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CONTENTS

CONTENTS HIGHLIGHTS................................. 4

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FAMILY FUN & ADVENTURE.......... 6 SIZZLING SUMMER GETAWAYS..... 8 SPOTLIGHT ON ENTERTAINMENT...14 DURBAN...................................... 15 PMB/MIDLANDS..........................22 ZULULAND................................. 24 BATTLEFIELDS.............................26 NORTH COAST.............................28 DRAKENSBERG............................30 SOUTH COAST..............................32 ELEPHANT COAST........................35

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COVER: Hiking in the Drakensberg.

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PHINDILE MAKWAKWA Acting CEO of Tourism KwaZulu-Natal VIEW OUR BROCHURES ONLINE:

Accommodation Guide

Meetings Industry Guide

Explore the East3Route

Tourism Tattler

KZN Tourist Map

Travellers Tips

KZN Travel Guide

Wedding Planner

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SANIBONANI and Welcome to the Exceptional Zulu Kingdom

We have just wrapped up one of the most exciting months on the tourism calendar, Tourism Month. It began with us rewarding the best of the best in the tourism sector at the glitzy Lilizela Tourism Awards, hosted by the MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs, Mr Sihle Zikalala, at the uMfolozi Casino in Richards Bay on 7 September 2017. This is where 45 provincial winners were announced. They will go on to represent KwaZulu-Natal at the National Awards in October.

We also partnered with popular Gagasi FM DJs, SPHEctacula and Dj Naves, popularly known as the Kings of the Weekend, as our Tourism Month ambassadors for the “Do KZN” campaign. The campaign is aimed at encouraging the people of the province to explore and travel within their own province, and also to remind them of the role they play as ambassadors for the province and tourism.

Throughout the month, “The Kings” explored KZN and sampled some of our tourism offerings, encouraging many of their fans to do the same. They were also part of the “Save the Rhino” activation with the MEC to focus attention on the plight faced by this animal at the hands of poachers.

We hosted the Provincial Tourism Month celebrations on 15 September 2017 in the Amajuba District Municipality. This was followed by a tourism awareness workshop targeting tourism students from the area.

They later visited tourism products in Durban to gain insights on the behind-the-scene

work done in hospitality to ensure that our visitors get the best experience when visiting KZN. As Gauteng is the biggest domestic source market for KZN outside of the province itself, we participated at the Gauteng Getaway Show to promote KZN as mustvisit destination for the upcoming festive season. This was coupled with consumer activation at Northgate Mall. Through these interventions, we are confident that we will see more Gautengers flocking to the province to enjoy their summer holidays here.

We will be rolling out our “Do KZN” domestic campaign across various media platforms to enable tourists to book their next KZN holiday with ease and convenience.

We can safely say that we are expecting a profitable festive season, and trust that our trade partners are ready to welcome our visitors with the warmth and hospitality for which the province of KZN is renowned.

We urge you to continue to follow us on all our social networks, Facebook (KZNTourism), Instagram(@tourismkzn_official),Twitter(@ Tourism KZN), YouTube (KwaZulu-Natal Tourism Authority) and Pintrest (KZN Tourism), to stay updated on all our upcoming events. Drop us a line and tell us about your exceptional holiday in the Zulu Kingdom, and join us in conversation by following #GottaLuvKZN. We wait with open arms to welcome you to the Zulu Kingdom.

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OCT-NOV HIGHLIGHTS 6-7 October Cascades Wine, Food & Lifestyle Festival – Cascades Lifestyle Centre, PMB Tel: 033 347 1486 7 October Foodies Market (local artisanal products) – Ballito Lifestyle Centre, outside Zara’s Coffee Shop, Ballito www.ballitolifestylecentre.co.za

8 October Arno Carstens Live at The Rock Music Bistro, 59 Station Rd, Umzumbe Tel: 072 141 5621 14 October & 11 November The Litchi Orchard Farmers Market – Seaforth Ave, Salt Rock info@thelitchiorchard.co.za / 032 525 5118 14-15 October CANSA Relay for Life – Newcastle Show Grounds, Newcastle Tel: Sherika – 081 761 3625

20 October MIGOS CULTURE TOUR Durban ICC 18:00 Ticketpro 21 October Wartburger Spring Festival – Orion Wartburg Hotel, Wartburg www.wartburghotel.co.za 4

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22 October Tsogo Sun AMASHOVA Durban Classic – Departing PMB City Hall, PMB www.shova.co.za

28 October JERSEY BOY Durban Jewish Centre 20:00 Computicket

22 October AMASHOVA DURBAN CLASSIC PMB City Hall – Durban (Suncoast Parking Lot) 5:30 087 940 0497

29 October Pecanwood Oktoberfest Sport & Lifestyle Festival – Pecanwood Farm, 26 Birnamwood Rd, Merrivale Tel: Jared Wilson – 074 821 1144 29 October Arno Carstens & Ard Matthews (Marriott Ballito Beats) – Sugar Rush Park, Ballito www.ballitobeats.co.za

25 October NITRO CIRCUS Moses Mabhida Stadium 031 582 8222 28 October Morester Carnival (food & entertainment) – Majuba Lodge Tel: Ria - 034 312 3473 / 082 301 9528

4 November “Innistraat” Winterton Street Festival – Winterton Tel: 084 567 8802 10-12 November Ramsgate Book & Art Festival – Ramsgate Centre Tel: Pauline 083 654 4303 / Barbie 082 496 3545

OCT-NOV HIGHLIGHTS 11 / 18 November Super Boss Club and KZN Drag Racing Dezzi Raceway, District Road D440, Shelly Beach Tel: Elisna de Beer – 039 685 4100

7 November JOHN LEGEND DARKNESS AND LIGHT TOUR Moses Mabhida Stadium 20:00 Computicket 15 November CAT STEVENS / YUSUF Durban ICC 20:00 Computicket

16 – 18 November 4TH THE WORLD ECONOMIC CONFERENCE 2017 Durban ICC 9:00 031 301 0869

Weather permitting Whale and dolphin watching - with legal permit holders only with Advantage Cruiser from Durban , St Lucia , Sodwana Bay or Richards Bay. www.advantagetours.co.za

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Feel The Rhythm Of Africa FREE ENTRY INCLUDES • Restaurants • Kids Play Area • Curios • View • Shield Factory

ACTIVITIES • Zulu Village and Dance • Game Drives • Reptile Park • Fear Factor Challenge COMING SOON • Segway Tours • Toboggan Ride

Accommodation - Team Building Kids Parties - Conferences Weddings - Valley View or Bush Venue www.phezulusafaripark.co.za

Contact us: 031 777 1000 info@phezulusafaripark.co.za

GPS: -29.75416 S – 030.72328 E

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Only 2 hours from Durban and 45 minutes from Richards Bay. Experience the best Safari and finest cuisine at the oldest Private Game Reserve in Zululand.

DAY VISITORS PROGRAMME

Game drive and lunch, or breakfast or dinner, with the option of Zulu village, Champagne lunch picnic in the bush Booking essential Call 082 259 9732 or 073 266 8577 Email: info@thulathula.com

www.thulathula.com

Little Switzerland Resort A LITTLE BIT OF HEAVEN

On R34 Halfway between Melmoth and Ulundi Tel: 035 450 0904/ 5 info@mtonjanenilodge.co.za

& BERGLAND ACADEMY FUN RUN SAT 2 DECEMBER 2017 9h00 -15h00 • Art and Handmade CRAFT STALLS • Jumping castle • All day meals and tea garden • Live music • Farm animals • Fun Run: 1km, 2km, 3km - 9h00

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Charities / Institutions benefitting: • Koningsdal Childrens Home • Bergland Academy

Set in a 2000 hectare private reserve of jagged cliffs, indigenous forests, mountain streams and breathtaking views. Hike. Bike. Breathe huge gulps of mountain air. Meditate. Enjoy a cocktail while basking in the grand view across Africa’s oldest mountain range. Swim. Relax.Canter. Dine.

Dream. Fly-fish a mountain lake at dawn. Jog. Ride. Relax as afternoon shadows lengthen.

Rejuvenate at the spa.Conference facilities, Hotel accommodation and self catering chalets.

Unsurpassed luxury at affordable rates.

Visit Little Switzerland Mountain Resort and see how much you can fit into your stay.

Tel +2736 438 2500, Fax +2736 438 2517 Email: Info@lsh.co.za Website: www.lsh.co.za LITTLE SWITZERLAND RESORT

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View the ‘Big 7’ in our world-class game reserves and our pristine oceans. Enjoy breathtaking scenery on a Drakensberg hike or explore the sparkling Indian ocean that hugs the KZN coastline. Accommodation ranges from camping to bush lodges.

Mountain View Unit (R975 per person sharing) Garden View Unit (R870 per person sharing)

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2 bed Non Catering R1020 per person per night 2 bed self-catering R1200 per person per night

2 bed unit (Lower Camp) R750 per person sharing 2 bed unit (Upper Camp) R840 per person sharing CottageR2400 (rate covers the first 4 people) Lodge = R3780

Rate: R1410 (rate covers the first 3 people) Camping from R75

Cape Vidal - R1500 (rate covers the first 3 people) Camping R520 (rate covers the first 4 people)

2 bed self-catering R1200 (*pps) 2 bed non-catering = R1200 (per person sharing) Rhondavels – 2 bed chalets = R610 (*pps) Lodge – R4600 (covers the first 6 people)

Umlalazi – R1110 (rate covers the first 3 people) Camping R300 (rate covers the first 3 people)

2 bed chalet self catering R1260 (per unit per night) 2 bed non catering R1260 (per unit per night) 4 bed chalet = R1890 (covers first 3 people) 6 bed chalet = R2520 (covers first 4 people) 6 bed lodge = R3200

*pps - per person sharing

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KWA ZULU-NATAL

TOURISM KZN CONGRATULATES THE REPRESENT KZN AT THE NATIONAL

Kwalala Lodge 4 Star Accommodation - Bed & Breakfast

Azalea Bed and Breakfast 3 Star Accommodation - Bed & Breakfast

Qabuleka B&B 2 Star Accommodation - Bed & Breakfast

AKTV Natalia Beach Resort 4 Star Accommodation - Caravan & Camping

Leopard Mountain 4 Star Accommodation - Game Lodge

The Gorge Private Game Lodge & Spa 5 Star Accommodation - Lodge

AM 171 Marula 5 Star Accommodation - Self-catering Exclusive

Rockwood Lodges 4 Star Accommodation - Self-catering Exclusive

Nselweni Bush Lodge 2 Star Accommodation - Self-catering Exclusive

Sodwana Bay Resort - 2 Star Accommodation Self-catering Shared Vacation

Bonana Tours Emerging Tour Operator

uShaka Marine World Visitor Experience - Marine Adventure

Talana Museum Visitor Experience - Root & Culture

Stacey Farell Tourist Guide - Nature

Ezulwini Guest House Eyeta - Emerging Tourism Entrepreneur of the year

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2017 PROVINCIAL WINNERS TO KWA ZULU-NATAL

LILIZELA TOURISM AWARDS

KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) has announced the names of 45 provincial finalists at the 5th Annual Lilizela Tourism Awards hosted by the MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs, Mr Sihle Zikalala at a glitzy ceremony held ON 7 September 2017, at Umfolozi Casino in Richards Bay. The MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs, Mr Sihle Zikalala reiterated the importance of excellent service in the tourism sector and said “Recognition of achievement enhances our performance and stimulates the motivation for greater success in the future.

