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Durban –  While tourism growth of 2% for 2014 shows an increased interest in Africa – infrastructure development, visa facilitation, air connectivity and lack of financing all pose a risk to rapid growth. These key issues formed the crux of a round-table ministerial discussion and debate on the current state …

South Africa will always be open to welcome people from around the world, says Tourism Minister Derek Hanekom. Minister Hanekom was speaking at the opening of the 2015 Tourism Indaba in Durban on Saturday. The event was attended by over 1000 exhibitors from 20 African countries, and about 2000 buyers …

The Deputy Minister of Tourism Tokozile Xasa attended the opening of the Durban Tourism & National Geographic “Durban as never seen before” Exhibit at the KwaMuhle Museum in Durban.  Seen as the role-player who’s playing for our side, the side of Durban that is, she has been instrumental in the …

Residents of Pietermaritzburg and visitors to the city are in for a treat, with plans to revive the Botanic Gardens intended to give the 140-year-old facility a new lease on life. Curator Allen Nene said he has big and exciting plans for the gardens, but which would not disturb its …

Our selection of the best pics from across Durban and KZN this week! If you would like to have your awesome photos featured here, please send them to us by: – Email info@5stardurban.co.za – Post them on our facebook page http://www.facebook.com/5stardurban – Or you can also tag us in them on Twitter (#5stardurban / @5stardurban)   A …

Durban – Instead of heading for the beach, head for Inanda. And today is as good a time as any. Fifteen minutes out of Durban towards Inanda, an entire green valley opens up, offering everything from canoeing, historic trips, hiking trails and mountain biking. It sounds like something out of …

Masterchef SA winner Roxi Wardman is about to open her very own coffee shop & Patisserie… but the location is a big secret!!! Wardman is keeping the location under wraps, but she promises that durbanites will be able to feast on her creations very soon. “We have decided to have …

The title of a TV documentary series about the city’s lifesavers that will be broadcast around the world, has been changed “in the city’s favour”. The 10-episode series, which was to be called Heatwave, is now going to be called Durban Beach Rescue, Simphiwe Ngcobo, the KwaZulu-Natal Film Commission’s production …

Durban, get ready for the Neon Run Night-Time Spectacular. The 2015 tour includes more UV, neon paint, graffiti walls and lasers than ever before with participants at each event in line to win amazing prizes including the use of a Mitsubishi car for a year. Those Discovery members taking part …

As a new resident, I almost feel compelled to rant and rave about my daily life in sunny KZN.  The beauty is endless, timeless, and very good for one’s soul! KZN is a magical land of greenery, fantastic eats, rich culture and superb activities. Here, you can biplane across a …