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Secure your cabin on Mi Casa’s 2027 Friendship Cruise!
Durban takes centre stage as the official departure city for Mi Casa’s highly anticipated Friendship Cruise – the MSC Armonia is set to sail in 2027.
Get out and explore KZN South Coast Great Drives Out routes
From scenic mountains and forests to vibrant township tours, cultural landmarks and agri-tourism adventures, KZN South Coast Great Drives Out routes showcase the diversity of the KZN South Coast.
Business travel is as purposeful than ever – demand into key markets is strong
FCM Consulting’s Insights Report 2026 reveals that hotel occupancy in major business travel hubs averaged 73.7% globally in 2025, up 1.3 percentage points on the prior year.
Flatfoot Dance Company airs Happenstance at KZNSA Gallery
Flatfoot Dance Company welcomes Nairobi based dancer Maulid Owino from Kenya’s DANCE INTO SPACE for their Happenstance performances.
Wings for Life World Run 2025 – Run for a Cause!
Whether you’re participating on the Wings for Life World Run app or at selected venues, you’ll be part of a movement where fun and fundraising take centre stage.
Durban Street Food Festival programme
There’ll be loads of live music plus great food merchants selling globally inspired urban food options at the Durban Street Food Festival.
YFM’S LYFE goes neon – lifestyle, fashion and entertainment
The likes of YFM’s Ayanda MVP, Crisp, Venom, KMAT, SUPTA, Fif Laaa, ZanD, Just Mo, Samba, Fae-Fae and Nia Brown bring the heat to the LYFE tour.
Six new sculptures added to Brahman Hills Gardens
Brahman Hills has elevated its acclaimed gardens with the addition of six stunning sculptures crafted by South Africa’s emerging talents.
Taste Makers series celebrates local gastronomy and mixology
The Taste Makers series showcases seven chefs, restaurateurs and mixologists who are shaping the future of South Africa’s food and beverage industry.
12 Hidden gems on the KZN South Coast
Here are 12 great attractions you should diarise to explore when visiting the KZN South Coast this Spring.
Michael Jackson HIStory Show hits SA
Concert-goers in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban can experience performer Garth Field live in The Michael Jackson HIStory Show.
How to enter MultiChoice Talent Factory 2025
Make your mark in the TV & Film industry and enter MultiChoice Talent Factory 2025 – applicants from 13 African countries are welcome.
S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition finalists
S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition chefs are ready to present themselves to the local jury, shaping the future of gastronomy.
Entries open for the 2025 AVBOB Poetry Competition
Once again AVBOB is asking South Africans from all walks of life to submit their finest words for the AVBOB Poetry Competition.
SALA celebrates 19 years of advancing our literary heritage
The SALA Awards Handover Ceremony takes place 7 November 2024 – these South African Literary Awards saw over 200 submissions.
Exciting MPA Day activities in your area
Marine Protected Areas are highlighted on MPA Day – celebrations across the globe are dedicated to protecting these ‘nature reserves of the sea’.
Network while tuning into The Music Imbizo
The Music Imbizo hosts various music industry stakeholders under one roof to map new and exciting ways for the music industry on the African continent.
How to build a wine cellar on a budget?
For most wine lovers, the journey to appreciating wine isn't smooth. At first, the wine world may...
The liberating experience of solo travel
Premier Hotels & Resorts COO Sigal Nassimov-Geva shares her thoughts on solo travel and how to go about having a great solo adventure.
2024 Ignition Group Polocrosse World Cup
There’ll be loads of entertainment at this year’s Ignition Group Polocrosse World Cup in Durban, plus expect a spectacular display of some of the best polocross players from around the globe.
Durbanville Hills Wine partners with MasterChef South Africa
Brand manager, Robyn Bradshaw, says MasterChef South Africa is the perfect collaboration for Durbanville Hills Wine estate.
Diageo hunts for a star bartender to fly the SA flag
Nine bartenders from around South Africa are shaking and stirring their creativity to invent cocktails worthy of a ticket to Shanghai and the finals of this year’s Diageo World Class competition.
Mini-Makers artisanal goods at I Heart Market
See the Mini-Makers at The I Heart Market in Durban North, which is a curated celebration of creativity offering an array of exclusive, premium goods.
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JOMBA! Contemporary Dance Experience programme
The JOMBA! Contemporary Dance Experience is a 13-day explosion of world-class contemporary dance bringing together dancers and dance-makers.
Hilton Arts Festival 2025 – 32 Years and going strong!
The popular Hilton Arts Festival returns bringing the pick of the country’s music, theatre, film and art to KZN audiences.
Be inspired at the ANEW Hotel Hilton Wedding Expo
View show stopping bridal attire, décor and gifting, and access photographers and videographers at the ANEW Hotel Hilton’s Wedding Expo.
Music, art and opulence at Rockets Wonderland lifestyle fête
Rockets Wonderland is a premium lifestyle fête which will be unveiled on the weekend of the Durban July.
Sea-Sound-Waves theme for Ballito Pro Music Concerts
This year’s free Ballito Pro Music Concerts include The Ballito Pro Infinite Playlist – featuring retro music from top musicians.
Black Rhino founder population returns to Mozambique
Peace Parks Foundation is taking measures to protect the rhino for future generations – one being the reintroduction of the iconic species to suitable habitats.
Chefs and kitchen culture at East Coast Radio House & Garden Show
A dazzling line up of Live Celebrity Chefs will cook up a number of delectable dishes at the East Coast Radio House Garden Show 2025.
Sign up for Run for Rangers and support conservation
Participants in Run for Rangers can look forward to an incredible challenge designed to push them to their limits.
Sibaya GM Virath Gobrie is Sun International’s Top GM Sun Star
Sibaya Casino’s GM is simply the best – Virath Gobrie comes out tops as Sun International’s Top GM Sun Star.
Fresh spaces at the 2025 East Coast Radio House + Garden Show!
Fresh spaces. bright living is the theme of this year’s East Coast Radio House + Garden Show – see what makes a house your kind of home.