforgettable 35 seconds, then float to earth under parachute. During the 6 minute parachute decent you get the opportunity to fly the canopy. The instructor will take over for the landing. 18 D4AS Feb-Mar 2016
train at the Model Engineers’ MINIATURE RAILWAY (031 205 1089) at Kellaway Hall, Virginia, on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month, 11:00-16:00. The only organisation of its kind in the world, the SHARKS BOARD (031 566 0400) in Umhlanga has audio-visual shows, shark dissections and life-like replicas of sharks and other fish in its museum. Book an early morning boat trip out to sea and watch the shark nets being checked. See raptors in action in free-flight and interactive demonstrations at the AFRICAN BIRD OF PREY SANCTUARY (031 785 4382) situated just off the N3 on the Lion Park road. There are Zulu cultural experiences as well as game drives, crocodiles, snakes, a restaurant and children’s
FAMILY FUN & ATTRACTIONS play zone at PHEZULU SAFARI PARK (031 777 1000).
(031 902 1166) and Kloof Country Club (031 764 0555).
Visit an ANIMAL FARM in the 1000 Hills – try the Animal Farmyard (031 765 2240) or Winsome View Animal Farm and Country Bistro, 19 Hawkstone Road, Summerveld, every Tues-Sun, 11:00-15:00 (071 113 1929 or 082 892 1615).
Tours and trails
GOLF COURSES such as those found at Durban Country Club (031 313 1777); Durban Country Club Beachwood (031 313 1777); Royal Durban Golf Club (031 309 1373); Mount Edgecombe Country Club (031 539 5330); Bluff National Park Golf Club (031 467 7627); Amanzimtoti Country Club
A lot more to discover Shongweni Dam & Game Reserve Inanda Dam & Resort Nagle Dam & Game Reserve Hazelmere Dam & Resort Albert Falls Dam & Game Reserve Bon Accorde Resort
Cultural and historical WALKING TOURS (031 322 4173/4205) leave from Tourist Junction, 160 Monty Naicker (Pine) Street, at 09:30 & 13:30 Mon-Fri and 09:30 on Sat. The double-decker RICKSHA BUS (031 322 4164/4209) provides a great vantage point to view the city’s top attractions. Booking and departures from the Ricksha bus kiosk, Old Pavilion Site, North Beach. For something different, try a SEGWAY TOUR (031 303 4534) from Moses Mabhida Stadium.
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You can enjoy fishing, water sports, nature trails, camping, picnicking, birding , accommodation and more in all our Dams and Resorts.
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FAMILY FUN & ATTRACTIONS Also on offer are HELICOPTER FLIPS (Air Safaris 084 257 0835); or a BOAT CRUISE around the bay (Durban Charter Boat Association 031 301 1115, Isle of Capri 031 305 3099) or out to sea.
Other tours include WHALING HISTORY TOURS (031 467 9461) of the old whaling station or experiences with African and Indian culture and heritage on the INANDA TRAIL (031 519 2555).
The TOWNSHIP EXPERIENCE (031 322 4164) might include a local Shisanyama hangout, café or tavern in Umlazi (Max’s Lifestyle 031 906 1393), Clermont (The Comfort Zone 073 454 8171) or Inanda (Sbu’s Lounge 031 510 2337).
Among the world’s largest, the harbour-side SUGAR TERMINALS & MILLS (031 365 8153) at Maydon Wharf can store more than half a million tons of raw sugar. Tours of the silos and the complete story of sugar available Mon-Fri 08:30, 10:00, 11:30 & 14:00 (no 14:00 slot on Friday).
Designed in the shape of a lotus flower, the impressive HARE KRISHNA TEMPLE OF UNDERSTANDING (031 403 3328) is open for tours and serves great vegetarian food.
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Contact us: 031 777 1000 info@phezulusafaripark.co.za
FREE ENTRY INCLUDES Restaurants, Kids Play Area, Curios, View
ACTIVITIES Zulu Village and Dance, Game Drives Reptile Park, Creature Cave & Fear Factor
Accommodation Weddings Team Building Kids Parties Conferences
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THEATRE & ENTERTAINMENT BARNYARD THEATRE (031 566 3045) 2 Feb-6 Mar ‘La Vida’ features the sultry sounds of Latin rock, including Santana, Ricky Martin, Shakira, Jennifer Lopez, The Gipsy Kings and more; 9 Feb Internationally-acclaimed American singer-songwriter Shawn Phillips; 8 Mar-17 April ‘90s Mania’ celebrates one of the coolest decades in musical history, with a mix of pop, rock, alternative and old school music; 18 Mar A true Irish-style celebration with the Blarney Brothers. THE PLAYHOUSE (031 369 9555 or 031 369 9456) 231 Anton Lembede (Smith) Street in Durban’s CBD is an important performing arts venue housing three theatres: the Opera, Loft and Drama. ELIZABETH SNEDDON THEATRE (031 260 2296) at the University of KZN’s Howard College Campus is home to one of Durban’s busiest commercial theatres, and hosts a range of shows, from rock ‘n roll to dance and drama, as well as festivals. 13&14 Feb Following his recent, successful prime time TV series, ‘Mo Magic’ takes to the stage to astonish and amaze audiences with his live show; March ‘Time of the Writer’ features a diverse selection of leading novelists, social commentators, activists, playwrights and short story writers from South Africa, Africa and abroad. RHUMBELOW THEATRE (031 205 7602) is a popular venue well known for its drag shows and musicals, situated in Cunningham Avenue, Umbilo. 7 Feb ‘My London Story’ is the true story of Cat Simoni’s 24 D4AS Feb-Mar 2016
crazy showbiz life in London, where she went from an unknown to become a five-star ‘diva’; 12-14 Feb The Family Players and Friends in ‘Bar Flies’ – a hilarious mix of the funniest comedy drag mime; 19-21 Feb ‘The Voice – Danny Fisher’ showcases the vocal abilities of this famed impersonator with impressions of stars like Ozzy Osbourne, Mick Jagger, Rod Stewart, Roy Orbison, Tom Jones, Meatloaf, Willie Nelson, Julio Eglesias, Bob Dylan, Benny Hill and even the great Nelson Mandela himself. IZULU THEATRE Sibaya Casino & Entertainment Kingdom (031 580 5701). 13 Feb 19:30 ‘Forever Unplugged’ introduces an unplugged Bollywood performance by international singing sensation Zeeshan Shani, accompanied by a South African orchestra. CATALINA THEATRE (031 837 5999 or www.catalinatheatre.com) at Wilson’s Wharf showcases cutting-edge theatre as well as children’s shows during the holidays. SEABROOKE’S THEATRE Durban High School (031 277 1500)
CONCERTS & FESTIVALS AN EVENING WITH RODRIGUEZ 31 Jan & 1 Feb The iconic musician who gave us the much-loved albums ‘Cold Fact’ (1969) and ‘Coming from Reality’ (1971), returns to South Africa – ICC Durban. ROXETTE: XXX – THE 3OTH ANNIVERSARY TOUR 2 Feb 20:30 ICC Durban Arena.