Excellent service serves as a basis of growing our Provincial tourism sector. If visitors receive great services here, they will keep coming back to KZN and will also serve as our ambassadors who will spread the word about our destination back home.”

ESTABLISHMENT Happy Hippo Accommodation Westville B & B Kwalala Lodge Azalea Bed and Breakfast Qabuleka B & B AKTV Natalia Beach Resort AKTV Drakensville Holiday Resort Days at Sea Beach Lodge Lythwood Lodge Hawklee Country House Karkloof Safari Spa Leopard Mountain Aha Auberge Hollandaise Guest House The Vineyard on Ballito Gecko Inn Oyster Box Hotel Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel Garden Court Umhlanga Road Lodge Richards Bay The Gorge Private Game Lodge & Spa Three Trees at Spioenkop Tembe Elephant Park & Lodge AM 171 Marula Rockwood Lodges Beverley Country Cottages Nselweni Bush Lodge Casa Ridge Sodwana Bay Resort

Suncoast Conference Centre

NAME Bonana Tours NAME Big Rush AKTV Natalia Beach Resort Splashy Fen Music Festival Karkloof Safari Spa uShaka Marine World Talana Museum Midlands Meander Amakhosi Lodge ( Pty) Ltd NAME Access2Africa Safaris Access2Africa Safaris NAME Stacey Farell Bongi Thabedo Johannes Outram NAME Ezulwini Guest House NAME Syavaya Tours

ACCOMMODATION AWARDS Backpacking & Hostelling Bed & Breakfast Bed & Breakfast Bed & Breakfast Bed & Breakfast Caravan & Camping Caravan & Camping Country House Country House Country House Game Lodge Game Lodge Guest House Guest House Guest House Hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel Lodge Lodge Lodge Self-catering Exclusive Self-catering Exclusive Self-catering Exclusive Self-catering Exclusive Self-catering Shared Vacation Self-catering Shared Vacation MESE Awards Meetings, Exhibitions and Special Events ( MESE)

STAR GRADING 3 Star 5 Star 4 Star 3 Star 2 Star 4 Star 3 Star 5 Star 4 Star 3 Star 5 Star 4 Star 5 Star 4 Star 3 Star 5 Star 4 Star 3 Star 1 Star 5 Star 4 Star 3 Star 5 Star 4 Star 3 Star 2 Star 4 Star 2 Star 5 Star

TOUR OPERATOR AWARDS Emerging VISITOR EXPERIENCE AWARDS Action & Adventure Beach Experience Culture & Lifestyle Lap of Luxury Marine Adventure Roots & Culture Scenic Beauty Wildlife Encounters UNIVERSAL ACCESSIBILITY AWARDS Experience Visual Experience Communicative TOURIST GUIDES AWARDS Nature Culture Adventure ETEYA AWARDS Emerging Tourism Entrepreneur of the Year Award MECS AWARD MECs Award

For more information on the KZN Lilizela winners go to www.zulu.org.za. Or visit our social media pages Facebook (KZNTourism), Instagram (@tourismkzn_official), Twitter (@Tourism KZN

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With Heritage Month behind us, KZN’s live entertainment scene continues apace.

Durban’s Playhouse Company boasts a busy roster of shows. ‘To House’, Ashwin Singh’s drama about racial tensions between disparate Durban population sectors, runs in the Drama Theatre from 5 to 7 October.

With cast headed by Michael Gritten, Menzi Mkwane and playwright Singh, the production is directed by Ralph Lawson.

The Playhouse’s Loft Season, which offers free admission to productions to be seen, showcases several home-grown Durban shows that have won acclaim. Heading the roster is the run-away hit, B!#ch Stole My Doek, written and directed by Clinton Marius and starring Shona Johnson. Set in Wentworth, the laugh-a-line comedy with a twist won a prestigious Standard Bank Ovation Award at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown, as well as a slew of Durban Theatre Awards. Don’t miss its performances on 6 and 7 October at 7.30pm.

Other notable shows on the Loft Season’s roster include, among others: Trafficked, a physical theatre piece that combines poetry and media projection to tell the story of a South African girl tricked into a dangerous human trafficking syndicate; Liberty, a dance piece around South African stories of lost souls in an idealistic world who have fallen by the way side; Touch My Blood, a tale of a young man growing up in Hammersdale Township in the 80s; and the drama, Cell Block Double, a two-hander new South African play about two women who are incarcerated in a cell together.

Another not-to-be-missed event at The Playhouse is the eagerly anticipated annual Last Night of the Proms concert, presented as always by the British Cultural and Heritage Association. With South Africa’s ‘Mr Music’, Richard Cock, on the podium, and a bumper programme of Proms favourites set to be performed in cracking style by the KZNPO with a powerhouse combo of choirs and soloists, the event will be one to remember! Diarise 22 October at 3pm, and be there! For full programme details about shows at The Playhouse, visit www.playhousecompany.com.

The Melanie Kisten Dance Academy celebrates 21 years in the entertainment industry with an exciting new theatre production – The Bread, The Porridge and The Mix Masala.This theatrical fusion of comedy, dance and music is written, directed and produced by

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Melanie Kisten, runs at Sibaya Casino’s iZulu Theatre on Saturday 21 October at 6pm and on Sunday 22 October at 3pm.

Tickets via Computicket @ R120pp. To book, call 0861 915 8000 or book online at www.computicket.com.

Also at the iZulu Theatre, catch the return of music wiz Ian Von Memerty’s phenomenally long-running revue, Handful Keys. Now expanded to include three keyboards and three pianists and more, the hugely popular show runs from 8 to 19 November.

Book at Computicket.

Actor Tim Plewman once again dons the Caveman’s skins and steps onto stage to add to his record breaking slew of sold out performances of the longest-running and most successful solo comedy in South African theatre history: Defending the Caveman plays at UKZN’s Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre in Durban, from 4 to 14 October.

And to get a revised history lesson from South Africa’s most famous white woman, Evita Bezuidenhout, note she will present her side-splitting, satirical stand-up Evita Bezuidenhout & the Kaktus of Separate Development at the Elizabeth Sneddon theatre for a three week run from Tuesday 31 October until Sunday 19 November.

Tannie Evita takes her audience on a unique great trek as she follows the journey of the Kaktus of Separate Development (Kaktaceae Apartica) from its arrival in 1652 to its reinvention in 1994 – right up to the headlines of today. Assisted by visual aids reflecting a familiar terrain of history, from the arrival of a small Dutch ship called the Drommedaris to the coronation of a former political prisoner called Madiba. She will have you in stiches while tackling one of the most controversial issues in our democracy: the real history of South Africa and the right to laugh at the lies.

Evita was last at the Sneddon in 2013.

Tickets available from Computicket www.computicket.co.za 0861 915 8000 / Shoprite Checkers Money Market Counters.

Finally, a note for classical music lovers and concert goers, the KZN Philharmonic Orchestra’s World Symphony Series 2017 Late Spring Season runs in the Durban City Hall on Thursday evenings at 7.30pm between 19 October and 16 November. For details about the seasons exciting programmes, to be performed by stellar line-up of international artists and leading South African musicians, visit www.kznphil.org or call 031-369 9438.

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DURBAN

A warm Durban welcome to all local and international cyclists taking the long ride in the Tsogo Sun Amashova Durban Classic which sees thousands of cyclists starting their 105km cycle from Pietermaritzburg to Durban. Be sure to find time to enjoy Durban’s vast stretches of golden sands, warm Indian Ocean and revamped beach promenade – perfect for a ‘cool down’ after a lengthy cycle!

DID YOU KNOW?

For more info check out the website www.durbanexperience.co.za Visitors to Durban will be spoilt for choice, when it comes to restaurants and nightlife, with a variety of clubs, theatres, bars and cafes available. There are number of restaurants and fast food outlets along the promenade perfect for ice creams with the kids, coffee with friends or date night dining.

Florida Road is a popular entertainment area with a variety of dining options, in addition to being a WIFI hotspot zone. For something a little out of the ordinary visit The Chairman, a sophisticated jazz club on Durban’s infamous Mahatma Gandhi Street, or head to one of the township restaurants like Max’s Lifestyle or Eyadini in Umlazi, or Under the Moon in eNanda. Otherwise, head to the leafy suburbs of Kloof and Hillcrest for artisanal coffee and an assortment of delicious cakes at any number of charming venues.

The Amashova Classic is the oldest ‘classic’ cycle race in South Africa with the first race held in 1986 with 150 cyclists. Now in excess of 10,000 cyclists compete, from serious competitors to recreational participants –The Tsogo Sun Amashova Durban Classic is included in the UCI world cycling tour which determines world rankings.

