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This innovative careers fair enabled hundreds of learners to apply directly to some of KZN’s premier tertiary institutions in one place

Durban Tourism and East Coast Radio’s Durban Day in association with the Sunday Times takes place this weekend at Moses Mabhida’s Peoples Park and anticipation is growing.

This Sunday from 9am to 2pm the Wonder Market will once again be at Chris Saunders Park opposite Gateway surf…

Celeb chefs from around the world enjoyed a fabulous dinner at La Storia in Westville, hosted by Marco Nico, celebrating local produce

Clifton School celebrate their Founders Weekend tomorrow and Saturday with a full programme of events at the Prep and College. …

There are many great reasons to go and visit Remo’s in Flanders Mall….the coffee, the pizzas, the relaxed vibe, the…

Do you have these indigenous plants in your garden? If so, there’s a simple way for you to help keep our village beautiful

Well, I can’t help myself, as soon as the days start drawing out and the sun shines a bit more…

The Durban Business Fair gives emerging business new platform

Enjoy some of SA’s top performers in a relaxed environment, with fun for all ages

Like beer, music and great festivities? Then Pecanwood Oktoberfest is for you! Details here

The African Conservation Trust aims to get 448 people to jump for SA’s endangered rhino. Could you be next?

It is always wonderful to have a new venue for the arts in Durban, and Upstairs at Spiga in Florida…

Tomorrow evenining, Andre Rieu will be at the ICC for the third consecutive year, and will playing again to a…

This week, the 9th Avenue Bistro puts out its long awaited new menu, but Gina and her wonderful staff revisited…

Head down to the Shongweni polo fields for a fabulous day out with family and friends at the BMW Polo Series. Find all the details here

Hold on to your hats – Madame Zingara is back in town and ready to wow Durban audiences with her wild performers and delectable food

The Riverside Hotel and Spa held a high tea to welcome their new general manager, Jerod Flaum, on Tuesday.  There…

They say there’s truth in wine, so get down to Mercury Wine Week to discover it for yourself!

I am spoilt when it comes to eating.  Taste of London is a familiar experience for me and I have…

Looking for an escape that’s good for the soul? Qambathi Mountain Lodge is the kind of place that you never want to leave

Loryn Holmes has been announced as the first ever President of the East Coast, opening the door to all the adventure KZN has to offer

Stand a chance to win tickets to the Sunday Tribune Garden and Leisure Show, happening this September

The ever-popular East Coast Radio Durban Day is set to be another fabulous day, with a line-up of successful SA artists

Keep Kloof Beautiful, Village Superspar have worked together with our local stakeholders to create a safe, attractive passage for commuters

Get set for one of the hottest events of the annual calendar – the BMW International Polo Series

This weekend sees the long awaited Taste of Durban show arrive at Suncoast Casino, running from Friday 27 July to Sunday 29 July.

Skydive for Rhinos will see 448 ordinary South African citizens and celebrities leap from 10 000ft to raise funds for rhino anti-poaching work.

The Durban local was announced as SA’s first masterchef on Tuesday night, coming out on top after a gruelling 19 weeks of competition

Leave the kiddies in a safe environment while you enjoy the inaugural Taste of Durban Festival on 27 to 29 July

Take a trip into the Shongweni Valley and discover some of our fabulous local crafters, artists and chefs, plus so much more!

For Gabriel Delport and Paul Shepard it’s clear that little quails have stolen their hearts.

The KZN ScienCentre at Gateway will be hosting the provincial launch of the Department of Science and Technology’s upcoming National Science Week (NSW) initiative.

The Annual Koi Show will be held from 21 – 22 July at the Gateway Theatre of Shopping Centre.

Get set for the international foodie sensation – Taste Festival is coming to Durban!

Margaret Hirsch recently launched her latest cookbook, where our local MasterChef contestant made a surprise guest appearance.

Spend a fun day out with the family and help young Kaiden with his medical costs

Watch this special video as South Africans living in South Korea send their birthday wishes to Nelson Mandela for his big day on Wednesday.

The private emergency rescue service and civilians joined forces to help people stranded on a Lesotho mountain pass by snow

Springtime is when the magic of Madame Zingara returns to Durban and the Grande Dame once again sets up home at Suncoast!

Make a note to get to these great events meant to inform and entertain – and all happening in the Upper Highway

If you missed out on the Mr Price Pro Ballito Festival this year, here are some of the things you missed!