THEATRE & ENTERTAINMENT MUMFORD & SONS 3 Feb 18:50 Durban Botanic Gardens Amphitheatre.
songwriter open sessions every Wednesday from 20:00; 5 Feb 20:00 Steven McKellar.
SIMPHIWE SHEMBE COMEDY PICNIC 7 Feb 12:00 Families can gather and enjoy good clean comedy – Durban Botanic Gardens, Amphitheatre.
47TH AVENUE LOUNGE 47 Intersite Avenue, Springfield (031 263 2578 or 081 2584 451) 5 Feb 21:00 ONE WAY TRAFFIC – Hip Hop and House tour featuring Black Motion, Groove Afrika, Riky Rick and many more.
ECR KINGS & QUEENS OF COMEDY 12 Feb 20:00 12 Big Names, 1 Big Night – ICC Durban Arena. SHREYA GHOSHAL LIVE IN CONCERT 13 Feb 19:30 Top favourites from the Queen of Bollywood music, along with her group of talented singers and musicians – ICC Durban Arena. SUMMER SYMPHONY CONCERT SEASON 18, 25 Feb & 3, 10, 17, 31 March 19:30 The KZN Philharmonic presents an exciting selection of six concerts – Durban City Hall. T.I. LIVE IN CONCERT 11 Mar The hip-hop sensation – Durban Botanic Gardens. LIONEL RICHIE, ALL THE HITS... ALL NIGHT LONG 13 Mar One of the best-selling artists of all time, responsible for smash hits like ‘Three Times a Lady’, ‘All Night Long’ and ‘Hello’ –Moses Mabhida Stadium. KEVIN HART: WHAT NOW? TOUR 28 Mar 20:00 The internationally renowned comedian and actor – ICC Durban Arena.
MUSIC & DANCE VENUES THE DUTCH Protea Mall, Chartwell Drive, Umhlanga (031 561 6969) features live music with singer-
SUNCOAST AMPHITHEATRE (031 328 3000) 28 Feb 14:00-16:00 Sunday Beats. AFRIPORTICO JAZZ LOUNGE (083 477 3171) at The BAT Centre (031 332 0451), 45 Maritime Place, Small Craft Harbour, presents Jazz Sundowners on a Sunday from 15:00-17:00. RAINBOW RESTAURANT 23 Stanfield Lane, Pinetown (083 463 8044 or 031 702 9161 or www.therainbow.co.za). CENTRE FOR JAZZ & POPULAR MUSIC (031 260 3385) at the University of KZN hosts concerts every Wednesday during term time from 17:15. COOL RUNNINGS (084 701 6912) at 49 Milne Street has Dancehall and Reggae evenings on Saturdays. ZACK’S Wilson’s Wharf (031 305 1677) hosts the Blues Train on Tuesday evenings. ZACK’S Windermere Road (031 312 0755) presents open mic acoustic evenings on Wednesdays from 19:30; acoustic sets with Steve Fataar on Friday evenings from Feb-Mar 2016 D4AS 25
THEATRE & ENTERTAINMENT 19:30; and jazz and R&B on Sundays 16:00-20:00 with ‘Too Close’. ZACK’S North Beach (031 368 6800) hosts DJ Amigo Santana and guest DJs from 19:00 every Friday. ENRG NIGHTCLUB 226 Matthews Meyiwa (Stamford Hill) Road (062 412 9263) BERTOUA CAFÉ LOUNGE (031 828 1979) on Musgrave Road presents ‘Serious Jazz Sessions’ every Thursday & Saturday from 16:00. BOULEVARD NIGHTCLUB 153 Florida Road (031 303 7631) FACTORY CAFÉ (031 205 3283) at 369 Magwaza Maphalala Street, Umbilo, hosts live music events – check press for details. KRAKATOA Action Bar (Sibaya Casino 031 580 5170) Bhangra evenings every Friday with DJ Elvis and the Durban Desi Crew.