The adventurous will enjoy a guided canoeing trip on the uMgeni River with Durban Green Corridor, or head to iSithumba, a small village in the Valley of 1000 Hills, for some heart racing mountain biking. The Woza eNanda Heritage Trail, which promotes some of Durban’s most important historical sites, offers visitors a glimpse into history… Visit Mahatma Gandhi’s ‘home’ – now a museum in the Phoenix Settlement north of Durban, the

Ohlange Institute in Inanda, or the gravesite of Dr John Dube and where Nelson Mandela cast his historic vote in South Africa’s first democratic elections. Visit the Station Drive Precinct where funky markets and food outlets rub shoulders with boutique shops, a craft beer brewery and gin distillery… or opt for a guided walking tour of the markets of Warwick Triangle and the Victoria Street Market with its Indian spice shops and traditional medicine market for a taste of trading the old fashioned way.

There are a number of golf courses in Durban for golf enthusiasts to choose from, with the Durban Country Club consistently scoring as one of the best – it has played host to sixteen South African Open Golf Tournaments, more than any other golf course in South Africa. Other top courses include Durban Beachwood (designed around a mangrove swamp), Cotswold Downs in suburban Hillcrest and the Mount Edgecombe Country Club.

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DURBAN STREET MAP AND TOURIST INFORMATION & SERVICES STREET NAME CHANGES NEW NAME.............................. FORMER NAME Anton Lembede........................ Smith St Archie Gumede......................... Old Fort Place Bertha Mkhize........................... Victoria St Bertha Mkhize........................... Victoria St Braam Fischer.......................... Ordinance Rd Charlotte Maxeke..................... Beatrice St Che Guevara............................ Moore Rd Chris Ntuli................................. Old Dutch Rd David Webster.......................... Leopold St Denis Hurley............................. Queen St Dorothy Nyembe....................... Gardiner St Dr Goonam............................... Prince Edward Dr Langalibalele Dube.............. Winder St Dr Pixley Kaseme..................... West St Dr Yusuf Dadoo........................ Grey St Dullah Omar............................. Masonic Grove Esther Roberts.......................... Frere Rd Felix Dlamini............................. Brickfield Rd Florence Nzama....................... Prince Alfred Ingcuce..................................... Albert St Isaiah Ntshangase.................... Walter Gilbert Joe Slovo.................................. Field St John Zikhali.............................. Sydenham Joseph Nduli............................. Russell St Julius Nyerere........................... Warwick Av K E Masinga............................. Old Fort Rd Khuzimpi Shezi......................... Williams Road King Dinuzulu (North)............... Berea Rd (North) King Dinuzulu (South)............... Berea Rd (South) Lena Ahrens............................. Manning Rd Lilian Ngoyi............................... Windermere M L Sultan................................ Centenary Magwaza Maphalala................. Gale St Mahatma Gandhi...................... Point Rd Margaret Mncadi....................... Victoria Embankment Masabalala Yengwa.................. NMR Masobiya Mdluli........................ Fisher St Mathews Meyiwa...................... First Av & Stamfordhill Maud Mfusi............................... St Georges Monty Naicker........................... Pine St O R Tambo............................... Marine Parade Peter Mokaba........................... North Ridge & Ridge Rd Problem Mkhize........................ Cowey Road & ................................................. Edith Benson RD Naidu.................................. Stanley Copley Samora Machel........................ Aliwal Street Sandile Thusi............................ Argyle Rd Smiso Nkwanyana.................... Goble Rd Stephen Dlamini....................... Essenwood Sylvester Ntuli........................... Brickhill Road • Parks & Gardens Durban Botanic Gardens.............. 031-309 1170 AIRPORT King Shaka International ACSA Help desk........................ 032-436 6758 ACSA Info................................. 032-436 6585 Flight Info.................................. 032 436 6000 16 www - WHAT, WHERE & WHEN Oct-Nov 2017

ATTRACTIONS Suncoast................................... 031-328 3000 uShaka..................................... 031-328 8000 Sibaya....................................... 031-538 2000 • Museums Durban Natural Science Museum City Hall, Smith Street.............. 031-311 2256 Open daily: 08:30 -16:00; Sun 11:00 - 16:00 Kwa Muhle Museum ................ 031-311 2223 130 Ordnance Road; Open Mon - Sat • Parks & Gardens Durban Botanic Gardens............. 031-309 1170 Guide tours available Mitchell Park............................. 031-312 2318 • Natal Sharks Board................ 031-566 0400 • Umgeni Bird Park................... 031-579 4600 • Snake Park............................. 073-156 9606 Minitown................................... 031-33 7892 CONSULATES & EMBASSIES Argentina.................................. 012-430 3527 Australia ................................... 012-423 6000 Austria...................................... 012-452 9155 Belgian...................................... 031-303 2840

British........................................ 082-234 4450 Botswana.................................. 011-403 3748 Canada..................................... 031-303 9695 Chile......................................... 031-312 8608 China........................................ 031-563 4534 Denmark................................... 031-202 9396 France...................................... 011-778 5600 Germany................................... 031-266 3920 Greece...................................... 031-301 4880 India.......................................... 031-332 7020 Lesotho..................................... 031-307 2323 Mauritius................................... 021-342 1283 Mozambique............................. 031-304 0200 Netherlands.............................. 031-266 9291 New Zealand............................ 012-342 8656 Pakistan.................................... 031-304 8836 Paraguay ................................. 012-347 1047 Portugal.................................... 031-305 7511 Seychelles................................ 011-706 8720 Spain........................................ 012-460 0123 Swaziland................................. 012-344 1910 Sweden/Norway....................... 031-207 6900 United States............................ 031-305 7600

MEDICAL SERVICES City-med Services.................... 031-309 1378 Ambulance................................ 10177 • Hospitals Addington ................................ 031-327 2000 Entabeni - South Ridge ........... 031-204 1300 Parklands - Hopelands............. 031-208 8181 St Augustines ........................... 031-268 5000 Westville, Spine Rd.................. 031-265 0911 Umhlanga................................. 031-560 5500 • Medical Centres.....................

North Beach ............................. 031-332 6060 Gateway /Umhlanga................. 031-566 2777 Dental Centre .......................... 031-304 3000 Dental Emergency.................... 031-564 2152 POLICE Flying Squad............................. 10111 SAPS ....................................... 031-325 4259 Metro Police/Traffic................... 031-306 4422 TAXI Eagle Taxis............................... 031-337 8333 Lighthouse Cabs....................... 083-440 8650 Mozzies.................................... 031-263 0467 Umhlanga Rocks Taxi/ U-Cabs..................................... 031-561 1846 Zippy Cabs............................... 031-202 7067 HOT AIR BALLOONING Hot Air Ballooning KZN............. 083 446 9423

TOURIST INFORMATION For Tourist Information visit Tourism KwaZulu-Natal Shop A1, Treasure World, Ushaka Marine World 1 King Shaka Avenue, Durban.................031 – 816 6600 TOURISM KWAZULU-NATAL (TKZN) Ithala Trade Centre, 29 Canal Quay (signal) Road, Point, Durban............................................031 – 366 7500 DURBAN TOURISM Head Office 90 Florida Road........................................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 ThousandHills Tourism.............................031 777 1874 Sapphire Coast Tourism...........................031 903 7498 Umhlanga Tourism....................................031 561 4257

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WHERE TO SHOP & WHAT TO DO ART & CRAFTS ART AFRICA UMHLANGA (031 561 1515) stocks a unique collection of African Art and craft and artifacts, some of these items include: Embroidered panels, Senegal baskets, Knitted Toys from the Karoo, Beaded Zebra & African Animals, Embroidery from the Kaross Embroidery Group, Shweshwe Angels, Yoruba Beaded Chair, Jewellery of the Tuareg and much more. For unique indigenous craft with a twist be sure to visit their shop.

DURBAN ART GALLERY (Durban City Hall, 031 311 2264/9) Mon-Sat 08:30-16:00, Sun 11:00-16:00.

ARTSPACE DURBAN (3 Millar Rd, off Umgeni Rd, 031 312 0793) ARTISAN CONTEMPORARY GALLERY (Ingrid Smith, 344 Florida Rd, 031 312 4364 or info@artisan.co.za) Mon-Fri 09:30-17:00; Sat & public holidays 09:00-13:00. Silver jewellery, ceramics, sculpture, paintings, textiles, wooden pieces and more, all handcrafted by South African artists. The 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.

KZNSA GALLERY (166 Bulwer Rd, Glenwood, 031 277 1705, www.kznsagallery.co.za) Tues-Fri 09:00-17:00, Sat 09:00-16:00, Sun 10:00-15:00. Home of the KwaZuluNatal 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) Mon-Fri 08:00-16:30, Sat 09:00-12.30. Fine art by leading South African artists. Two new landscapes by Zimbabwean artist Hugh Mbayiwa are the latest addition to the gallery.

AFRICAN ART CENTRE HAVE MOVED TO 15 STATION DRIVE, DURBAN. 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.

EVERLASTING WHOLESALE Secure parking CASH & CARRY & environment We are an importer, wholesaler and retailer who stock a wide range of beads, beading tools and accessories, fashion jewellery, cosmetics, bags, gifts, stationery, toys, household & party items.

35 Monty Naicker Street (Pine Street), Durban Tel: 031-368 2161, Fax: 031-332 0564 Email: everlasting01@telkomsa.net Shop 1C Southway Mall, 27 Titren Rd, Rossburgh • Tel: 031-465 2813 Shop 17, Arbour Crossing 2 Oppenheimer Road, Umbogintwini Tel: 031-904 5410 Follow us on facebook on Everlasting Products cc and check out our website on www.everlastingproducts.co.za MARKETS I MARKET (031 582 8242 or www.iheartmarket.blogspot.com) Local foodies and designers on the first Saturday of every month, 09:00-14:00, on the Imbizo Lawns, Moses Mabhida Stadium.

SHONGWENI FARMERS & CRAFT MARKET (031 777 1674) Crafts as well as a variety of food and farm produce every Saturday from 06:30-11:30 at Lot 457, MR551, Shongweni; see www.shongwenimarket.co.za for directions.

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.

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 Park; open Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 18:00-22:00, Sundays & public holidays 10:00-17:00.

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Umhlanga Umhlanga and surrounds is gearing up for a sizzling summer season, with a fabulous lineup of events and a feast of local offerings.

Come and enjoy a memorable holiday on this world class coastline, that offers close to 300 days of sunshine a year and water that is warm enough to swim in all year round.

