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Vodacom Durban July

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CONTENTS Issue 75

HIGHLIGHTS.......................... 4 WARM WINTER GETAWAYS....6 FAMILY FUN & ADVENTURE.. 10 VODACOM DURBAN JULY....... 15 SPOTLIGHT ON ENTERTAINMENT................. 21 DURBAN...............................22 PMB/MIDLANDS...................30 NORTH COAST......................32 DRAKENSBERG.....................36 SOUTH COAST.......................39 ELEPHANT COAST.................42 ZULULAND.......................... 44 BATTLEFIELDS......................46

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

PRODUCTION, DESIGN & LAYOUT LOGO GRAPHICS +27(0)31-564 3425 Email: lyn@azalea.co.za

EDITORIAL TEAM: Tessa Buhrmann, Nola Vignati, Derek Alberts Events: Marien Du Preez Entertainment: William Charlton-Perkins To advertise your events please send dates and information to: marien@azalea.co.za

COVER: M Shade Designs take a sea inspired theme to dress Nothando Gumede and Marvellous Mthembo at the 2015 Vodacom Durban July at Greyville Racecourse on Saturday 4 July. (Photo credit: Anthony Grote)

PHOTOGRAPHY: Stephen Pryke PUBLISHER / ADVERTISING Jenny Du Preez +27(0)31-564 9069 Email: jen@azalea.co.za, Web: www.azalea.co.za PRINTING: Paarl-Media KZN

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TKZN is not responsible for the advertising content in WWW. Advertising remains entirely at the discretion of the publishers. WWW is published by Logo Graphics. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of its contents, neither the editor nor the publisher can be held responsible for any omissions or errors: or for any misfortune, injury or damages which may arise therefrom.

SANIBONANI

NDABO KHOZA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER: TOURISM KWAZULU-NATAL

and Welcome to the Exceptional Zulu Kingdom

We are rapidly approaching the middle of the year and KwaZulu-Natal has already achieved so much in the tourism sector. We hosted another successful Tourism INDABA in May and KZN put its best foot forward once again and graciously hosted thousands of delegates who attended the exhibition. We also took this opportunity to engage with a lot of buyers and international media who attended the exhibition. We ensured they were brought up to date about our new direct international airlines routes latest tourism developments as well as those that are in the pipeline, which we believe will further boost the tourism potential of the province and propel the destination to greater heights. We are very thrilled to see that the tourism trade remains committed to ensuring that we continue to offer world class products and facilities to our visitors. Over the past year alone, we have seen a number of products investing substantially in refurbishments and upgrading their establishments. These include: • Prince’s Grant Coastal Golf Estate has replanted 100 000 indigenous trees and plants to re-establish the natural biodiversity of the area. The Estate is now recognised as a Site of Conservation Significance by Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife. • The Windmills Resort in the Midlands is now under new management and has been rebranded as Brahman Hills with a new spa. • The Hilton Hotel in Durban underwent a refurbishment exercise that included remodelling the Presidential Suite and restyling the rooms and corridors. • Protea Hotel Umhlanga has doubled its capacity from 120 rooms to 240. They have also added a new restaurant, a conference venue that accommodates more than 120 delegates, and refurbished the reception and foyer. • Premier Hotel Sani Pass is also undergoing a full refurbishment that is estimated to be completed by the end of this year. This will result in 34 additional rooms and will advance the hotel from a 3-star to a 4-star graded hotel. • First Group has also invested over R28 million towards the total refurbishments of the Selbourne Golf Estate, Hotel and Spa. Three iconic Tsogo Sun Durban properties have received top honours for service excellence, hospitality and prime location