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OPEN STRINGS (031 709 1242) is a unique entertainment venue for acoustic artists, with concerts held at Villa Brae, 16 Jameson Terrace, Kloof. Past performers include SA greats Arno Carstens, Ard Matthews, Farryl Purkiss, Guy Buttery, Nibs van der Spuy, Robin Auld and more. ST CLEMENTS restaurant in Musgrave Road frequently hosts music evenings. (Booking essential 031 202 2511) THE CORNER CAFÉ (031 201 0219) at 197 Brand Road, Glenwood, has live entertainment every Friday 18:00-20:00 and lunchtime music on selected Saturdays and Sundays. YOSSI’S CAFÉ (031 201 0090) in Helen Joseph Road hosts live jazz every Sunday afternoon 16:00-20:00. OSCARS CAFÉ (031 208 3684) in Essenwood Road hosts supper theatre, music and comedy evenings.
ART GALLERIES, MUSEUMS & CULTURE ARTISAN CONTEMPORARY GALLERY (Ingrid Smith, 344 Florida Rd, 031 312 4364 or info@artisan.co.za) Silver jewellery, ceramics, sculpture, paintings, textiles, wooden pieces and more, all hand-crafted by South African artists. Mon-Fri 09:30-17:00; Sat & public holidays 09:00-13:00. The recently launched Artisan Collection is a signature range of jewellery designed exclusively for the gallery by some of KZN and South Africa’s top silversmiths and jewellers. New at Artisan: stunning work by highly regarded Cape Artist, Ryno Swart. Until 13 Feb Annual Sale offering great value for money. DURBAN ART GALLERY (Durban City Hall, 031 311 2264/9) Artworks encompass Europe, the East and Africa, dating from the 15th century to the present day. Displays from the permanent collection are interspersed with traveling exhibitions of contemporary and historic paintings and artefacts. Open Mon-Sat 08:3016:00, Sun 11:00-16:00. KZNSA GALLERY (166 Bulwer Rd, Glenwood, 031 277 1705, www. kznsagallery.co.za) Tues-Fri 09:0017:00, Sat 09:00-16:00, Sun 10:0015:00. Home of the KwaZulu-Natal Society of Arts, the gallery features an exciting and ever-changing array of exhibitions by local and international artists, while the gallery shop contains an excellent selection of imaginative arts and crafts.
ELIZABETH GORDON GALLERY (120 Florida Rd, 031 303 8133) Fine art by leading South African artists. Gallery hours 08:00-16:30 Mon-Fri & 09:00-12.30 Sat. New works for 2016 include bronzes by Dave Tomlinson, inspired by the African bush. AFRICAN ART CENTRE (94 Florida Rd, 031 312 3804) Nurturing and promoting the work of original artists and craftspeople, the gallery features a variety of high quality fine art, Zulu beadwork, ceramics and baskets. Every purchase made from the African Art Centre provides income and employment for more than 600 artists and crafters currently supported by the Centre. THE DODDS GALLERY (Green With Envy, 281 Vause Rd, 031 220 2041) The gallery specialises in fine South African art, bronzes and collectables, showcasing artists such as Roelof Rossouw, Tony de Freitas and Llewellyn Davies.
Heritage and history DURBAN NATURAL SCIENCE MUSEUM (First Floor, Durban City Hall, 031 311 2256/42) is the mostvisited natural science museum in the country, attracting just under 300 000 visitors annually. The Natural Science Museum Research Centre offers the public access to the third largest collection of birds in Africa! Open Mon-Sat 08:30-16:00; Sun & holidays 11:00-16:00. Feb-Mar 2016 D4AS 27
ART GALLERIES, MUSEUMS & CULTURE Education on the Holocaust and other human rights abuses at DURBAN HOLOCAUST CENTRE (Durban Jewish Centre, 44 KE Masinga Rd, 031 368 6833 or projects@djc.co.za).
There’s APARTHEID HISTORY at Kwa
Explore NAUTICAL HISTORY at the Natal Maritime Museum (Small Crafts Basin, 031 311 2230), with REGIONAL CULTURE & HISTORY at the Campbell Collections (220 Gladys Mazibuko Rd: tours 031 207 3432, library 031 207 3711) and SOUTHERN AFRICAN ARTEFACTS at Phansi Museum (Cnr 41 Cedar & Esther Roberts roads, 031 206 2889), where there is an Arts and Crafts Exhibition until 26 Feb.
Durban Cultural & Documentation
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Muhle Museum (130 Braam Fischer Rd, 031 311 2213) and Cato Manor Heritage Centre (750 Rick Turner Rd, 031 261 3216); INDIAN CULTURE at Centre (Cnr Epsom Rd & Derby St, 031 309 7559); COLONIAL & PRECOLONIAL HISTORY at Old House Museum (31 St Andrews St, 031 311 2261) and Old Court House Museum (77 Samora Machel St, 031 311 2225); and information on the 1848 GERMAN SETTLERS at Bergtheil Local History Museum (16 Queens Ave, Westville, 031 203 7107).
VISIT THE LARGEST MOSQUE IN THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE You can attend the Mosque for a private tour or with your school or organization. You will be met personally by an official IPCI tour guide, who will introduce you to the basic tenets of Islam, the belief system and practices of Muslims.
