Speak Easy
The first nightclub in Umlazi, opened by Mzwandile Goqo in the D section of Umlazi.
Louis Botha Airport Durban
Louis Botha Airport was the former name of the international airport that served Durban, South Africa from 1951 to 2010. It was replaced by King Shaka International Airport, located about…
Mansfield High School
The school was established by the Natal EduÂcation Department as the Mansfield Road Primary School and it is thought that it was the first to be built by the new…
Durban Girls High
Durban Girls’ High School (DGHS) is a public high school for girls in Glenwood, Durban. The school caters for girls from Grade 8 to Grade 12 and has over 1200…
XT500
In 1980s Durban, the culture of riding a Yamaha XT500 was defined by its dual-purpose capabilities, serving as a reliable commuter bike and a rugged off-road machine for weekend adventures.…
Edward Hotel
The hotel was known for its famous restaurants and nightlife.
330
Club 330 on Point Road was a legendary nightclub in Durban, South Africa which operated from 1988 until it closed its physical location around 2006. The club was famous for…
Shiraz Cinema
The Shiraz Cinema was an independent movie theatre on Victoria Street in Durban’s historic Grey Street complex, which closed down in the 2000s, making it the last of its kind…
Little Top
The Little Top was a popular entertainment venue on Durban’s South Beach that was demolished in 2006. It was replaced during beachfront upgrades in preparation for the 2010 FIFA World…
Lonsdale Hotel
In the 1980s, the Lonsdale Hotel in Durban was an established, posh family hotel part of the Gooderson family’s hospitality chain. It was a popular venue for social events, featuring…
Afritude
Afritude is a veteran South African functions band from Durban that has been performing for corporate events, weddings, and private parties for over two decades. Known for their versatility, the…
Wedge
The Wedge is one of several surf spots in Durban Alongside other popular locations like Addington Beach, Brighton Beach, Cave Rock, Ansteys Beach, and North Beach. Durban is known as…
Trains
In the 1980s, Durban’s train services included daily passenger services like the Trans Natal and DLS from the South African Transport Service some weekend steam excursions such as the one…
Nest
The Nest was a roadside diner on Durban’s North Beach, along with its neighbor The Cuban Hat It was a popular hangout from the 1950s to the mid-1970s. It was…
Cuban Hat
The “Cuban Hat” was a famous roadhouse diner on Durban’s beachfront that operated from the 1950s to the mid-1970s. It was an iconic late-night and weekend meeting spot for generations…
BallyHoo
Ballyhoo was a popular South African rock band formed in Johannesburg in 1974, best known for their 1981 chart-topping hit “Man on the Moon”. The band released several albums between…
Busses
The Indian bus service in South Africa during the 1990s, particularly in Durban, was a significant part of the country’s public transport history, shaped by the Indian community’s long-standing involvement…
Shah Jehan
The Shah Jehan Cinema was a famous and large movie theatre in Durban, South Africa, owned by the Rajab family and located on Grey Street. It opened in 1956 with…