from the world’s largest travel website, TripAdvisor. Garden Court Marine Parade clinched first place, followed closely by Southern Sun Elangeni and Maharani in second place, with Suncoast Towers holding the sixth spot. We have a full calendar of events to satisfy a variety of tastes. • The Tsogo Sun Sprint takes place at Scottville Racecourse in Pietermaritzburg on Saturday, 4 June 2016, with this year’s theme being Unbridled African Flair. • The South African Music Awards, affectionately known as the SAMA, will be coming to KZN for the first time to celebrate 22 years of the best of the best in the South African music industry. The awards will be held at the Durban ICC on 4 June 2016 and broadcast live on SABC. • The Great Gatsby National Polo event will be held at Shongweni on 5 June 2016. • Seal, who has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide and released a total of nine studio albums, will be at the Durban ICC on 14 June 2016 • The Durban International Film Festival (DIFF) will celebrate its 37th edition from 16 to 26 June 2016. • The Ugu Jazz Festival will see top SA musical talents performing on 25 June 2016 at Port Shepstone • The Vodacom Durban July on July 2 will bring fashionistas, celebrities, socialites and horse racing enthusiasts to KZN to what has become the biggest event in the social calendar of South Africa and indeed the biggest racing event in Africa. • Multi award winning musicians, Common

and Queen Latifah, will be performing at the Keep the Promise Benefit Concert on July 16 at Kingsmead Stadium as part of the International AIDS Conference. • The Elan Property Group Gold Cup will be held at the Greyville Racecourse on 30 July 2016. Those that want to experience the winter wonders of KwaZulu-Natal can head to the inland and still have exceptional events such as: • The Royal Show with craft and home industry exhibitions and stalls, as well as competitions for birds, livestock and agricultural produce runs from 27 May 5 June 2016 in Pietermaritzburg. • The Newcastle Airshow will set the skies blazing on the 4 June 2016 • The Dundee July Rural Horseracing event will be held at Dundee on 16 July 2016 Last year, we partnered with the East Coast Radio House and Garden Show to introduce a strong tourism section on the show, aimed at promoting intra Provincial travel and showcasing travel and adventure products in the province. The show, called the KZN Travel and Adventure Show, will be held on 8-10 July 2016 at the Durban Exhibition Centre. For more information visit wwww. kzntravelandadventureshow.co.za. Be sure to visit our stand and many other products that will be exhibiting at the show to book your next holiday. You will also have an opportunity to win an exceptional Zulu Kingdom weekend. Don’t forget to follow us on all our social networks, Facebook (KZNTourism), Instagram (@tourismkzn_official), Twitter (@Tourism KZN), YouTube (KwaZulu-Natal Tourism Authority) and Pintrest (KZN Tourism), to be updated on all our upcoming events and to drop us a line and tell us about your exceptional holiday in the Zulu Kingdom, and remember to #GottaLuvKZN We wait with open arms to welcome you to the Zulu Kingdom. www - WHAT, WHERE & WHEN June-July 2016

JUNE-JULY PLEASE NOTE: Dates are subject to change.

KwaZulu-Natal’s coastline is blessed with a very warm winter season and this has resulted in throngs of visitors escaping the winter chills and descending to our shores for a bit of fun in the sun. As a result we have a full calendar of events to satisfy a variety of tastes.

04 June NEWCASTLE AIR SHOW at Newcastle Airport, Newcastle. Fun for the whole family. Highlights: Silver Falcons, Nigel Hopkins, L39’S, Aerobatics & many more planes & acts. www.airshownewcastle.co.za.

8 – 19 June BURN THE FLOOR Sibaya Casino Burn The Floor, the show that revolutionised the image of dance, returns to South Africa, its “home away from home”, for the fourth time. iZulu Theatre at the Sibaya Casino in Durban. For block bookings and group discounts for the Durban run, contact Ailsa Windsor of Going Places: editor.goingplacessa@gmail.com, or 083 250 2690. (See inside back cover for more information) Welcome to the 2016 Durban Boat and Lifestyle Show. It’s going to be a cracker, with a huge range of incredible boats of all shapes and sizes, from one-man dinghies to island-hopping luxury catamarans, and everything in between. Our Lifestyle section will feature luxury vehicles, towcars, SUV’s and 4×4’s, caravans and outdoor equipment, with something for everyone! There will be added attractions for all, from the kids play area, yummy foods in the catering court, free boat rides for kids and a whole lot more still being finalised. The Show is over the first weekend of the School Holidays at the Durban Marina. Friday 24th to Sunday 26th June (9:30 am to 5:00pm Friday and Saturday, 9:30 to 4pm Sunday) Contact 031-266 9828 or Barry Meehan on 083-255 2815 for more information. 4

