Gunston 500
The Gunston 500 was a world-renowned surfing contest held in Durban’s North Beach, specifically at the…
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Farthers Moustache
Father’s Moustache was a popular pub and nightlife spot in Durban South Africa, particularly during…
Beaches
In the 1980s, Durban’s beaches, particularly the Golden Mile were a vibrant and iconic holiday destination,…
Addington Hospital
Addington Hospital’s history is tied to the original Addington Children’s Hospital A pioneering facility for children…
Elangeni Hotel
The Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani (often still called the Elangeni Hotel) is a iconic…
Arapaho
Arapaho was a rock band formed in Durban in the early 1990s born out of…
North Beach
North Beach is one of Durban’s most popular and iconic beaches, right in the heart…
Durban Drive In
The Durban Drive-In (sometimes spelled “Drive Inn”) refers to a historic drive-in movie theater in…
Slippers/LA/Robert E Lee
Ah, the holy trinity of Durban nightlife back in the day! Slippers Boogie Palace /…
Butterworth Hotel
Butterworth’s Hotel (also referred to as Butterworth Hotel) in Durban is a long-standing private hotel…
Smugglers Inn
The Smugglers Inn, affectionately known as “Smuggies,” was a famous bar and nightlife spot in…
London Town Pub
Pubs “London Town Pub” in Durban during the 1970s and 1980s, described as a popular…
Smith Street Durban
Town Smith Street, now officially named Anton Lembede Street, is a major road in Durban’s…
Amusement Park
Beachfront This beachfront amusement park along OR Tambo Parade was a historic family spot with…
FitzSimons Snake Park
Beachfront Fitzsimons Snake Park, located on Durban’s beachfront in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, was a popular…