Some of our favourite things….

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The 2.7km O’Connor Promenade offers walkers and runners a close-up sea view, and is dotted with restaurants, takeaways, facilities and ice cream sellers.

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The boat launch site at Granny’s Pool allows visitors to get out onto the water to fish or dolphin and whale watch.

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The seaside village of Umdloti with some of the best beaches in the area, with a rock-enclosed tidal pool and a wide lagoon. There is excellent fishing off the rocks.

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Westbrook and Tongaat beaches are quieter and offer great swimming and surfing, as well as a launching area for boats.

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Snorkelling and diving to view everything from moray eels to tropical fish. One of the best snorkelling spots in the area is at the north end of Umdloti’s Beach Road.

THE KWAZULU-NATAL SHARKS BOARD MARITIME CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE (KZNSB) is mandated to be a global leader in bather protection against shark while minimising environmental impact, thus promoting tourism. The KwaZulu-Natal coastline is the only coastline with 37 beaches equipped with bather safety gear owned and maintained by the KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board Maritime Centre of Excellence in South Africa.

The KZNSB also conducts research into the

biology of sharks and other animals caught in shark safety gear.

Tourists and scholars are educated with dynamic audio-visual shows and shark dissections. In-depth research, that has already produced vital insight, is conducted into shark behaviour, feeding and breeding.

The public can enjoy early boat trips out to sea to observe staff at work. Here one will witness the checking of shark safety gear as well as stand an excellent chance of spotting a variety of marine life.

THE UMHLANGA SUMMER FESTIVAL 14-23 December 2017, has attracted more than 600 000 visitors over the past 12 years. This multi-faceted beach carnival offers interactive events, water-sports, entertainment, games and family fun.

The Umhlanga Tourism Trail and Walk 17 December. Enter online on at Mr and Miss Umhlanga Beach Pageant – 16 December Granada Square Carols by Candlelight – 21 December Read more about the programme in our next edition.

From the Editor: Congratulations to ANCHORS REST Guest House, for their recent listing on TripAdvisor as the number one B&B in the Umhlanga area. Cilla Rose, owner of Anchor’s Rest, attributed the rating to several factors including customer service, consistency, flexibility and enjoyment of people.

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Safe and easy walking distance to the beach, shops, restaurants, coffee bars and vibrant night life! Enjoy the peace and tranquillity where you can relax and unwind around the pool deck or in the tropical garden on sun loungers. At the end of the day enjoy a glass of wine on your patio or barbecue under the stars enjoying the warm weather of the coast. Superior rooms have private entrance and patio, barbeque facilities, lounge area, air conditioning, DStv and kitchenette.

Guests bar, secure parking, free wi-fi, credit cards, laundry service and airport transfers.

14 Stanley Grace Crescent, Umhlanga Rocks | www.anchorsrest.co.za Tel: (031) 561-7380 | Fax: (031) 561-6249 | Cell: 083 631 9344

GUEST HOUSE

HORSE RACING GREYVILLE (031 314 1651) 1; 6; 8; 15; 20; 22; & 27 & October 1; 3; 5; 8; 18; 24 & 26 November Greyville Racecourse (031 314 1500) Framed in the background by the many hotels of Durban’s Golden Mile, Greyville Racecourse is situated at the bottom of Durban’s Berea and surrounds the green expanse of Royal Durban Golf Club’s championship course.

SCOTTSVILLE (033 345 3405) Scottsville Racecourse is situated in Pietermaritzburg, the Capital of KwaZuluNatal and is a pleasant, scenic and easy 50 minute drive from Durban.

WHAT, WHERE & WHEN DURBAN - OCT-NOV 7 October I HEART MARKET Imbizo Lawns, Moses Mabhida Stadium 031 582 8222

4 November INK HOP FESTIVAL Princess Magogo Stadium, KwaMashu Computicket

8 October MRS INDIA – SA Sibaya Casino Izulu Theatre 031 580 5000

4 November I HEART MARKET Imbizo Lawns, Moses Mabhida Stadium 031 582 8222

15 October KZN Old Mutual National Choir The Playhouse 9:30 Computicket

JOHN LEGEND DARKNESS AND 7 November LIGHT TOUR Moses Mabhida Stadium Computicket

20 October MIGOS CULTURE TOUR Durban ICC 18:00 Ticketpro 28 October JERSEY BOY Durban Jewish Centre 20:00 Computicket 3 November ROOF ON TOP NIGHT MARKET Musgrave Centre Parking Lot 031 277 8420 25 October NITRO CIRCUS Moses Mabhida Stadium 031 582 8222

15 November CAT STEVENS / YUSUF Durban ICC 20:00 Computicket 16 – 18 November 4TH THE WORLD ECONOMIC CONFERENCE 2017 Durban ICC 9:00 031 301 0869 SPORT 22 October AMASHOVA DURBAN CLASSIC PMB City Hall – Durban (Suncoast Parking Lot) 087 940 0497

ROAD RUNNING 8 Oct FNB DURBAN 10 KM CITY SURF RUN Moses Mabhida Stadium 8:00 entries@durban10k.com 19 October DURBAN RUNNER MIWAY MIZUNO MIXED LEAGUE TIME TRIAL 8 / 4 KM RUN / WALK Sydenham Sports, Barns Road 084 599 5991 30 November DURBAN RUNNER MIWAY MIZUNO MIXED LEAGUE TIME TRIAL 8 / 4 KM RUN / WALK Chiltern Athletic Club, Westville 18:00 084 599 5991 Soccer SOCCER 18 Oct AMAZULU FC VS POLOKWANE CITY 1 Nov AMAZULU FC VS BAROKA FC 22 Nov AMAZULU FC VS KAIZER CHIEFS All games playing at King Zwelithini Stadium at 19:30, tickets at Computicket RUGBY 14 Oct SHARKS VS WEST PROVINCE Growthpoint Kings Park Stadium 15:00 Computicket www - WHAT, WHERE & WHEN Oct-Nov 2017 21

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PIETERMARITZBURG MIDLANDS

Pietermaritzburg, named after Boer settlers Pieter Retief and Gert Maritz, offers visitors a wonderful blend of history, culture and craft. Five years after establishing Pietermaritzburg, however, the Boers succumbed to British military might leaving their well-planned city to be stamped with Edwardian and Victorian architecture, red brick and ‘broekie’ lace. Today these architectural gems sit beside vendors and hawkers and streets abuzz with taxis, giving it a real African vibe.

DID YOU KNOW?

For more info check out the website www.midlands.kzn.org.za The Pietermaritzburg City Hall, rebuilt in 1895 after fire ravaged the original building, is said to be the largest brick building in the southern hemisphere - and is the starting point of the Tsogo Sun Amashova Durban Classic 2017. This, the oldest road classic cycle race in South Africa, sees thousands of cyclists starting their 105km cycle to Durban. Not into cycling? Then take a walk through Pietermaritzburg’s historical centre and enjoy the architecture and history of the town, as well as its wonderful museums and art galleries.

The Tatham Art Gallery is housed in the beautiful old Supreme Court building which dates back to 1875. The Gallery hosts a range of art exhibitions which change on a regular basis – look out for work by KwaZulu-Natal artists on display in the downstairs gallery.

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Spring in the KZN Midlands is a beautiful time, the rolling hills now lush and green and the gardens something to behold look out for the Open Gardens in both the Pietermaritzburg and Midlands region. It’s an area where farmland, rolling hills and country lanes come to life as quaint coffee shops, morning markets and a wealth of creative studios, where everything from life-size bronze sculptures and wrought iron homeware to intricate glass beads are fashioned with care. Be inspired to shop for plants, take an art or pottery course, or even learn to cook! There are numerous ‘shop

till you drop’ opportunities to take home the perfect hand-woven rug, wrought iron candlesticks or designer pottery teapot. And in between gardens, shopping and being creative, make sure you fit in some ‘me time’ surrounded by the fragrance of lavender and lemon grass at a glorious Midlands spa!

And if adventure is more your thing, you’ll not be disappointed as the region offers a variety of thrills on land, water and in the air. The forests and hills offer memorable mountain biking and 4x4 trails, or abseil the 107m drop down the Howick Falls – or wizz through the trees on a Canopy Tour.

Get wet as you go tubing or kayaking down the Dusi River or white water rafting on the magnificent Umkomaas River, said to be second only to the mighty Zambezi. For a more leisurely pursuit, go fly fishing in what is considered some of the best trout fishing waters in South Africa.

MIDL ANDS M AP & TOURISM OFFICES HUCTO - Howick-Umngeni Community Tourism Organisation Tel: 033-330 2355 Cell: 0829327549 E-mail: howickinfo@gmail.com MSUNDUZI PIETERMARITZBURG TOURISM ASSOCIATION Tel: 033 345 1348 E-mail: events@pmbtourism.co.za MIDLANDS TOURISM ORG Tel: 033 330 2355 E-mail: tour.ed32@gmail.com

MIDLANDS MEANDER ASSOCIATION Tel: 033 330 8195 E-mail: info@midlandsmeander.co.za NOTTINGHAM ROAD TOURISM AND INFORMATION CENTRE Tel: 033 266 6308 E-mail:notts@bundunet.com ZULU MPHOPHOMENI TOURISM EXPERIENCE Tel: 082 228 2044 E-mail: frank@zmte.co.za

THE MIDLANDS AMBLE Tel: 082 300 0147 E-mail: erskines@vodamail.co.za

WHAT, WHERE & WHEN IN THE MIDLANDS OCT-NOV Every Saturday 06H00 - 10H00 Pietermaritzburg Farmer’s Market – Alexandra Park behind Harry Gwala Stadium.

Contact: Mike Paulton on 082 886 0687.

07H00 – 10H00 Karkloof Farmers’ Market – 26km from Howick off the Karkloof Road. Access gained off the D507. Tel: Andrea 082 820 8986 09H00 – 14H00 Craft Market – City Hall. Contact Michell Wilter. Tel: 033 396 2807 Every Saturday & Sunday Wine Tasting. Different wines every weekend – Meander Fine Wines. Piggly Wiggly Farm Stall.

R102 Dargle.

