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SA’s fastest growing road race is here!

24 April 2014 | News

On Monday, 28 April 2014, Durban is proud to host one of the highlights of Durban Fun Season, The Tour Durban. What started off as a quest between friends to have a premier cycling race take place in our city, has after 21 years become THE leading cycling event in Durban, with thousands of entrants raising funds for the children of the Domino Foundation. Classified as a Cape Argus Seeding event, the race features a fast route with full road closures that offers entrants the chance to improve ...

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Golden Arrows vs Orlando Pirates

23 April 2014 | News

Golden Arrows will be closing off their campaign in the 2014 Absa Premiership against Orlando Pirates, which will take place on Saturday the 10th of May at 15:00. With their latest winning streak against the Platinum Stars, it has given them the confidence they need as they currently sit at 18 points with only 3 matches left to play this season, one of them being a match against Amazulu FC, which takes place this coming Monday at 17h00. Amazulu FC vs Golden Arrows Date: Monday 28 April 20...

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Now here’s something to Tweet about!

17 April 2014 | Explore Durban, News

This year, The Umgeni River Bird Park celebrated it’s 30th Anniversary. It’s not everyday that an establishment achieves such a great milestone, and we salute them for their hard work and dedication to the conservation of birds in our city! Located on what used to be an old quarry site it provided the perfect tropical setting needed to build the park. The site features several natural waterfalls which makes it an idyllic retreat not only for visitors but also for the 800+ birds on the premi...

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Bean biking on the beachfront yet?

10 April 2014 | News

Durban’s beachfront just keeps getting better and better. One of the fairly “newer” additions to our front lawn is a little place called Bike and Bean. The concept is simple, yet very unique and that’s why it’s fast becoming one of the coolest spots to get your caffeine fix or just hang out on the weekend! Grab a cappuccino, hire some bikes and hit the promenade for a breezy cruise down the infamous Golden Mile.When you get back, there’s a whole bunch of tasty snacks, sweets or sarm...

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Durban Fun Season – Bring it on!

09 April 2014 | News

Whilst the rest of the country are unpacking long johns, electric blankets and stocking up on wood for their fireplaces, Durban is getting ready for the best season of the year, and what us Durbanites like to refer to as Durban Fun Season. You see, unlike our colder counterparts, Durban Winters are filled with sunny days and great waves, accompanied by some of the best annual events on the South African calendar. With an average temperature of 23 degrees, the Durban winter season lures the rest...

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Run like there’s no tomorrow!

03 April 2014 | Explore Durban, News

Winter might be here sooner than you think and although it’s only getting slightly cooler these days,  when it comes to staying fit, Durban still brings the heat. The North Beach Park Run is a weekly 5km timed run that takes place along the Golden Mile, every Saturday at 8am. The cool thing about this run is that is costs you absolutely nothing to take part in (you just need to make sure you register) and you can do it at your own comfortable pace. It doesn't matter whether you are serious a...

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Little People’s Party Park

28 March 2014 | News

Got Kids? Need a party venue? Let People’s Park put the FUN back into birthday party pandemonium! Most parents know that planning a kid’s birthday party can be a rather stressful affair, never mind finding the perfect setting. Like a proud parent, we are very excited to announce that the People’s Park Cafe will now be available to host Kids Parties! With an exclusive, dedicated space for up to 50 kids & adults, access to the play area and wide open surfaces for boarding, biking and b...

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Hey Durban, let’s ride!

27 March 2014 | Explore Durban, News

*UPDATE* The Critical Mass Durban ride has been moved to the last Saturday of every month, meeting at #MMStadium at 15:30 and departing at 16:00. Join their Facebook group here for updates: Critical Mass Durban ----- Every last Friday of the month, a cycling event called Critical Mass takes place all over the world. It all started with the idea to get communities together to help raise awareness about bicycles offering an alternative and more sustainable means of transport. It originated in...

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The Durban Land, Sea and Air Festival is here!

20 March 2014 | News

Set to take place this weekend from 21 - 23 March 2014 is the biggest aviation event South Africa has ever seen, and it’s happening right in our backyard. As if the beachfront couldn’t get any more awesome. This is the first time a festival of this kind will take place in South Africa. Usually reserved for airports, this event is definitely a one-of-it’s kind as it will feature the Sky Grand Prix of Aerobatics, where International and South African pilots will be performing exhilarating...

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6 Things you NEED to do this holiday!

19 March 2014 | News

Once you’ve spent some time on the beautiful East Coast, you can’t help but feel like you were meant to be a Durbanite! That’s why it’s dubbed as the warmest, friendliest city in the world! Some of us are fortunate enough to call this place home, yet we still haven’t experienced half of the awesome activities on offer to us on a daily basis! With so many fun attractions, Moses Mabhida is the ultimate destination for a fun day out with family and friends. If you follow us on Instagram,...

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