Durban Today

Society Closes its Doors

2009-07-10T09:16:00.003+02:00

News just in, Society is no more. Below is the message received this morning from Chris Wright on Facebook.

To all Society Members....

It is a heavy heart to say that Society, quite suddenly, has CLOSED.

Before rumours start to fly in this fickle town of ours as have started already, we have unfortunately had to closed due to issues surrounding our landlord and the renewal of our lease and therefore, quite suddenly, have closed our doors to trade.

We at Society, thank you for the last 4 1/2 years for your patronage and many a great evening. It is without you that we would have never achieved such success as a restaurant, with our talented kitchen team winning awards, being Anne Stevens' top ten restaurants awarded just a few months ago and sushi chefs providing some of the best sushi in the country as well as a great night spot where all ye African nightlife gathered. Not too mention our dedicated service staff trying to serve your every whim, whether the best client or even the most sinister - the guest every restaurant loves to hate.

I, as well our staff look forward to providing you with future service, wherever that may be. Who knows, possibly another Society in the pipeline.

Once again, thank you for your loyal patronage and great attitude towards Society. You guys made Society worth it.

Form the entire Society team:

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT.

Regards and take care

Chris
and the Society team.

XXX

We will keep you posted

Wow, now that's a shock. I can't say I'm going to miss the noise it provided me with until all hours of the night, but it is a sad day for Durbanites.

Vodacom Durban July

2009-07-02T07:58:00.002+02:00

4 July 2009

Hi guys and girls. I have been super run off my feet the last few weeks and so updating the blog has been a bit of a mission.

For information about the Vodacom Durban July, please visit www.vodacomdurbanjuly.co.za

Pretty much everything you want or need to know is on there.
Please find info on the 5fm After Party below:

The hottest event to hit DURBAN is just around the corner… and you better be ready for it!

On Saturday, 4 July, the official 5FM Vodacom Durban July Afterparty, fuelled by Miller Genuine Draft is setting Durban on FIRE at the DLI Hall in Greyville!

We don’t care if you’re betting on the horses , checking out the talent or out to dance the night away… we just want YOU at our party!

It promises to be an unbelievable evening with the coolest 5FM jocks rocking the decks!

Action starts from 19h00.

Full DJ Lineup:
Roger Goode
Erica Elle
DJ Fresh
Euphonik
Gareth Devore
Lady Lea

Roger Goode’s Saturday Surgery and Erica Elle’s Studio 55 will be broadcasting live from the venue – you don’t want to miss it!

Book your spot at Computicket!

General tickets: R 180
VIP Tickets: R 260

And we will see you on the 4th of July at the DLI Hall in Greyville, Durban!

5FM and the Vodacom Durban July – bringing YOU the official after party!!!!

Durban - 24 June 2009

2009-06-24T07:33:00.008+02:00

Happy Hump Day

It's started off as a beautiful day in Durbs, that cloud bank on the horizon shouldn't amount to much. SA weather is predicting clear skies until Friday, with an 80% chance of rain on Friday and Saturday and a partly cloudy Sunday.

For those of you who like to get out there and have fun regardless of the weather, here's a quick guide to some of the things happening in Durbs until Sunday:

Wednesday 24 June 2009

Eighties
Jack Daniel's Cowboy Round up. A fun-filled evening with the Jack Cowgirls - Massive Giveaways! Join Sasha Martinengo from 5FM as he rocks the dancefloor with all your favourite TOP 40 hits!! R5 Drinks till 12PM!

Cafe Vacca Matta Suncoast
Ladies Night. Great vibe & entertainment. Ladies free before 21h00.

Burn Nightclub
Pickled Pigs Night, get to Burn for this super crazy student June special!
FREE ENTRANCE before 9pm! FREE BOOZE from 9 - 10pm! R30 entry after 9pm.

Thursday 25 June 2009

Cafe Vacca Matta Suncoast
Thursday Student Night Out, Soco Social at Cafe Vacca Matta!
Starts at 20h00. No U21's.

The Reform Club
Every Thursday night is Student night with DJs playing the best in Hip Hop & Old Skool tracks.

Durban City Hall
World Symphony Series: Winter Season 2009
Ticket from R60 to R180. *Student & pensioners reduced tickets only at the door. Single ticket bookings can be made through Computicket. Starts at 19h30.

Harvey Wallbangerz - Durban North
Punchlines Stand Up Comedy featuring Trevor Gumbi, Simmi Areff, Nina Hastie, Mtunzi, Lil Paul hosted by Glen Bo. Starts at 19h30.

The Winston Pub
Durban School of Comedy presents Alternative Experimental Comedy
Durban Underground comedy at its best. Don't miss out on the building of a legends. Starts 20h30. R30 cover charge.

Friday 26 June 2009

The Winston Pub
Grynd Rodd Muse, Elegy & Vengence Resides. From 20h00. R30 cover charge.

Club Casa Nostra
Student Night. Absolute musical mayhem & drink specials!
Free entrance all night with student card. R30 cover charge without. No U18s.

Cafe Vacca Matta Suncoast
Jameson Style Party. A Style Fashion Show featuring Couture Designers... Haroun Hansrot, Kathrin Kidger, Rizwana Singh & Prasheen Bhagwan. From 20h00. R50 cover charge.

Saturday 27 June 2009

Club Casa Nostra
La Familia Partito. Join the family and party with us Italian Style! Hear the hottest & the latest commercial Dance, Pop & RnB Hitsm, simply your favourites!
Doors open at 8pm. Strictly No U21's.

Snap Wine Bar & Cafe
Jazz/Blues with Vanessa at Snap Bar! Starts at 20h30.

Traxx Nightclub
Traxx presents a legend in the South Arican Dance Scene - DJ DIZZY.
Doors open at 10pm. Buy 1 get 1 free drinks promotion till 11.30pm. R80 cover charge.

Northwood Crusaders Sports Club
Versus Backyard Concert. Kicks off at 12 noon. Tickets cost R80 and can be purchased in advance at Crusaders, as well as at the door on the day. Children under 12 pay R20.

Eighties Nightclub
Gareth Cliff & Paradigm Lingerie Show. Doors open at 20h00.

Playhouse Theatre
Imperial Russian Ballet. Shows at 15h00 & 19h00.
Tickets: R135 to R225. Available at Computicket.

Durban City Hall
Dostana Musical. A Bollywood dance spectacle with a kaleidoscopic view of our country's rich and captivating cultures. Tickets are R100. Available at Computicket.com. Saturday show at 19h00. Sunday show at 18h00.

Sunday 28 June 2009

Cafe Vacca Matta Suncoast
Miller Genuine Draft presents Electric Wonderland. Free Entry before 6pm . R30 thereafter. Tickets available at the door.

Club Casa Nostra
Jack Daniels Month End Marathon. Bringing you the Ultimate Club Experience from 6pm - 6am with Durban's Legendary Dj's. Karaoke with Derek Rooi from 6pm - 9pm. R30 cover charge.

Joe Cools
Pigs Night. Buy 1 get 1 free cocktails from 3:30pm-5:30pm. Pigs night from 7-9:30pm.

2009-06-23T09:06:00.003+02:00

3 - 12 July 2009

In celebration of connecting to the real physical world, the ever popular East Coast Radio House and Garden Show’s 2009 theme is aptly titled ‘love real life’.

It reflects the trend of people longing for a simpler way of everyday life that returns to authentic basics and the natural world. With families spending more and more time in their homes, they are also seeking out new ideas to make their living space more comfortable, practical and entertaining.

Show goers will be exposed to a variety of well-branded exhibitors promoting the latest in home and lifestyle products. With over 300 different stores under one roof, there will be a variety of value-for-money options and items, ranging from creative home products to the convenience of e-appliances to inspiration for outdoor patio lifestyle.

This family friendly shopping event promises to be an inspirational boost for all. Mark this date in your diary now and visit Durban’s largest lifestyle show!

Mon - Thurs: 10am - 9pm
Fri - Sat: 10am - 10pm
Sundays: 10am - 8pm

Entrance fees:
R 45 Adults
R 25 Seniors (over 60)
Under 16 FREE (with adult)
ECR Special - Mon to Thurs - All tickets R25

W: www.housegardenshow.co.za

53rd Durban Air Show

2009-06-23T08:24:00.006+02:00

11 - 12 July 2009

The 53rd edition of the Durban Airshow to be held at Virginia Airport in Durban North on July 11 and 12 is ‘going to be the best ever’ according to the organisers.

“The show is coming together very nicely indeed and the show is taking a huge step up with the sponsorship from the City of Durban” said Ray de Vries spokesman for the event.

“We expect a capacity crowd of over 15 000 people at the aerodrome to watch what will be the best ever airshow yet. There are over 80 acts each day with a plane taking off or landing every 7 minutes. The crowds will experience exactly why Durban is the warmest place to be this winter.

There will be SAP parachutists, SAAF, civilian jets, the Silver Falcons, passenger airliners, skydivers and many acts that will take place on the ground involving aircraft.

“We have amongst others; football supporters being freed from a hijacked bus by the crack SAP task force backed up by the SAP airwing, a mirage speeding across the skies, aerobatic team formations and many other favourites that are guaranteed to keep the crowds enthralled” said de Vries.

The show will open with a parade and a tribute to the City’s emergency, safety and security services assisted by major emergency role players .

Gates open on both days at 07h00 for the general public and the show commences at 09h30 each day.

SATURDAY, 11 July 2009
Adults R90
Children, Seniors, and Paraplegics R40

SUNDAY, 12 July 2009
Adults R80
Children, Seniors, and Paraplegics R40

Buy Tickets Online

Traffic and parking guidelines for the public will be posted on the website.

The online ticketing facility will open on Friday July 19 and will be available on the official show website

Released by : Julian Titshall of Ray de Vries Sports Solutions on behalf of the Dusi Mfula organisers.

Durban Wings Club, organisers of the Durban Airshow to be held at Virginia Airport in Durban on 11 and 12 July, received word on Tuesday that the world renowned Silver Falcons will be flying on both days of the show.

"The boost from Durban's new sponsorship has enabled us to take the show up another step and attract world class acts like this one "said Ray de Vries, spokesman for the organisers.
The show, in it's 53rd year, is the second longest running civilian airshow in the world to Farnborough in the UK.

Moses Mabhida Stadium

2009-06-23T07:54:00.002+02:00

Durban's Moses Mabhida Stadium will have the capacity to hold 70, 000 spectators during the 2010 FIFA World Cup™. Its design allows the stadium seating to be reduced to 54,000 for local matches or up-scaled to 80,000 for events such as the Olympic Games.
There are 150 corporate hospitality suites with 7,500 seats.
The grand centre arch, 106m high, is not just a design feature. A cable car will take visitors up to its highest point, where they can get out and enjoy breathtaking, panoramic views of the city and ocean.
The 350m long free-span steel arch weighs 2600 tons - that’s the equivalent of 2,600 average cars.
The roof is made of 46,000m2 of Teflon®-coated glass fibre membranes, which will produce a translucent glow when the stadium is lit.
The roof is attached to the arch by 95mm-diameter steel cables.
Each seat of the all-seater stadium is spacious and comfortable, providing clear line-of-sight to the pitch.
An automated, retractable roof cover will provide shelter to 80% of the stadium in the case of rain.
A brand-new passenger terminal will include a railway station, parking, and park and ride facilities for spectators.
Fans will be encouraged to arrive early and beat the crowds. Parks, shops, bars, cafes and restaurants in the Kings Park Precinct will keep everyone entertained until kick-off and after matches.

Mr Price PRO 2009 Schedule

2009-06-22T22:23:00.003+02:00

The world famous Mr Price Pro surfing competition is moving location for the first time from Durban's North Beach to Ballito. The competition takes place from June 26-July 5.

The competition will take the form of a "mobile" event, using the world class beaches of Salmon Bay, Willards, Surfers, Tiffanies and Tinley Manor and making use of the varied excellent surfing conditions available.