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16-19 June DURBAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL The 37th edition of Africa’s premier film event Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre and various venues. Check out www.durbanfilmfest.co.za/ 16-19 June LIBERTY MIDLANDS MALL MOTORSHOW Start your engines. Don’t miss out on this show at Midlands Liberty Mall. Tel: 033 341 9570 18 June SAN LAMEER MTB & TRAIL RUN at San Lameer Estate. 4km fun run, 7km Mini Fun Cycle Challenge and the 17km Main Fun Cycle Challenge. Family fun for all. Discounted flights and accommodation packages by San Lameer Hotel & Villa Rentals selfcatering accommodation. Visit www.roag.co.za to enter for our San Lameer MTB & Trail Fun Run & Race. Contact: Jolanda 039 313 0111.

HIGHLIGHTS Advertise your event on the Highlights page email: marien@azalea/co.za 24 - 26 June DURBAN BOAT & LIFESTYLE SHOW The Show is happening on 24 Jun 2016 at Durban Marina Durban, South Africa. Its a premier event in the Marine & Boating industry. 1 -10 July EAST COAST RADIO HOUSE AND GARDEN SHOW Showcasing Kitchen, Garden, Food, DIY and Design

2 July VODACOM DURBAN JULY South Africa’s premier Horseracing event – Greyville racecourse (See pg 15 for more information) 8 -10 July KZN TRAVEL & ADVENTURE SHOW Featuring top venues and tour operators in the travel and adventure industry Durban Exhibition Centre

From July 1 – 10 at the Durban Exhibition Centre, our show this year will launch an entire new section dedicated to travel and adventure, an outdoor shisa nyama, a competition to win a R5m home investment at Blythdale Coastal Resort, celebrity chefs and DIY appearances and a 400sqm kids jungle playground by Wild Adventures. Not forgetting the show deals and specials that have made us famous! SHOW TIMES: Monday to Thursday: 10am – 9pm Fridays and Saturdays: 10am – 10pm Sunday: 10am – 8pm For all enquiries please contact us on 031 303 5941 email: or info@housegardenshow.co.za

22 Jun – 3 Jul BALLITO PRO (See pg 34 for more information)

30 July ELAN PROPERTY GROUP GOLD CUP – Greyville racecourse

02 July -15 July SARDINE FAYRE (See pg 20 for more information) www - WHAT, WHERE & WHEN June-July 2016

Little Switzerland Resort

A KZN SOUTH COAST LEGEND IS REBORN

A LITTLE BIT OF HEAVEN

Set in a 2000 hectare private reserve of jagged cliffs, indigenous forests, mountain streams and breathtaking views. Hike. Bike. Breathe huge gulps of mountain air. Meditate. Enjoy a cocktail while basking in the grand view across Africaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldest mountain range. Swim. Relax.Canter. Dine. Dream. Fly-fish a mountain lake at dawn. Jog. Ride. Relax as afternoon shadows lengthen. Rejuvenate at the spa.Conference facilities, Hotel accommodation and self catering chalets. Unsurpassed luxury at affordable rates. Visit Little Switzerland Mountain Resort and see how much you can fit into your stay.

