What`s On in Durban October

What’s Happening
patterns, the best of Durban’s Deco creations
can be seen at Surrey Mansions (323 Currie
Road), Manhattan Court (Broad Street) and
Hollywood Court (Anton Lembede – formerly
Smith – Street). The city actively promotes
this rich heritage through the Durban Art
Deco Society (031 301 1951) or (www.
durbandeco.org.za), which may be contacted
for tours and other information. With its
impressive “arch of triumph” the functional
MOSES MABIDA STADIUM is a defining
landmark similar to Sydney’s Opera House
or The London Eye. The site of the trilling
encounter between Germany and Spain in
the 2010 World Cup semi-finals, the stadium
is a tourist attraction in its own right as well
as being the centre-piece of the King’s Park
Sporting Precinct, which supports a wide range
of sporting, commercial, cultural, retail and
leisure activities. Guided professional, general
and school tours are offered (031 582 8242).
RIKSHA BUS CITY TOURS (Richard 031 322
4188) operate seven days a week and offer
both tourist and the locals a chance to soak
up the sights of Durban. Tours take place from
09:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 16:00 every day,
leaving from the Municipal Police Station in
Borscombe Terrace. Tickets are available at
Tourist Junction as well as the Ricksha Bus
office in Borscombe Terrace.
Enjoy a bird’s eye view of Durban from the air
with a HELICOPTER FLIP. JNC Helicopters (031
563 9513), uShaka Helicopter Tours (031 328
8000), Virginia Airport (031 563 7101) or Air
Safaris (084 257 0835).
Qualified environmental education site guides
lead NATURE WALKS (031 311 6717) at
nature reserves in and around Durban such as
Burman Bush, Paradise Valley, Pigeon Valley
and Silverglen. Or take a guided walk around
the Durban Botanical Gardens (031 309 1170).
A BOAT CRUISE around the bay takes you past
interesting sights such as the impressive Sugar
Terminal, Bayhead Heritage Park, colourful
yacht marina, dry and floating docks and the
coming and goings of tugs, ships and cruise
liners. Durban Charter Boat Association (031
301 1115); Isle of Capri (031 305 3099);
Incognito Charter (083 409 5982) and Sea
Marine (031 301 1953).
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Soak up some sun while watching the playful frolicking of the bottlenose dolphins or migrating
humpback whales on a MARINE SAFARI or simply enjoy the thrill of the salty sea breeze on the
open ocean. Contact Ocean Ventures (086 100 1138); 36 Degrees (082 553 2834); Ocean Safaris
(084 565 5328); Incognito Charters (083 409 5982).
Soak up some sun while watching the playful frolicking of the bottlenose dolphins or migrating
humpback whales on a MARINE SAFARI or simply enjoy the thrill of the salty sea breeze on the
open ocean. Contact Ocean Ventures (086 100 1138); 36 Degrees (082 553 2834); Ocean Safaris
(084 565 5328); Incognito Charters (083 409 5982).
Explore another side of Durban’s fascinating 6 000 worshippers and lays claim to being
history on a WHALING HISTORY TOUR of the old the largest place of worship for Muslims in the
whaling station on the Bluff Headlands. Tours southern hemisphere. The dress code requires
take in one of the largest private collections of men to wear long trousers and women long
pictures, memorabilia, newspaper clippings and skirts or pants.
old footage of the Durban whaling operation,
and visit the old whaling factory station in the
Built in Gothic revival style, the EMMANUEL
company of past employees. Tuesdays and
CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL (031 306 3595) in
Thursdays (082 336 7433 or 031 467 9461).
Durban’s city centre is known as much for its
role in the struggle against apartheid as for its
Flanking Durban’s habour, the BLUFF imposing architecture, with the cathedral having
HEADLAND has a colourful history dominated been the centre of intense political activity in the
by navigational and military use over the past mid 1980’s.
150 years, and has been the site of numerous
shipwrecks as well as both quarantine and
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masterpiece, the HARE KRISHNA TEMPLE OF
discovered here dating back some 1600
UNDERSTANDING (031 403 3328) in Chatsworth
years back. Bluff Headland Heritage Park
is designed in the shape of a lotus flower.