Every Sat. Sun. & Public Holiday 10H00 – 17H00 Albert Falls Miniature Railway – The Horse Shoe, Albert Falls.

Tel Rob 082 343 9686.

Every Thursday to Saturday in Oct Stihl Open Gardens (The St John’s Gardens, Howick) – Howick Tel: 082 547 8798 First Friday of every month Aintree Lodge Evening Night Market – Aintree Lodge, 31 Alice Grange Place, PMB www.aintreelodge.co.za / Tel: 033 386 7956 6 October Arno Carstens Live at Caversham Mill – Caversham Mill, Lidgetton. 033 234 4524 Tie A Knot In It - Vegas Baby! – Rhumbelow Theatre, 5 Durban Rd, PMB Roland – 082 499 8636 6-7 October Cascades Wine, Food & Lifestyle Festival – Cascades Lifestyle Centre, PMB Tel: 033 347 1486 7 October Angel Threads-Msunduzi Diwali Festival 2017 – Protea Sports Complex, PMB Tel: 082 650 8222 7-8 October Stihl Open Gardens (Rick & Femma Hackland) – Bishopstowe, PMB. 033 940 0137 Stihl Open Gardens (The Benvie Heritage Garden) – Karkloof. Tel: 033 502 9090 Stihl Open Gardens (Rosehurst) – 239 Boom St, PMB. Tel: 033 394 1443 Harcourts Open Gardens (Neville & Liz Denison) – 10 Longwood Mews, 8 Acutt Rd, Hilton, PMB www.openmidlandsgardens.co.za 8 October Francoise Hardy, ooh la-la! – Cat Simoni – Rhumbelow Theatre, 5 Durban Rd, PMB

Tel: Roland – 082 499 8636 Duke of York 16km Run/Walk – Bishopstowe Hall, PMB. Tel: 082 750 0822 12 October 2017 Maritzburg Social Justice Film & Arts Festival – UKZN Pietermaritzburg, PMB Organised by: Pacsa Tel: 033 342 0052 13 October Spurwing Horse Trials 2017 – Karkloof Country Club. Tel: 082 376 3058 13-15 October Francoise Hardy, ooh la-la! – Cat Simoni – Rhumbelow Theatre, 5 Durban Rd, PMB Tel: Roland – 082 499 8636 14 October Meander Motoring Day – Mercedes Benz, 9 Armitage Rd, PMB Email: info@itopform.life 15 October The Color Run Pietermaritzburg – Superhero Tour – Epworth School, 95 Golf Rd, PMB. www.thecolorrun.co.za/tickets 20 October Wine & Food Pairing – La Rose Des Vents, Farm No 4, Hilton Rd, PMB Tel: 074 195 0631 21 October Sportsmans Trail Series #4 – Cascades MTB Park, PMB. Travis Dalrymple-Kelly – 076 424 0694 Cascades Pop up Spring Market – Cascades MTB Park, PMB. Travis Dalrymple-Kelly – 076 424 0694 Wartburger Spring Festival – Orion Wartburg Hotel, Wartburg. www.wartburghotel.co.za 22 October Tsogo Sun AMASHOVA Durban Classic – Departing PMB City Hall, PMB www.shova.co.za Spur KZN Trail Series #4 – Aloe Wildlife Estate, Camperdown. Tel: 072 438 3242 21-22, 28-29 October Harcourts Open Gardens (Scott & Barbara Rogers) – 44 Groenekloof Rd, Hilton, PMB. www.openmidlandsgardens.co.za 22 October The Music of Chopin 2 – Tatham Art Gallery, Chief Albert Luthuli Rd, PMB Tel: 033 392 2801 27 October It Takes Two (Danny Fisher & Danielle Fisher) – Rhumbelow Theatre, 5 Durban Rd, PMB. Tel: Roland – 082 499 8636 28 October Dingalings – One for the Road – Golden Horse Casino, PMB. Tel: 033 395 8136 29 October Pecanwood Oktoberfest Sport & Lifestyle Festival – Pecanwood Farm, 26 Birnamwood Rd, Merrivale Tel: Jared Wilson – 074 821 1144

Tribute to Jim Croce (A Black Lapels Production) – Rhumbelow Theatre, 5 Durban Rd, PMB Tel: Roland – 082 499 8636 4 November Andre the Hilarious Hypnotist– Golden Horse Casino, PMB. Tel: 033 395 8136 4-5 November Harcourts Open Gardens (The Reekie Family) – Willow Farm, No 22, D494, Hilton, PMB www.openmidlandsgardens.co.za Harcourts Open Gardens (Sally Morning, Wyvis) – 6 Vlei Rd, Hilton, PMB www.openmidlandsgardens.co.za Stihl Open Gardens (Jan & Val Jefferiss) – Inkwazi Farm, Balgowan. Tel: 082 452 1931 5 November Save Supermarket Orion Half Marathon & Run/ Walk – Save Hyper, 362 Victoria St, PMB Tel: Ajith Deena – 083 659 2732 5 November Save Supermarket Orion Half Marathon & Run/ Walk – Save Hyper, 362 Victoria St, PMB Tel: Ajith Deena – 083 659 2732 12-24 November Fabulous Picture Show: Exhibition – Tatham Art Gallery, Chief Albert Luthuli Rd, PMB. Tel: 033 392 2801 15-16 November KZN Summer Series – 2x UCI 1.2 Road Race (Women only) – PMB Email: alec@realem.co.za 17 November Artisan Pop-Up Christmas Night Market – Organised by: Msunduzi Hospice Association 24 November Fabulous Picture Show: Auction – Tatham Art Gallery, Chief Albert Luthuli Rd, PMB. Tel: 033 392 2801 25 November Global ASP MX Legends 2 – Pietermaritzburg Motocross Park, PMB Tel: 033 392 2801 2017 #MakeYourMark Festival – YMCA Pietermaritzburg, 1 Alan Paton Ave, PMB Tel: 033 342 2469 Msunduzi Hospice Festive Fair – 20 Zwartkop Rd, PMB Organised by: Msunduzi Hospice Association 26 November Eston Xmas Classic (MTB) – Virginia Trails Farm, Eston Tel: Corrine Thompson – 083 271 3142

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ZULULAND

Experience vibrant Zulu culture, walk through lush indigenous forests and experience Africa’s magnificent wildlife up close… and take a refreshing dip in the waters of the Indian Ocean. This is summer in Zululand, where you feel the warm embrace of Africa’s sun and are welcomed with exuberance and wide smiles by the local people.

Where hiking and nature trails abound and game viewing opportunities are never far out of reach.

DID YOU KNOW?

The Thula Thula Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre is an exciting joint venture, created in partnership with Thula Thula Game Reserve, Fundimvelo Community Conservation Trust and international animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS, for the purpose of rescue, care and protection of wildlife, conservation education and community involvement. Previously called the Thula Thula Rhino Orphanage, dramatic events which took place on the 21st of February this year caused the project to close under its former management. The facility has now reopened under the auspices of the Thula Thula game reserve management and administration to take in all injured and orphaned wildlife to treat & care for them and rehabilitate them back into the wild.

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For more info check out the website www.zululand.kzn.org.za Ocean, mangrove swamps and life-giving lagoons give way to rolling green hills and indigenous forests, and further inland you will find tea plantations and cattle ranches. There are pretty, historical towns such as Vryheid, with its many examples of Tudor and Edwardian architecture, and Paulpietersburg, where you can relax in the therapeutic hot springs fed by a natural spring that surfaces near the Dumbe Mountain. Paulpietersburg also played its part in the military history of the region, with the peace treaty that ended the Anglo-Boer war being signed at the nearby Egode River, and just 30km away is the Ntombe battle site from the Anglo-Zulu war.

Ulundi, the historic capital of the region, is located near the site of King Cetshwayo’s royal settlement which was razed to the ground after the final battle of the AngloZulu War. Visit the nearby Emakhosini, the traditional burial ground of Zulu Kings, aptly known as the Valley of the Kings. A visit to Nongoma, the royal City of Zululand and central to Zulu culture, is where visitors can experience the traditional Zulu way of life – be enchanted by the atmosphere of the town,

the rural simplicity of the people and the informal trading that plays such an important part in their lives. Tradition reaches fever pitch at the traditional Mona Market, held in the third week of every month, and attracting thousands of people from all over KwaZuluNatal. They bring a fascinating variety of wares from fruit and vegetables, beadwork and beer pots, to cattle on the hoof. The Mona Market is an open market on the outskirts of the town and is a hive of activity, with people buying, selling and bartering to meet their most pressing needs.

For a more relaxed environment, a visit to the Amatikulu Nature Reserve offers opportunities to canoe and fish in the estuaries, stroll along the beautiful beach, swim in the sea, spot wonderful birdlife and a variety of small game in the coastal lowland forest and unspoilt grasslands.

TOURIST INFORMATION OFFICES ZULULAND DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY Tel: 035 870 1130 | 035 874 5500 E-mail: ztourism@zululand.org.za www.zululandtourism.org.za ULUNDI TOURISM Tel: 072 748 4250 | Fax: 035 874 5831 PAULPIETERSBURG TOURISM Edumbe Local Council Tel: 034 995 1650 X229 Fax: 034 995 1192 VRYHEID TOURISM Abaqulusi Local Council E-mail: information@abaqulusi.gov.za Tel: 034 982 2133 X2229 Fax: 034 982 3497 NONGOMA TOURISM Nongoma Local Council Tel: 035 831 7517 | Fax: 035 831 3153 Cell: 079 936 5163 UPHONGOLO TOURISM Tel: 034 413 1223 | Fax: 034 413 1706 | Cell: 084 728 8974 E-mail: senzokk@webmail.co.za

UTHUNGULU DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY P/Bag x 1025, Richards Bay 3900 Tel: 035 799 2500 Fax: 035 7898176 E-mail: tourism@uthungulu.co.za Website: www.uthungulu.org.za UMHLATHUZE TOURISM Richards Bay/Empangeni Tel: 035 907 5018 Fax: 035 907 5000 E-mail: rbtour@uthungulu.co.za UMLALAZI TOURISM Eshowe/Mtunzini Tel: 035 473 3474 Fax: 035 474 4733 E-mail: ronel@umlalazi.org.za Website: www.umlalazi.org.za | www.visitzululand.co.za MTHONJANENI TOURISM ASSOCIATION Melmoth Tel: 035 450 7572 Fax: 035 450 7572

WHAT, WHERE & WHEN OCT-NOV Daily Fort Nongqayi Museum Village, Eshowe - Zululand Historical and Vukani Zulu Cultural Museums, KZN Papermakers (paper from sugar cane), Beautiful Things Gallery, Restaurant, newly opened Eshowe Butterfly Dome. All tours guided.

