If you’ve been thinking about escaping the city for a weekend getaway or a quick trip up the North Coast… abort mission.
Due to major foreseen road works, leaving Durban in the near future is going to be an absolute mission. Traffic is about to get biblical, and we all know what that means: short tempers, hooting, and full-blown road rage season.
But here’s the good news – this is Durban. We don’t stress, we adapt.
Instead of sitting in standstill traffic and developing high blood pressure, here’s the official survival plan:
Step 1: Find a Good Bar
Whether it’s a beachfront spot in uMhlanga, a vibey joint in Glenwood, or your favourite neighbourhood pub in Westville or Musgrave – plant yourself somewhere with cold beer and good company.
Step 2: Order a Bunny Chow (Obviously)
No debate. Get yourself a proper Durban bunny – half loaf, filled with your choice of mutton, chicken, or bean curry. The spicier, the better. Nothing resets your soul quite like gravy dripping down your arms while you contemplate life.
Step 3: Support Local Bands & Live Music
Durban’s music scene is sleeping on nobody. While you’re parked at the bar, catch one of the many local bands doing their thing. From Afro-fusion to rock, indie, and good old Maskandi vibes – there’s live music happening somewhere in this city almost every night.
Let the bassline hit, sip on that cold one, and laugh with your people while the rest of the province sits in traffic.
Bottom line: Road works are temporary. Good vibes, bunny chow, and live music are eternal.
So don’t fight the traffic, Durban. Surrender to the chill.
Drop your favourite Durban bars or bunny chow spots in the comments – let’s build the ultimate “Road Works Survival Guide” together.
Stay safe, stay spicy, and keep it Durban. 🇿🇦