(031 304 4934)
Guided tours are given of the ornate marble
temple room and inner sanctuary, along with
Take a RIKSHA RIDE along the beachfront an audio-visual show. There is an excellent
in one of these rainbow-coloured, two- vegetarian restaurant.
seaters, pulled buy a man in a beaded
costume with massive horned headdress. Discover a different side of African urban culture
on a TOWNSHIP TOURS with a local guide and
(Sipho 083 626 8876 or 031 331 4497)
visit a vibrant and colourful shebeen where
locals come together to enjoy good music and
Visitors are welcome to tour the majestic
food in a lively atmosphere. Contact Thuthuka
gold-domed JUMMAH MUSJID MOSQUE Tours (082 264 2556) or Isivivane Tourism for
(031 306 0026) on the corner of Dr Yusuf tours of Claremont (031 707 5665 or
Dadoo (Grey) and Dennis Hurley (Queen) 072 665 1731).
The INANDA TRAIL (031 519 0334) is rich in both African and Indian culture as well as the
struggle for peace and democracy, with ties to both the birth of Mahatma Gandhi’s philosophy
of non-violent resistance and the African National Congress. Visit Gandhi’s Phoenix Settlement,
as well as the villages of Ekuphakameni and Ebuhleni, the headquarters of the Nazareth Baptist
Church founded by Isaiah Shembe. Another top attraction is Ohlange, the school founded
by John L Dube, who was the first president of the ANC, while the nearby Inanda Seminary
founded in 1869 was South Africa’s first high school for African girls.
streets. Dating to the 1880’s, it holds about
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NB: Please note that Durban Tourism, which is currently situated at
160 Monty Naicker (Pine) Street, is moving offices to 90 Florida Road
(Corner of Sixth North and Sandile Thusi) on 1 September.
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The PHOENIX SETTLEMENT is a South African heritage site, and Gandhi’s home contains the
printing press on which the country’s first Indian newspaper was printed as well as a collection
of photographs of Gandhi in SA and India. A clinic and HIV/AIDS Centre have been established
here as well as a preschool and primary school to serve the surrounding community. Contact
Mr Kalideen (031 262 6692 or 083 787 6789).
Head west, where the breathtaking scenery of the VALLEY OF 1000 HILLS tourism route (031
777 1874) is the setting of many an adventure activity. There are also unique arts and crafts,
fine restaurants, pubs and country hotels, with highlights including the magnificent Krantzkloof
Gorge, Zulu culture villages, a children’s animal farms, game viewing, hiking, mountain
climbing and horse trails. Take a trip back in time on the 1000 Hills Choo-Choo (082 353 6003),
a vintage steam-train that runs along the old main line between 1877 and 1880.
This beautifully situated MARIANNHILL MONASTERY near Pinetown was established in 1882
as a Catholic Mission. In addition to its legacy of resistance against apartheid, the monastery
has a school which educated many leaders of the struggle. Today the Jabulani Self-Help Centre
here helps in developing the surroundings community while an art gallery displays the work
of local artists. Famed for its fresh organic produce, including milk, cheese and yogurt, the
monastery also has an outdoor tea garden serving delicious meals in the most restful settings.
(031 700 2704/4288)
STABLES WINE Venture inland to KwaZulu-Natal’s only wine estate. Established in 2004 just
outside Nottingham Road in the Midlands, the Stables is open every day for lunches, sales and
tastings of their award-winning wines including pinotage, shiraz, Ezintabeni blend, sauvignon
blanc and KZN’s first ever sparkling wine – Balgowan bubbly. (033 266 6781)
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NATURE TRAILS & TALKS
DAILY: 09:00, 11:00 & 15:00. Umhlanga Lagoon
Nature Reserve Walk. Suitable for children. R30
adults, R15 for children under 13. 031 561 2271
15 OCT & 19 NOV: 08:00 – 13:00. Walk through
Beachwood Mangroves. Amanda 083 644 3767
or [email protected]
EVERY WED: 09:00. uMgeni Estuary Conservancy
Walks – meet at uMgeni River Bird Park. Booking
essential. Rosemary Harrison or Margaret Burger
031 573 1054 or 073 883 5901
16 OCT & 20 NOV: 08:00. 4 hour guided trail
at Krantzkloof Nature Reserve. R30 pp. Booking
essential. Johan van Meulen 031 764 351
EVERY FRI: 09:00. Hawaan Forest Walk,
Umhlanga. More suitable for adults and children
over 13. R30 adults. 031 561 2271
01 OCT & 05 NOV: 08:00. WESSA Guided walk
in the Hawaan Forest – Meet corner of Portland
and Herald Drives, Umhlanga Rocks. Phoebe
031 566 4018
02 OCT & 06 NOV: 08:00. 6 hour guided trail
at Krantzkloof Nature Reserve. R30pp. Booking
essential. Johan van Meulen 031 764 3515
09, 12 OCT & 09, 13 NOV: 08:30. Walk through
Springside Hillcrest Nature Reserve followed
by tea/coffee at the Resource Centre. Sue
031 765 6809
09 OCT & 13 NOV: 08:00. Guided Trail through
New Germany Nature Reserve. Lynette Bingham
083 300 3274
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AMBLERS HIKING CLUB
02 OCT: Paradise Valley Nature Reserve
09 OCT: Porcupine Falls
16 OCT: Gwa Humbe
23 OCT: Thornridge Farm
30 OCT: Alveston Game Reserve
06 NOV: Marianhill Monastery
13 NOV: Longshadows
20 NOV: Nqutu Gorge Falls
27 NOV: Shongweni Horse Trails
David 072 615 0559 or 031 266 8609
for more info.
