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Health & Happiness rule in Durban!

13 May 2014 | News

This Sunday, The Discovery East Coast Radio Big Walk will once again bring people of all ages and walks of life together in an aim to promote general health & wellness. The walk starts off at Ushaka Marine World and ends at People’s Park at Moses Mabhida Stadium. Unfortunately, registrations are now closed, so if you missed out this year, make sure you get somewhere with a view of the beachfront to watch the spectacle; or support your friends and family as they cross the finish line at ...

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Do it for the Rhinos!

08 May 2014 | News

Now here is something you won’t see everyday. Over the last few years, Steve Entwistle has taken part in a number of gruelling endurance events to help raise funds for wildlife in SA. Steve currently works offshore as a saturation deep sea diver, and came up with this crazy idea to conquer the Moses Mabhida Arch in an original 1900’s diving dress that weighs over 70 kg’s,  all in the name of saving the rhinos! Tusks & Horns is a fundraising initiative for the Lawrence Anthony Earth...

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The Nedbank Cup Final – Pirates vs Wits

06 May 2014 | News

The Premier Soccer League announced on Monday 5 May that the 2013/14 Nedbank Cup Final between Orlando Pirates and Bidvest Wits will take place at Moses Mabhida Stadium on 17 May. PSL chief executive Brand de Villiers said "We are planning a spectacular event on May 17 and we urge football fans to purchase their tickets early." Details: Orlando Pirates vs Bidvest Wits Date: Sat, 17 May 2014 Kick off time: 15h00 Venue: Moses Mabhida Stadium Download parking map (pdf) Tickets: ...

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Time really flies when you’re having fun!

01 May 2014 | Explore Durban, News

Tourist or not, this is surely one of the coolest new ways to explore the city! Meet Durban Skyye; a new flight school based at Virginia Airport. Owned by Brad and Dave, it is the first flight school in Durban that has been approved for microlight and light sport aircraft training. Their Microlight Intro Flight is conducted by experienced instructors and takes you over our magnificent Durban coastline, Golden Mile, Harbour and Umhlanga Lighthouse. If you’re interest in something less recrea...

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SA’s fastest growing road race is here!

24 April 2014 | News

On Monday, 28 April 2014, Durban is proud to host one of the highlights of Durban Fun Season, The Tour Durban. What started off as a quest between friends to have a premier cycling race take place in our city, has after 21 years become THE leading cycling event in Durban, with thousands of entrants raising funds for the children of the Domino Foundation. Classified as a Cape Argus Seeding event, the race features a fast route with full road closures that offers entrants the chance to improve ...

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Golden Arrows vs Orlando Pirates

23 April 2014 | News

Golden Arrows will be closing off their campaign in the 2014 Absa Premiership against Orlando Pirates, which will take place on Saturday the 10th of May at 15:00. With their latest winning streak against the Platinum Stars, it has given them the confidence they need as they currently sit at 18 points with only 3 matches left to play this season, one of them being a match against Amazulu FC, which takes place this coming Monday at 17h00. Amazulu FC vs Golden Arrows Date: Monday 28 April 20...

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Now here’s something to Tweet about!

17 April 2014 | Explore Durban, News

This year, The Umgeni River Bird Park celebrated it’s 30th Anniversary. It’s not everyday that an establishment achieves such a great milestone, and we salute them for their hard work and dedication to the conservation of birds in our city! Located on what used to be an old quarry site it provided the perfect tropical setting needed to build the park. The site features several natural waterfalls which makes it an idyllic retreat not only for visitors but also for the 800+ birds on the premi...

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Bean biking on the beachfront yet?

10 April 2014 | News

Durban’s beachfront just keeps getting better and better. One of the fairly “newer” additions to our front lawn is a little place called Bike and Bean. The concept is simple, yet very unique and that’s why it’s fast becoming one of the coolest spots to get your caffeine fix or just hang out on the weekend! Grab a cappuccino, hire some bikes and hit the promenade for a breezy cruise down the infamous Golden Mile.When you get back, there’s a whole bunch of tasty snacks, sweets or sarm...

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Durban Fun Season – Bring it on!

09 April 2014 | News

Whilst the rest of the country are unpacking long johns, electric blankets and stocking up on wood for their fireplaces, Durban is getting ready for the best season of the year, and what us Durbanites like to refer to as Durban Fun Season. You see, unlike our colder counterparts, Durban Winters are filled with sunny days and great waves, accompanied by some of the best annual events on the South African calendar. With an average temperature of 23 degrees, the Durban winter season lures the rest...

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Run like there’s no tomorrow!

03 April 2014 | Explore Durban, News

Winter might be here sooner than you think and although it’s only getting slightly cooler these days,  when it comes to staying fit, Durban still brings the heat. The North Beach Park Run is a weekly 5km timed run that takes place along the Golden Mile, every Saturday at 8am. The cool thing about this run is that is costs you absolutely nothing to take part in (you just need to make sure you register) and you can do it at your own comfortable pace. It doesn't matter whether you are serious a...

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