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Sarie Marais

The Sarie Marais (often spelled as "Sarie Marie" in some contexts or folk song references) is a well-known boat cruise…

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Durban North Pier

North Pier

Durban North Pier (often called the North Beach Pier or North Pier) was a popular landmark and fishing/surfing spot along…

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Flamingo Court being built

Flaming court

History of Flamingo Court in Umbilo, Durban Flamingo Court is a 13-storey apartment block located at 859 Umbilo Road (also…

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Durban's Mini Town in the 1980s: A Quick Nostalgic Summary

Durban’s Mini Town in the 1980s: A Quick Nostalgic Summary

Durban's Mini Town (opened January 1969) was already a beloved beachfront gem throughout the entire 1980s. Located on Snell Parade…

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uMlazi’s Executive Hotel, shot in 1976 soon after it opened.

Speak Easy

The first nightclub in Umlazi, opened by Mzwandile Goqo in the D section of Umlazi.  Its significance:It was a radical…

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Louis Botha airport durban

Louis Botha Airport Durban

Louis Botha Airport was the former name of the international airport that served Durban, South Africa from 1951 to 2010.…

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330 5 (1)

Club 330 on Point Road was a legendary nightclub in Durban, South Africa which operated from…
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Shiraz Cinema 5 (1)

The Shiraz Cinema was an independent movie theatre on Victoria Street in Durban’s historic Grey Street…
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Wedge 5 (6)

The Wedge is one of several surf spots in Durban Alongside other popular locations like…
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Trains 5 (1)

In the 1980s, Durban’s train services included daily passenger services like the Trans Natal and DLS from the South African…
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Nest 5 (4)

The Nest was a roadside diner on Durban’s North Beach, along with its neighbor The…
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Busses 5 (1)

The Indian bus service in South Africa during the 1990s, particularly in Durban, was a…
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