01 OCT: Clifton Watch
02 OCT: From The Copper Kettle down into Valley
of 1000 Hills
08 OCT: Stainbank Nature Reserve
09 OCT: Everdon Estates on Howick/Karkloof
15 OCT: St Hellier to Giba
22 OCT: New Germany Nature Reserve
23 Oct: Vernon Crookes
29 Oct: Kearsney College
05 NOV: Summerveld Conservancy and country
roads
06 NOV: La Mercy to Mount Moreland
12 NOV: Alverstone Nature Reserve
13 NOV: Drummond through to Monteseel and
Inchanga
19 NOV: Giba Gorge
20 NOV: Giba Gorge
26 NOV: Kloof along Longshadow to Acutt and
Escarpment
27 NOV: Ballito to Salt Rock
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DURBAN RAMBLERS HIKING CLUB:
Shorter, easier hikes on Saturday afternoons and
longer all-day hikes on Sundays for the more
physically energetic. The Saturday afternoon
hikes normally start at 13:45 and end with a
social get-together. Visitor’s welcome. www.
durbanramblers.co.za for more info.
SPORTS
AQUATICS
UNTIL 01 OCT: Stillwater Livesaving
Commonwealth Games
07 – 09 OCT: Seagulls Short Course Champs
14 OCT: 18:00 Stillwater Lifesaving Gala
28 – 30 NOV: Action Champs
Kings Park Pool, 031 312 7272
ATHLETICS
EVERY TUES, THURS, AND FRI: 05:15 –
06:15 Road running/walking – Regents
Harriers, cnr Broadway and Kensington
Drive, Durban North. All welcome. www.
regents.co.za
EVERY SAT: 06:00 Run/walks from Riverside
Sports Club, Radar Drive, Durban North.
Once a month guided Riverside Sports Trail
10km Walk. All welcome. 031 563 7528
02 OCT: South Coast Marathon – Scottburgh
to Hutchinson Park, Amanzimtoti. Llewellyn
van Onselen 082 774 3812
02 OCT: South Coast Half Marathon –
Hutchinson Park, Amanzimtoti. Llewellyn
van Onselen 082 774 3812
15 OCT: Nagle Dam Trail Run – Nagle Dam.
Andrew Booth 082 603 4098
30 OCT: 05:00 Ethekwini Township to
Township Marathon – Princess Magogo
Stadium. Sabelo Bhodoza 073 212 7470
06 NOV: Challenge Trail Run – Pollyshorts
to Camperdown. Rebecca van der Linde
033 386 0815
06 NOV: 08:00 The Global Diabetes Walk
comes to Durban – Durban Beachfront from
Suncoast Casino Complex. Paul Godwin
083 560 1185
13 NOV: 06:00 Bluff Vets Half Marathon –
Fynnlands Combined Sports Club. Grant
Howes 083 225 9815
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What’s Happening
20 NOV: 06:00 Sunkist Run for Fun 10km –
Sunkist Life Saving Club. Rocky Pather
031 468 4593
27 NOV: 06:00 Stella Tribute 15km run/walk
– Stella Sports Club. Cecil Sher 083 566 3333
TRACK & FIELD:
08 OCT: Talent Identification
15 OCT: Sub Youth and Primary Schools
Championships
22 & 29 OCT: Youth, Junior, Senior Leagues
All events at Kings Park Athletics Stadium
BODYBUILDING
08 OCT: NABBA Classic Bodybuilding Contest
2011 – iZulu Theatre, Sibaya. www.nabbasa.
net
CAGE FIGHTING
27 NOV: Fight Force presents Last Man
Stands – Suncoast Casino.