Tel 035 474 2281 or 035 464 5274.

Dlinza Forest Aerial Boardwalk and forest trails with qualified Birding Guides.

Contact: Mrs Shelley Stuart Tel 035 474 4029.

E-mail eshoweboardwalk@telkomsa.net Every weekend (subject to availability) Golf and Beer Weekends - Eshowe. www.zulublonde.com Every third week of every month for 4 days Royal Nguni Cattle Sale and Mona Market, Nongoma 11 October RBCS Art Exhibition – Richards Bay Christian School, 70 Disa Dives, Veldenvlei, Richards Bay Tel: 035 786 0644 28 October Christmas Market – Solid Ground Church, Empangeni Tel: 035 791 1700

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BATTLEFIELDS

The Battlefields region offers picturesque landscapes with rolling plains, rocky hills, undulating valleys and a concentration of historical battle sites. Rock strewn hills and fields littered with graveyards and the remains of fortifications are memorials to the battles that took place over numerous years shaping both South African and British history. With more recorded battlefields than anywhere else in Africa, this is the place to discover yet another facet of the Zulu Kingdom’s past.

DID YOU KNOW?

On 15 November 1899, Winston Churchill, then a war correspondent for the British, was travelling aboard an armoured train when it was ambushed. This resulted in him being captured by none other than Boer commander, General Louis Botha.

Both these men became prime ministers of their respective countries, and years later their countries ended up fighting together on the same side.

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For more info check out the website www.battlefields.kzn.org.za Take one of several self-drive routes established in the region to enable you to visit these battle sites and historic towns.

Knowledgeable, friendly and accredited local guides are available and guarantee hour upon hour of captivating company. But to really immerse yourself and relive the battles, take a tour with one of the local historians – walk up the wind-swept Spion Kop and relive the horrors that both the British and Boer soldiers had to endure in a futile battle that saw none the victor. This war began when after the Boers, on 9 October 1899, gave the British an ultimatum to withdraw their troops from the border of their territory, the Transvaal. They didn’t, and instead declared war on the Boers on 11 October 1899. Not only did the Boers and Brits suffer during this war, which lasted until May 1902, but so also didthousands of local indigenous South Africans, Indians and Asians who played a role on both sides.

And for those more interested in nature, the Battlefields offers visitors a number of exciting opportunities for adventure, from white water rafting and mountain biking, to

less strenuous activities like game viewing or a round of golf – the beautiful 18-hole golf course at Vulintaba Country Estate in Newcastle is located in the foothills of the Drakensberg mountains. A number of towns in the region have nature on their doorsteps.

Vryheid has the Vryheid Hill Nature Reserve, which is home to a number of endemic bird species including the blue cane, ground woodpecker and olive bush-shrike. In addition to great birding and incredible scenery, the Reserve offers a one-day hiking trail that passes several gun points dating back to the Anglo-Boer War. Utrecht, a ‘town within a game park’, nestles in a corner of the Balele mountains and offers outdoor activities such as hiking, horse trails and trout fishing – both on dams and on the Bivane River.

TOURIST INFO OFFICES IN THE BATTLEFIELDS UTRECHT

AMAJUBA DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY Tel: 034 329 7200 E-mail:tourism@amajuba.gov.za Newcastle Office Tel: 034 315 3318 E-mail: info@newcastle.co.za Utrecht Museum Tel: 034 331 3249 E-mail: utrechtmuseum@jenny.co.za

DUNDEE TOURISM Tel: 034 212 2121x2262 E-mail: info@tourdundee.co.za GREYTOWN MUSEUM Tel: 033 413 9124

UMZINYATHI DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY Tel: 034 219 1500 E-mail: tourism@umzinyathi.gov.za Msinga Office Tel: 033 493 0761 E-mail: buthelezim@msinga.gov.sa

UTRECHT TOURISM Gerhardt Smook (Vise-Chairperson) Cell:082 856 2973 Email: gerhardt@nuwebegin.org Marissa Venter (Secretary) Cell:082 782 7552 Email: oppieplaas@live.co.za

BATTLEFIELDS ROUTE Tel: 082 802 1643 route@battlefields.org.za

LADYSMITH TOURISM Tel: 036 637 2992 E-mail: info@ladysmith.co.za

WHAT, WHERE & WHEN BATTLEFIELDS: OCT-NOV 6 October Moonlight Tour of the Battlefields – Talana Museum, Dundee Tel: 034 212 2654 Quads for Quads – Majuba Lodge Tel: Gayle - 034 315 5011

Dutch Reformed Church Bazaar – NG Kerk, 180 Utrecht St, Vryheid Tel: 034 982 2862 2-5 November Bike & Battle Safari (MTB) – Anglo-Zulu Battlefields.

Rohan – 082 896 0392

25-26 November Angling Competition (Hospice Fundraiser) – Klipfontein Dam, Vryheid Robbie Price – 083 800 3132

7 October Beer Festival – The Pines Wedding & Conference Village Tel: Johan – 034 318 1888 / 082 923 0078 14-15 October CANSA Relay for Life – Newcastle Show Grounds, Newcastle Tel: Sherika – 081 761 3625 28 October Morester Carnival (food & entertainment) – Majuba Lodge Tel: Ria - 034 312 3473 / 082 301 9528 4 November Moonlight Tour of the Battlefields – Talana Museum, Dundee Tel: 034 212 2654

CARNEGIE ART GALLERY (Newcastle Municipality CBD Tuesday-Friday 0900-17 00 Saturday 0900-12 30

The contemporary collection of art reflects the diverse cultural, social and political experience that has shaped the country. It includes paintings, sculptures, ceramics, fibre art, beadwork, weaving and wooden carvings by critically acclaimed South African artists. The gallery holds regular temporary exhibitions and has an active outreach programme. It organises workshops on a variety of practical artistic skills.

Every quarterly we have Art Craft Fair for sale and variety of Music. Recently we have this group Roots Grown Deep by Karabo Joe Elliott & Ntando Mbatha. Present exhibition: Reviving Traditional Art Exhibition. Upcoming exhibition: Melting Pot art exhibition.

NEWCASTLE MUNICIPALITY Carnegie Art Gallery, Voortrekker Street (behind Standard Bank) Newcastle Phumzile Dlamini-Curator/Eric Kubheka- Museum Assistant 034 328 7622 Email: gallery@newcastle.gov.za | Website: www:carnegie-art.co.za

CARN EG I E ART GALLERY

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NORTH COAST WHAT, WHERE & WHEN

Also known as the Dolphin Coast due to the frequent sightings of bottlenose dolphins which can often be seen frolicking in the waves from many of the secluded bays and golden beaches. Pretty coastal holiday towns like Ballito, Salt Rock, Umdloti and Zinkwazi bask in sunshine-filled days with perfect swimming and surfing conditions, and a collection of tidal pools and excellent fishing spots to enjoy. The patches of natural coastal forest give way to endlessly rolling hills covered with the green gold of sugarcane – testament to the importance of South Africa’s first commercially grown sugarcane crop.

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For more info check out the website www.dolphincoast.kzn.org.za The North Coast offers luxury, beauty, sport and history, and is a place to indulge the senses. Spot a bottlenose dolphin for the first time, taste the spicy foodstuffs of the large Indian community that has made this region home, touch the fine detail of hand crafted art, smell the subtle fragrance of lemon grass as you relax at a spa, hear the sounds of sea gulls as you stroll along the beach… and that’s just on the first day.

Tongaat is also the oldest Indian community in South Africa. During the 1860s, indentured Indian labourers arrived to work in the sugar plantations. The town is now one of the largest sugar-producing districts in the world, and Hindu temples Vishwaroop and Juggernath Puri are testament to their having made Tongaat their home. Sample some of their culinary delights, including pineapple-on-a-stick covered with tangy spices.

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Explore pristine estuaries and coastal forest at one of the many nature reserves.

Adventurous activities abound, from quad biking through the sugar cane fields to taking a flip along the magnificent coastline by microlight. For kids, and the curiousminded, there are the crocodile and animal farms. Tee off for a round of golf at one of the scenic golf courses this region has to offer, often with a backdrop of beautiful bays, green sugar cane and indigenous forests. Keen golfers will appreciate the sweeping fairways of Umhlali’s golf course at the Umhlali Country Club – its water holes often attract antelope and zebra, and the exotic palm trees give it a tropical feel.

The internationally designed golf course at

Zimbali provides further playing pleasure for those who fervently pursue the sport and are up for a challenge.

One natural highlight in the region at this time of year is the arrival of the European Barn Swallows. It is an incredible sight to witness up to 3 million of these tiny migratory birds as they gather together about half an hour before sunset, flying in their vast numbers over the wetlands in Mount Moreland. An opportunistic Bat Hawk or Sooty Falcon may even be spotted swooping in for a quick bite during the evening display! As dusk falls, the swallows suddenly drop into the reed-beds to roost and are gone. Enjoy an evening picnic or a few sundowners at the Lake Victoria Conservancy in Mount Moreland and witness this spectacular natural event.

W H A T, W H E R E & W H E N - O C T - N O V North Coast Tourism Offices SANGWENI TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE Tel: 072 437 5183 Email: sphelelen@kwadukuza.gov.za KWADUKUZA TOURISM Tel/Fax: 032-437 5021/5183 Email: sphelelen@kwadukuza.gov.za Daily Microlight flights in Ballito - Ballito Microlight School Bookings essential Tel: 082 659 5550 Every Saturday Sugar Rush Saturday Market – Sugar Rush Park, Ballito Email: gill@sugarrush.co.za 7 October Foodies Market (local artisanal products) – Ballito Lifestyle Centre, outside Zara’s Coffee Shop, Ballito www.ballitolifestylecentre.co.za 14 October The Litchi Orchard Farmers Market – Seaforth Ave, Salt Rock

THE CHIEF ALBERT LUTHULI MUSEUM is a national legacy project located in Groutville in KwaDukuza. A visit to the museum is a once in a lifetime and humbling experience, that fills one with awe and inspiration….