Mr Price will be partnering with the Kwadukuza Municipality to organise and run the surfing competition and will work with the local community to build a beach festival around the activity, including free music concerts and other beach related events.

Surfers registration – Willards / Surfers beach site office: 25 June (3-5pm)
Mr Price Pro Ballito Trials: 26 June
Mr Price Pro Ballito (Women): June 27 - 28
Mr Price Pro Ballito (Men): June 29 - 5 July
Mr Price Pro Ballito Concerts: 2 July

Parts of this article was originally published on page 28 of Daily News on March 26, 2009

Mr Price PRO Ballito Music Concert

2009-06-22T22:17:00.003+02:00

2 July 2009

Top band Prime Circle will lead the pack of homegrown music talent at this year’s Mr Price Pro Ballito music concert which takes place at Salt Rock beach for the first time.

Music has always been associated with this world-class surfing event and this year Mr Price, Kwadukuza Municipality and East Coast Radio have teamed up to present an awesome line-up of true-blue South African sound.

On July 2 once the sun sets on another action-packed day of surfing, its time for the rock and pop heroes to take over from the surfing legends who will be in action in Ballito from June 26 to July 5.

The good news is that the concert, which features nine varied acts, is completely free. The beach will reverberate to the sound of music from 4.30pm through to when Prime Circle take the stage at around 10.30pm.

It all kicks off with popular Durban band Rise (4.30pm to 4.50pm) which was launched in 2007 with a strong emphasis on vocals, guitar, catchy dance beats and uplifting songs. The song, All We Have Is Now, from their first album is currently play listed on East Coast Radio.

From 5.40pm to 6pm Idols finalist takes to the stage with her band. The Pixie Bennett Band has played at various gigs in Durban and festivals around the country including Splashy Fen and White Mountain.

Next up is indie rock/disco funk outfit Gonzo Republic (6.10pm to 6.40pm) who sang their way to the top of the 5fm charts with their hit Nothing to fight about off their album I’m OK, You’re OK.

Turning “up the beat” from 6.50pm to 7.20pm are the City Bowl Mizers who’ll have you on your feet with their eclectic and catchy blend of early 50s pop and upbeat rock ‘n roll.

Keeping the groove going is melodic pop-rock band aKING (7.30pm to 8.15pm) who claim the title of being “an audio diary of life and survival in the suburbs”. Their songs have already won acclaim with radio stations such as 5fm and MFM – they were rated number one on the MFM Top 10 Artists and Top 10 SA Albums of 2008.

Next up is Zebra and Giraffe (8.25pm to 9.10pm), a cleverly-named act which is actually the 12-lettered pseudonym of Johannesburg music wunderkind, Greg Carlin, who is launching an assault on music charts with his album Collected Memories.

Headline act Prime Circle completes the stellar line-up from 9.20pm to 10.20pm. Buoyed by several explosive live performances, a gold-selling album, significant radio play and a prospective jump into the international arena, Prime Circle is one of the country’s leading rock bands.

The band’s latest album, All or Nothing, reached gold status just six months after hitting the SA market with its key single, She Always Gets What She Wants, making its mark all over the country’s rock, all hit and adult contemporary radio stations.

Rock the night away on Thursday, July 2 with Mr Price, the KwaDukuza Municipality and East Coast Radio.

Enquiries: Brad on 031310 8575

Electric Wonderland

2009-06-22T21:57:00.002+02:00

28 June 2009

Miller Genuine Draft presents Electric Wonderland featuring DJ Nadish F - Mauritius, DJ Coco Loco, DJ Kingpin and DJ Naughty Neil & Funky G.

Cafe Vacca Matta Suncoast
Dress code : No Slops/Vests/Hoodies/Shorts/Sportswear. (i.e tracksuits).
Free Entry before 6pm . R30 thereafter.
Tickets available at the door.

T: 031 368 6535
W: www.vaccamatta.co.za

Versus Backyard Concert

2009-06-22T21:54:00.002+02:00

27 June 2009

The second Versus Backyard Concert will be held at the Northwood Crusaders Sports Club in Durban North on Saturday, June 27 and once again promises a showcase of great live music and a fun day out for the whole family.

Kicking off at 12 noon, the line-up includes Ocean Drive, Zoe & Somebody’s Child, Celtis and Dr Fly and the Nurses, followed by the live screening of the South Africa vs British Lions test match at 3pm.

Thereafter the music continues with guitar maestro Barry Thomson, The Hairy Legged Lentil Eaters, Shannon Hope and Habit To, who take to the stage at 9pm.

Tickets cost R80 and can be purchased in advance at Crusaders, as well as at the door on the day.
Children under 12 pay R20.

The concert will be held in a giant marquee and food and drinks will be on sale. No picnic baskets, refreshments or alcohol will be allowed in but you’re welcome to bring your own blankets and fold-up chairs.

Voted the top sports club in KwaZulu-Natal for three consecutive years, the Northwood Crusaders Sports Club is situated at 10 Ranleigh Crescent in Durban North (opposite the Fairway Engen garage at the bottom of Swapo Road/Broadway) and has plenty of secure parking.

T: 031 564 4621
C: 082 892 6176
E: cweedevents@gmail.com

DJ Dizzy

2009-06-22T21:51:00.000+02:00

27 June 2009

Traxx presents a legend in the South African Dance Scene - DJ DIZZY.

Main floor:
Darrin Sauerman
Dj Dizzy - Exclusive 3 Hour Set
Sam Boylan

Funky Floor:
SK9
Luisfelipe
SimSez

Doors open at 10pm.
Buy 1 get 1 free drinks promotion till 11.30pm.
Cover Charge: R80

T: 083 788 7299
E: sam@re-store.co.za
W: www.clubtraxx.co.za

Jazz Blues Evening

2009-06-22T21:50:00.000+02:00

27 June 2009

Jazz/Blues with Vanessa at Snap Bar!

Snap Wine Bar & Cafe, Marriot Road
Starts at 20h30.

T: 031 309 4160
E: snapwinebar@yahoo.com

Grynd Rodd Muse, Elegy & Vengence Resides

2009-06-22T21:40:00.003+02:00

26 June 2009

Grynd Rodd Muse, Elegy & Vengence Resides live and rocking at Winston Pub!
Their new album 'A VOICE WILL CALL' will be on sale with merch from all bands.

The Winston Pub, Cnr Clarke & Umbilo Road

Come show your support for some extra ordinary bands!
From 20h00.
Cover Charge: R30

E: bookings@gryndroddmuse.com

World Symphony Series: Winter Season 2009

2009-06-22T21:34:00.002+02:00

25 June 2009

Combining virtuosic brilliance with wistful lyricism, Britten's Violin Concerto showcases the talents of Juilliard graduate Zanta Hofmeyr in her debut on the Durban City Hall stage. Accomplished American conductor Victor Yampolsky leads a programme that also features Weber's jubilant Euryanthe Overture and Schumann’s alluring Symphony No. 4.

Virtuosic Brilliance:

Conductor: Victor Yampolsky
Soloist: Zanta Hofmeyr (violin)
Weber – Euryanthe: Overture
Britten – Violin Concerto No. 1
Schumann – Symphony No. 4 in D minor

Durban City Hall
Tickets from R60 to R180.
*Students & pensioners reduced tickets only at the door.
Single ticket bookings can be made through Computicket.
Starts at 19h30.

T: 083 915 8000
W: www.kznpo.co.za

Shrapnel - Acoustic Rock

2009-06-09T07:43:00.001+02:00

20 June 2009

Shrapnel - Acoustic Rock at Snap Bar!

Snap Wine Bar & Cafe, Marriot Road
Starts at 20h30.
Tickets are R30.

T: 031 309 4160
E: snapwinebar@yahoo.com

Dead Alphabet, Cats Like Thieves and T.H.O.T.S.

2009-06-09T07:40:00.003+02:00

20 June 2009

Dead Alphabet, Cats Like Thieves and T.H.O.T.S. live at Burn.

Burn Nightclub, 16 Walls Avenue
Doors open at 20h00.
Cover Charge: R40

T: 082 325 9746
E: burn@wbs.co.za
W: www.burn.co.za

Chromium, Knave & Drawn Red

2009-06-09T07:37:00.002+02:00

19 June 2009

Back by popular demand! Chromium, with very special guests Knave, and Durbs own Drawn Red!

Line Up
23:00 - 00:00 - CHROMIUM
22:00 - 23:00 - KNAVE
21:00 - 22:00 - DRAWN RED

Burn Nightclub, 16 Walls Avenue
Cover Charge: R40.
Doors open at 20h00.

T: 082 325 9746
E: burn@wbs.co.za
W: www.burn.co.za

Nibs van der Spuy Live in Concert

2009-06-09T07:34:00.004+02:00

18 June 2009

'Spare simplicity and the sheer radiance of his playing is done to heart rendering effect' - Uncut Jan 2008

'Forget your pre-conceived ideas of South African music. If you like a bit of Nick Drake or Richard Thompson, with a little GRACELAND, search out this album and give it a go. You will be very pleasantly surprised.' 4/5 Birmingham Post

Phansi Museum, 500 Esther Roberts Rd, Glenwood
Admission by prior reservation.
Please call Max on 031 206 2889 /083 4503270 to book.
Cost: R70

T: 083 450 3270
E: info@phansi.com
W: www.phansi.com

Laurie Levine performs with Shannon Hope

2009-06-09T07:32:00.002+02:00

18 June 2009

Laurie Levine performs with Shannon Hope at Snap Bar!

Snap Wine Bar & Cafe, Marriot Road
Starts at 20h30.
Tickets are R50.

T: 031 309 4160
E: snapwinebar@yahoo.com

World Symphony Series: Winter Season 2009

2009-06-09T07:29:00.003+02:00

18 June 2009

Bryan Wallick, a Juilliard graduate and a gold medalist of the Vladimir Horowitz International Piano Competition, plays Brahms's remarkable Piano Concerto No. 1 for his debut with the KZNPO. A work of great beauty and emotion, it is well complemented by Haydn’s contrasting and distinctive Symphony No. 81. Emminent African-American conductor Leslie Dunner is on the podium.

Distinctive Contrasts:

Conductor: Leslie B. Dunner
Soloist: Bryan Wallick (piano)
Haydn – Symphony No. 81 in G major
Brahms – Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor

Durban City Hall
Tickets from R60 to R180.
*Student & pensioners reduced tickets only at the door.
Single ticket bookings can be made through Computicket.
Starts at 19h30.

T: 083 915 8000
W: www.kznpo.co.za

Skollie Jol Ekse

2009-06-09T07:25:00.001+02:00

17 June 2009

Skollie Jol Ekse feature GO Go Bronco & DJ Creepy Steve.
Free Pop Corn, Free Shooters for the first 50 people and cheap quarts.
Get shit faced for free in the drinking comp, win a case of quarts in the pool comp.

The Winston Pub, Cnr Clarke & Umbilo Road
Starts at 20h00.
Cover Charge: R20

T: 079 396 6374
E: mwbeardo38@gmail.com

Memories Are Made Of This

2009-06-09T07:21:00.000+02:00

14 June 09

Old Mutual and East Coast Radio Durban's No 1, invite you to enjoy a 'new' special day in the Durban Botanic Gardens in celebration of moms and the wonderful MEMORIES of times spent in the beautiful Durban Botanic Gardens.

The new date for our Mother's Day Concert is on Sunday, 14 June and it will be themed 'MEMORIES'.

Anyone who purchased tickets for 10 May, may be use them on Sunday 14 June only.

The theme of the concert is 'Memories are made of this..' to celebrate the 160th anniversary of the Durban Botanic Gardens.

If you have any stories and pictures recording a special event or visit to the Gardens, we invite you to drop them off at our Info Centre with your name and contact details.

The KZN Philharmonic Orchestra will present the same musical programme under conductor Lykele Temmingh, with guest artists Melanie Roberts and Natalie Rungan. There will be a special appearance by the KZN Youth Orchestra at 1:45pm

Tickets are available now through Computicket - 083 915 8000 and also from the Info Centre in the Durban Botanic Gardens - 031-3091170
Gates open at 12:30pm.

