Expect a weekend of portside fun when the Durban Port Festival makes a welcome return to the city from 18 to 19 June, incorporating the South African Navy’s World Hydrography Day celebrations which kick off earlier that week. This is the first port festival to be held in Durban in more than a decade and part of Transnet National Ports…
The Durban Marina will once again play host to the 13th Durban Boat & Lifestyle Show, from Friday, 24 June to Sunday, 26 June. Several marquees will be erected around the Durban Marina area and boats will be moored in the Marina itself, as well as being showcased on the surrounding areas. The Durban Boat & Lifestyle Show is a…
Set to be another memorable event, the 9th Annual Sunflower Jade Sky Hike will take place on Father’s Day this year – Sunday 19th June. The organising team behind the event, Ian and Mandy Tyrer of My Tutor and Teaching Centre PMB assisted by Ian Preston and the staff of The Sunflower Fund in Durban, are eagerly anticipating another successful…
Jets & Jewels will be the theme for Friday, June 3rd, in Hanger 8 at Virginia Airport, when two local NPO organisations, the Nicholas Rey Foundation and Rescuetech will be joining forces to host an extravagant gala fundraiser brought to you by the Gold Circle Champion Season. These two NPO organisations have partnered to provide critical emergency care and long…
Ever wanted to party in your snow boots on the slopes après-ski style, but haven’t quite made it to Europe yet? No probs, join the Winter Fest fans at Afriski Mountain Resort, Lesotho. It’s just round the corner (well, only five hours from Jo’burg) and you’ll get a traditional skiing experience with a South African twist. The three days of…
— Competition Closed — From Merlot to Malbec, Pinot Noir to Pinotage, The TOPS at SPAR Wine Show presents South Africa’s top wine labels all under one roof. Back in Durban for its 5th consecutive year the event engages wine lovers of all ages and ilk to try and buy the country’s best bottles directly from wine producers. Themed The…
1. Walk or run along the Durban promenade. Take a slow-paced walk along Durban’s iconic coastline, or if you’re daring, try a 5km run. 2. Window Shop at Gateway Theatre of Shopping There’s nothing like looking and maybe trying on a few things, because why not? 3. Ride a Wave Borrow a friend’s surfboard and hit the beach. Who knows,…
Wine-Pairing Dinner at Big Easy Durban by Ernie Els Hilton Hotel, 12-14 Walnut Road, Durban Wednesday 25 May, 2016 Cost R550 per person Creation Wines’ vineyards are situated 350 metres above sea level on the mountain slopes near Hermanus. Planted in 450-million-year-old clay loam soils, the grapes flourish in plenty of sunlight and a cool Atlantic Ocean breeze. These conditions…
A couple of weeks ago I FINALLY managed to get a gap and made an early morning trip the Shongweni Market at it’s new home. Upon my arrival I was IMMEDIATELY blown away by the location and the view! There is ample parking and the view from the market at the valley just below it is stunning, a breathe taker…
Embrace your inner creative with “Unlimited Fun @ uShaka” as this year’s theme for the 2016 uShaka Body Art competition which takes place on Saturday, May 28th from 9am till 4pm in the uShaka Marine World Village Walk. Pictured here is Stanley Okwulieaku whose body became a canvass Picture: S&A Marketing The competition is open to all aspiring painters and artists and is free…