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by Chief Luthuli was banned, confiscated or located outside South Africa, at the time of the Luthuli Museum’s inauguration, the only surviving artefact on site was the physical home of Chief Luthuli.

Established as a cultural institution the museum is charged with conserving, upholding, promoting and propagating the life, values, philosophies and legacy of the extraordinary South African leader, Chief Albert Luthuli.

This has allowed the Luthuli Museum to engage in a new museology concerned as much with memory and the intangible as with more conventional museum artefacts.

Since its formation, the Luthuli Museum has subsequently been involved in a rigorous process of collecting and repatriating oral histories, photographs, paintings, documents and other artefacts to assist with developing knowledge about the Legacy of Chief Luthuli

He set the standard for peace, humanity, equality and non-racism on the African continent. Under the apartheid regime most

info@thelitchiorchard.co.za / 032 525 5118 20 October The Best of Aaron McIlroy – Umhlali Preparatory School, Umhlali Tel: Lisa - 083 763 6864 22 October Spur KZN Trail Series #3 – Blythedale Tel: 072 438 3242 29 October Arno Carstens & Ard Matthews (Marriott Ballito Beats) – Sugar Rush Park, Ballito www.ballitobeats.co.za 4 November Foodies Market (local artisanal products) – Ballito Lifestyle Centre, outside Zara’s Coffee Shop, Ballito www.ballitolifestylecentre.co.za 11 November The Litchi Orchard Farmers Market – Seaforth Ave, Salt Rock info@thelitchiorchard.co.za / 032 525 5118

and the Liberation Struggle in South Africa.

Take the time to walk through the original 1927 home of Chief Albert Luthuli where he met top ANC leaders like Nelson Mandela in secret. Take the time to listen to his speech made in 1961 in Oslo, Norway when he accepted the Nobel Peace Prize & became the first African to receive this prestigious award.

In 2010 the Luthuli Museum celebrated 50 years since Chief Albert Mvumbi Luthuli received the Nobel Peace Prize Chief Albert Luthuli.

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UKHAHLAMBA

DRAKENSBERG The awe inspiring Drakensberg Mountains, with their massive cliffs towering over riverine bush, lush evergreen forests, cascading waterfalls and mountain streams, is an adventurer’s paradise and offers a wealth of outdoor activities to satisfy all fitness levels and age groups. As you meander through these majestic mountains, named ‘Ukhahlamba’ by the Zulu people and ‘The Dragon Mountain’ by the Dutch Voortrekkers, you’ll be walking through history.

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For more info check out the website www.drakensberg.kzn.org.za This region was originally inhabited by the San who, some 350 years ago, were displaced by African tribes and the arrival of early European settlers. This resulted in clashes between by Boer and Zulu, Brit and Zulu and then Brit and Boer – clashes that have affected the history of the people of South Africa. Be sure to visit one of the 500 different cave and overhang sites between Royal Natal National Park in the north and Bushman’s Nek in the south to experience evidence of the San way of life.

Altitudes in the Drakensberg vary from 1280m to almost 3500m, with the highest peak being Thabana Ntlenyana in Lesotho, at 3482m. The next highest is Mafadi at 3450m, in KwaZulu-Natal. The altitude variation results in a wide diversity of plants. In excess of 2100 plant species have been recorded, with a large number of them endemic – almost 400 species are found here and nowhere else in the world.

The flora in the foothills is Afro-montane and on the summit Afro-alpine.

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The Cathedral range, with its numerous free standing peaks, magnificent mountain scenery and many accessible San paintings, is a favoured part of the Berg for backpacking and rock climbing. Bordered in the north and north-west by the Upper Thukela region, and in the south by the Mdedelelo Wilderness, the area is dominated by the spire like Cathedral Peak after which it is named, and the bell-shaped cathedral Bell peak to the south of it. A popular ascent is that of Cathedral Peak - on a clear day the view from the summit is magnificent with Cathkin Peak in the south and Eastern Buttress in the north clearly visible. Immediately below to the south-east, the scenery is dominated by the deep valley carved by the Mlambonja River. Cathedral Peak is also the only Berg

area where you can drive to the top of the Little Berg, bringing you much closer to the escarpment. Access to the Little Berg is via Mike’s Pass, a 10.5 km long 4x4 track.

Keen for a round of golf? The Drakensberg region offers a number of options with eight courses to choose from - most located in unspoiled and spectacular surroundings.

Choices range from the award winning Champagne Sports Resort 18-hole golf course in the central Drakensberg (ranked in the top 30 championship golf courses and recently rated SA’s most beautiful golf course), to the picturesque 9-hole Hlalanathi Golf Course in the northern Drakensberg, with its views of the Amphitheatre. Located in the southern Drakensberg is the18-hole Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf Club boasting spectacular views of the Rhino Horn Peak.

DR AKENSBERG TOURISM OFFICES

OCT-NOV EVENTS

CENTRAL BERG CENTRAL DRAKENSBERG INFO & BOOKING CENTRE Tel: 036 488 1207 cdta@futurenet.co.za DRAKENSBERG TOURISM ASSOCIATION Tel: 036 448 1557 info@drakensberg.org.za OKHAHLAMBA DRAKENSBERG TOURISM Tel: 036 448 1296/448 1244 info@drakensberg.org.za SOUTHERN DRAKENSBERG SOUTHERN DRAKENSBERG TOURISM Tel: 033 701 1471 Email: info@drakensberg.org www.drakensberg.org ALL AREAS - KZN WILDLIFE Tel: 033 845 1011 MOUNTAIN CLUB OF SOUTH AFRICA KZN SECTION Tel: 082 990 5877 mcsakzn@mcsa.org.za KWASANI TOURISM Tel: 033 701 1471 Email: info@drakensberg.org, tourism@kwasani.co.za

Helicopter flights and charters around the Drakensberg Mountains

We cater for tourist, engagements, weddings, conferences, photo shoots & more.

Cell: +27 (0) 83 652 7493 E-mail: info@bergflying.co.za

Every Wednesday Drakensberg Boys Choir – Live in Concert – Drakensberg Boys Choir School, Dragon Peaks, KZN Central Drakensberg Tickets – www.dbc.nutickets.co.za 6-8 October Berg & Bush Descent (MTB) – Northern Drakensberg Email: Marinda Jelliman – info@bergandbush.co.za 10-12 October Berg & Bush Great Trek (MTB) – Northern Drakensberg Email: Marinda Jelliman – info@bergandbush.co.za 13 October Glencairn Trail Run – Glencairn Farm, Sani Pass Road, Southern Drakensberg. Email: Marinda Jelliman – info@bergandbush.co.za 14-15 October Berg & Bush 2 Day (MTB) – Northern Drakensberg Email: Marinda Jelliman – info@bergandbush.co.za 28 October Over the Edge MTB Challenge – Green Lantern Inn, Van Reenen Village, Northern Drakensberg Tel: Lew Harris – 079 902 0406 4 November Encounter East Griqualand Trail Run & MTB Ride – Cedarberg Guest Farm, Southern Drakensberg Tel: Sonja Moxham – 070 335 1807 / Janine Rennie – 082 532 7836 4-5 November Gooderson Monks Cowl MTB & Trail Running Challenge – Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort, Central Drakensberg Tel: Dave Ward – 082 492 1995 25 November Sani Stagger (Marathon) – Sani Pass, Southern Drakensberg www.sanistagger.co.za

LOCATED IN CENTRAL DRAKENSBERG’S CHAMPAGNE VALLEY

• Outdoor Lapa & Superb Restaurant with Cosy Pub • Half Board or Self Catering Chalets with TV • Caravan & Campsites with electric and TV points • Two swimming pools, waterslide and paddling pool • Tennis Court, Volley Ball & Playground • Hiking, Canoeing, Fishing, Horse riding Tel: 036 468 1031 | Fax: 036 468 1104 Email: dpp@dragonpeaks.com | www. dragonpeaks.com www - WHAT, WHERE & WHEN Oct-Nov 2017 31

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SOUTH COAST

The KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, with its golden beaches, warm Indian Ocean, subtropical forests and rolling hills, offers much excitement for the adventurous traveller - with outdoor pursuits ranging from mountain biking and gorge swings to shark diving and motor racing. But rest assured, there is plenty to keep the less adventurous busy… such as a round of golf at one of the 11 top golf courses, seasonal whale watching, beach activities as well as shopping for local art, craft and produce.

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For more info check out the website www.tourismsouthcoast.co.za This tropical paradise is also known as the Golf Coast and is home to eleven of South Africa’s finest golf courses – nine eighteenand two nine-hole golf courses, each offering both the serious and leisure golfer a variety of golfing challenges. Ten of the eleven are situated along a stunning 120 kilometre stretch of coastline with tropical vegetation and the warm Indian Ocean as the backdrop.

On the South Coast you can have a ‘crop to cup’ coffee experience on the world’s most southern coffee estate - situated in the foothills overlooking Port Edward, Beaver Creek farm was bought in 1984, with the first coffee crop planted in 1986 and harvested three years later. A daily ‘crop to cup’ tour outlines the distinctive flavours of the world’s coffee regions and the skills that create the perfect cup.

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If you’re into festivals and fun, the Spring Fling is for you and it’s happening on a number of South Coast beaches - it promises to provide exciting beach and water activities as well as great entertainment for kids and adults alike. The lovers of golden sands and salt infused breezes will enjoy the host of fun and fitness orientated activities that include beach golf, junior cricket, beach games and much more. There will be much to keep beach loving visitors happy with a great list of beach games and sports. Should inland activities be more to your taste, the South Coast offers great hiking trails that can be enjoyed by the whole family – explore the regions indigenous forests, coastal plains, hillsides and gorges. For an added adrenalin rush, head to the Oribi Gorge where you can experience the world’s highest gorge swing, and Africa’s longest zip-line.