Tickets - R80p/p. Concession tickets of R20 children 6yrs to 12yrs.

T: 031 2025819
W: www.durbanbotanicgardens.org.za

A New Exhibition of Photographs

2009-06-01T19:44:00.003+02:00

3 June - 19 July 2009

Roger Ballen’s photographs are like images from a waking dream: compelling and thought-provoking, with layers of rich details, flashes of dark humor, and an altered sense of place. Blurring the boundaries between documentary photography and art, his work is both a powerful social statement and a complex psychological study.

Boarding house is a space of transient residence, of comings and goings, of people sheltered in a place they are using for their immediate survival. Basic and fundamental, the structure is furnished with objects necessary for an elementary existence, decorated with evocative drawings, and littered throughout with animals. Remnants function there as physical symbols of events that have occurred in the space; broken pieces of a functional reality exist as the leftovers of scenarios that have been played out there. The altered sense of place of this temporary abode creates a sense of alienation, which acts as a jumping off point for the imagination to run wild.

Boarding house is a journey of discovery in which we leave our ordinary selves behind and confront a primitive part of the human condition and its psyche. Whether the place is real or imaginary is both indecipherable and irrelevant. It is a place where Ballen’s subconscious and the viewer’s inhibitions can occupy its own universe.

Roger Ballen was born in New York in 1950. Since 1982 he has been living and taking photographs in South Africa. In 2001 Outland (Phaidon Press) received the Best Photography Book of the Year Award at PhotoEspaña. In 2002 Ballen won the Photographer of the Year Award at the inaugural Rencontres d’Arles Awards. Since 2002 Ballen has had over fifty exhibitions worldwide, including one-man shows at the Bibliothèque Nationale in Paris and Gagosian Gallery in New York. His work is represented in many museums, including the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, Centre Pompidou in Paris, and the Museum of Modern Art in New York.

Opens 3 June at Durban Art Gallery 6 p.m and closes 19 July.
Opening by Professor Catherine Burns.
For further information or pictures please contact curate.a.space@gmail.com

Torment, Arise To Conquer, Conscript and more!

2009-06-01T19:34:00.002+02:00

13 June 2009

Black Pencil Productions present Torment, Arise To Conquer, Conscript, Fragmented Children, Arise to Conquer & Muddpony!

Burn Nightclub, 16 Walls Avenue, Greyville
Doors open at 20h00.
Cover Charge: R40

T: 082 325 9746
E: burn@wbs.co.za
W: www.burn.co.za

Kidofdoom & Haezer Live

2009-06-01T19:22:00.003+02:00

12 June 2009

Burn Nightclub, 16 Walls Avenue, Greyville
Doors open at 20h00.
Cover Charge: R40

T: 082 325 9746
E: burn@wbs.co.za
W: www.burn.co.za

World Symphony Series: Winter Season 2009

2009-06-01T19:18:00.003+02:00

11 June 2009

Following his critically lauded début performance with the KZNPO in 2008, pianist Boris Giltburg returns to the Durban stage to perform Shostakovich's Second Piano Concerto which brims with youthful vigour, vitality and romance. The programme for this concert provides myriad, yet well balanced, works from the masters: the evening kicks off with the entertaining Surprise Symphony from Handel, while the second half features Dvorak's brilliant Eighth Symphony with its seemingly spontaneous flow of thematic ideas.

Symphonic Magnificence

Conductor: Leslie B. Dunner
Soloist: Boris Giltburg (piano)
Haydn – Symphony No. 94 'The Surprise'
Shostakovich – Piano Concerto No. 2 in F major
Dvorak – Symphony No. 8 in G major

Durban City Hall
Tickets from R60 to R180.
Student & pensioners reduced tickets only at the door.
Single ticket bookings can be made through Computicket.
Starts at 19h30.

T: 083 915 8000
W: www.kznpo.co.za

Monday Night Jazz

2009-06-01T19:15:00.001+02:00

8 June 2009

Jazz song-bird Natalie Rungan, together with esteemed musos Burton Naidoo on keyboards, Bruce Baker on drums and Lensky Alfred on bass bring their superb, classy sound to AL63 in June.

AL 63, 35 Newport Avenue, Glenashley
Come early & enjoy a glass of Prosecco or a sundowner...before the music starts at 19:30.

T: (031) 562 8350
W: www.al63.co.za

Cokey Falkow and Paul Snodgrass - Live & Uncensored

2009-06-01T18:52:00.011+02:00

6 June 2009

Cokey Falkow, one of South Africa’s top comedians, is bloody hilarious. At least that’s what the media said about him . He thinks it is a matter of opinion. Not only is he one of the country's funniest comics but he has worked in the US and the UK and has earned rave reviews on the international stage.

Paul Snodgrass started Comedy 8 years ago at the fresh faces section of the Smirnoff International comedy Festival Performed at the Edinburgh Festival in 2006, the largest arts festival in the world. Achieved a 4 star review and was quoted in the Guardian 'Headliner, Paul Snodgrass...one of the best value for money acts at the festival.'

King Club, 231 Smith Street (Above Zulu Jazz Lounge)
Starts at 20h00.
Cover Charge: R70
Booking advised.

T: 031 304 2373
E: athos@thekingclub.com

Starlight Pop Opera

2009-05-28T07:23:00.002+02:00

7 June 2009

This year's programme features a fine selection of arias from well-loved operas, an attractive mix of light classics and highlights of popular music.

All performed by Africa's premier orchestra, The KZN Philharmonic, along with a glittering line-up of artists from around the country.

Durban Country Club, 101 Walter Gilbert Road
Starts at 17h30.
Tickets R100. Available at Computicket.

T: 083 915 8000
W: www.computicket.com

KingB Making Beats Album Launch

2009-05-28T07:18:00.005+02:00

5 June 2009

Making Beats is a first solo project and is a purely instrumental album. The album and other rad merchandise will be on sale so come prepared.

Its gona be a good jol with guest dj's Toine and Dakin Auret and a performance by the Woodpeckers. KingB will play the album live!

King Club, Smith Street
R30 at the door.

If you have pre-bought the album you get in free and your cd will be there waiting for you!

E: info@redpathmusic.com
W: www.myspace.com/thekingb

Foreplay 2

2009-05-28T07:14:00.003+02:00

5 June 2009

Undead Strippers & Zombie Nurses With Free Shooters!

Bands:
Contrast The Water
Pledge Defiance
Theatre Runs Red
Rev. Henry Kane

Burn Nightclub, 16 Walls Avenue, Greyville
Cover Charge: R40.
Doors open at 20h00.

T: 082 876 8521
E: burn@wbs.co.za
W: www.burn.co.za

Old Mutual Music At The Lake Concert: Loyiso

2009-05-27T09:51:00.006+02:00

31 May 2009

Top South African R&B artist Loyiso is appearing for the first time at the Old Mutual Music at the Lake concert series. Old Mutual and East Coast Radio, Durban's No 1, invite you to come and support one of South Africa’s icons in music and fashion.

Loyiso Bala is highly respected as one of South Africa’s multi-faceted R&B artists. He will be singing his newest and most popular material at this his debut appearance in the Gardens. Singles from his current album 'I want you' 'Blow your Mind' , 'Take me Back' and 'Dali Wami' were simultaneously all on the Top 100 radio charts in South Africa late last year.

The Pixie Bennett Band will appear as the guest artists who will open the concert at 2:30pm. Pixie Bennett’s participation in the recent Idols competition has helped to expand her band growing fan base who has been part of the Durban music scene for several years.

Tickets: Available now through Computicket 083 915 8000 and also from the Info Centre in the Durban Botanic Gardens (open 7 days /week).
Only R100p/p. Concession tickets of R50 children 6yrs to 12yrs

Gates open at 12:30pm.

T: 031 309 1170
W: www.durbanbotanicgardens.org.za

Gonzo Republic & The Shadow Club

2009-05-27T09:20:00.008+02:00

30 May 2009

Gonzo Republic & The Shadow Club at Willowvale Hotel.
Supported Zebra & Giraffe and Fire Through The Window.

Willowvale Hotel, Cnr Willowvale & Umbilo Roads
Time: from 8PM.
Cover Charge: R 50

T: 072 198 9521
E: claudia@southernpulse.co.za

Playing For A Reason: a S.P.C.A Benefit Gig

2009-05-27T09:06:00.004+02:00

30 May 2009

Playing For A Reason: a S.P.C.A benefit gig Featuring Arise To Conquer, Beyond The Pale, Cynical Origin, Hate Speech, The Hallow, Bad Murphy, Knight Blind, Mean Louise, South Of A Sun, Sword Of War & Vengeance Resides.

The Winston Pub, 9 Clark Rb, Umbilo
Doors open at 12:00pm food stalls and 122 clothing available.
Cover Charge: R40

T: 076 976 1002
E: butcher.savage@gmail.com

Hog Hoggidy Hog

2009-05-27T08:48:00.005+02:00

30 May 2009

Hog Hoggidy Hog
The name Hog Hoggidy Hog has been etched deep into the mosh-wounds of the South African scene. It’s been over a decade of action-packed, music, mishchief and mayhem since the young hoglets first blessed the decaying stage of the Purple Turtle with their debut performance. Now all these years down the line, not much has changed. They may be somewhat more professional, a bit more well known and sound a lot tighter but it’s sometimes still a struggle to keep singer, George Bacon’s clothes on.

Lowprofile
Lowprofile is a melodic punk rock band from Durban, formed in 2003. No gimmicks, no eyeliner, just heartfelt and honest, full-blast melodic punk rock with a side helping of ska. Inspired by the mid ‘90s punk revival, Lowprofile bang it out hard and fast, with a modern technical twist, catchy harmonies, and an unshakeable love for metal. Remember all those bands you used to love? We do.

Burn Nightclub
Doors open at 20h00.
Cover Charge: R40.

E: hogmosh@gmail.com
W: www.hoghoggidyhog.co.za

Gonzo Republic

2009-05-27T08:34:00.005+02:00

29 May 2009

The Winston Pub, Cnr Clarke & Umbilo
21:00
Cover Charge: R30

T: 084 245 0199

Stealing Love Jones

2009-05-27T08:24:00.008+02:00

29 May 2009

Snap Wine Bar & Cafe, Marriot Road
From 8:30 pm onwards.
Cover Charge: R40

T: 031 309 4160
E: snapwinebar@yahoo.com

Yossi's Cafe

2009-05-26T21:54:00.003+02:00

Yossi’s is a vibey day night café started by Dave & Darryl Hofmann in an old house situated in the heart of Glenwood. It has been given great attention from national magazines due to its uniqueness and for the renaissance it has created in the area. It is currently rated in the Top 30 restaurants in KZN. Yossi’s started as a small day time café but soon grew into a late night venue due to its vibe, interesting and well priced food. A great following of regular patrons from as far as Ballito to Hillcrest are attracted to Yossi’s eclectic mix of furniture and couches on the inside (non-smoking) and outside (smoking). This medium size 75 seater restaurant spills over onto the pavement on most nights with couches and old dining suites aplenty.

The food is a mixture of Moroccan, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean dishes with big emphasis on social eating. The starters are a wide variety of mezze items from pate’s, tapenades to stuffed falafel with feta and herbed lamb meatballs stuffed with olives. These items range from R10-R18 per dish or a platter for R38. Mains include dishes from lamb tagines to vegetable fritter stacks and stuffed chicken breasts. You can chill on a couch of any size from 2 to a 16 seater and enjoy a hookah pipe with Turkish coffee and Uzo or our house special Turkish Tiger shooter which is a condensed milk based nightcap. A big selection of styled cocktails and smoothies are great for those wishing for a casual drink.

127 Davenport Road, Glenwood
T: +27 (0) 31 201 0090

Taco Zulu

2009-05-26T21:50:00.003+02:00

Taco Zulu is a Mexican restaurant based in Morningside, Durban that opened its doors in May 2006.

