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Durban July
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07 Jul
07 Jul '18
Active adventure
The Vodacom Durban July, the greatest racing, fashion and entertainment extravaganza on the African continent, takes place at Greyville Racecourse. Television has brought great sporting events right into the living rooms of homes around the world but there is still no substitute for being right there, in the middle of things to experience the sights, the sounds and, above all, the adrenaline rush that comes with live action.
The Vodacom Durban July is probably one of the oldest horseracing events in the country. The first race was run in 1897 and was contested over 1.6km, and ever since then it has become an event not to be missed in South Africa. This event calls for celebrities, socialites and the elite to show off their outfits, their bets and their social skills. The excitement of Vodacom Durban July surpasses that of any other event on the African continent, with huge crowds expected on course and millions of others around the country taking serious bets or having their annual flutter.
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07 Jul
Active adventure
Comrades Marathon
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10 Jun
10 Jun '18
Active adventure
This is an ultra-marathon of approximately 89km that is held in KZN. It is an annual event that takes place during the second quarter of the year and is one of the oldest annual events in South Africa, as the first race took place in 1921. Run between the cities of Durban and Pietermaritzburg, the race alternates between an “up” and “down” run, from the coast inland and vice versa. Many call it the world's greatest ultra-marathon, and one of the reasons this fabled South African marathon has the title is because of the wealth of legends in its history.
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10 Jun
Vibrant culture
International Jazz Extravaganza
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16 Jun 17 Jun 2017
16 Jun '17 17 Jun '17
Vibrant culture
The International Jazz Extravaganza is a platform that showcases all the greats of jazz music. The line-up is usually filled with a combination of international acts and local jazz legends. The International Jazz Extravaganza will be held in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, along the lush eastern seaboard of South Africa, and of course will also once again be wowing jazz fans with inspiring star performances and unmatched hospitality when it returns to the Durban ICC Arena.
So far three acts for the night have been announced – the edgy US jazz vocalist, Kurt Elling; well-known local artist, Nduduzo Makhatini; and highly-acclaimed vocalist and pianist, Thandi Ntuli.
The first IJE offered something that no other jazz event in South Africa catered for – entertainment for the pure jazz lover. This, along with a luxurious hospitality experience that combines music, food, and travel is what makes IJE so unique.
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16 Jun 17 Jun 2017
Bustling city life
Africa Travel INDABA
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07 May 10 May 2018
07 May '18 10 May '18
Bustling city life
Africa Travel INDABA
A range of Southern Africa’s’ best tourism products while attracting international buyers and media from all corners of the world. INDABA is the largest tourism marketing event on the African calendar and one of the top three “must-visit” events of its kind. INDABA is owned by South African Tourism and has won the awards for Africa’s best travel and tourism show. This award was presented by the Association of World Travel Awards.
Exhibitors include provincial authorities, provincial products and African countries. At the Durban ICC (International Convention Centre), exhibitor categories include accommodation, tour operators, game lodges, transport, online travel, media publications and industry associations. Outdoor exhibitors include transport, camping and safari companies. INDABA has a dedicated following of local and international media that provides extensive coverage of the exhibition for the local and international markets through radio, television, newspaper and dedicated travel publications.
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07 May 10 May 2018
Active adventure
10 great restaurants in South Africa
Active adventure
10 great restaurants in South Africa
South Africa’s streets, shores and vineyards are lined with so many incredible restaurants, it’s a hard task narrowing them down into a short bucket list.
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Gin: SA’s trendy drink
Active adventure
Gin: SA’s trendy drink
Gin is the buzzword on everyone’s lips in Cape Town at the moment.
Breathtaking scenery
The delight and complexity of South African architecture
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Breathtaking scenery
The delight and complexity of South African architecture
If calamity were to strike humanity, and archaeologists of a distant future were to enquire about how we lived, they would draw upon our architecture to paint a picture of who we were.
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Vibrant culture
Shaka kaSenzangakhona, the founder of the Zulu kingdom
Vibrant culture
Shaka kaSenzangakhona, the founder of the Zulu kingdom
King Shaka kaSenzangakhona has been portrayed as a blood-thirsty dictator who ruled through coercion and instilled fear in his people. Contrary to these misrepresentations, early colonial accounts portray him as a keen international trader who went out of his way to protect the traders between 1824 and 1828.
Vibrant culture
Zulu culture and cattle symbolism
Vibrant culture
Zulu culture and cattle symbolism
The Zulu-speaking people are descendants of the Iron Age communities of Southern Africa who cultivated the soil and kept livestock.
Vibrant culture
African ancestors
Vibrant culture
African ancestors
African ancestors continue to give Africans a shared and personal sense of self-affirmation, identity and unfettered belonging.
Vibrant culture
Zulu cuisine: the dishes and traditions
Vibrant culture
Zulu cuisine: the dishes and traditions
Zulu cuisine is still very much influenced by tradition and its celebration of history and a commitment to culture.
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