Mountain biking enthusiasts can once again participate in the Rocky Bay Resorts ‘BitterSweet’ MTB challenge (17-18 October). This event will see scores of riders setting off to test their skills in what surely must be a cyclist’s paradise with panoramic ocean views. The coastal forest that is home to beautiful birds, raptors and crested cranes will put the riders through their paces along the bush track, which is packed with enough up-hills to test their endurance and down-hills to enjoy the thrill of speed. Other popular MTB events are the Lake Eland Quattro Classic (4 October) and Wild Coast Sun MTB Challenge (31 October). For wheels of a different kind, the Dezzi South Coast Raceway in Oslo Beach hosts a variety of events – amongst others, the monthly KZN Drag Racing events will delight motoring enthusiasts and ‘petrol heads’.

Summer Beach Festival 2017

Southbroom New Year’s Eve Party

Scottburgh Mardi Gras Market

Scottburgh to Port Edward beaches 2 Dec - 3 Jan

Southbroom Main Beach 31 Dec

Scott St, Scottburgh 17 Dec

KZN Drag Racing

Ramsgate Book & Art Festival

Turton Beach Festival

Dezzi South Coast Raceway 14 Oct, 18 Nov, 17 Dec

Ramsgate 10-12 Nov

Turton Beach 16 Dec

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W H A T, W H E R E & W H E N S O U T H C O A S T - O C T- N O V To advertise your EVENTS please send dates and info to: marien@azalea.co.za

UGU SOUTH COAST TOURISM Head Office: Tel: 039 682 7944 Website: www.tourismsouthcoast.co.za Regional Information Office Tel: 039 315 5168 Margate Tel: 039 312 2322 E-mail: margate@tourismsouthcoast.co.za Shelly Beach Tel: 039 315 7069/315 5168 E-mail: shellycentre@tourismsouthcoast.co.za Scottburgh Tel: 039 976 1364 E-mail: scottburgh@tourismsouthcoast.co.za Self-Catering Holiday Apartments. Spacious.

Serviced. Open balconies. Stunning seaviews.

Close to Main Beach. Near Shopping Centre, Restaurants, Sport Facilities, Scuba Diving, Excellent Golf Courses and Bowling Greens.

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Pearly Shells Pearly Shells is ideally situated in the lovely seaside resort of Scottburgh. Comfortable spacious apartments all with superb views of the lagoon and sea. Within walking distance to safe bathing, a tidal pool, super tube, and mini golf course for family fun.

There are one, two and three bedroom units each with a bath and separate shower. The two and three bedroom units each have an extra bathroom. Open plan kitchen, dining, lounge area with open balcony. DSTV Bouquet. Secured covered parking.

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Every Tuesday and Thursday 5km Trail run/Walk – Silver Beach, Port Edward Contact Clayton Bekker Tel: 082 332 5032 Every Saturday Uvongo Park Run 5km route – St Michaels Beach @ 8h00 (and it’s free) www.parkrun.co.za Scottburgh Flea Market – at the corner Arbuthnot & Williamson St Tel: 082 932 5986 Mike Every Saturday- Sunday Uvongo Flea Market – Uvongo Tel: 082 800 9236 Every 2nd Saturday Monthly Natural History Talks at Croc World Conservation Centre.

Tel: 039 976 1103 Nolean 1-6 October SA U18 & U23 Pool Championship – Ugu Sports & Leisure Centre Tel: Samantha Govender – 082 858 3952 3-4 October Spring Fling – Southport Beach Tel: Vicky Wentzel – 082 812 7944 4 October Spring Fling – Sunwich Port Beach Tel: Vicky Wentzel – 082 812 7944 5-6 October Spring Fling – Scottburgh Beach, Hibberdene Beach Tel: Vicky Wentzel – 082 812 7944 7 October Siqhatha Izinkunzi Maskandi Festival – Ugu Sports & Leisure Centre Tel: Samantha Govender – 082 858 3952 7-8 October Spring Fling – St Michaels Beach, Port Edward Beach Tel: Vicky Wentzel – 082 812 7944 8 October Arno Carstens Live at The Rock Music Bistro – The Rock Music Bistro, 59 Station Rd, Umzumbe Tel: 072 141 5621 8-14 October SA Open Pool Championship – Ugu Sports & Leisure Centre Tel: Samantha Govender – 082 858 3952 12 October Lake Eland Classic Powered by the Burry Stander Foundation – Lake Eland Nature

Reserve. Mandi Stander – 079 493 7499 14 October Oktoberfest – B’s Guesthouse Tel: Ian Hulley – 076 650 4587 KZN Drag Racing – Dezzi Raceway, District Road D440, Shelly Beach Tel: Elisna de Beer – 039 685 4100 17-18 October Seabreeze Build It “Bitter-Sweet MTB Challenge” 2-Day Stage Race – Rocky Bay Resorts, Park Rynie/Scottburgh 27 October Haloween at Village Tavern – Village Tavern, Margate Tel: 039 317 4013 28 October South Coast MTB Series #4 (Ocean) – MTB Race – Wild Coast Sun Tel: Michael Bester – 039 317 2492 KZNRRC – Dezzi Raceway, District Road D440, Shelly Beach Tel: Elisna de Beer – 039 685 4100 29 October Wild Coast Tournament (Golf) – Wild Coast Resort Tel: Annette Thorold – 082 443 9624 29 October Goss & Balfe Sapphire Coast Marathon & Half Run/Walk – Scottburgh Tel: Alan Payne – 083 463 4533 10-12 November Ramsgate Book & Art Festival – Ramsgate Centre Tel: Pauline Lee – 083 654 4303 / Barbie Meyer – 082 496 3545 11 November Super Boss Club – Dezzi Raceway, District Road D440, Shelly Beach Tel: Elisna de Beer – 039 685 4100 18 November KZN Drag Racing – Dezzi Raceway, District Road D440, Shelly Beach Tel: Elisna de Beer – 039 685 4100 25 November Big Birding Day 2017 – Selborne Golf Estate Tel: Chantal Pretorius – 087 135 0559 Thunee Classic Tournament (Jack Nine Card Games) – Wild Coast Resort Tel: 039 305 2865

ELEPHANT COAST

Located within the Elephant Coast region is the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa’s first proclaimed World Heritage Site, which, together with Mozambique, been protecting Africa’s first trans-frontier marine conservation area since 2009. It is an unspoilt area blessed with dense evergreen forests, lush ferns and wild orchids, wild date and Lala palms, swamp forests, mountainous sand dunes, thick coastal forest, pristine beaches as well as lakes and ocean.

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For more info check out the website www.elephantcoast.kzn.org.za Whale watching is popular between the months of May and November, when humpback whales make their way north from their Antarctic feeding grounds, heading for the sea channels between Mozambique and Madagascar. Here they give birth to their calves in bathwater-warm temperatures, only leaving when the babies have developed enough thick blubber to withstand the icy temperatures down south.

Since its inception in 2012, the iSimangaliso Rare and Endangered Species Fund has raised over R1.7million to date and channelled it into critical conservation projects exclusively dedicated to the conservation of flora and fauna in the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

These include the collaring of elephant, lion, oribi and wild dog, the reintroduction of a number of animals and recently, the necessary dehorning of rhino in vulnerable areas to deter poachers.

Enjoy a trip into these biodiversity-rich waters of the Indian Ocean with St Lucia Tours & Charters, the only licensed boat-based operator in KwaZulu-Natal to take people out humpback whale watching. You might also spot turtles, whale sharks, dolphins, marlin and unusual pelagic birds. Another fun activity is a cruise up and down the St Lucia estuary where you’ll almost certainly spot hippos and crocodiles, sometimes rather too close for comfort, admire the mangrove trees, see iridescent malachite kingfishers hawking for tiny tilapia fish, and almost certainly hear the wild call of an African fish eagle. Fishermen will enjoy a spot of deepsea fishing, with Dorado, barracuda, tuna and snoek all a possibility. Should a marlin or sailfish be caught, be sure to tag-and-release as is the practice with St Lucia Tours & Charters.

Activities in the Eastern Shores area include swimming and snorkelling on Cape Vidal beach, and exploring the rocky shores of Mission Rocks at low tide. A game drive into the Western Shores area of Lake St Lucia offers a great opportunity to see elephant and giraffe, including young ones at this time of year. The uMkhuze section of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park is renowned for its game-viewing hides and often offers great sightings of African wild dog. The Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park is home to many species of antelope as well as large populations of elephant, buffalo and giraffe, the endangered rhino and predators such as the lion, cheetah and the elusive leopard. And Sodwana Bay, popular with both the diving fraternity as well as big game anglers, is where the coelacanth – once believed extinct – is just one of the approximately 1200 fish species identified here.

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TOURIST INFORMATION OFFICES UMKHANYAKUDE TOURISM (ELEPHANT COAST) Tel: 035 562 0966 email : info@awf.co.za MTUBATUBA TOURISM (MTUBA ST LUCIA) Colin Riley 082 492 0932 / Sipho Msweli HLUHLUWE TOURISM (HLUHLUWE BIG 5)

WHAT, WHERE & WHEN IN THE ELEPHANT COAST OCT-NOV Weather permitting Whale and dolphin watching - with legal permit holders only with Advantage Cruiser from Durban, St Lucia, Sodwana Bay or Richards Bay. www.advantagetours.co.za Every weekday, Saturday & Sunday peak season 10h00 and 12h00. Advantage Cruiser.

Two hour boat cruise on Lake St Lucia to see hippo, crocs and a variety of birdlife from up close. R200.00 per person – children under 12 half price; toddlers under 2yrs, no charge. Contact: 035 590 1259, 035 590 1180, 083 487 2762.

Sunday mornings (out of peak season) 10h00 and 12h00. Advantage Cruiser.

Two hour boat cruise on Lake St Lucia to see hippo, crocs and a variety of birdlife from up close. R160.00 per person – children under 12 half price; toddlers under 2yrs, no charge.

Contact: 035 590 1259, 035 590 1180, 083 487 2762.

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Tel: 035 562 0353 email: info@awf.co.za UMHLABUYALINGANA-CORAL COAST (SODWANA TO KOSI BAY) Tel 074 103 0955 Email: info@coralcoast.co.za JOZINI TOURIM (LEBOMBO) Tel: 082 216 5744 email: tourism@jozini.org.za