The menu has a wide selection of Mexican delights from your classic Taco Rite through to our famous Chimichangas, a large tortilla filled with melted cheese, mushrooms, onions and topped with salsa, guacamole and sour cream, and the ever popular enchiladas. All their ingredients are freshly prepared everyday and served with a touch of love and well being. Another of their draw cards are the Amazing Cocktails.

Their target market is hard to define as they are focused on making everyone feel special at Taco Zulu. Be that as it may they have a great pull towards the young, colourful, musical, sporty and relaxed people around.

237 Florida Road, Morningside
T: +27 (0) 31 303 9584

Spiga d'Oro

2009-05-26T21:46:00.004+02:00

A unique restaurant in Florida Road that is strongly reminiscent of the typical Italian pavement bistros. The restaurant is always lively and there is a buzz as people sit at tables on the pavement or dine inside. Bookings are not taken and part of the experience is joining the crowd waiting for tables and watching the passing parade.

The fare is ostensibly pizzeria, but in fact it has all the familiar Italian food and in addition there is the "On The Table" menu which provides a great selection of more innovative cooking. Pizza is served in the real Italian style, thin crispy crust brushed with a home-made napoletana sauce and topped with delicious mozzarella.

The décor is classy but understated, with the emphasis on comfort and functionality. The atmosphere is provided by the lively press of people and the European feel of the pavement seating. Prices are very reasonable and the restaurant is open till the early hours of the morning. Where else can you have a fine meal at 2 am?

200 Florida Road, Morningside
T: +27 (0) 31 303 9511/2

Society

2009-05-26T21:42:00.003+02:00

Society is a statement rather than an aspiration and, in this case, the perfect "high" could confidently be added. Shortly after the restaurant opened, the urban grapevine kicked in as everyone was beguiled by the heavy combination of fabulous food and gorgeous surroundings. The old house has been thought provoking transformed into a stylish South Pacific paradise and it was hardly surprising to learn that hands-on owner Athos Euripidou contracted a London-based interior designer to tackle the project.

The menu too is eclectic and, sushi bar aside, Oriental nuances extend to most dishes.

178 Florida Road, Morningside
T: +27 (0) 31 312 3213 / 11

Pizzetta

2009-05-26T21:39:00.003+02:00

Pizzetta is the brainchild of Marcelle Labuschagne & Sean Roberts, who made a name for themselves on the restaurant scene with their first restaurant café 1999 which was voted top 10 in S.A in 2006 by diners club and wine magazine.

They opened Pizzetta in mid 2006 with front man Tyrell Francis who runs the show. It has been has been a success story from the word go, simplicity is what it is all about at Pizzetta. The menu is comprises of 13 pizzas, 6 salads, 2 dessert pizzas with specials changing daily, specials include Italian style mezze platters, pizza, salad and dessert specials.

All pizzas are available in two sizes “Bambino and Grande” Bambinos are particularly small and are priced accordingly. The idea is that you can celebrate different tastes by ordering more than one bambino, and don’t forget to throw a salad in the middle of the table for all to share from. The grande pizza is your standard pizza size, and is available for those who think that the pizzas are just too darn good to share.

Favourites on the menu include the Chicken, jalapeño, feta and avocado or Gorgonzola, onion marmalade and wild rocket pizza. For dessert clients can try their unique Desserts Pizza like the Nutello, marshmallow, nuts and mascarpone or gelato pizza.

If the thought of pizza doesn’t grab you why not grab a magazine from the lounge soak up the vibe of the increasingly popular “Davenport District” sipping on an Illy espresso or an exotic cocktail.

139 Davenport Road, Glenwood
T: +27 (0) 31 201 1019

Mo Noodles

2009-05-26T21:35:00.006+02:00

Discover Durban's best kept secret, which, up until now, has tended to be spread by word of mouth only. Some locals have been eating there every week for the last 5 years and still love it! Mo Noodles was one of the city’s first fusion restaurants and the food varies from fusion to Eastern (Japanese/Thai). The menu caters for the Western palate with a joining of Thai and Australian influences, but the spotlight falls firmly on noodles. A perennial favourite is the chicken breast rolled in sesame seeds with chilli and peanuts, served on coconut noodles.

One of the most appealing elements in Mo's menu is the focus on health; vegetables, fish and chicken dishes are all cooked in the low-fat Eastern style. Mo's is well-known in salad circles for its inspired versions and combinations, such as sesame prawn and fruit salad in season, and the lentil and feta salad with a mint and lemon dressing.

The minimalist décor also exhibits the Eastern influence, without the often garish aspects. This allows the food and the patrons to take centre stage. The restaurant bustles and the service is efficient and friendly, indeed the majority of patrons seem to be loyal customers who are on first name terms with all the staff.

Mo's changed hands during 2003 but has remained faithful to the original formula. The chefs have been with Mo’s for years and this ensures that the quality and consistency have remained excellent. Quality is never compromised, for example only calamari imported from the Falklands is used. A hint for a cosy night in: Mo’s does take-aways.

Shop 5A, Florida Centre, 275 Florida Road
T: +27 (0) 31 312 4193

Joops Place

2009-05-26T21:31:00.004+02:00

Situated a little off the beaten track in Durban's trendy Morningside, this bistro style steak restaurant is a well known haven for those who love steak, but hate steakhouses.

Established in 1993 by ex Capetonians Joop and Wendy Mol, the ambience is warm and welcoming. The music is strictly background to encourage conversation, while most of the noise comes from the open plan kitchen where Joop cooks all the meat, creating huge flames as he prepares his special dishes such as Joop's Special, a centre cut of super grade fillet, stuffed with pineapple and cheddar cheese, cooked to crisp perfection, finished with button mushrooms and flambéed with brandy.

A former butcher, Joop selects, matures, cuts and prepares all the steaks while Wendy supervises the front of house, ensuring efficient, personal service.

In addition to the "steaks with a difference", Joop's Chicken Cacciatora, succulent chicken breasts sautéed with bacon, onion and tomato, simmered with Sage and Rosemarie, is well worth a try, as is Chicken Schnitzel, plain or topped with a zesty cheese and mushroom sauce. Oxtail Casserole in a rich brown gravy, Lamb Curry, Chicken and Prawn Curry and Veal Schnitzel are some of the other options available.

Smokers are welcome on the enclosed terrace and there is ample, safe parking. No B.Y.O. allowed as the wine list caters to most tastes and budgets.

Open Monday to Saturday for Dinner, Lunch and Dinner on Friday, closed on Sunday.
To accommodate corporate celebrations, the restaurant opens for lunches during the month of December.

Booking advisable.

Shop 14, Avonmore Centre, 9th Avenue, Morningside
T: +27 (0) 31 312 9135

Havana Grill

2009-05-26T21:28:00.005+02:00

Havana Grill & Wine Bar is a world class grill room and the ultimate destination for the meat and seafood lover. The restaurant is situated at the Suncoast Casino & Entertainment World on Durban’s Golden Mile overlooking the sea with magnificent views from the Bluff to Umhlanga Rocks. Havana Grill has a modern, minimal interior finished with comfortable upholstered chairs (including some leather booths) and large tables, this space is designed for comfort.

The beef and lamb at Havana Grill are cut and stored in separate preparation areas. We use only SA Grainfed Super Beef, which is hung on the rail for up to 8 days, cut and then vacuum packed for 21 days to age. T-bone steaks are dry aged. Larger than standard menu cuts are available on request. A particular speciality is the “Capo” (lid of the Rump) which is salted and rubbed with olive oil, grilled whole, then sliced and served with Chimichurri, an Argentine coriander salsa. We also specialise in fresh line fish, prawns, langoustines and crayfish when available.

Havana Grill & Wine Bar is about wine, vibe and cigars. We have an extensive wine list specialising in some of South Africa’s best known wines. All our cigars are imported from Cuba. The restaurant seats up to 250 people which includes an 80 seat, well ventilated smoking area with views and a 60 seat enclosed glass deck which is unaffected by weather. Both these areas are very popular venues for functions.

Shop 22, Suncoast Casino, North Beach
T: +27 (0) 31 337 1305
W: www.havanagrill.co.za

Cargo Hold

2009-05-26T21:23:00.005+02:00

The Phantom Ship - A legend, no beginning, no end...

Since the dawn of history the oceans have thrown the gauntlet to the brave, the foolhardy, the wicked and the wise, inviting those who dare to take the chances in a perilous dance of life and death.

But nowhere has this challenge been more tempting and taunting than here on the vital eastern trade routes of KwaZulu-Natal where jagged rocks, dangerous currents, treacherous seas and violent storms have lured hundreds of vessels to their watery graves.

It’s not surprising then that ghost stories abound along this stretch of coastline. Even here at this site of this stranded ship, legend has it that on certain night of the year you can hear muffled voices of people, men and women, and the sound of their weary feet as they trudge through the sand. Some are crying, some are praying and chanting. Yet in the daylight there are no signs of anyone, no footprints, nothing.

Even stranger is the legend of the Phantom ship first sighted at the turn of the last century sailing into Durban harbour from a southerly direction. Ship’s stevedores noticed it at dusk rounding Durban’s Bluff headland with just one blue-green light swinging at the fore. They waited for the vessel - described as a stem ship with a black and scarlet funnel and two masts - to enter the harbour, but it never did.

Several weeks later it appeared again in the same area, but this time even closer to shore, moving slowly like a stealthy shadow again. It appeared to have no name, answered no signals and flew no flags.

Of course sea folk being notoriously superstitious, all kinds of notions were proffered. It was a pirate ship skulking in the dark waiting for its prey, said some. It was lost said others. Some suggested it was on some secret mission. But with no real answers it wasn’t long before the mystery ship was known simply as that darned phantom.

And there the legend may have remained, part myth, part reality, if it had not been for man’s insatiable curiosity which resulted in it being wrecked upon our shores.

The Phantom Ship @ uShaka Marine World, 1 King Shaka Avenue
T: +27 (0) 31 328 8065

Quarters Brasserie

2009-05-26T21:14:00.005+02:00

Enjoy a traditional or continental breakfast, in the Brasserie or outside in the sunny tranquil courtyard. Both are open all day for light meals, lunches and afternoon teas. In the evening sit under the stars and enjoy your meal by candlelight.

At the end of a hard day you will find Quarters Bar is the perfect place to unwind. We offer a wide selection of local and imported beverages and an acclaimed wine list featuring our exclusive Dieu Donne wines from Franschhoek.

Take the time to relax on our verandahs or lounges and enjoy a cup of coffee, read a book and soak in the splendid surroundings of the old colonial style homes of Durban.

101 Florida Road, Morningside
T: +27 (0) 31 303 5246

Blue Zoo

2009-05-26T21:12:00.003+02:00

The Blue Zoo Garden Restaurant is in one of the most picturesque settings in Durban. This is one way of describing The Blue Zoo, which nestles among the splendour and serene atmosphere of Mitchell Park in Morningside.

The Tea Gardens at Mitchell Park has been something of an institution over the decades, but it was only in the 1990’s that The Blue Zoo was born. The restaurant operates throughout the day and at night.

It is a perfect setting for weddings and functions, and an ideal venue for corporate breakfasts, lunches and dinners. Once a month it hosts its Wine Club.

6 Nimmo Road, Morningside
T: +27 (0) 31 303 3568

Bean Bag Bohemia

2009-05-26T21:08:00.004+02:00

Bean Bag Bohemia was opened in 1995 by Guy Wood and Charles Kerr after many years and numerous journeys around the world, enjoying places and environments that did not exist in Durban. The idea being to create an exceptional place that people could go to, that would be more than a restaurant and a meal out, but a place that would become a lifestyle and an evening of entertainment, enlightenment and enjoyment, meeting people and discovering new things. It was to be a place where people of different cultures and views could meet and melt, to evolve a new living restaurant lifestyle also providing a space in the post club culture, as opposed to a functional venue only. BBB has made its mark in establishing a culture in Durban very different to any other place in town.

