Brettonwood High School
Brettonwood High School is a well-established public co-educational secondary school in Durban, South Africa, located…
Category: Durban – The days that were
Clout
Clout was one of South Africa’s most successful rock/pop bands of the late 1970s, best…
Queens Tavern
Queens Tavern (also known as Queen’s Tavern) is a historic building in Durban, South Africa,…
Harcourt Hotel
The Harcourt Hotel was a historic and beloved spot on Durban’s Bluff (the Bluff area,…
Des & Boswell
Des Pistorius was a legendary motorcycle enthusiast from Durban (specifically Queensburgh area), South Africa, known…
Crown Hotel
Crown Hotel in Redhill (Durban) was a classic, historic pub/hotel located on North Coast Road…
Tudor House
Tudor House Hotel in Durban is a long-standing, centrally located hotel that’s still operating today,…
Copperfield
Copperfield was a notable pop-rock band from the 1970s, originally formed in Britain but best…
Riviera Hotel
The Riviera Hotel on the Esplanade refers to a budget-friendly hotel in Durban, South Africa.…
Sarie Marais
The Sarie Marais (often spelled as “Sarie Marie” in some contexts or folk song references)…
North Pier
Durban North Pier (often called the North Beach Pier or North Pier) was a popular…
Flaming court
History of Flamingo Court in Umbilo, Durban Flamingo Court is a 13-storey apartment block located…
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…
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…
Mansfield High School
The school was established by the Natal Education Department as the Mansfield Road Primary School…
Durban Girls High
Durban Girls’ High School (DGHS) is a public high school for girls in Glenwood, Durban.…
XT500
In 1980s Durban, the culture of riding a Yamaha XT500 was defined by its dual-purpose…
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…
Shiraz Cinema
The Shiraz Cinema was an independent movie theatre on Victoria Street in Durban’s historic Grey Street…
Little Top
The Little Top was a popular entertainment venue on Durban’s South Beach that was demolished in…
Lonsdale Hotel
In the 1980s, the Lonsdale Hotel in Durban was an established, posh family hotel part…
Afritude
Afritude is a veteran South African functions band from Durban that has been performing for…