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The Grand Dame of South Beach

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The old picture today is the notable Art Deco residential building Grandborough Court on Durban’s Marine Parade (today OR Tambo Parade). It is taken from the online ...

A growing city centre

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This week the old picture features the other side of the Francis Farewell Gardens in front of Durban’s City Hall.

When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie

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There is something very joyful about passing pizza round the table, tasting different options, talking, and drinking red wine. It’s relaxed, tactile, interactive. ...

A whirlwind twirl through Asia

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Chef Jackie Cameron invited me to the school for a third year student’s final dinner. Here each student had to scope three different cuisines under one umbrella. ...

When news is frightening, don't panic

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An “official looking” WhatsApp, quoting impeccable academic sources, swept around the country causing panic buying at petrol stations from Durban to Kuruman, from ...

March 14: What's on in Durban

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Your weekly guide to the best entertainment in the city and beyond.

A birthday wish: no boring flavours, please

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Exploring the bold flavours and creative dishes of executive chef Mark Armbruster at Umhlanga's Chefs' Table.

A walk through Durban's old town gardens

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The old picture today shows an early postcard of the Town Gardens, also known as Francis Farewell Square, with the front of the newly constructed City Hall in the ...

A artistic surprise around every corner

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There are finely woven grass mats and staggering geometric murals. From graffiti galloping horses, to metal “butterflies” on the wall, to the moving words of South ...

March 7: What's on in Durban

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Your guide to entertainment in Durban this week.

From Miss Lucky Legs to a duck-tailed biker gang

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Durban's Mermaid Lido on South Beach was once the beachfront's entertainment hub, some of it decidedly unsavoury.

All in our Elements

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Elements at the Beverly Hills Hotel makes you feel like you’re on your own little island surrounded by the sea. The hustle and bustle of the Umhlanga metropole just ...

A leisurely Sunday lunch

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Ray's Kitchen in Gillitts is an It’s an offshoot of a favourite of mine in the Dunkirk Estate in Salt Rock. There dishes like veal tortellini in sage butter sit ...

Views from the bay

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The old picture this week shows Durban's esplanade, snapped in 1969 from the Sarie Marais an institution in Durban's History.

A little birthday gathering in the Midlands

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Garlingtons Bistro offers a wonderful setting where you can drink in beautiful views of the country.

Building Durban's Golden Mile

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The old picture shows Durban's Lower Marine Parade some 70-odd years ago.

Coffee makes your day in Portia's Humble home

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Portia Sibiya, voted KZN's best barista in the 2025 Battle of the Beans competition last week, believes there's a lot more to coffee than brands and grinds

From Durban's Observatory

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The old picture this week shows the city and part of Greyville Racecourse from the Observatory on the Berea, with North beach and the Bluff in the background.

Ambrosia from Mimosa

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" Discover the culinary delights of Mimosa in Salt Rock, where you can enjoy a serene dining experience under grand trees, featuring dishes like panko crumbed asparagus ...

Durban's 9th Ave Marina is stepping up

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Join us as we explore the newly revamped 9th Ave Marina, where charming owners Nipho and Liyana Tembe invite you to savour a delightful culinary experience in Durban. ...

Racing along the Golden Mile

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The old picture this week takes in Durban’s Snell Parade which was the city’s original Golden Mile.

A special birthday spoil

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Sofra Istanbul is one of my favourite spots on Florida Road, where warm hospitality meets authentic Turkish cuisine

A pair of old stalwarts

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The old picture today takes in a view of Pine Street, today Monty Naicker Street, looking towards the Berea.

From humble beginnings Durban’s Golden Mile arises

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The old picture this week is of the earliest we have come across of Durban’s beachfront.

Talking points at the Green Parrot

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Thai based with a delicious range of authentic curry pastes and sauces, the Green Parrot also branches out competently into the Asian fusion market.