The Café Bar and Restaurant has strong ties with the arts, performance and creative sector in Durban and as a result has a strong cosmopolitan and varied clientèle - in particular it has been the home to the renowned Fantastic Flying Fish Dance company and Mark Hawkins, who have been fed and trained in the famous Bean Bag Bohemia art of drinking countless shooters and gave birth to the well known BBB sharing, drinking and toasting slogan of “Eyes”, which any well versed Bean Bagger will know. BBB is situated in Morningside in one of Greyville’s Buildings that has been declared a National Monument firstly, and now with the advent of Bean Bag Bohemia Café Bar and Restaurant an Institution as well.

An added advantage to BBB and it’s popularity is that the club like late night atmosphere is provided on a nightly basis with the BBB policy of - No cover charge. Also available, are cocktail parties in their garden or a range of snack menus for those companies that are catering in their offices this year. BBB is well known for it’s specialized and specifically designed outside functions, at your home, or the office or just about any extraordinary venue that you can dream of. BBB has also become well known for the outlandish cocktails it serves in the café bar, which are a feature at the “Salon Wednesday” cocktail night which are curse to many on a Thursday morning at work (if you make it to work).

18 Windermere Road, Greyville
T: +27 (0) 31 309 6019

9th Avenue Bistro

2009-05-26T20:59:00.005+02:00

9th Avenue is a modern, elegant, clean-lined bistro run by husband-wife team Carly and Frances Goncalves. The minimalist décor and soft lighting creates a warm, relaxed and intimate atmosphere. The restaurant seats 65 people, which includes a smoking area on the small enclosed terrace.

The cafe-style cuisine is fresh, uncomplicated and very creatively presented. Chef/owner, Carly, continues to produce outstanding and interesting menus, while maintaining some of the signature favourites. Try the pepper-seared tuna sashimi, on Japanese radish and cucumber salad with wasabi, soy and pickled ginger; or the home-made butternut squash raviolis with Madeira cream demi, wild mushrooms, sage, candied pecans and shaved parmigiana. For mains, the popular crispy roasted free-range duck is served on a gingered sweet potato and butternut mash, with grilled asparagus and cinnamon-orange demi. His cooking reflects a strong base of classical techniques, with an interesting, modern twist. The menu changes often, making the most of the freshest, seasonal ingredients.

The extensive, reasonably priced wine list includes many of the smaller boutique wineries of the Cape. Service is refined, professional and knowledgeable.

Shop 2, Avonmore Centre, 9th Avenue, Morningside, Durban
T: +27 (0) 31 312 9134

Hemingways Bistro

2009-05-26T12:02:00.005+02:00

Hemingways Bistro is situated in the heart of Glenwood, the up and coming entertainment hot spot of Durban. Established and run by Morne Fourie, Hemingways has fast become known as a buzzing up market restaurant set in an old Glenwood home that offers an intimate and warm atmosphere. Emphasis has been placed on Décor and gives this restaurant a unique Afro-Latino character.

Seating is available inside one of their themed dining rooms or on their patio area which has been voted as among the top three outside dining destinations in Durban. The mood is friendly and up beat.

They offer an extensive menu that includes breakfast, light lunch and a main menu option that is available all day. A large selection of modern South African cuisine, a selection of daily prepared homemade pastas and a vegetarian friendly menu ensures that nobody is left feeling disappointed. Emphasis is placed on only the freshest ingredients and ensures every dish is of the highest quality.

131 Davenport Road, Glenwood, Durban
T: 031 202 4906

Half Price Tuesdays at Gateway

2009-05-26T07:31:00.004+02:00

It's Tuesday and as everybody knows that means cheap movies and dinner in many places. There's a slight catch though, which in most cases it means that only parts of the menu are discounted. Below is a list of restaurants in Gateway and what they have on offer for you today.

NINOS
1/2 Price: Ninos Breakfast, Panini Galina, Chicken Strip Pita, Di Polo Pasta and Fiesta Pizza

GLORIA JEANS (North and South Side)
Buy 1 get 1 FREE: Regular coffee of the day. Filter coffee only.

CUBA LOUNGE
1/2 Price: Local Beer and Burger Combo
Hooka: All available flavours

M&A
1.2 Price: Greca Salad, Hawaiian Pizza (Large), Penne Arabiatta, Africana Breakfast and Regina Pizza.

CACAO
1/2 Price: Chocolate Bar Cappuccino, Waffles with Ice-cream or Cream, Cafe Latte, Choc Carrot Cake, Banana Choc Muffin and Syrup Waffle.

ADEGA
1/2 Price: Namibian Oysters, 1KG King Prawns, Strawberry Daquiri, Pina Colada, Ice-Cream and Chocolate Sauce.

FEGO (North and South Side)
1/2 Price: Regular Cappuccino when ordering a meal, Fego Foccacia including Four Seasons, Mafiosa, Piccante and Veg.

JOHN DORY'S
1/2 Price: Prawn and Calamari, Hake and Calamari, 1/4 Chicken and Calamari, 1/4 Chicken and Prawn, Hake and Prawn.

DROS
1/2 Price: Calamari Main Course, 600g Ribs, 1kg Ribs and all Kids Meals.

SIMPLY FISH
1/2 Price: XIA Pu Platter, Seafood Paella, Prawn Arrabiatta, Pasta Fungi and Linefish Fillet (Ladies and Full Portion).

TARE PANDA
1/2 Price: All items on Sushi Menu and All items on Tare Panda's Half Price schedule.

SUBWAY
1/2 Price: Classics Italian BMT, Hot Subs Meat Ball Mamamia and Mediterannean Chicken Salad.

MIMMOS
1/2 Price: All Starters, Chicken Schnitzel, 300g Rump and All Medium Veg Pizzas.

Terms and Conditions Apply. E&OE

The Discovery East Coast Radio Big Walk

2009-05-25T09:14:00.008+02:00

7 June 2009

The East Coast Radio Big Walk has entered a new era in its six-year history with the announcement that Discovery is the new co-sponsor of the walking event, which showcases the best Durban has to offer. The event takes place on 07 June this year.

The event has grown and improved tremendously over the past few years and has become one of the largest family fun events that the city of Durban has ever seen. From having had just 1800 walkers in its first year to seeing a whopping 8000 walkers last year, the support of East Coast Radio’s listeners gleams through.

Entrants this year will see the Walk move from a one-route event to four routes, including distances of 5km, 10km, 15km and 20km, with the 20km route being a fully timed race.

The Discovery East Coast Radio Big Walk also contributes to worthy causes, thanks to the involvement of the Rotary Club, which provides services to support the walk, such as marshals and watering points.

Discovery Vitality members taking part in the Walk will earn 3 000 base fitness points for walking 5 or 10 km and 5 000 base fitness points for walking 15km or 20km.

East Coast Radio Website
Enter Online Now

Comrades Marathon 2009 - Results

2009-05-24T16:42:00.010+02:00

Stephen Muzhingi of Zimbabwe has won the 2009 Comrades Marathon, from Pietermaritzburg to Durban on Sunday in 05:23:26.

Leonid Shvetsov, defending champion and record holder of both the "down" and "up" runs, was second in 05:33:05 and Charles Tjiane, the first South African home, came third in 05:34:18.

Olesya Nurgalieva won the women's race in an unofficial time of 6:12.08. Her twin sister, Elena Nurgalieva was second in 6:12.11 followed by another Russian, Tatyana Zhirkova in 6:15:00.
All photos taken by: Roy Esterhuysen

RESULTS

MEN:
1 Stephen Muzhingi (Zimbabwe) 5:23:26
2 Leonid Shvetsov (Russia) 5:33:09
3 Charles Tjiane (SA) 5:34:20
4 Fusi Nhlapo (SA) 5:36:16
5 Lucas Nonyana (SA) 5:39:29
6 Mncedisi Mkhize (SA) 5:41:14
7 Bongmusa Mthembu (SA) 5:41:51
8 Peter Molapo (SA) 5:42:24
9 Bethuel Netshifthefhe (SA) 5:43:34
10 Harmans Mokgadi (SA) 5:44.48

WOMEN:
1 Olesya Nurgalieva (Russia) 6:12:11
2 Elena Nurgalieva (Russia) 6:13:13
3 Tatyana Zhirkova (Russia) 6:15:02
4 Marina Myshlyanova (Russia) 6:30:41
5 Farwa Mentoor (SA) 6:45:32
6 Lesley Train (SA) 7:01:06
7 Marina Bychkova (Russia) 7:03:23
8 Lindsay Van Aswegan (SA) 7:08:54
9 Belinda Waghorn (SA) 7:09:35
10 Kashmira Parbhoo (SA) 7:16:123

Street Names

2009-05-24T12:18:00.003+02:00

These new street names sure are confusing. OK, so they're not that new, but they're definitely really hard to memorise and I still have no idea where I'm going any more. As I don't seem to be the only one experiencing this problem I've added a pdf with the entire list on it, which you can download here

Hopefully, one day we'll know exactly which road is which, but by then they'll probably change them again.

Durban Pavillion - 1943

2009-05-24T11:32:00.009+02:00

Sailors dancing at the Durban Pavillion in April 1943.

Musgrave Centre

2009-05-24T11:14:00.000+02:00

The Musgrave Centre in Berea is a must for those in search of something a little more chic. It has over 100 trend-setting shops under one roof and the discerning buyer should find enough to satisfy their search for those exclusive items of fashionware, objets d'art, imported perfumes and cosmetics. If the shopping tires you out, sit back over an espresso and watch the world go by. There are also seven cinemas, a Bureau de Change and plenty of undercover parking.

115 Musgrave Road, Berea, Durban, KZN, 4062
T: +27 31 201 5129
F: +27 31 201 8048

The Pavillion

2009-05-24T11:07:00.002+02:00

If you are looking for Fun, Food and Fashion, all under one roof, The Pavilion Shopping Centre has the widest choices and exclusive selections in KwaZulu-Natal.

From the funkiest fashion outlets, more than 230 shops to check out and over 40 restaurants to tantalize your taste buds, there’s lots to keep you busy. With 14 jewellery outlets, it’s the perfect place to pick out gifts and curios for loved ones. Don’t forget the Amusement Area, Skatepark and 12 Cinemas.

With Fun, Food and Fashion in mind, The Pavilion constantly keeps abreast of retail and consumer trends, introduces innovative facilities in and around the Centre for the enjoyment of our customers and our tenants maintain a strong focus on service excellence.

Store Directory

Centre Trading Hours
Mon - Fri: 9:00 - 19:00
Sat: 9:00 - 19:00
Sun: 9:00 - 17:00
Public Holidays: 9:00 - 17:00

Jack Martens Drive, Westville
T: 031 265 0558
F: 031 265 0367
E: enquiries@thepav.co.za
W: www.thepav.co.za

Gateway: Theatre of Shopping

2009-05-24T10:52:00.003+02:00

Everything you could want. More than you can imagine.

Store Directory
Entertainment

Centre Trading Hours
Mon - Thu: 09h00 - 19h00
Fri & Sat: 09h00 - 21h00
Sun: 09h00 - 18h00

Public holiday trading as per week day upon which the public holiday falls.

No. 1 Palm Boulevard, Umhlanga Ridge, New Town Centre
T: +27 31 566 2332
F: +27 31 566 2335
W: www.gatewayworld.co.za

Moyo

2009-05-24T10:40:00.004+02:00

Moyo is the Swahili word for soul and a dining experience at Moyo is an African soulful experience. A fantastic venue for an African Christmas, African New Year's party... or just a date in Africa.