Booking through Computicket
COME & PLAY
01 OCT: Celebrate Durban: Boxing, ingqathu,
pool table, soccer table, Umlabalaba, chess,
table tennis, hip hop dancers, indlamu and
foosball – Mpumalanga, KwaMcoyi Taxi
Rank. 031 304 4934
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CRICKET
13 OCT: 09:30 Sunfoil Dolphins vs Chevrolet
Knights
04 NOV: Day/Night: Sunfoil Dolphins vs
Nashua Mobile Cape Cobras
09 NOV: Day/Night: Sunfoil Dolphins vs
Bizhub Highveld Lions
23 NOV: Day/Night: Sunfoil Dolphins vs
Nashua Titans
Sahara Stadium, Kingsmead. 031 335 4200
CYCLING
02 OCT: 06:15 Engen Dynamic Cycle Race
2011 – Moses Mabhida Stadium. queries@
racetec.co.za
16 OCT: 05:30 Amashova Durban Classic
(38km) – Hillcrest High School to Moses
Mabhida Stadium. www.shova.co.za
16 OCT: 06:00 Amashova Durban Classic
(106km) – Pietermaritzburg City Hall –
Moses Mabhida Stadium. www.shova.co.za
30 OCT & 27 NOV: 08:30 Umgeni Steam
Train Cyclists Special – Train trip from Kloof
Station to Inchanga, cycles stored safely
in guards van, cycle back to Kloof. Robbie
082 353 6003
EQUESTRIAN
01 – 02 OCT: Shongweni Shows – Shongweni
Club
07 – 09 OCT: Shongweni Shows Spring
Extravaganza – Durban Shongweni Club
15 – 16 OCT: Forsyte Shows – Langley
Equestrian Centre
23 OCT: Shortlands Shows Adult – Mt
Edgecombe
05 – 06 NOV: Shongweni Shows pre Junior
Champs – Shongweni Club
05 – 06 NOV: Dynamic Dressage –
Shongweni Club
12 – 13 NOV: Wenton Greys – R98
Hawkstone Summerveld
19 - 20 NOV: C & S Shows – Cyril Geoghegan
Stadium
26 – 27 NOV: Triple P Shows – Cambridge
Drummond
26 – 27 NOV: Dynamic Dressage –
Shongweni Club
TEL: 031 768 1220 for more info.
FITNESS
17:30 – 18:30 Free fitness classes –
SUNcoast SUNdeck. All welcome
MON: Kickboxing
TUES: Zumba
WED: Bootcamp
THURS: Yoga
FRI: Kettlebell Training
TEL: 031 768 1220 for more info.
FLOWBOARD
05 – 07 OCT: World Flowboard
Championships: 5th & 6th: Qualifiers; 7th:
Main championship – The Wave House,
Gateway Theatre of Shopping, Umhlanga.
031 584 9400
GOLF
05 – 08 OCT: Suncoast Classic (Sunshine
Tour) – Durban Country Club.
5th: Pro-Am; 6 – 8th: Professionals www.
sunshinetour.com
10 OCT: KZN Monthly Senior – Cotswold.
031 202 7636
HORSE RACING
For more info contact Greyville Racecourse
031 3141500
OCT: 04 (N), 07 (N), 11 (N), 16 NOV: 01 (N), 04 (N),
12, 18 (N), 22 (N), 29 (N)
N = Night Racing
For more info contact Clairwood Racecourse
031 469 1020
OCT: 02, 18, 23, 25
For more info contact Scottsville Racecourse
033 345 3405
OCT: 30 NOV: 08, 15, 26
Correct at time of going to press.
KZN TRAIL SERIES
16 OCT: 06:30 – 10:30 1 of 4 – Kenneth Stainbank
Nature Reserve
23 OCT: 06:30 – 10:30 2 of 4 – Blue Lagoon
06 NOV: 06:30 – 10:30 3 of 4 – Inanda Dam
13 NOV: 06:30 – 10:30 4 of 4 – Hola Trails
Visit www.trailseries.co.za for more info.