Tel +2736 438 2500, Fax +2736 438 2517 Email: Info@lsh.co.za Website: www.lsh.co.za LITTLE SWITZERLAND RESORT

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- A mere forty minutes from Durban, Blue Marlin exudes a warm, family oriented ambiance. All rooms boast an unrivalled view of Scottburgh beach and are equipped with selected DSTV channels, coffee and tea facilities, aircon, ceiling fans, a bath and/ or shower. Our in house Dive Centre offers beginner lessons to professional open water dive experiences. Indulge in a choice of pamper treatments from the Blue Marlin Spa.

180 Scott St, Scottburgh Tel: +27 (0) 39 978 3361 E: info@bluemarlin.co.za W: www.bluemarlin.co.za

18 Springfield Rd, Winterton • 036 488 1554/1993, Thebridge@futurenet.co.za

Nestled in the foothills of central Drakensberg in the small town of Winterton which gives access to a large variety of fun filled attractions, our lodge will warm your heart with it’s hospitality. We offer picturesque gardens, comfortable and affordable accommodation, a la carte restaurant and sports bar for a memorable occasion and tasty cuisine. Warm and friendly staff gives the final touch which will leave you with a need to return for another Drakensberg experience. Rates are as follows: R295 per person sharing standard room, R400 per person sharing luxury room.

OASIS OF THE DRAKENSBERG - Only 2 minutes off the N3 highway, 2 hrs from Dbn and 4 hrs from Jhb, it is the perfect setting from which to explore the Drakensberg, Battlefields, Game Reserves and other attractions. A spectacular guest lodge set in mountain and lake scenery, 28 luxury suites, some with spa baths, fireplaces and breathtaking lake views, cosy pub & restaurant. Ideal establishment accommodating business travelers, weekend leisure, weddings, honeymoons and corporate conferences. Game trails, horseriding, hiking, river rafting, boat cruises & watersports. Bring your own boat, motor bike, quad or mountain bike. GPS: S2902430, E 2982844

The area is an adventure motorbiker’s paradise! Tel: +27 (0)36-3525772, Fax: +27 (0)86 662 089, Cell: 072 980 8479 E-mail: info@bluehaze.co.za • Website: www.bluehaze.co.za www - WHAT, WHERE & WHEN June-July 20162016 7 www - WHAT, WHERE & WHEN June-July

LOCATED IN CENTRAL DRAKENSBERG’S CHAMPAGNE VALLEY

• Outdoor Lapa & Superb Restaurant with Cosy Pub • Half Board or Self Catering Chalets with TV • Caravan & Campsites with electric and TV points • Two swimming pools, waterslide and paddling pool • Tennis Court, Volley Ball & Playground • Hiking, Canoeing, Fishing, Horse riding Tel: 036 468 1031 | Fax: 036 468 1104 Email: dpp@dragonpeaks.com | www. dragonpeaks.com

Penwarn Country Lodge is nestled under the magnificent Southern Drakensberg. A range of self catering and hotel accommodation are both available. The Penwarn/Waterford Estate is a 3000 hectare spread bordering the Ukhahlamba World Heritage Site. A variety of game including zebra, wildebeest and other antelope roam free across the hillsides and plains, while the blue heights of the Drakensberg rise up to the west.

Email:info@penwarn.com | Tel: 033-701 1368 8

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| Cell: 076 790 2419

Pumula & Champagne (need info)

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Feel The Rhythm Of Africa FREE ENTRY INCLUDES • Restaurants • Kids Play Area • Curios • View • Shield Factory

ACTIVITIES - FROM R40 • Zulu Village and Dance • Game Drives • Reptile Park • Fear Factor Challenge • Creature Cave Accommodation Team Building Kids Parties Conferences Weddings - Valley View or Bush Venue www.phezulusafaripark.co.za

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SPEND YOUR JUNE/JULY HOLIDAY AT SAN LAMEER VILLA RENTALS AND WIN BIG!