The African sun rising from the east wakes Durban first as it begins to warm across South Africa, leaving Durban famous for sunrises and Cape Town as a sunset favourite. As an exception, one hundred and fifty metres into the Indian Ocean, Moyo uShaka allows you to cast your eye back over Durban city and watch as as the sun sinks splashing all shades of pink as it descends. Moyo UShaka, named after the great Shaka Zulu warrior, hunts every African flavour that has been nurtured under this African sun, caressed by the Sahara breezes and washes them with the tides that splash below the pier that the restaurant is built on onto your plate. Moyo UShaka's beach bar tugs your African rhythm from within with the current of background African drums. This multi-leveled restaurant is a multi-cultured African experience seasoned by a sea-salted air.

A: Moyo uShaka Pier Durban, uShaka Village Walk, 1 Bell Street Point, Durban
T: +27 (0)31 332 0606

Traxx Niteclub

2009-05-24T10:31:00.001+02:00

TRAXX is Durban's only Hard House Destination, which features world-renowned DJs. The Alternative floor, dubbed "House of the Digital Angels" features the brightest young talent in Durban and a large host of guest DJs.

The venue is a large warehouse, which has a capacity of 800, and has a VIP bar as well as several chill-out areas. There is ample secure parking outside the venue. Traxx is open on Fridays & Saturdays between 10pm and 6am.

T: 031 303 1531 /1571
W: www.clubtraxx.co.za

Tilt

2009-05-24T10:26:00.003+02:00

Tilt is situated in Durban’s city centre in a double storey Victorian house – one of KwaZulu-Natal’s mark monuments. It has an impressive VIP area with snow-white décor and a sunken dance floor where resident Hip Hop and RnB residents Funky G & Jeff deliver hit after hit. Upstairs is every bit as inviting with its spacious U-shaped balcony that overlooks Durban’s city lights.

The main dance floor is the place to be as Durban's finest Funky and Deep House DJs blow the crowd away on a weekly basis. With ample seating and bar space one has the option to relax whilst taking it all in.

T: 031 306 9356
E: matt@clubtilt.co.za
W: www.clubtilt.co.za

Reform Club

2009-05-24T10:21:00.001+02:00

The Reform Club is a delightfully plush cocktail lounge that we reckon most would fall in love with on first sight. Put simply, if words such as lavish, intimate & exclusive describe you, then we've found your venue.

"Its more lounge and cocktail bar than club, and wooden floors are dominated by alcoves of red emblazoned angular couches and upholstered ottomans that are as useful for sitting on as they are for supporting an array of decadent cocktails.

It’s all about contrasting shape and texture, as chocolate brown walls are interspersed with panels of corduroy, and glamorous black and white pictures are immortalized in gilded frames."

198 A Florida Road
E: info@reformclub.co.za

Panama Room

2009-05-24T10:13:00.002+02:00

Situated in what's arguably Durban’s premier nightspot, club Panama Room is unique to Durban. The blend of sophistication and a true international party atmosphere is an experience that will leave its patrons feeling euphoric. Friday and Saturday Nights are a vivacious rhythmic combination of Up scale Hip-Hop, R&B, House, Funky House and Commercial Music.

With 3 fully stocked open bars, an extravagant VIP Lounge coupled with a unique panoramic view of the upper dance floor, this is the setting for a night of sheer excitement!

Experience Panama Room Night Club, the synergy of vibrant and fashionable ambiance blended with pulsating music. The stylish, posh atmosphere and elegant setting will seem as if you’ve just glided into one of world’s trendiest Night Clubs. Music is the Heart of our Party and Panama Room is its Soul!

178 Stamford Hill, MorningSide
E: panamaroom@wbs.co.za

Joe Cool's

2009-05-24T10:05:00.003+02:00

This is the place where the tanned, beautiful people in the latest fashions meet. People with a taste for great food, music and atmosphere.

Situated in the heart of Durban’s famous beach front, Joe Cool’s is relaxed and casual. The restaurant menu features an upscale, world-flavoured flair, with the inside dining area accented with dark woods and colourful lighting.

The upper and lower outside decks allow for relaxed afternoon luncheons whilst settling into one of our ever popular cocktails. Joe Cool’s truly has the hallmarks of both a trendy eatery and a hot nightspot, featuring 5 bars, 2 upstairs and 3 downstairs, including a specialised cocktail bar boasting a line up of sophisticated drinks and summertime-scorchers to please one and all.

The nightclub kicks off over the weekends, with the DJ smoothing out eclectic hits from the 80’s & 90’s as well as all your favourite latest commercial numbers. The experience is both vibrant and elegant. The food is good, the vibe is great and the view is even better.

T: 031 332 9698
W: www.joecools.co.za
E: mandy@joecools.co.za
E: eben@joecools.co.za

De La Sol

2009-05-24T09:56:00.002+02:00

De La Sol is situated in the heart of Florida Road. It features the finest in décor & style. They cater for the trendy upmarket consumer who enjoys the best that atmosphere and ambiance has to offer. Loyal patrons have VIP access in an upmarket styling VIP room.

Music variesfrom ambient to funky deep House and RnB. Whether you want to just chill out or party on all night De La Sol is a must for the discerning socialite.

C: 083 780 0033
E: costa@delasol.co.za

Clapham Grand

2009-05-24T09:48:00.002+02:00

Clapham Grand is a semi-new R4.5 million Night club. Equipped with 4 bars, a mezzanine level that overlooks a 150 square meter dance floor, 1 shooter bar with a “spinning wheel”, a VIP room, and state of the art sound system, this is one club we are confident that you’ll be back again and AGAIN!!

Guy decided to go for a new look and feel for the décor of the club, the interior is nothing like any of the other clubs in the group and conceptualizes a modern glass feel with superior lighting.

Tuesdays
Tic Toc Tuesdays
Drink price changes every 30 mins!
i.e. 8-8:30pm- R3, 8:30-9:00pm-R5, 9-9:30pm-R7, 9:30-10pm-R9
Ladies 18/Gents 20

Thursday
Student Night
Buy 1 get 1 free from 8-10pm
Ladies 18/ Gents 20

Friday Nights
Buy 1 get 1 free from 8-10pm
Ladies 21/ Gents 23

Saturday Nights
Buy 1 get 1 free from 8-11pm
Ladies 21/Gents 21

672 Umgeni Road, Durban, South Africa
E: mandy@joecools.co.za

Burn

2009-05-24T09:43:00.002+02:00

Looking for a venue that caters for lovers of Rock and Alternative music, look no further than Burn.
With play lists of bands like, Foo Fighters, Nine Inch Nails, Korn, Marilyn Manson, etc.

Open: Wed, Fri and Sat.
T: (031) 201 0076

80's Niteclub

2009-05-24T09:37:00.003+02:00

Renowned for renovating and innovating every year, the 80’s vibe is friendly, funky and always festive. The club is open on Wednesday (student’s night), Friday (funky house music night) and Saturday nights and is well-known for its big parties after rugby games.

Features

Secure parking
Multiple Licensed bars
Dance floor
VIP area
House DJ
Shooter bar
Couches

ABSA Stadium
T: 031 - 303 9762
C: 079 500 7070

Harvey Wallbangerz

2009-05-24T09:23:00.008+02:00

Harveyz Durban North
Whether you’re in the mood for brunch, lunch, dinner, dessert, drinks or delicious cocktails, Harveyz is the place to be; with views of the sea, chic décor, fully stocked cocktail bars, an extensive menu of fusion fare and a special venue upstairs for theme nights, special events and conferences.

Harveyz Durban: Corner of Broadway and Kensington Drive, Durban North.
T: (031) 563 4887
E: durban@harveyz.co.za

Harveyz Hillcrest
Suave, sophisticated and upmarket, Harvey Wallbangerz in Hillcrest is an amazing venue on every front. . .Whether it's the ultra-stylish interior that grabs your attention, the lavish deck with its wonderful night time views of Hillcrest, or the intimate setting of the upper dining area, you can be rest assured you'll be enjoying your evening in the highest of style.

Harveyz Hillcrest: Hillcrest Corner Shopping Centre, corner of Old Main Road & Hospital Road.
T: (031) 765 3285
E: hillcrest@harveyz.co.za

Harveyz Policy
In the evening collared shirts and closed shoes are required. Ladies over 21yrs, Guys over 23yrs

Health Spas Guide

2009-05-23T13:38:00.004+02:00

Looking for a health spa in Durban? Or a health resort, wellness centre, hydro or pamper spas?
Visit healthspas.co.za

If you need any help in finding the right kind of spa or specific treatments in the Durban area, or elsewhere, why not call one of their consultants on 0861 771 774 or email them at info@healthspas.co.za and we can advise you.

36 Degrees

2009-05-23T13:29:00.003+02:00

There is a place not far away, where the warm Agulhas current winds its way on a never ending journey south, bringing with it clean water and nutrients to feed the abundant life it supports.

It is here that we are given the chance to explore the wonders of the Indian Ocean. Where Humpback Whales pass by on their annual migration north to their breeding grounds and Bottlenose Dolphins frolick behind the waves all year round.

It is here where our love for the oceans and all its wonders were born and out of passion continues to grow.

Eco Adventure
Join us on a 2-hour journey of exploration and education into the warm Indian Ocean, to uncover the secrets of the deep … we’ll go in search of marine life to give you the best chance of encountering dolphins, whales, sharks, whale sharks, rays and birds!

Timetable
Summer Early Bird @ 08h00(meet 07h30, back 10h00) & Mid Morning (meet 07h45, back 10h00)
Winter Early Bird @ 09h00(meet 08h30, back 11h00) & Mid Morning (meet 08h45, back 11h00)

Adults (R350) & children/students (R250).
Light breakfast on the backline included. Suitable for ages over 10.

Ocean Discover
Experience the thrill of a surf launch then cruise out into the open ocean and see the world from a different perspective… we’ll take you on a 1-hour predefined route along an exquisite stretch of untouched African coastline, past the Umhlanga Nature Reserve then out into the open ocean for a closer look at visiting ships lying at anchor.

Timetable
Summer 10h00, 11h00, 12h00, 13h00
Winter 11h00, 12h00, 13h00

Adults (R250) & children/students (R200) & family of four (R800). Minimum age is 3 years.

Quick Flip
Need an adrenalin rush? This trip is all about experiencing the exhilarating power of ocean wave action. We’ll thrill you with the surf launch, then jump waves in the open sea… and to finish off you’ll chase the swell back in shore for an exciting ride up onto the beach.

Timetable
Summer 12h00 - 16h00 - Tide Dependant
Winter 11h00 - 14h00

Adults (R150) & children/students (R100). Minimum age is 8 years.

T: 082 553 2834

Isle of Capri

2009-05-23T13:24:00.001+02:00

A Harbour Cruise Adventure Experience
Isle of Capri at Wilson’s Wharf, offers visitors to Durban harbour the occasion to see it, from a unique and exciting perspective.

As a Harbour tour operator we pride ourselves in delivering pleasure on the water, and therefore offer a wide range of services, to meet your requirement.

They include, Educational Tours, Business Cruises, Birthday Parties, Weddings and our most recent addition, making use of our sister vessel for Fishing Trips.

Our daily fun in the sun trips, are made up of hour and half hour cruises, at rates you can’t say no to.

Sea Cruise: Adults: R60.00 - Children: R40.00
½ Hour Harbor Cruise: Adults: R50.00 - Children: R30.00
Group rates are negotiable and conditions do apply.

Enthusiasts are taken from the dock to all points of interest.

Allure Charters

2009-05-23T13:22:00.002+02:00

Allure was the top tag and release boat over the 2003/2004 marlin season off Durban with 28 fish tagged and released. In December 2002 Allure bagged the record for the biggest marlin caught off Durban, a black marlin of 506lbs.

Share our passion for game fishing and join our pilgrimage as we follow the seasons on South Africa's East Coast. Deep sea fishing requires a solid, dependable vessel with both the speed and the comfort to make your deep sea experience a pleasurable occasion. The sea does from time to time, to turn into a rough neighbourhood; with us you will feel both comfortable and safe. Our equipment is of the highest quality, and we never under any circumstances compromise on safety Standards, with us you are in good hands.