MOTORCYCLE FED
23 OCT: “Journey Of Hope” charity run in aid of
Breast Cancer. Harley girls mass ride to King Shaka
Airport arriving at 08:30
05 NOV: Evil Eagles Charity Fund Raiser – Durban
13 NOV: KZNMF ‘Lest We Forget’ Memorial Run –
Mahogany Ridge, Pinetown
27 NOV: National Motorcycle Toy Run – The
Pavilion, Westville to Lords & Legends
Amanzimtoti. Please will everyone donate a toy
for those less fortunate.
TEL: Les 083 487 6846 for more info.
MOTORSPORT
09 OCT: Regional/Club Karting – iDube Raceway.
Percy van Staden 033 343 5275
05 NOV: Junior & Senior Motocross – Springfield
MOUNTAIN BIKING
23 OCT: Gateway Gauntlet – Gateway Theatre of
Shopping. Damian Bradley 082 559 2080
06 NOV: Challenge Mountain Bike – Camperdown
to Inanda Dam.
TEL: Rebecca van der Linde 033 386 0815 for
more info
MULTI SPORT
09 OCT: TIB Omo Muddy Buddy Series 2011 –
Umhlanga College
TEL: Damian Bradley 082 599 2080 for more info.
RUGBY
01 OCT: Sharks vs Western Province
15 OCT: Sharks vs Lions
All matches at Mr Price Kings Park unless
otherwise stated.
TEL: 031 308 8400 for more info.
SAILING
EVERY WED: 17:30 Twilight Series – Bay
TEL: 031 301 4787 for more info.
SOCCER
15 OCT: 18:00 Golden Arrows vs Mamelodi
Sundowns – King Zwelithini Stadium
29 OCT: 18:00 AmaZulu vs Bloemfontein Celtic –
Moses Mabhida Stadium
02 NOV: 19:30 Golden Arrows vs Amazulu – King
Zwelithini Stadium
20 NOV: 15:30 AmaZulu vs Black Leopards Moses Mabhida Stadium
30 NOV: 19:30 Golden Arrows vs Moroka
Swallows – King Zwelithini Stadium
Visit www.psl.co.za for more info
SURFING
EVERY TUES: 12:00 – 17:00 Roxy Learn To Surf (7
years and older) – Suncoast Beach. Allan Wallace
076 877 5143
EVERY SUN: Surf School – Suncoast Beach. Slu
Msweli 031 328 3000
04 – 09 OCT: Hurley SA Junior Champs – New Pier
SURF LIFESAVING
16 OCT: 08:00 Rock Up And Race Event – North
Beach
20 NOV: 08:00Rock Up And Race Event –
Addington Beach
TEL: Sharron Carlson 031 572 2183 for more info.
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THE PLAYHOUSE
01 OCT: 15:00 & 19:30 Fusion Fantasia – The Drama
07 OCT & 04 NOV: 17:30 – 18:00
Sundowners - Foyer
07 - 08 OCT: For Generations – The Loft
11 OCT & 08 NOV: 13:00 – 14:00 Test
Drive lunch hour – Porte Cochere
15 – 22 OCT: Race
20 – 22 OCT: London Road – The Loft
25 & 26 OCT: 19:00 Stars Of The Ballet
Moscow – The Opera
26 NOV – 31 DEC: Cinderella – the musical
– The Opera
Booking through Computicket
TEL: 031 369 9555
ADDRESS: Cnr Anton Lembede (Smith) &
Acutt Street
CATALINA THEATRE
UNTIL 09 OCT: Fantastical Flea Circus (kids
theatre)
06 - 23 OCT: Romeo & Juliet
TEL: 031 305 6889
ADDRESS: Wilson’s Wharf
ELIZABETH SNEDDON THEATRE
UNTIL 02 OCT: The Learner Husband
11 – 16 OCT: Annual Student Production
17 – 22 OCT: Poetry Africa 2011
UNTIL 05 OCT: Don Quixote Classical Ballet – The Opera
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27 – 30 OCT: UKZN Dance Drama
02 – 27 NOV: Aaron McIlroy
TEL: 031 260 2296
ADDRESS: University of KwaZulu-Natal,
Howard College Campus
STIRLING THEATRE
20 – 23 OCT: Send The Fire: Big Band!