BOOK YOUR TOUR ONLINE: www.ipci.co.za/mosquetours
Islamic Propagation Centre International www.ipci.co.za
IPCI Building | 4th Floor | 124 Denis Hurley Street | Durban P.O.Box 2439 | Durban 4000 | SA | Tel: 031 306 0026 | info@ipcisa.com
Look, Learn, Luminate.
The Islamic Propagation Centre International (IPCI) was founded in 1957 by the Late Shaikh Ahmed Deedat. He had dedicated more than 40 years of his life presenting Islam, mainly to non-Muslims across the world. He had published over 20 books and distributed millions of copies of these free of charge.
TO ADVERTISE IN THIS BROCHURE CONTACT 031 564 3425
Several thousand people have come into the fold of Islam through Allah’s Grace and as a result of these efforts.
or email: jen@azalea.co.za
In a fitting tribute to this achievement, he was awarded the King Faisal International award in 1986, a prestigious recognition of the value of his Dawah efforts in the world of Islam.
CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE
Many more publications available online www.azalea.co.za Feb-Mar 2016 D4AS 29
SHOPPING GATEWAY THEATRE OF SHOPPING (031 566 2332) Durban’s largest shopping mall, Gateway is situated in Umhlanga and boasts more than 350 top stores, over 50 restaurants, 18 cinemas, Cinema Nouveaux, Barnyard Supper Theatre, amusement centre and funfair. LA LUCIA MALL (031 562 8420) Sophisticated and exclusive shopping, with large retailers as well as speciality boutiques. THE PAVILION (031 275 9818) Boasting family fun, fabulous fashion and fine food, just a five-minute drive from Durban, this premier shopping and entertainment destination attracts 1.8 million visitors per month. There are 230 retail outlets, 40 restaurants and 12 Nu Metro cinemas, not to mention bowling, arcade games, mini-golf, bumper cars and a laser maze at the Fun Company, and free open parking. Open daily 09:00-19:00. MUSGRAVE CENTRE (031 277 8420) Situated on the Berea with a range of retail outlets, from supermarkets to jewellery stores, as well as seven cinemas, this is one of Durban’s oldest and best-loved centres. OXFORD VILLAGE (031 765 2500) Shopping centre with a family focus developed on the site of the old Heritage Market. Covering approximately 16 000 square metres, it boasts an Oxford Freshmarket store as its anchor tenant, as well as a covered, all-weather market. WESTWOOD MALL (031 279 2160) Two floors of retail shopping as 30 D4AS Feb-Mar 2016
well as a number of good eateries, situated near 45th Cutting, Westville. ARBOUR TOWN Amanzimtoti’s top shopping complex is made up of more than 230 stores, and comprises the Galleria (031 904 2233) shopping mall and Arbour Crossing (031 904 2064).
Markets ROOF TOP NIGHT MARKET (031 277 8420) Musgrave Centre Parking Lot, Level 5, on 5 Feb from 17:00 to 21:30 with music, food and crafts. SHONGWENI FARMERS & CRAFT MARKET (031 777 1674) Crafts as well as a variety of food and farm produce every Saturday from 06:3011:30. Please note new address: Lot 457, MR551, Shongweni; see www. shongwenimarket.co.za for directions. I ♥ MARKET (031 582 8242 or www.iheartmarket.blogspot.com) Local foodies and designers on the first Saturday of every month, 09:0014:00, on the Imbizo Lawns, Moses Mabhida Stadium. KLOOF & HIGHWAY SPCA MARKET (031 764 1212) Open market days every week: Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays 08:00-12:00 with amazing bargains, delicious food and live entertainment, a tea garden (which has a Wi-Fi hotspot), children’s play area and five jungle gyms. THE STABLES (031 312 3058) Antiques, food, fine art, books, fashion, music and much more in a family and pet-friendly environment. Jacko Jackson Drive, next to King’s
MAKE your way to no. 6 Arbour Junction and you’ll discover the new Froggie Factory Shop/ Cobblers Den now open for your convenience and comfort. They stock a variety of handbags and shoes sizes 3 to 10. It is the ideal opportunity to please yourself and at the same time support local. The factory has been going for ±39 years, with Marlene’s Brother, the founding member. The shoes are made in South Africa. Owners Marlene and Tracy have a quarter decade of experience between them and decided to go on their own for the first time with Froggie backing them. They invite you to visit their new store for an exciting shoe shopping experience.
For more info contact them on 083 325 4566 Trading hours Mon to Fri: 9am – 5pm | Sat: 9am- 2pm Sun: 10am – 2pm and please call for extended holiday hoursFeb-Mar 2016
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SHOPPING A fragrant Eastern treasure trove, THE Spice Emporium lives up to its name. The shelves are jam-packed with exotic spices and blends, as well as all the trappings for authentic Indian cooking, such as dhal, linen bags of rice, beans nuts, seeds, poppadums, oils, pickles, paneer and ghee. There is nothing quite like the whiffs of cardamom, ginger, cinnamon, tumeric and black pepper when you enter this shop. Look out for lumps of black sugar that looks like something out of a stone scratch patch, the traditional Indian wooden ice cream churners, and bags of candy-coated fennel. On your way out, be sure to get some sabja seeds to soak in ice-cold milk and flavour with sweet rose syrup to make a delicious Bombay crush.
