KwaZulu Natal

Durban Daydreaming Durban`s most intimate and unique gathering, oozing vibe and sunchine. Durban Daydreaming is a series of boutique summertime festivals thrown in homage of the good times, the sun, the music and the spirit of the party. Join us, kick back and let the music guide you through a lush oasis of good times, new adventures and the pur essence of Day Dreaming. ★ Durban Daydreaming 2017 ★ Once again, welcome to Durban’s most unique gathering!! ■ Date: Saturday, 04 February 2017 ■ Time: 10am - 10pm ■ Venue: Olivanders Estate, Shongweni ■ Theme: Tropical ■ Line Up ■ STRANGE LOVING (CT) BALCONY CREW FUNKY G JEFF NORTON JAYY JABS PAUL MARKS Rudi Van Den Heever (Live) Dave Nelson (Live) ■ Drinks: There will be a full cash bar available at the venue. No Drinks will be allowed to be brought into the venue. *Card Facilities available ■ Food: We will have a full menu on sale for the whole day! ■ Tickets: Entrance - R250 Bus Ticket to and from the venue - R100 (Optional) *Not

Catch two great American bands at The Oyster Box this Summer Music duo, Surrender Hill, of Arizona in the United States will be performing for one night only on The Oyster Box’s Ocean Terrace on Wednesday 22 February from 19:00 . The band includes South African-born Sony recording artist, Robin Dean Salmon, and singer songwriter, Afton Seekins, from Alaska.  Surrender Hill's sound is acoustic guitar and vocal driven with lasting hooks and melodies, a comfortable blend of Americana, country and roots rock. The songs are laced with thought provoking, introspective, and at times, intensely personal lyrics, mostly inspired by their life together. Please visit:    https://www.facebook.com/surrenderhill/  for more information. Also for one night only, American  multi-instrumentalist duo,  Holysmokes and the Godforsaken Rollers, will be playing in The Lighthouse Bar at The Oyster Box. This US band has its  roots in country blues, Appalachian folk and delta blues w

Netball Quad Series 28 - 31 Jan 17 The Quad Series sees the 5th world ranked Spar Proteas taking on the top world ranked teams, i.e. Australia 1st, New Zealand 2nd and England 3rd in the lined up international test series due in SAs Durban ICC. Matches from this competition will be ranking matches officiated by top international umpires sanctioned by the mother body (INF) International Netball Federation.  The 1st edition of this competition hosted by New Zealand/Australia earlier in 2016, saw Australia winning the first hosted leg, follwed by NZ in the 2nd place, England 3rd and SA Spar Proteas taking the fourth position. This Quad series hosted by SA this time around promises to be the world class competition for the Spar Proteas in yet another Quad series due in Aus/NZ later in the year 2017. Come watch and support the Spar Proteas when they take on the worlds best. http://netball-sa.co.za/quad-series/

Ballito Junction Regional Mall Urban Eatery  sets a new standard for mall dining and entertainment Ballito Junction Regional Mall Urban Eatery is unlike anything South Africans have experienced before. It is set to take mall dining and entertainment to an entirely new level when Ballito Junction opens on 23 March 2017. Ballito Junction Regional Mall is the major expansion of an existing 10,000sqm shopping centre. It is increasing in size by eight times, to a whopping 80,000sqm of contemporary retail space with a complete choice of over 200 shops, restaurants, and services. Owned and developed by the consortium of Menlyn Maine Investment Holdings and Flanagan & Gerard Property Development & Investment, Ballito Junction Regional Mall is an extraordinarily intricate development in many ways, and especially as a result of the layout of the land it is being built upon. “It takes an unique vision to transform the complexity of this project into an opportunity that

Mrubata/Hauser Project in KwaZulu-Natal Wednesday 8 February – Sunday 12 February The Rainbow, iSupport Music Business, Centre for Jazz and Popular Music and Concerts SA proudly present a tour of the Mrubata/Hauser Project in KwaZulu Natal. This collaboration came to life through a friendship which began in Switzerland when McCoy Mrubata and Mark Hauser were introduced by their mutual friend Mark Roth. The two Saxophone players hit it off immediately and over the years embarked on a project which looked at ways to exchange the music of the two continents - Africa and Europe. This concert is jammed with heavy hitters and their band features the cream of the crop of South African Musicians: Paul Hanmer on keys, Thembinkosi Mavinbela on bass guitar and Bernice Boikanyo on drums, will be backing Mrubata on tenor saxophone and flute and Hauser on alto- and soprano saxophone. Reedman McCoy Mrubata grew up with the sounds of African music: the soulful hymns of the Zion Chu