Bring your own picnics and snacks. Cash bar
available.
TEL: 076 786 1127 or bookings@
stirlingtheatre.co.za for more info.
ADDRESS: The Italian Club, Fairway, Durban
North
IZULU THEATRE
UNTIL 02 OCT: Laugh Out Durban Comedy
07 & 09 OCT: Classical Dance Recital
12 OCT – 06 NOV: Celebration
18 – 19 NOV: Mumbai To Chennai (A Magical
Journey of Song & Dance)
All Bookings through Computicket.
9 SUPPER THEATRE
18 OCT – 08 JAN: Big Top Rock – sequel to
Rock Circus
TEL: 031 566 3045
ADDRESS: Gateway Theatre of Shopping
HERITAGE THEATRE
UNTIL 09 OCT: Mischievous Divas
11 – 30 OCT: The Eagles – Taking It Easy
15 NOV – 01 DEC: Boep Idles Return
HILLCREST LIBRARY
08 OCT: 11:00 Tales from the Brothers Grimm
– a popular children’s play. Bring picnic baskets
and blankets and enjoy sitting under the trees
outside the library.
TEL: 081 384 5706
ADDRESS: Hillcrest
ICC DURBAN ARENA
05 & 06 OCT: 20:00 Bafunny Bafunny – The
Odd Shaped Ball
Bookings through Computicket
NORWEGIAN HALL
20 NOV: 20 NOV: 13:00 Colin Penn presents
BARNYARD THEATRE
“Don’t Mess With December”. It’s strange that
UNTIL 16 OCT: The Final Countdown – A
rollercoaster ride through 6 decades of fashion, so many of the world’s greatest hits were
released in December. We go back as far as 60
radio, music and above all Rock ‘n Roll.
years and take you on a wonderful trip. Bring
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your own Lunch. For bookings contact Barbara
TEL: 031 564 5135
ADDRESS: 214 St Thomas Road
RHUMBELOW THEATRE
01 & 02 OCT: “Such A Night” with Elvis –
Belinda Dolphin & Jaziel Vaugh’hann
Contact Roland for bookings and info.
TEL: 031 205 7602
ADDRESS: Cunningham Ave, off Bartie Road
SEABROOKE’S THEATRE
03 – 09 OCT: 11:00 Dr Pocket’s Ocean
Commotion by Jacobus van Heerden
19:30 Catch by Jacobus van Heerden
For bookings call office.
TEL: 031 277 1570
ADDRESS: 255 St Thomas Rd, Musgrave
(Durban Boys High School)
SUNCOAST CASINO & ENTERTAINMENT WORLD
06 – 08 & 13 – 16 OCT: Andre the Hilarious
Hypnotist
01 NOV – 31 DEC: Alice In Wonderland – adult
panto
Bookings through Computicket.
TEL: 031 328 3000
WESTVILLE CIVIC CENTRE
UNTIL 09 OCT: The Best Of The Best – the best
of the best of the last 13 years
www.westvilletheatreclub.co.za
11 & 12 NOV: 19:00 Pssst…! A Drag
Spectacular. Booking essential. www.
strictlytickets.com Contact Quintin White for
more info
TEL: 031 837 0395
WESTVILLE MUNICIPAL LIBRARY
03 – 07 OCT: 11:00 Tales from the Brothers
Grimm – a popular children’s play
TEL: 081 384 5706
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EVERY WEDNESDAY: 17:15 A concert of jazz
– Centre for Jazz & Popular Music, University
of KZN Durban Campus. 031 260 3385
EVERY FRIDAY: 18:00 – 20:00 Friday Jazz
Sundowners – BAT Centre. 031 332 0451
EVERY SUNDAY:
12:00 – 17:00 Jazz Sundowners – Upperdeck,
uShaka Marine World. 031 328 8000
15:00 – 17:00 Jazz On The Deck – BAT Centre.
031 332 0451
15:30 Live jazz – Zack’s, Windermere Road.
031 312 0755
SHOPPING CENTRES
05 OCT
17:30 The Music of Joni Mitchell – Centre
for Jazz & Popular Music, Howard College
Campus, University of KZN. 031 260 3385
07 OCT
19:30 Jazz artist Natalie Rungan – Alliance
Francaise, 22 Sutton Crescent, Morningside.
