Press Release

The Umhlanga Summer Festival will play host to the inaugural Ocean Heroes Surf Ironman Series in December with the best male and female athletes committing to establish this popular spectator sport in South Africa and further the aims of three important local causes The series is driven by Wade Krieger, …

With the festive season underway, Durban municipal officials are ready for an epic long weekend, leading up to the public holiday on Tuesday, 16/12/14. Thousands of people are expected to flock to the beach over the next few days and all necessary preparations have been put in place to ensure …

As Cotton On continues to grow its global footprint, the Australian-based retailer remains committed and invested in expanding its South African fleet, opening its largest ever store on the Friday, 12 December in KwaZulu-Natal’s Gateway Shopping Centre. Born to deliver the right product at the right price, Cotton On provides …

The City of Durban is now an Official New 7 Wonder City of the World, together with other leading cities like Beirut, Doha, Havana, Kuala Lumpur, La Paz and Vigan. His Worship the Mayor, Cllr James Nxumalo eagerly expressed that this achievement is a great honour for the City of …

Grab a lei and grass skirt and hula through a taste sensation of Malibu, lychee liqueur, white tequila, cranberry, lemon and orange juice with a signature uShaka Shaker cocktail. Alternatively, enjoy a balmy afternoon sipping an African Bramble, a smooth blend of sophisticated gin, Van der Hum, lemon juice and …

Tourism Minister Derek Hanekom has announced that Africa’s Top Travel Tradeshow, INDABA 2015, will take place at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban from 9 to 11 May next year. INDABA is the biggest platform for African tourism businesses to meet global buyers of their products and …

On Friday 21 and Saturday 22 March this year, and as part of the popular and successful KZN Winter Air Series, Durban hosted one of South Africa’s most exciting aviation events – the Durban Land Sea and Air Festival. Supported by the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government and the eThekwini Municipality, the …

This festive season, uShaka is a one stop fun destination with a difference. So, enjoy a summer’s day full of insane laughter, epic instagram uploads, sensational selfies – and even more splashing good excitement. Combo deals are the new cool – Now, you not only have nine hours of excitement …

It is going to be a bumper festive season in Durban, as almost one million visitors are expected to land on our shores to enjoy a sunsational and memorable summer holiday. This year the Municipality has embarked on an intensive marketing campaign to attract visitors from all over the world, …

Pietermaritzburg – With the 2015 Dusi Canoe Marathon starting to attract the attention of the top paddlers in the country, the race organisers have shifted their stance on the critical rule governing the weight of kayaks. The Dusi rules state that every K1 kayak must weight a minimum of 12 …