SAN LAMEER VILLA RENTALS IN CONJUNCTION WITH WILD COAST AIR AND C-FREAKS WILL BE GIVING AWAY TWO AMAZING PRIZES TO TWO LUCKY WINNERS OVER THIS SARDINE HOLIDAY PERIOD. 1. Book a villa for 7 nights or more and stand a chance to win a Scenic Charter flight for 5 people with a R300 meal voucher at the Flight Deck Restaurant, Margate Airport, in conjunction with Wild Coast Air and San Lameer Villa Rentals. 2. Book a villa for 5 nights or more and stand a chance to win a Ski-Boat pleasure trip in conjunction with C-Freaks and San Lameer Villa Rentals. Make your booking on or before 20 June 2016 for the period of 24 June 2016-18 July 2016. Winners will be announced on the 22 June 2016 and will be notified telephonically.

ENJOY THESE SPECIAL PACKAGES: MONTH-LONG WINTER ESCAPE Book for a period of 30 days or longer and receive 35% discount. Offer valid 31 May - 30 Sept 2016. T&Cs apply. MTB LONG WEEKEND SPECIAL Join us at San Lameer Mountain Bike Trail Launch from 16 - 19 June 2016. Book for 4 days and only pay for 3! T&Cs apply.

Competition rules: • The Prizes cannot be exchanged for cash. • The outcome/decision of the judges are final and no correspondence will be entered into. • The winner will have a period of 4 months to redeem their prize. • This competition is open to all South African citizens/residents except those associated directly or indirectly with San Lameer in a professional capacity. • The prize shall be given to the winner in a voucher format. • Prizes will become nil and void if your booking is cancelled for whatever reason. • The Winner agree that it is an express condition of the Competition that in order to be eligible to redeem the Prize, the winner shall be required to sign the appropriate acknowledgement of receipt of the prize, as well as an indemnity and/or waiver of liability as reflected in these terms. All other terms and conditions apply. Subject to availability.

Contact Villa Rentals: 039 313 0450/0111 or reservations.villaren@sanlameer.co.za

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Vodacom Durban July 2 July 2016

Durban is the heart of horseracing in South Africa and centres on Greyville Racecourse, the Theatre Of Champions, where, on the first Saturday in July, the entire racing world will focus on the R4.25-million, Grade 1 Vodacom Durban July. It is Africa’s Greatest Horseracing Event attracting the best horses in Southern Africa and visitors from around the globe who worship the magnificence of the thoroughbred on a day that always produces an extravaganza of fashion, fun and exhilarating racing and has the 55 000 crowd screaming and cheering as the 18 runners battle it out over 2 200m for the continent’s ultimate racing prize. “July Day,” which has an unbroken history dating back 120 years, features an unparalleled programme of racing, fashion and live entertainment and the biggest marquee village in the country. It is where the rich and famous mingle with the everyday racegoer and the common purpose is to back the winner of the “big one.” It is the day when well over R100-million will be paid out in winning bets with an expected Pick Six pool of more than R12-million, a Quartet pool on the Vodacom Durban July of a similar amount and yes, Place payouts for the first six horses past the post in the Vodacom Durban July. The Vodacom Durban July Fashion Experience presented by the Durban Fashion Fair showcases the best creations of local designers with outfits developed around the “Leader of the Pack” theme for the day and fantastic prizes are on offer for raceday fashion winners. “July Day” at the Theatre of Champions has it all - the best racing the best fashion and the best of fun. It’s the only place to be so we’ll see you there.

For more information visit www.vodacomdurbanjuly.co.za Photography © John Lewis, Steven Haag and Gold Circle

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View the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Big 7â&#x20AC;&#x2122; in our world-class game reserves and our pristine oceans. Enjoy breathtaking scenery on a Drakensberg hike or explore the sparkling Indian ocean that hugs the KZN coastline. Accommodation ranges from camping to bush lodges.