031 312 9582
20:00 Gary Thomas (classical and jazz
guitarist) Live at KZNSA Gallery, 166 Bulwer
Road. 031 277 1705
08 OCT
18:30 Platform Jazz Group (Cathy Peacock)
– Westville Country Club, 1 Link Road. Bring
own picnic basket or order from club.
031 266 1391
29 OCT
19:30 23rd Annual UKZN Jazz Jol, Featuring
Standard Bank Young Artist of the year 2010
and 2011. Melanie Scholtz and Bokani Dyer
respectively. Contact Thulisile Zama
031 260 3385 for tickets.
30 OCT
Jazz winner, Pianist Bokani Dyer and a
quartet – Rainbow Restaurant, 23 Standfield
Lane, Pinetown. Contact Neil Comfort
083 463 8044 for more info
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GATEWAY THEATRE OF SHOPPING
Over 350 world-class stores, more than 50
restaurants, 18 cinemas, Cinema Nouveaux,
IMAX giant-screen theatre and Barnyard
Super Theatre; the entertainment zone
features an indoor climbing wall, Wave
House, 4 000 square metres skate park and
children’s fun fair.
Tel: 031 566 2332
Address: Umhlanga Ridge, Palm Boulevard
Web: www.gatewayworld.co.za
LA LUCIA MALL
Mon-Fri 09:00–18:00, weekends 09:00–17:00.
A sophisticated and exclusive shopping venue
containing large retailers as well as speciality
shops.
Tel: 031 562 8420
Address: 90 William Campbell Dr, La Lucia
Web: www.laluciamall.co.za
THE WORKSHOP
In times gone by this large Victorian building
was a railway workshop; nowadays it’s a
venue for shopping, entertainment and
dining, and contains over 120 speciality shops,
including the largest curio shop in the country.
Tel: 031 304 9894
Address: Cnr Commercial & Samora Machel St
Web: www.theworkshopcentre.co.za
MUSGRAVE CENTRE
With over 100 retail outlets, this upmarket
centre contains everything from objects d’art,
fashion and home accessories to supermarket
and restaurants.
05 Mar: Cansa Shavathon.
02-10 Apr: Kids Easter Activities.
Contact Michelle
Tel: 031 201 5129
Address: 115 Musgrave Road, Berea
Web: www.musgravecentre.co.za
CHATSWORTH CENTRE
Renowned for its truly rich Indian Eastern Experience and boasting a total f 150 stores ranging from
jewellery, to furniture, authentic food stores, banking malls, exquisite Eastern wear vs. trendy Western
wear and a whole cultural shopping experience, situated in the heart of Chatsworth.
Tel: 031 403 5451/3
Address: 17 Joyhurst St, Chatsworth
Web: www.chatsworthshoppingcentre.co.za
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GATEWAY THEATRE OF SHOPPING
Over 350 world-class stores, more than 50 restaurants, 18
cinemas, Cinema Nouveaux and Barnyard Super Theatre.
The entertainment zone features an indoor climbing wall,
Wave House, 4 000 square metres skate park and children’s
fun fair.
Tel: 031 566 2332
Address: Umhlanga Ridge, Palm Boulevard
www.gatewayworld.co.za
LA LUCIA MALL
A sophisticated and exclusive shopping venue
containing large retailers as well as speciality shops.
Mon-Fri: 09:00-18:00, weekends: 09:00-17:00.
Tel: 031 562 8420
Address: 90 William Campbell Dr, La Lucia
www.laluciamall.co.za
THE PAVILION
This is one of the largest and most popular shopping
centres in the country, selling everything from jewellery
and clothing to art and electronic gadgets. There’s also
a 12-cinema complex, amusement zone, skate park and
variety of restaurants.
Tel: 031 265 0558
Address:
www.thepav.co.za
THE WORKSHOP
In times gone by this large Victorian building was a
railway workshop; nowadays it’s a venue for shopping,
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THE PAVILION
Drawing around 22 million visitors every year, this is
one of the largest and most popular shopping centres
in the country, selling everything from jewellery and
clothing to art and electronic gadgets. There’s also a
12-cinema complex, amusement zone, skate park and
huge variety of restaurants.