Fishing is our passion, and for the adventurer at heart, the Allure welcomes you on board. We offer a variety of cruise options from corporate entertainment and team building, to catering for nature loving bird watching enthusiasts. Observing birds in the presence of dolphins and whales is a great adventure experience and an excellent way of putting the stress of the world behind you.

Our Charter Philosophy
Allure's skipper and crew are there to help and make sure that you catch fish. We're a dedicated charter operation that will deliver more than just a superior boat. Consistent success is not the result of luck, it takes a well coordinated crew with better than average tackle and a well designed boat to make it all happen.

Ladies Please Note, our boat is not restricted to big strong men only. With our great sound system, plasma television and a warm cozy seating area, why not have your next girl’s night out onboard. Our vessel makes for a great alternative book club venue, and also serves as a great booze cruise boat.

T: 031 466 6447
C: 082 614 7363
W: www.allurecharters.com

Retro Bike Hire

2009-05-23T13:18:00.001+02:00

Segway KZN best known for their Segway Guided Tours now also offer the Retrobike experience. Wondering what a Retro Bike is? Answer - We hire out the coolest bikes around for you to enjoy, at your leisure.

Retro Bike Hire operates from the Sundeck at Suncoast Casino & Entertainment World, and hires out Silverback Beach Cruisers to the general public, to ride along Durban's Golden Mile, or anywhere you choose.

We have hourly rates and daily specials to suit your requirements. We also provide a mobile service where we can bring our bikes to you!

As the name implies Durban Beachfront is all about its magnificent is essentially beaches with plenty to see or do on its famed Golden Mile. Renting a bike from us will enable you to get from one end to the other, stop at key points, and take in the sun while taking in the views.

Durban's Golden Mile is the dividing line where the city meets the sea and runs the full length of the Durban beachfront. The promenade starts at the Suncoast Casino, North end where we are situated, and runs the length of the strip down towards South Beach ending at uShaka Marine World, making for a great bike riding.

T: 078 843 8936

Skydive KZN

2009-05-23T13:10:00.002+02:00

SkydiveKZN invites you to join our team of accomplished professionals to experience a thrill that no other sport presents. With a service offering that includes tandem jumps and courses, for beginners to the advanced.What ON EARTH are you waiting for?

For the Once off Skydiver:
Tandem introduction is where after a 20 minute briefing you will accompany a qualified Tandem Master (TM) to 9500 feet above the ground.

Then, using equipment designed to carry you both, exit the aircraft and experience about 30 seconds of freefall after which the TM will deploy the canopy and do the canopy checks.

You can then assist the TM in flying and landing the canopy, or leave it all to him and just enjoy the ride. The canopy ride will last 5 to 7 minutes.

A cameraman will be on hand to record the whole experience on video or 35mm stills, so you get a permanent record of your achievement.

Other options include:
The Static Line Jump Course (FJC)
Accelerated Freefall (AFF) School

Advanced / Qualified Jumpers
The elevation of the dropzone is 2650 ft above sea level. AAD's are not mandatory and club gear is available for hire in various sizes from 285 sq ft to 150 sq ft.

Temporary membership is applicable. Our jump altitude is 10 000 ft AGL.

SkydiveKZN runs a Cessna 210 turbo (with door) and ocassionally a Kudu with which we fly skydivers from sunrise to sunset every Saturday and Sunday, as well as during the week (by appointment only). Our training staff are on hand to provide professional advice and coaching jumps.

T: 083 793 7055

River Quad Trails

2009-05-23T13:02:00.003+02:00

Nestled in the hills of Kwazulu Natal’s North Coast, Just 15 kilometers inland from Ballito, is the breathtakingly scenic Esenembi Valley, home to one of South Africa’s top10 quad biking venues, as rated by Suzuki.

River Quad Trails as the name suggests, takes riders along the banks of the Sampoya and Umhlali Rivers, winding through spectacular crossings, exploring terrain that is quad bikers paradise.

The areas which paths lead to, present riders with magnificent cliff faces to ride along, into muddy areas, over log bridges, and narrow bush paths that go up rocky hill climbs.

We cater for all levels of rider proficiency and thus have five unique trails that vary in complexity, for beginners to advanced, there is something for everyone. Although some paths are more challenging than others, they are all are eco-friendly and are guaranteed to get the adrenaline Pumping.

T: 032 942 8014
C: 082 414 2448

uShaka Marine World

2009-05-23T12:54:00.004+02:00

uShaka Marine World in Durban is a world-class entertainment and tourism destination. At the end of Durban's Golden Mile is the beginning of uShaka Marine World - spanning over 15 hectares of prime beach front, uShaka Marine World is Africa's largest Marine Theme park.

Some of the Highlights at uShaka Marine World include:

Rocky Touch Pool:
Have you ever touched a starfish? Have you ever felt the skin of a sea cucumber? No? Then this is the place to do it - gently of course - with the help of a specially trained guide.

The Open Ocean:
Gazing through an enormous window 8m long by 3m high you'll feel as though you are actually standing underwater with the many fish associated with the open ocean such as tuna, pompano, dorado and rays.

Dangers of the Deep:
Get ready to meet some of the most feared creatures of the deep? Sharks, sea snakes, devil fire fish and stone fish occupy this area where from the surface you might even be able to touch a shark as it swims past a purpose-built balcony at feeding time.

Coral Gardens:
Bright yellows and reds, oranges and blues - nature manages to put so much beauty into a coral reef, and of the richest and most diverse ecosystems on earth that has been recreated for you within Sea World.

The Deep Zone:
The deep zone is a window into the lives of some of the weirdest and most spectacular animals inhabiting a world hundreds of metres below the surface of the ocean, often in total darkness.

Penguins:
The African Penguin is an endangered species. However, our breeding colony will provide you with a special opportunity to see these rare birds as they 'fly' through the water and waddle on land.

T: 031 328 8000
W: www.ushakamarineworld.co.za

Natal Sharks Board

2009-05-23T12:50:00.001+02:00

The KZNSB welcomes and encourages visits by members of the public to its complex in Umhlanga Rocks where they can view a 25 minute audio-visual presentation on the day to day work done by the KZNSB as well as on the important role sharks and other animals play in the marine ecosystem. This is followed by a 20 minute dissection.

Visit the display hall and view the large variety of lifelike replicas of sharks, fish and rays, including that of a 892 kg great white shark. Browse in the curio shop "Fathoms" where a treasure chest of unusual and stylish gifts, including hand crafts, T-shirts, leather goods, jewellery and other ornaments, await you.

The display hall and curio shop are open to the public from 8.00 to 16.00 Monday to Friday. The audio-visual, followed by a shark dissection, is presented at the following times:

Tuesday 09:00 14:00
Wednesday 09:00 14:00
Thursday 09:00 14:00
Sunday 14:00

Cost (audio-visual and dissection): R 25.00 for adults, R 12.00 for children (4-12) and senior citizens.
Group bookings (for 15 or more persons): R 20.00 for adults and R 10.00 for children and senior citizens.

The facility is not open on public holidays.

Booking for school groups (minimum: 20 learners) is essential. The audio-visual may be viewed on its own outside the advertised show times, but by prior arrangement only. Please phone the booking office at the number listed below.

T: (031) 566 0435 (direct line)
W: http://www.shark.co.za/

Umgeni River Bird Park

2009-05-23T12:45:00.002+02:00

Spectacular waterfalls and lush vegetation, with birds out on perches, in walk-through aviaries and open paddocks, this little jewel is one of the finest bird parks in the world!

Come and see spectacular macaws and elegant flamingoes, and see how some of the world’s rarest birds live and breed. A viewing window will allow you to follow the activity in the baby room, where plump little chicks are reared by loving foster-parents. You’ll see the stately cranes, the comical toucans and loads more.

Free flight Bird Show – the first in Africa, with critically endangered species like the Wattled Crane, as well as owls, storks, hornbills and a Cape Vulture in free unrestricted flight – HIGHLY educational and loads of fun. Bird show at 11am and 2pm every day.
You’ve never seen anything like it.

T: (031) 579 4600
F: (031) 579 4574
E: info@umgeniriverbirdpark.co.za

Zimbali Golf Course

2009-05-23T12:14:00.000+02:00

Zimbali Golf Course, Port Zimbali, Ballito, Dolphin Coast, KwaZulu Natal / Zimbali is well known for its stunning 18-hole golf course. It offers a challenging round of golf of world-class standards and stunning views. The Zimbali Golf Coastal Resort Course varies. Starting off with a coastal links feel, the course takes a dramatic turn through rough rolling wetlands and ends up in the Zimbali Coastal forest. The course is also a tough walk but fortunately golf carts are compulsory!

Most of the tees are high on the side of hills or sand dunes. The fairways cut through the valley and the greens, seemingly always at the bottom of the next hill. This makes judging distance a time consuming task, especially for first those playing this golf course for the first timetimers to the course!

Tom Wieskopf, the designer of this Northern KwaZulu-Natal masterpiece and past winner of the British and SA Open championship, stays true to his philosophy of providing a fair challenge to golfers of any level.

Facilities
Golf carts are compulsory and available for hire, the Club’s Pro Shop has all the golfers necessities and the clubhouse offers a bar and restaurant.

Designed By: Tom Weiskopf
Type: Links Coastal & Parklands Course
Holes: 18
Par: 72
Fairway Grass: Kikuyu
Greens Grass: Bent Grass
Length: 6052m (Ladies: 4058m)
Telephone: +27 (0)32 538-1041 ext 1

Umhlali Golf Course

2009-05-23T12:09:00.001+02:00

Umhlali Golf Course, Umhlali, North Coast, KwaZulu Natal / Neighbouring on Ballito Bay, only 15 minutes North of Umhlanga Rocks, Umhlali, just 20 minutes drive north of Durban is a scenic undulating course in a tropical garden setting. Although not a very long course, the holes at Umhlali Golf Course are cleverly designed and varied, providing a fair golfing test. Indigenous vegetation is predominant at some of the holes, with others featuring mainly palm trees and water hazards.

Umhlali Golf Course sports sweeping fairways, exotic palm trees and seven magnificent water holes. Hosting thousands of visitors annually, Umhlali Golf Course offers the kind of hospitality one would expect on the Dolphin Coast. Strategically positioned T-Boxes are designed to test the skills of the more competitive golfer, as well as catering for the longer handicappers, playing off the front markers.

Designed By: Peter Matkovitch
Type: Parklands golf course
Holes: 18
Par: 74
Fairway Grass: Cynodon
Greens Grass: Country Club
Length: 5948m
Telephone: +27 (0)32 947-1181

Royal Durban Golf Course

2009-05-23T12:05:00.001+02:00

Royal Durban Golf Course, 16 Mitchell Crescent, Durban, KwaZulu Natal / Flat but interesting championship course within the confines of the Greyville horse racing track, and close to the city centre. Several holes border on the racetrack on the opening nine, so don't come to Royal with a slice.

The Course
This course is one of the most demanding golf courses in the country. At first glance it looks easy with its flat layout and lack of trees, but there is little protection from wind and that can mean a difficult game.

Signature Hole
There's a good balance of holes, short and long, and one of the most exciting par 4s is the ninth, just 279 metres from the back, with a green placed between a large tree and perilously close to the rails of the racetrack.

Designed By: Bob Grimsdell
Type: Links Golf Course
Holes: 18
Par: 73
Fairway Grass: Kikuyu
Greens Grass: Kikuyu
Length: 6129m (Ladies: 5529m)
Telephone: +27 (0)31 309-2581

Kloof Country Club

2009-05-23T11:56:00.002+02:00

Kloof Country Club Golf Course, Kloof, Durban, KwaZulu Natal: Situated in the verdant hills of the mist belt of Kloof, close to Durban, Kloof Country Club is an attractive parkland course with beautiful trees that define the holes, it is severely undulating. Being set high in the hills inland from Durban, it's a welcome cooler retreat in summer from the humidity at the coast.