The glam and gorgeous, the wild and weird, the socialites and the horse lovers – they all descended on Greyville Race Course this past Saturday for the much anticipated Vodacom Durban July – were you pictured?

Gary Alexander is looking to enrich the Alexander racing dynasty with a good show at the Vodacom Durban July

After three years up in the Cape, Marco Nico has come back to KZN and has opened up his new restaurant – La Storia.

Wednesday morning broke with a flurry of activity on the Durban beachfront with numerous shoals of sardines making an appearance from just behind the surf zone to about 500m offshore.

Keep up to date with the progress of the sardine shoals and associated predators, heading towards KZN

Bath ducks in Durban Harbour? It’s good clean family fun! The inaugural Duck Day is definitely one for the holiday diary

Yes that heading is right! In a never ending series of firsts for the City this year, the latest and one of the quirkiest is Durban Duck Day.

Don’t miss out! G&G Productions have pulled together a super-hot line-up for this year’s Vodacom Durban July. Get your ticket ASAP!

9th Avenue Bistro is going from strength to strength, and continues to raise the bar of culinary achievement.

James Siddall interviews Umhlanga’s Cape Epic cyclists Andrew Murray and Wayne Collin.

Umhlanga Tourism will be hosting the annual Umhlanga Winter Carnival over four days on the main Umhlanga Beach and surrounds from 5 – 8 July.

This year’s East Coast Radio House and Garden Show opens today, and is bigger and better than ever – be sure not to miss it!

This weekend we see another food show hit Durban, with Flavours of Durban along our beachfront.

Winston Park Primary School has been recognised for the great work it is doing to reduce its carbon footprint

We seem to have had a fair slither of venomous visitors this year, several of them coming a little too close for comfort.

Come along to the Litchi Orchard Night Market for some good food, good drink and good music, this Friday, 29 June from 5 to 9pm.

Local show jumpers proved what they were made of at the FEI World Cup Qualifier Series in Durban

This past week, SA’s top show jumpers competed in the fourth leg of the FEI World Cup Qualifier Series at the Cyril Geoghegan Cycle Stadium.

Win tickets to one of the most prestigious events to hit SA’s social calendar – the Official Durban July After Party.

After a car accident that left her bound to a wheelchair, Sandra Khumalo is ready to show the world what she is made of.

Celebrity chefs, signature dishes and fabulous local producers… It’s time for the inaugural Taste of Durban!

The launch of Taste of Durban took place at Suncoast Hotel on Tuesday. The event has already happened in 16 cities from London to Jo’burg and it is a huge honour for Durban to be hosting it.

In the run-up to this special race, seasoned athlete Heidi Paul explains why she loves to run

What a truly wonderful weekend we had in Durban this past weekend! Top Gear, fast cars, vintage cars, beautiful weather, incredible food…Elizabeth Moore shares with us.

Enjoy a wholesome day out in Shongweni, arranged by the Keep Hillcrest Beautiful Association, with something to entertain the whole family

Rotary’s Music and Art in the Hills is back – with a bigger, better line-up that’s just perfect for a family weekend!

A one night only award-winning instrumental showcase with Sterling EQ this Friday at the Upper Deck Restaurant at uShaka Marine World!

This natural phenomenon is heading our way. Catch up on the latest news from the KZN Sharks Board

The iconic shopping centre has been refreshed and rebranded, providing a world class experience accessible across Greater Durban

Find out where and when you need to register for this year’s Comrades Marathon

Childline KZN is celebrating Child Protection Week with a White Balloon Campaign – both to raise awareness of our abused children and to raise funds for the provincial crisis line.

Miele guests enjoyed a relaxed morning of coffee inspiration recently. Make sure you get to the next Saturday Coffee Fix! in June

Remo’s is opening their new restaurant “Remo’s on the Village” in Umhlanga in July – Elizabeth Moore will be keeping us updated.

As we look forward to the 2012 Comrades Marathon, make sure that you know about all the planned road closures

For more than three decades Fernando Lamy has kept South Africa in stitches with his amazing sense of humour – he will be at the Stirling Theatre in Durban North from 1 to 3 June.

The Saturday Coffee Fix! culture has begun with Miele’s second coffee morning held this past weekend.

This fabulous spectacle is taking shape once again, but early activity has subsided. Info from the KZN Sharks Board

A group of intrepid trail runners will be tackling a 112km route through the Valley of 1000 Hills, just before Comrades Marathon