Tel: 031 265 0558
Address: Spine Road, off N3, Westville
Web: www.thepav.co.za
OTHER TOP SHOPPING MALLS ARE:
BEREA CENTRE
CITY VIEW SHOPPRING CENTRE
GALLERIA
HERITAGE MARKET
KINGSBURGH CENTRE
PHOENIX PLAZA
PINE CREST CENTRE
SEADOONE MALL
THE CRESCENT
CHINA MALL
UMHLANGA PLAZA
USHAKA VILLAGE WALK
WINDERMERE CENTRE
WESTWOOD MALL
031 202 7888
031 309 6737
031 904 2233
031 765 2500
031 916 4915
031 507 3505
031 701 4164
031 903 2681
031 566 1020
031 332 4338
031 561 1020
031 328 8004
031 312 5959
031 279 2160
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GOLDEN HOURS MARKET
Every Sunday (10:00-16:00): Attractions include a selection of stalls, tea garden,
playground, secure parking and shade.
Tel: 031 564 2350 or 083 262 3693
Address: Uitsig Road (Behind Hyper by the Sea, Durban North)
DURBAN FARMERS’ MARKET
Every Saturday (08:00-14:00): Products include meat, veggies, home-baked
goods, home-made lemonade and ginger beer, biltong and other popular local
treats, as well as live music and breakfast under the trees.
Tel: 079 874 2452
Address: 281 Vause Road (behind Green With Envy)
ESSENWOOD CRAFT MARKET
Every Saturday (09:00-14:00): Craft, arts, treasures
and collectables market set in the tree-shaded
expanse of Berea Park. There’s also a tea garden,
children’s activities and a playground.
Tel: 031 202 5632
Address: Stephen Dlamini – Essenwood Road
WESTVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET
Every Thursday (10:00-13:00): Fresh fruit, vegetables, nuts, port products,
smoked trout and spicy samoosas, as well as a nursery where you can enjoy
a cup of coffee.
Tel: 082 413 1887
Address: Westville Old Boys’ Club
THE STABLES LIFESTYLE MARKET
Open Wednesdays and Fridays (18:00-22:00) and Sundays and Public Holidays
(10:00-17:00): A perennial favourite among visitors and locals alike, this lovely
VICTORIA STREET MARKET
Durban’s legendary Indian Market, with more then flea market has a huge variety of outlets offering antiques, food, fine art and
170 stalls offering impressive African arts and craft, fashion.
brassware, ceramics, spices, sweetmeats, fruit, fish Tel: 031 312 3058/ Luana 084 563 2614
Address: Jacko Jackson Drive, off Goble Road
and lots more.
Tel: 031 202 5632
Address: Cnr Dennis Hurley 11 Berta Mkhize St –
Victoria Street
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SHONGWENI FARMERS’ MARKET
Every Saturday (06:30-10:00): Diverse products range,
from organic foods and fresh produce to all the
exciting products found at traditional craft markets.
Tel: 031 777 1554
Address: Cnr Averstone 11 Kassier Rd, Shongweni
UMNINI CRAFT VILLAGE
Open every day (08:00 – 17:00): Offers local artists
and crafters a platform to exhibit and sell their
traditional Zulu crafts such as pottery, beadwork,
woven grass items and sculptures. You can also find
traditional crafts at Amanzimtoti Main Beach and at
Umkomaas.
Tel: 031 903 7498
HILLCREST MARKET
Sundays (09:00-14:00): Crafts, antiques, collectables
and car boot sale.
Tel: 078 684 2494 or 073 237 5522
Address: Inanda Road Sports Field
FARMERS’ MARKET
Every Saturday (06:00-09:00)
Tel: 031 777 1422
Address: Brentwood Nursery, Alverstone Rd
HILLCREST AIDS CENTRE TRUST & TEA GARDEN OPEN DAYS
An exciting variety of art and crafts in the Woza Maya
shop.
Tel: 031 765 5866
Address: 26 Old Main Road
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MONASTERY MARKET
Every Saturday (09:00-13:00).
Tel: Maurice 031 462 4701 or 082 882 5413
Address: Mariannhill Monastery, next to tea garden
THE DURBAN NORTH COUNTRY MARKET
Fresh food and used/new kids goods stalls. Every
Saturday 08:30 – 12:30.
Tel: Jen 076 684 3944
Address: The Riverside Hotel, 10 Northway, Durban
North.
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