Mountain View Unit (R975 per person sharing) Garden View Unit (R870 per person sharing)

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2 bed Non Catering R1020 per person per night 2 bed self-catering R1200 per person per night

2 bed unit (Lower Camp) R750 per person sharing 2 bed unit (Upper Camp) R840 per person sharing CottageR2400 (rate covers the first 4 people) Lodge = R3780

Rate: R1410 (rate covers the first 3 people) Camping from R75

Cape Vidal - R1500 (rate covers the first 3 people) Camping R520 (rate covers the first 4 people)

2 bed self-catering R1200 (*pps) 2 bed non-catering = R1200 (per person sharing) Rhondavels â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 bed chalets = R610 (*pps) Lodge â&#x20AC;&#x201C; R4600 (covers the first 6 people)

Umlalazi â&#x20AC;&#x201C; R1110 (rate covers the first 3 people) Camping R300 (rate covers the first 3 people)

2 bed chalet self catering R1260 (per unit per night) 2 bed non catering R1260 (per unit per night) 4 bed chalet = R1890 (covers first 3 people) 6 bed chalet = R2520 (covers first 4 people) 6 bed lodge = R3200

*pps - per person sharing

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DISCOVER DURBAN TRAVEL & TOURS VODACOM JULY 2016 – 2 NIGHT LAND PACKAGE

PROVINCIAL WINNER

Enjoy 2 nights in Durban for the Vodacom July 2016. Package includes: • 2 night’s accommodation at a 3 star beachfront hotel B&B • Return Airport transfers • Shuttles to & from Greyville racecourse on race day Rates from: R3500.00 per person sharing Package Excludes • Flights and race day tickets

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Contact us for private shuttles to/from the Vodacom July event and/or King Shaka International airport as well as all other holiday and MSC cruise packages in Durban.

• DIRECTLY ACROSS THE ROAD FROM DURBAN’S BEST BEACHES. • FIVE MINUTES WALK FROM USHAKA MARINE WORLD, THE 5TH LARGEST AQUARIUM IN THE WORLD. • IDEALLY SITUATED FOR THAT PERFECT BEACH HOLIDAY LIKE NO OTHER!

CONTACT DETAILS Tel: +27 31 505 2082 Mobile: +27 84 9111 656 Email: reservations@discoverdurban.co.za Web: www.discoverdurban.co.za

BOOK TODAY 031 337 4222

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GOODERSON TROPICANA HOTEL FROM R715* PER PERSON PER NIGHT SHARING, BED AND BREAKFAST

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Sunset over Durban Harbour, taken from Tropicana Hotel

* VALID FROM 1 JUNE - 31 JULY 2016. TS & CS APPLY. SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY.

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UNDER THE MOON

Day 1: Friday 16:00 - Collect from airport/Train/Bus Station 17:00 - Check in at hotel/BnB 19:00 - Collect from hotel/BnB and transfer to pre-party (Umhlanga/Musgrave/ Dbn North) 02:00 - Collect from pre-party to hotel/BnB Transfer Rates: Sedan – R820, 7 Seater – R1 420, Quantum – R2 170

Day 1: Friday 16:00 - Collect from airport/Train/Bus Station 17:00 – Check in at hotel/BnB 19:00 – Collect from hotel/BnB and transfer to pre-party (Umhlanga/Musgrave/ Dbn North) 02:00 – Collect from pre-party to hotel/BnB Transfer Rates: Sedan – R820, 7 Seater – R1 420, Quantum – R2 170

Day 2: Saturday 10:00 – Collect from hotel/BnB and transfer to Greyville Race Course 21:00 – Collect from Greyville Race Course and transfer to after-party (Umhlanga/Musgrave) 02:00 – Collect from after party to hotel Transfer Rates: Sedan – R900, 7 Seater – R1 400, Quantum – R2 000

