The 1949 Durban Riots (also known as the Durban Pogrom or Anti-Indian Riots) were a violent anti-Indian outbreak that erupted in Durban
primarily between 13 and 15 January 1949. Black South Africans (largely Zulu) targeted Indian South…
Category: History
Durban, known in Zulu as eThekwini (“the place of the bay” or lagoon), is South Africa’s third-largest city and the busiest port on the African continent. Its history blends ancient indigenous roots, Zulu kingdom influence, British colonial ambition, Indian migration, and modern multicultural growth. Located on the warm Indian Ocean in KwaZulu-Natal, Durban has evolved from a mangrove-fringed trading post into a vibrant economic and tourist hub.
The Elephant House (also known as the oldest house in Durban) on Ridge Road in the Berea/Morningside area is widely recognized as the oldest surviving residential building (house) in Durban proper.
It was built around 1849 (some sources say early 1850s) as a weekend hunting lodge…
Inkosi Shadrack Fuba Zibi (20 August 1879 – 26 July 1963)
Inkosi Shadrack Fuba Zibi (20 August 1879 – 26 July 1963), also known by his…
A day on the beach – Durban
The sun rises over the Indian Ocean like a great golden sovereign, casting a warm,…
Royal Natal Yacht Club (RNYC)
Key context: The RNYC is often what people mean by Durban’s primary historic yacht club.
Durban Musicians
In an era where streaming platforms flood the world with over 100,000 new tracks every…
Durban’s music history is rich, diverse
Durban’s music history is rich, diverse, and deeply intertwined with South Africa’s cultural melting pot.…
John Robert Dunn (1834 – 5 August 1895), often called “The White Chief of Zululand”
John Robert Dunn (1834 – 5 August 1895), often called “The White Chief of Zululand”…