The Course
Regarded as one of Natal's finest. Kloof Country Club is set to test even the most talented golfers. Each of the 18 holes has a unique character of it's own and integrates the natural beauty of the area with some challenging hazards. All of the greens are constructed to U.S.G.A. standards and are seeded to Penncross bent grass which does well in the cool Mist Belt climate. Well earned refreshments are available in the conveniently situated Halfway House.

Signature Hole
The 14th is a dramatic long par 4 that plummets down a steep hill, with the green perched on the edge of a kloof falling into the valley below.

Designed By: Bob Grimsdell (1951)
Re-Designed By: Peter Matlovich (1994)
Type: Semi-links Golf Course
Holes: 18
Par: 70
Fairway Grass: Cynodon
Greens Grass: Paspalum
Length: 5781m
Telephone: +27 (0)31 764-1492

Amanzimtoti

2009-05-23T11:52:00.000+02:00

Amanzimtoti Golf Course, Golf Course Road, Prospecton. A 20-minute drive down the coast from Durban. Visitors are almost always welcome and the club management say 'Toti' is a slicer's paradise because many of the holes favour the shot hit from left to right.

As fading and slicing are the most common faults among beginners, Amanzimtoti is clearly a good place to start golf once some work has been done on the practice tee, that is.

Better players will also enjoy a round here, as the course is invariably in good condition throughout the year, and the last three holes provide an interesting and fairly tough finish, especially in the wind.

Designed By: Unknown
Type:Parklands Golf Course
Holes: 18
Par: 72
Fairway Grass: Kikuyu
Greens Grass: Bent Grass
Length: 6514m
Telephone: +27 (0)31 902-1166 ext 1

Durban Country Club

2009-05-23T11:47:00.001+02:00

Durban Country Club Golf Course, 101 Walter Gilbert Road, Durban, KwaZulu Natal / The Durban Country Club boasts 2 championship course; namely the Durban Country club course and the Durban Country Club Beachwood Course. Opened in 1922, the Durban Country Club is said to be one of the best golf courses in South Africa and is acknowledged to have the best third hole in the world, has hosted the SA Open championships 14 times. With its dense bush, indigenous trees and undulating fairways it is hard to believe that this spectacular championship course is actually situated in the centre of Durban.

Situated along the shores of the Indian Ocean, this semi-links course has been carved into the dunes. The course is both scenic and demanding and to score well you have to play well. Strong onshore winds that blow through the valley don’t help.

The Course
Extremely challenging to the most skilled golfer, the course will be enjoyed, but rarely mastered. Elevated tees and greens are guarded by an array of tropical bushes, tall trees and large bunkers. This, together with the narrow fairways and steep slopes make for a challenging course. This is not a golf course where you come to learn the game of golf! The Durban Country Club is definitely geared towards the more experienced golfer.

A particular talking point is the par 5 third - it is rated the best third in the world. Playing from a high tee to a narrow fairway with dense bush and a predatory bunker on the left hand side you’ll see why it is the most popular hole on the course.

Designed By: George Waterman and LB Walters
Re-Designed By: Gary Player
Type: Semi-links golf course
Holes: 18
Par: 72
Fairway Grass:Cynodon
Greens Grass: Paspalum
Length: 6111m (Ladies: 5294m)
Telephone: +27 (0)31 313-1777

What a Day

2009-05-22T22:47:00.005+02:00

Well so far this blogging thing is looking like a mammoth task. It's taken me 14 hours to finally decide on a template I liked, to edit it and then to add the 23 posts I have so far. I'd say the main time consumer is researching the different information. The theatres have given me a nightmare, but I think most of them are pretty up to date now.

As you can see some of the links do not work. This is because there is currently no content at the other end and so I have not copied the links into the code. I've left it like this because I'd rather you see what's coming than think that this blog is rather limited.

If you have any suggestions of things you'd like to see on here, as well as any news or info please send it through. Likewise, if you or someone you know would like to list a service or business, that too can be done. Just click the submit something link in the navigation.

Well it's been a long day, I will get right back on it in the morning as I'd like to populate the basic links with at least one article each within the week.

Please come again.
Kat

Dostana Musical

2009-05-22T22:28:00.000+02:00

20 June 2009

A Bollywood dance spectacle with a kaleidoscopic view of our country's rich and captivating cultures. A pulsating and electrifying theatrical spectacular with dazzle and vibrancy in costumes worn by slick and sexy performers in a cast featuring more than 180 Bollywood fanatics.

No under 4s
T: 031 580 5000

Bee Gees - Night Fever

2009-05-22T22:25:00.000+02:00

3 - 14 June 2009

Join three highly talented Australian vocalists as they pay tribute to the four decade long success of the Bee Gees. Night Fever recreates timeless classics in a multi media spectacle. Enjoy best loved tracks such as Massachusetts, Tragedy, You Should be Dancing, I Started a Joke, How Deep is Your Love and many more in a two hour musical celebration.

No under 4s
T: 031 580 5000

Girls Behaving Badly

2009-05-22T22:19:00.003+02:00

23 May - 7 June 2009

4 gorgeous girls turn up the heat with this fast paced look at all the 'naughty girls' in music, from Diana Ross to Britney, Amy and Madonna. Its cheeky, its fun, and with stylish choreography and stunning costumes these 'not so naughty' girls are sure to have you up on your feet as they belt out hits from Bette Midler, Pussycat Dolls, Gwen Stefani and Tina Turner and even include oldies from Billie Holiday, Connie Francis and Nancy Sinatra.

Starring: Shelley McLean, Marion Loudon, Janna Ramos-Violante and Elizabeth Perkins

Tickets available at Computicket

Peter Pan

2009-05-22T22:17:00.003+02:00

8 December 2009 - 10 January 2010

An ambitious, full scale, musical version of the well loved children's book. Directed by Steven Stead and designed by Greg King, this show will be a feast for eye and ear, and promises sumptuous sets and dazzling special effects; a feast for the whole family.

Bryan Hiles as Peter Pan, Darren King as Captain Hook and Frances Currie as Wendy.

T: 031 260 2296

Noises Off

2009-05-22T22:16:00.001+02:00

15 August - 6 September 2009

A farce about producing a farce. It isn't one play but two. It is simultaneously a traditional sex farce, Nothing On, and is also the backstage farce that develops during the final dress rehearsal and subsequent season of Nothing On. The play tracks the rivalries and misfortunes of a chaotic, bickering theatre company, from opening night to the the end of an incident and accident-ridden six month tour.

Directed by Steven Stead and designed by Greg King.

T: 031 260 2296

Garth Anderson Benefit Concert

2009-05-22T22:14:00.001+02:00

1 June 2009

Laugh Out Loud with Mark Banks and Noel Coward
Join Mark Banks and a host of Durban theatre luminaries for a very special fund raising evening to benefit veteran Durban theatre personality Garth Anderson.
Produced and directed by the award-winning KickstArt management team.

T: 031 260 2296

Cadenza And More

2009-05-22T22:11:00.004+02:00

16 - 21 June 2009

A compilation of the most requested items taken from Rory Rootenberg's various shows during the past few years. Rory takes the audience on a magical musical journey which races from the romantic to the ridiculous, covers a myriad of styles from Afrikaans liedjies to ABBA, from La Boheme to Lloyd Webber, from Bizet to Brel, and lots in between that Puccini never dreamed of.

No under 3's
T: 031 260 2296

A Handful of Keys

2009-05-22T22:07:00.002+02:00

23 May - 14 June 2009

Two men at two grand pianos give a dazzling display of pianistic virtuosity and hilarious impersonation. A performance of constant surprise, intelligence and wit, and music that ranges from the great classic masters of Bach and Beethoven, through the kings of soul Ray Charles and Fats, via the queens of show biz and pop Elton John, Freddy Mercury and Liberace.

No under 3's
T: 031 260 2296

Blues on Fire: Dan Patlansky

2009-05-22T21:49:00.002+02:00

28 May 2009

Durban's favourite Bluesman returns to the Catalina on his latest tour of South Africa.

Shows start at 20h00. Tickets available at Strictly Tickets.

T: 0313056889
E: t74@mweb.co.za
W: www.strictlytickets.com

Catalina Theatre KZN - SeasonTicket

2009-05-22T21:22:00.002+02:00

The Catalina theatre is extremely pleased to launch their ‘Season Ticket’ campaign. This magical season ticket allows you to watch six shows for the price of four.

The tickets can be redeemed at any time of year for any show. This season ticket also entitles you to preferential booking for shows, as well as preferential prices on harbour cruises or boat rides. But it doesn’t stop there; you are also entitled to free access to their wide range of entertainment networks and consultants.

The purchase of ten of these season tickets means your company can make use of their conference facilities less 20% of the going rate.

At the picturesque Wilson’s Wharf where locals and tourists alike frequent, you can visit one of the five restaurants before or after the show and even take a stroll around the craft market. Alternatively, you can simply relax on the deck at the theatre and watch the ships enter and exit the harbour as you sip on a drink from our fully stocked cash bar.

Winnie the Pooh

2009-05-22T21:15:00.003+02:00

2 - 19 July 2009

These July holidays will be made livelier and brighter for the whole family with a welcome return of KickstArt’s award-winning production of the colourful children’s classic, Winnie-the-Pooh, at the Playhouse Opera from 2 July to 19 July. This charming production played to capacity houses and was hailed by critics as the holiday highlight of 2006.

Now, the celebrated team of director Steven Stead and designer Greg King, will be remounting this holiday favourite for a limited two and a half week season. The delightful adventures of Winnie-the Pooh, Christopher Robin and their funny, loveable friends in the Hundred Acre Wood, are bought to vivid life by a first-class professional cast, and select team of talented younger actors. Catchy, hummable songs are by the inventive local composer, Justin Southey.

The cast is much the same as it was in the original 2006 production, with Rowan Bartlett heading the company as the loveable bear, and Carol Trench flying out from Norway to don squeaky Piglet’s fat suit. Other seasoned professional cast members include Peter Court (Eeyore), Anthony Stonier (Rabbit), Michael Gritten (Tigger), Liesl Coppin (Kanga) and Marc Kay (Owl). Lighting design is by Mike Broderick and musical direction by Justin Southey.

Don’t let your family miss out on this unforgettable holiday treat! Book now at Computicket.

Performances are scheduled Tues-Sun at 2.30pm, and Fridays at 7pm.
Tickets are priced at R100 (adults) and R80 (children under 12) throughout.
There is a special low price preview on Fri 3 July (R80 throughout).

Jimbo

2009-05-22T21:06:00.005+02:00

15 – 31 July 2009

Presented by the Playhouse Company, the hit stage show Jimbo makes a welcome return to the Durban stage for a two-week season in the Playhouse Drama Theatre from 15 to 31 July 2009.

Scripted by local playwright and actor Hamish Kyd, Jimbo depicts Durban’s coloured community during the 1960s and ’70s. It is set to original music by Siva Devar, with lyrics by Kyd and Themi Venturas, who directed the musical play’s hugely successful premiere production at the Playhouse in 1993, as well as its revival three years ago.

Jimbo was the first stage musical to be written about coloured people in Durban. Charged with vitality and graphic humour along with its own brand of pathos, its evocative story of back-street life is played by a sharply-drawn cast of characters, headed by two hobos who tell of life lived between heaven and hell.

The play evokes distinctive landmarks such as Durban’s Indian Market and Warwick Triangle as they were 40 years ago. It remains a moving and highly entertaining tribute to the people who lived, loved, laboured and died in the area.

Early booking is advised for Jimbo, which enjoyed strong box office pull during its previous seasons at The Playhouse.

Tickets booked through Computicket on 082 915 8000 or the Playhouse Dial-A-Seat on 031- 3699596 or 031-3699540 range from R60 to R80.
Tickets at the door will cost between R90 and R110.

British & Irish Lions Tour 2009

2009-05-22T18:43:00.003+02:00

Lions v Sharks
Wednesday - 10 June 2009
ABSA Park
Kickoff - 7:10 pm

Lions v South Africa (1st Test)
Saturday - 20 June 2009
ABSA Park
Kickoff - 3:00 pm