Day3: Sunday (Option 1) 10:00 – Collect from hotel/BnB and transfer to Greyville Race Course 21:00 – Collect from Greyville Race Course and transfer to after-party (Umhlanga/Musgrave) 02:00 – Collect from after party to hotel Transfer Rates: Sedan – R900, 7 Seater – R1 400, Quantum – R2 000 Day 4: Monday 10:00 – Collect from hotel/BnB to airport/train/bus Transfer Rates: Sedan – R900, 7 Seater – R1 400, Quantum – R2 000

Day 3: Sunday (Option 2) 10:00 – Collect from hotel/BnB for a City Tour/Sea Cruise 12:00 – Depart for the Inanda Heritage Route Tour, ending at Under the Moon, Kwa-Mashu 00:00 – Collect from Under the Moon to hotel/BnB Full Day Rates: Sedan – R1 500, 7 Seater – R2 500, Quantum –R3 000 Day 4: Monday 10:00 – Collect from hotel/BnB to airport/train/bus station Transfer Rates: Sedan – R320, 7 Seater – R520, Quantum – R870

PHEZULU VILLAGE Day 1: Friday 16:00 – Collect from airport/Train/Bus Station 17:00 – Check in at hotel/BnB 19:00 – Collect from hotel/BnB and transfer to pre-party (Umhlanga/Musgrave/Dbn North) 02:00 – Collect from pre-party to hotel/BnB Transfer Rates: Sedan – R820 7 Seater – R1 420 Quantum – R2 170 Day 2: Saturday 10:00 – Collect from hotel/BnB and transfer to Greyville Race Course 21:00 – Collect from Greyville Race Course and transfer to after-party (Umhlanga/Musgrave) 02:00 – Collect from after party to hotel

Transfer Rates: Sedan – R900.00 7 Seater – R1 400.00 Quantum – R2 000.00 Day 3: Sunday (Option 3) 10:00 – Collect from hotel/BnB for City Tour/Sea Cruise 12:00 – Depart for an excursion to Phezulu Safari Park 17:00 – Depart for hotel/BnB Full Day Rates: Sedan – R1 500.00 7 Seater – R2 500.00 Quantum – R3 000.00

Note: Rates are only for transportation, and exclude cover charges, meals and drinks at all attractions. The times and rates are subject to change Mineral water will be provided whilst in transit, snacks can be provided, at an extra cost A suitably qualified and experienced tour guide is available on request, at an extra cost. www - WHAT, WHERE & WHEN June-July 2016 19