Sri Sri Radhanath Temple    50 Bhaktivedanta Swami Circle Chatsworth The Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple (Hare Krishna Temple) places the bustling suburb of Chatsworth on the map as a tourist destination. Situated approximately 20km south of the Durban City Centre, its three domes of white and gold rises above a dazzling octagonal roof. The temple has been acclaimed as an architectural masterpiece – a spiritual wonderland. Although, designed and constructed in the 1980’s, its design is a combination of the traditional, contemporary and futuristic; and simultaneously a fusion of concepts showcasing “east meets west”. The ancient “vastu purusha mandala” formula is imbibed in its geometrical lay-out with shapes such as circles, triangles, squares and octagons, holding great spiritual symbolism and philosophical meaning enhanced by its unique setting in the midst of a moat of water and water features, surrounded by a sprawling luscious lotus shaped garden. In 1975 His Divine

Ile Maurice - Umhlanga Positioned conveniently near the Beverley Hills and Oyster Box Hotels at No 9, MacCausland Crescent, ILE MAURICE restaurant is located in an old Umhlanga house that has been re-built to take best advantage of it's ocean views. And given the ever-increasing demand for corporate and other functions, Christian Lenferna de la Motte has now extended the facility by adding a beautiful wooden deck upstairs that now has a dual purpose : conferencing and private functions. The new facilities also include a cocktail bar and lounge area downstairs. Ideal for that pre-dinner aperitif or after-dinner liqueurs, cognacs or choice of exclusive Mauritian Rums. On warm evenings sit out on the sun deck and watch the sun go down, as you enjoy magnificent food, romantic evenings and authentic Mauritian warm hospitality. The menu opens with the Soupe De Crabe, Soupe Mulligatawny and the classic French onion soup. The Camembert Aux Amandes (deep fried with almonds, ses

Shack Restaurants SA  Rumor has it that Bill and Jeanie Budd, along with Myles [Bill’s late brother] owned a farm.  They needed a place to sell their veggies, so they had the idea of opening a restaurant in Durban and so Legends Late Nite Café was born on the 15th April 1981. The first year saw Jeanie working in the restaurant at night, Varsity by day and typing out menus in between. Sleep was not an option! Legends was the first late night restaurant in Durban and was hectically busy, as it was the cool place to hang out and be seen. It grew from strength to strength and Bill bought a Porsche while sleeping on a mattress on the floor! Those were the crazy days! Legends then opened on the beachfront in the Old Parade Hotel and the success story continued with the opening of branches in Pietermarizburg, Rosebank, Johannesburg and the Playhouse. Bill and Jeanie who were always visiting new places and expressed their love for travel by opening “The Great Escape Travel C

11 Of The Best Durban Date Ideas With her sparkling lights, harbour restaurants on the water and idyllic weather, Durban has lots to offer the romantically inclined. If you’re looking for inspiration we’ve got you covered with fun, affordable and unconventional dating ideas. 1. Cooking Chemistry at Fusion Cooking School cooking class Spice things up with an evening lifestyle cooking course. Classes are hands-on and interactive. Try out Cuban, Mexican and Thai cuisine among a variety of different options, just give them a call and find out what’s on the agenda. Each lesson starts at 6.30pm and lasts about 3 hours. They cover 5-7 different recipes per class and you get to eat your masterpieces. Bring along something to drink and a pen to write with. The cost is R325/person BYO (includes the meal). Email to find out more. 2. Attend a Glam Dinner Dance at the Oyster Box every Saturday Night Grill room oyster box Remember the days of dressing for dinner, c

10 Of The Best Event Venues In Durban When it comes to hosting an event in Durban, or anywhere else for that matter, your first consideration is always the venue. It’s the make or break with any event, but luckily there are a range of Durban event venues to choose from that suit a variety of needs and budgets. These are our picks for 10 of the best event venues in Durban. We know there are plenty more, so feel free to let us know which event venues you absolutely love  by making a comment here or on our Facebook or Twitter pages. 1. Oyster Box This five star hotel on Umhlanga’s coastline offers one of the finest event venues in Durban, and perhaps even South Africa! Attention is paid to the smallest detail at The Oyster Box, making it a premium choice for high-end events such as weddings, conferences and glamourous occasions. Everything can be managed and catered to under one roof, and guests can even opt to stay over in the luxury hotel after the event. htt

Top 5 Luxury Accommodation in the Midlands  #1. Fordoun Hotel & Spa Fordoun Hotel and Spa offers luxury 5 Star Accommodation in Nottingham Road in the scenic KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, which is at the foothills of the majestic Drakensberg. Our fine dining restaurant, Skye Bistro, uses only the freshest local produce available and is open seven days a week for hotel guests and also visitors in search of excellent cuisine in a tranquil setting. We have a wide selection of Spa Treatments, Spa Day Packages and Overnight Spa Packages for you to enjoy during your stay at Fordoun Hotel and Spa. @Fordoun #2. Granny Mouse Country House & Spa Nestled in the heart of the KwaZulu Natal Midlands, lies Granny Mouse Country House & Spa, the perfect combination of relaxation and luxury. With a heritage spanning 30 years, award-winning cuisine and wine, coupled with a host of elegant accommodation options, Granny Mouse Country house has customised their ethos of bein