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SHOPPING Park; open Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 18:00-22:00, Sundays & public holidays 10:00-17:00. EASTER PLAY MARKET (071 3070823) Mar 13 09:0014:00 Featuring live music, kids entertainment, a puppet show, craft and food stalls, and more – Giba Gorge MTB Park, 110 Stockville Road, Pinetown. WONDER MARKET (079 747 7661) Offers food, craft and more in the beautiful surroundings of Chris Saunders Park, opposite Gateway, on the last Sunday of the month 09:00-14:00. MORNING TRADE MARKET Artisanal fare and farm produce every Sunday from 08:00-13:00 at 15 Station Drive. ESSENWOOD CRAFT MARKET (031 202 5632) Must-see Durban institution set in a shady park on the Berea, sells crafts, art, clothing, collectibles and food every Saturday morning. Tea garden, children’s playground & pony rides.
Road in Clairwood, this is a favourite spot to find fresh fruit and vegetables at bargain prices, and is open Monday to Friday 05:30-10:45 and Saturdays 05:30-09:30. GOLDEN HOURS FAMILY MARKET (083 262 3693) Offers a variety of fresh and homemade produce, craft stalls, live music and an adventure playground for children. Located in Uitsig Road behind Hyper-by-theSea, Durban North, every Sunday 10:00-15:30. UMHLANGA FARMERS’ MARKET (082 413 1887) Takes place every Wednesday 10:00-13:00, Autumn Drive, Prestondale. GREYVILLE CAR BOOT & SECOND HAND CLOTHING MARKET (083 300 2999) Behind Greyville Racecourse, First Avenue, takes place on a Sunday between 05:00 and 15:00.
VICTORIA STREET MARKET (031 306 4021) Durban’s original Indian market in Berta Mkhize Street is open daily and sells everything from brass ornaments, curios and clothing to fish, spices and music. AMPHITHEATRE CRAFT MARKET (031 301 3200) Durban Beachfront every Sunday 09:00-16:00 with the focus on curios and textiles. DURBAN FRESH PRODUCE MARKET (031 465 1691) Located at 81 Flower Feb-Mar 2016 D4AS 33
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INTERNATIONAL African Peninsula .................031 467 3144 9th Avenue Bistro.................031 312 9134 Antique Café ..........................031 303 5959 Audacia Manor .....................031 303 9520 Blue Bay Café.........................031 568 2229 Beluga......................................031 584 7430 Bertuoa....................................031 828 1979 Bellevue Café.........................031 717 2780 Big Easy Winebar & Grill, Hilton Hotel............................031 336 8166 Blue Square............................031 202 2003 Blue Zoo..................................031 303 2265 Boiler Room Café .................031 312 9134 Bonne Vie................................031 837 4168 Brasserie, Edward Hotel.....031 337 3681 Bud’s on the Bay...................031 466 6100 Café 1999...............................031 202 3406 Café Jiran.................................031 332 4485 California Dreaming.............031 332 0037 Cappello...................................031 312 9843 Camden 031 Comedy Club & Bistro.........061 028 7248 Cargo Hold, uShaka Marine World .........031 328 8065 Chill...........................................031 303 9095 Chilliplum................................031 765 2590 Cielo..........................................031 566 5417 Coco’s on Florida...................031 303 4904 Corner Cafe.............................031 201 0219 Cosmopolitan.........................031 566 1814 Crusts Café & Restaurant..031 826 9690 Delish.......................................031 205 7202 Dougiwe’s...............................031 572 7499 Dish, Royal Palm Hotel.......031 581 8181 Earthmother Organic...........031 303 2288 Elements, Beverley Hills Hotel ….........031 561 2211 El-Arish....................................031 467 9576 Eora ..........................................031 561 7541 Factory Café ..........................031 205 3283 Fourteen on Chartwell........031 561 1017 Freedom Café .......................031 309 4434 Freshly Ground Café............031 765 4261 Fusion ......................................031 202 6182 Glenwood Bakery ................072 614 6081 Harbour Cruise .....................084 456 4000 Hashtag...................................031 837 8762 Havana Grill.......................031 337 1305 Harvey’s...................................031 561 4977 34 D4AS Feb-Mar 2016
Indulge.....................................031 309 2559 In Joy.........................................078 699 0613 Intaba View .......................031 783 4011
Trading as a restaurant from Monday to Sunday, it boasts a large wrap around patio and outdoor deck overlooking the majestic Valley of 1000 Hills.
It’s All Good Organic Grocer & Café ......................... 031 563 2289 Jam, Quarters Hotel.............031 303 5246 Joop’s Place.......................031 312 9135
A former butcher, Joop selects, matures, cuts and prepares all the steaks while Wendy supervises the front of house, ensuring efficient, personal service.
La Tala, Tala Private Game Reserve.......................031 781 8013 La Vue................................074 072 4909 La Vue operates a scheduled dining cruise around the harbour and along the Sea front all year round, offering fresh food, live entertainment and spectacular Durban city sights.
KUD’TA, Wilson’s Wharf......076 448 7066 Little Havana.....................031 561 7589
A world class grill room and an ultimate destination for the meat and seafood lover.
Lords and Legends Bluff........................................031 467 1677 Amanzimtoti........................031 903 4534 Maritimo’s, Cabana Beach...031 561 5672 Market......................................031 309 8581 Mayfair Café............................ 031 563 2599 Mundo Vida............................031 568 2286 Nonna, Makaranga Garden Lodge.........................031 764 6616 Nourish Durban North.......................031 564 3149 Westville................................031 266 6124 Oscars Berea .....................................031 208 5848 Hillcrest ................................031 765 7326 Oyster Box Grill......................031 514 5000 Parc Café ................................031 205 7285 Pasha’s....................................031 562 0564 Picasso’s..................................031 765 3915 Pier 107, Beach Hotel.........031 337 5511 PL8............................................031 312 8907 Plum ........................................031 312 6250 Quo............................................082 320 7906
Steaks with a difference SATISFYING CUSTOMERS FOR 22 YEARS NEED WE SAY MORE?
