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With five days until the inaugural ESSENCE Festival Durban kicks off at the sunny community of eThekwini, final preparations are in full steam as the city prepares for the biggest festival of its kind to hit “South Africa’s Playground” From 8 to 13 November, Durban will be buzzing with excitement and …

On Sunday the 30th of October 2016, Durban’s King Shaka International Airport welcomed the inaugural flight of Air Namibia. The airline is now flying a four times weekly Windhoek – Gaborone – Durban schedule, with flights on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The airline will be servicing this route with …

The wait is finally over! Monopoly Mzansi, South Africa’s very own Monopoly board game, with 22 proudly South African locations and city highlights, including the iconic Oyster Box Hotel in Umhlanga, has launched in the local market. “We are thrilled to be included on the board, especially since we were …

Don Julio Tequila presents Day of the Dead festival, to be hosted for the first time in South Africa this Halloween. On Saturday, the 29th October, three of the country’s major cities, Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town will join in the globally acknowledged holiday across different countries, to pay homage to the dead. The …

Monday the 31st is Halloween – why not impress young and old with this special selection from the crafty crowd at My Chef?  Orders close on Wednesday 10 am for Friday delivery – so hurry! I know I can’t wait for the Skull Biscuits and extra cool Goodie Bags – …

This year the Tsogo Sun Amashova Durban Classic is celebrating its 30th anniversary and to celebrate, they are giving away a complimentary weekend for 2 nights stay at the Garden Court Umhlanga Hotel courtesy of Tsogo Sun for one lucky reader! The lucky winner will be given a voucher for …

Avid orchid fans are in for a treat in November when these stunning plants are put in the spotlight at the Natal Orchid Society’s annual Spring Orchid Show. Orchid enthusiasts need to diarise Saturday 5 November (from 10.15am to 4pm) and Sunday 6 November (from 9am to 3pm) to view …

Our selection of the best pics from across Durban and our beautiful province of KZN this week! If you would like to have your awesome photos featured here, please send them to us by: – Email via info@5stardurban.co.za – Post them on our Facebook Page at http://www.facebook.com/5stardurban – Or you can also …

Passion, Inspiration & Power These take centre stage at Africa’s first ever Essence Festival 2016 in Durban Tourism Month in Durban kicked off with the announcement of the first-ever Essence Festival Durban; a sister event to the annual Essence Festival New Orleans. The Essence Festival Durban will take place on …

KZN Overport resident Gray Braatvedt has undertaken a challenge to compete in the 30th Tsogo Sun Amashova Race on a Unicycle. The veteran and experienced rider is the first ever unicyclist to enter the race to complete the 106km route in his attempt to raise R20 000 for the non-profit …