PLACE DINNER: MON - SAT LUNCH: FRI
Avonmore Centre, Ninth Avenue, Morningside Map/Ref. E/2
Tel: 031-312 9135 JOOP’S PLACE Situated a little off the beaten track in Durban’s trendy Morningside, this bistro style steak restaurant is a well known haven for those who love steak, but hate steakhouses. Established in 1993 by ex Capetonians Joop and Wendy Mol, the ambience is warm and welcoming. The music is strictly background to encourage conversation, while most of the noise comes from the open plan kitchen where Joop cooks all the meat, creating huge flames as he prepares his special dishes such as Joop’s Special, a centre cut of super grade fillet, stuffed with pineapple and cheddar cheese, cooked to crisp perfection, finished with button mushrooms and flambéed with brandy.
Intaba View is located in the majestic Valley of 1000 Hills. With a panoramic view of this magnificent valley, dining is available on our outdoor deck as well as on our wraparound patio. The interior of our restaurant is classically styled and a large fireplace guarantees warmth on the coldest of days. Our extensive a la carte menu is available every day and our Buffet on a Sunday is a must for family celebrations. Intaba View – an experience of beauty. T: 031 783 4011 | E: info@intabaview.co.za Feb-Mar 2016 D4AS 35
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315 Restaurant.....................031 271 8200 Rendezvous ...........................031 561 4749 Republik ..................................031 573 1429 RocoMamas Durban North......................031 563 0925 Umhlanga Ridge ...............031 566 2441 Riverside Café .......................031 563 0600 Sevruga ...................................031 584 7444 Spice Restaurant & Bar....... 032 943 3558 Sprigs.......................................031 764 6031 St Clements Garden Café....031 202 2511 St James Boutique Hotel....031 312 2317 Steak and Ale ........................031 561 7234 The Sugar Club, Beverly Hills Hotel................031 561 2211 Tashas......................................031 566 5209 The Address...........................031 303 8822 The Coop.................................031 563 2452 The Courtyard .......................031 312 5999 Three Chefs Bistro................031 566 2040 The Lookout ..........................031 562 1415 The Olive Garden ..................031 768 1314 The Press Club ......................031 561 7117 The Saint James....................031 312 9488 Union Square ......................... 031 563 0923 Wodka......................................031 332 8190 Woodcutters’ ........................031 266 1843 Zack’s North Beach.........................031 368 6800 Wilson’s Wharf....................031 305 1677 Windermere Centre............031 312 0755 Zara’s Café Durban North.......................031 563 1461 Umhlanga .............................031 561 2511 Zest...........................................031 764 4867 ITALIAN & PIZZA Al Firenze................................031 572 5559 Andrea’s La Dolce Vita........031 572 4075 Angelo’s...................................031 561 3245 Aurelia’s...................................031 566 2725 Bel Punto................................031 568 2407 Caffe Italia ..............................031 572 5670 Ciao Bella Café ......................031 332 5917 Craft Trattoria........................031 562 1926 Giorgio’s...................................031 903 1556 Hubcaps Woodfired Pizza.. 031 309 3203 The Gazette............................031 303 8099 La Casa Nostra......................031 568 1996 La Pizza Pazza Kloof ....................................031 764 0749 36 D4AS Feb-Mar 2016
Lupa Osteria Durban North.......................031 941 1181 Umhlanga..............................031 765 3059 Westville................................031 266 8793 Luigi’s.......................................031 561 3988 Luna Blu...................................031 312 4665 The Mad Italian......................031 573 2938 Mama Luciana’s Greyville.................................031 303 8350 Glenashley............................031 562 1405 Marco Paulo Bistro ..............031 502 2221 My Restaurant ......................031 572 2604 Old Town Italy........................031 566 5008 Olive & Oil Glenwood..............................031 201 6146 Umhlanga..............................031 561 2618 Hillcrest.................................031 765 6214 Papa Giovanni’s.....................031 765 3617 Pesto, The Palace Resort...031 332 8351 Pizzetta....................................031 201 1019 Remo’s Mt Edgecombe....................031 539 5955 Umhlanga .............................031 561 7143 Roma Revolving ...................031 337 6707 Scoozi.......................................031 563 4444 Speza .......................................031 764 2552 Spiga D’oro ............................031 303 9511 Stretta Cuchina......................031 765 8862 The Big Apple Pizza Co........031 825 2228 Trattoria La Piazza................031 765 7876 INDIAN & CURRY Al Mehran................................031 332 5127 Auntie Nita’s Curry Den .....073 260 2147 A Taste of India......................031 303 7049 Bombay Blu ...........................031 564 7914 Capsicum, Britannia Hotel .....................031 303 2266 Cane Cutters............................ 031 201 1603 Casablanca..............................031 312 4648 Chiftetilli..................................031 303 7374 Gateway to India...................031 566 5711 Govinda’s Pure Vegetarian Restaurant........031 403 4600 Indian Connection …............031 312 1440 Indian Summer .....................031 562 1234 Jaipur Palace ..........................031 563 0287 Jeera, Suncoast Towers......031 314 7878 Jewel of India, Elangeni Hotel.......................031 362 1300 Kashmir...................................031 561 7486
Kebabish Tikka.......................031 368 1844 Little Gujarat..........................031 305 3148 Little India...............................031 201 1121 Mali’s Indian Restaurant ...031 312 8535 My Diners North Beach.........................031 332 5948 Overport................................031 207 2780 Westwood Mall...................031 266 1540 Palki..........................................031 201 0019 Panaji .......................................031 564 0828 Silverani’s Glenwood Village................031 201 1751 Suncoast Casino..................031 368 1396 Some Like It Hot Hillcrest.................................031 765 8372 Durban North.......................031 563 1322 Sunrise Hse of Curries.........031 303 6076 Ulundi, Royal Hotel...............031 333 6000 Vintage, Greyville .................031 309 1328 Vrushiks Vegetarian Foods.031 368 7443 THAI, CHINESE & SUSHI Aroy Thai ................................031 262 1299 Bamboo Sushi Lounge........031 561 2705 Bite Your Tongue...................031 563 4419 China Plate..............................031 564 6437 Czar...........................................031 312 8001 Daruma, Elangeni Hotel.....031 362 1322 Dragon City.............................031 563 2758 Emperor’s Kitchen, uShaka Village Walk.............031 332 5126 Foon Lok Nien........................031 266 2931 Golden Chopsticks........031 332 8858/8970 Gong Lok.................................031 303 4537 Greedy Buddha .....................031 563 1919 Green Mango.........................031 312 7054 Green Parrot .........................031 564 2939 Kai Thai, Suncoast Casino..031 368 3226 Kebabish Tikka.......................031 368 1844 Kung Thai Durban North.......................031 564 5458 Umhlanga..............................031 561 2050 Le Thai......................................031 266 7368 Maan Hing .............................031 201 0115 Marulas....................................031 266 7600 Mei Xin.....................................031 201 5433 Ming Bow................................031 561 3789 Mooki Noodle Bar.................031 811 9199 Mo Noodles............................031 561 1722 Phuket Thai............................031 561 3162 Sea Horse................................031 584 7611
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So!Sushi...................................031 561 5393 Speak Sushi ...........................031 563 6464 Su Thai.....................................082 744 9955 Sushi Corner ..........................073 274 8649 Sun-Sun...................................031 564 4548 Takami Sushi .......................... 078 900 8694 Tare Panda..............................031 566 3138 Thai Wok & Sushi .................031 765 8525 Ton Hoi ....................................031 562 9933 Tong Lok..................................031 309 3467 Tong Whoo..............................031 562 1386 Wai Thai...................................031 765 5019 Yang..........................................031 765 5114 Yum Thai .................................031 572 7848 CONTINENTAL Black Forest Tavern..............031 702 2908 Ile Maurice..............................031 561 7609 La Renaissance .....................031 337 1008 Le Trouquet.............................031 266 5388 St Moritz..................................031 764 6245 MEDITERRANEAN Bombay to Beirut ................031 332 1786 Café Limone, Gateway .......031 566 4417 Circle Café, Durban Jewish Club -...................................................031 368 6883 Delfi ..........................................031 312 7032 Gazi............................................ 031 561 1967 Joe Cools..................................031 368 2858 The Mad Greek Taverna, Wilson’s Wharf......................031 305 1650 Myra’s Kitchen.......................031 561 7238 Santorini..................................031 312 9394 Splashes .................................031 572 3152 Yossi’s .....................................031 201 0090 SPANISH, PORTUGUESE & THE AMERICAS A Cabana.................................031 201 7924 A Gruta.....................................031 312 8675 A Tasca Durban North .....................031 563 2603 Westville...............................031 262 2305 Adega Berea......................................031 207 8353 Gateway................................031 584 6311 Umhlanga Plaza..................031 561 4794 Barrio........................................031 566 7456 Bar Ba Coa .............................031 561 4106 Bazaruto’s...............................031 764 4406 Calisto’s...................................031 561 7030 Coimbra Queensmead Mall .............031 205 5447 Feb-Mar 2016 D4AS 37
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- Gillitts ....................................082 877 0796 Cubana.....................................031 303 4383 El Toro ................................. 031 564 3015 Fiélamigo.................................031 201 4048 Four 15....................................031 564 0415 Gringo’s ...................................031 811 4258 Julio’s........................................031 201 3133 Julio’s on the Bay .................076 440 0057 Mo-Zam-Bik...........................031 836 1574 Neo Café..................................031 563 5546 Ponta D’ouro .........................031 561 7849 Taco Zulu.................................031 303 9584 Tapas on the Block...............031 566 7500 Vicky Cristina’s.......................031 561 1000 FISH Aqua, Sibaya Casino ............031 580 5000 Cape Town Fish Market Gateway ...............................031 566 4432 uShaka Marine World........031 337 0598 Suncoast...............................031 368 3320 Fish ..........................................031 561 2912 Jack Salmon ...........................031 572 3664 Jimmy’s Killer Prawns Musgrave..............................031 201 2626 Glenashley............................031 572 2866 Umhlanga .............................031 561 7727 Kloof.......................................031 767 1293 John Dory’s Fish & Grill Kloof.......................................031 764 6079 Pavilion .................................031 265 0013 Suncoast ..............................031 332 5087 Gateway................................031 566 3334 Wilson’s Wharf ...................031 304 7669 Lord Prawn.............................031 561 1133 Café Fish..................................031 305 5062 The Oyster Bar & Zenbisushi Wilson’s Wharf....................031 307 7883 The Pirate’s Arms Wilson’s Wharf......................031 305 6364 Q 4 Prawns.............................031 765 2480 Sailor’s Bistro ........................031 561 1926 Zanzibar...................................031 916 3611 AFRICAN Afro’s Chicken........................071 522 3070 Café Abyssinia.......................031 836 4777 Croctilians, Phezulu Safari Park .............031 777 1119 Egagasini.................................031 337 6651 38 D4AS Feb-Mar 2016
Habesha Café .......................076 046 2516 KwaCucina, uShaka Marine World .........031 337 7663 Moyo, uShaka Pier ...........031 332 0606
A unique destination for a sophisticated African experience. Warm hospitality and modern African ambience.
Tate’s Kasi Grill, Clermont .082 833 1810 The Rainbow .........................031 702 9161 BUFFETS A2A, Sibaya Casino ..............031 580 5168 Brasserie, Edward Hotel.....031 337 3681 Chantecler Hotel...................031 765 2613 The Lingela, Elangeni Hotel.......................031 362 1300 Mykonos, The Square, Umhlanga................................031 566 7031 Oyster Terrace, Oyster Box Hotel...................031 514 5000 Sondela Tavern, Sibaya Casino.........................031 580 5168 Rainbow Terrace, Hilton Hotel............................031 336 8100 Upper Deck, uShaka Marine World .........031 328 8068 PUBS & TAVERNS Billy the Bum’s.......................031 303 1988 Cotton Fields..........................031 561 3371 Dropkick Murphies...............031 825 1858 Fat Baz Glenashley............................031 572 3152 Westville................................031 266 6545 George Tapas and Wine Bar..................................031 561 5850 Hooters ...................................031 561 2744 Jackie Horner Pub & Grill...............................031 202 9192 Keg and Thistle......................031 562 9018 Keg and Trout, Heritage Market ...................031 765 2070 Livingston’s............................031 562 9018 O’Bryan’s ................................079 638 8574 Sbu’s Lounge..........................083 726 0251 Shadows Tavern, Clermont.083 553 7898 Stella Sports Club ................031 201 7717 Stoker’s Arms .......................031 764 6706 Victoria Bar & Restaurant..031 337 4645 Waxy O’Connor’s ..................031 266 2565
TOURIST INFORMATION TOURISM INFORMATION OFFICES Durban Tourism.............031 322 4164 Airport Office..................031 322 6046 uShaka Office.................031 337 8099 Green Hub Office..........031 303 8476 Beach Information Office ...........................................031 322 4205 Gateway Office..............031 514 0572 Inanda Office..................031 519 2555 Thousand Hills Tourism ...........................................031 777 1874 Sapphire Coast Tourism ...........................................031 903 7498 Umhlanga Tourism ...........................................031 561 4257 Durban West Tourism ...........................................060 9267 694 USEFUL NUMBERS Police Flying Squad ...................10111 Fire & emergency.........031 361 0000 Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife ...........................................033 845 1000 Computicket ...........................................083 915 8000 AMBULANCES Metro Ambulance (all areas) ..........................................................10177 Netcare 24-hr emergency ......................................................082 911 Emergency Med. Rescue ...........................................031 302 9911 ER 24...........................................084 124 Citi-Med...........................080 033 3911 St John’s...........................031 305 6588 POPULATION Durban (eThekwini) 3.55 million (2015 est); KwaZulu-Natal 10.92 million & SA 54.96 million (mid-2014 est) TIME ZONES South Africa is two hours ahead of
Greenwich Mean Time. DIALLING CODES International telephone dialling code is + 27 when dialling from outside South Africa and 00 + country code when dialling another country from South Africa. CLIMATE Summers are warm and humid with an average maximum temperature of 28°C. Winters are mild, with average temperatures around 18°C. The sea temperature rarely drops below 17°C. CURRENCY The unit of currency is the Rand (R), which consists of 100 cents (c). CREDIT CARDS Major credit cards such as American Express, Visa, Diners Club and MasterCard may be used at most hotels, restaurants, car hire companies, etc. (ATMs) will accept many international bank and credit cards. FOREIGN EXCHANGE Foreign currency may be exchanged at any commercial bank or foreign exchange bureau. Rennies............................031 251 5300 American Express ........031 300 5444 First National Bank......031 369 5411 Standard Bank ...........................................086 012 3000 BANKING HOURS Banks generally open on weekdays 09:00-15:30 and Saturdays 08:30-11:00. TAXIS Mozzie Cabs...................086 066 9943 Bunny Cabs.....................031 332 2914 Feb-Mar 2016 D4AS 39
TOURIST INFORMATION Eagle.................................031 337 8333 Lighthouse Cabs...........083 440 8650 Umhlanga Cabs.............031 561 1846 Zippy Cabs......................031 202 7067 DURBAN PEOPLE MOVER Safe, convenient and comfortable, routes cover the CBD and beachfront, with buses arriving every 15 minutes between 06:30 and 23:00.
KING SHAKA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Enquiries.........................032 436 6644 VALUE ADDED TAX Value Added Tax (VAT) of 14 percent is levied on purchases and services. Foreign visitors may reclaim VAT at the VAT Refund Office at King Shaka International Airport..............................084 520 9262
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Growthpo Rugby Stad
Kings Park Athletics Park
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Durban Station: Beach
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Florida Road Entertainment: Beach via Peoples Park
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Moses Mabhida Stadium: Florida Entertainment
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Laguna Beach
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Blue Lagoon
Blue Lagoon Beach
uMngeni River Mouth