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June - July.................................... Welcome To The Sardine Season........................... Scottburgh beach to Port Edward.............marketing@tourismsouthcoast.co.za 04 June 2016............................... World Ocean Day, Paddle Out for Sharks and ....... Aliwal Shoal and Protea Banks.................marketing@tourismsouthcoast.co.za .................................................... Silence of the Sharks International campaigns 10 June 2016............................... KZN Photographic Congress................................. St Michaels Hotel......................................Nerissa Naidoo (039) 315 1230 11 June 2016............................... Jump for Joy!........................................................ St Michaels Beach 18h00 - 22h00...........Vicky Wentzel (082) 812 7944 18 June 2016............................... San Lameer MTB & Trail Run................................ San Lameer Estate...................................Jolanda Cloetes (039) 313 0111 25 June 2016............................... Jump for Joy!........................................................ St Michaels Beach 18h00 - 22h00...........Vicky Wentzel (082) 812 7944 25 - 26 June 2016........................ Sardine Fayre........................................................ St Michaels Beach 10h00 - 15h00...........Vicky Wentzel (082) 812 7944 27 June 2016............................... Sardine Sports Tour.............................................. St Michaels Beach 10h00 - 15h00...........Vicky Wentzel (082) 812 7944 30 June - 1 July 2016................... Sardine Sports Tour.............................................. Margate Beach 10h00 - 15h00.................Vicky Wentzel (082) 812 7944 26 June 2016............................... Wild Coast Tournament......................................... Wild Coast Resort.....................................Annette Thorold (082) 443 9624 29 June 2016............................... Mardi Gras............................................................ Margate Beach 10h00 - 15h00.................Corrie Wernick (072) 561 4854 29 June - 2 July 2016................... Mallards Mercury Ski Boat Club............................ Shelly Beach Ski Boat Club.......................Anton Gets (039) 315 1476 JULY 02 - 03 July 2016......................... Sardine Fayre........................................................ Margate Beach 10h00 - 15h00.................Vicky Wentzel (082) 812 7944 02 July 2016................................. Harvest Gospel Festival........................................ Margate Beach 18h00 onwards................Vicky Wentzel (082) 812 7944 02 July 2016................................. Maiden Ceremony................................................. Kwa Nyuswa.............................................Mandla Khawula (082) 708 7030 04 - 07 July 2016......................... Scottburgh Sardine Sports Tour............................ Scottburgh Beach 10h00 - 15h00............Vicky Wentzel (082) 812 7944 06 July 2016................................. Mardi Gras............................................................ Margate Marine Drive...............................Corrie Wernick (072) 561 4854 08 July 2016................................. Sardine Sports Tour.............................................. Port Edward Beach...................................Vicky Wentzel (082) 812 7944 09 - 10 July 2016......................... Sardine Fayre........................................................ Port Edward Beach 10h00 - 15h00...........Vicky Wentzel (082) 812 7944 09 July 2016................................. Jump for Joy!........................................................ St Michaels Beach 18h00 - 22h00...........Vicky Wentzel (082) 812 7944 10 July 2016................................. South Coast Lions MTB Classic............................ Port Shepstone Country Club....................Denis Meyer (083) 301 2883 10 July 2016................................. South Coast Wedding Festival.............................. Izotsha Creek Estate.................................Kristen Fenton (082) 447 5147 11 July 2016................................. Sardine Sports Tour.............................................. Sunwich Port 10h00 - 15h00....................Vicky Wentzel (082) 812 7944 12 July 2016................................. Sardine Fayre........................................................ Sunwich Port 10h00 - 15h00....................Vicky Wentzel (082) 812 7944 13 July 2016................................. Mardi Gras............................................................ Margate Marine Drive...............................Corrie Wernick (072) 561 4854 13 July 2016................................. Sardine Sport Tour................................................ Southport Beach 10h00 - 15h00..............Vicky Wentzel (082) 812 7944 14 July 2016................................. Sardine Fayre........................................................ Southport Beach 10h00 - 15h00..............Vicky Wentzel (082) 812 7944 15 July 2016................................. Sardine Sports Tour.............................................. Hibberdene Beach 10h00 - 15h00............Vicky Wentzel (082) 812 7944 16 July 2016................................. Sardine Fayre........................................................ Hibberdene Beach 10h00 - 15h00............Vicky Wentzel (082) 812 7944 16 July 2016................................. Harvest Gospel Festival........................................ Hibberdene Beach 18h00 onwards...........Vicky Wentzel (082) 812 7944 17 July 2016................................. Sardine Fayre........................................................ Hibberdene 10h00 - 15h00.......................Vicky Wentzel (082) 812 7944 15 -17 July 2016.......................... South Coast Lions Show....................................... Port Shepstone Country Club....................Denis Meyer (083) 301 2883 11 - 16 July 2016......................... Transvaal Ski Boat Club Development.................. Shelly Beach Ski Boat Club.......................Anton Gets (039) 315 1476 18 - 22 July 2016......................... SADSAA Game Fish Junior Nationals..................... Shelly Beach Ski Boat Club.......................Anton Gets (039) 315 1476 23 July 2016................................. Jump for Joy!........................................................ St Michaels Beach 18h00 - 22h00...........Vicky Wentzel (082) 812 7944 23 July 2016................................. Ingeli Forest MTB.................................................. Ingeli Forest Lodge...................................Mark Thornton-Smith (084) 550 4138 30 July 2016................................. The German Festival............................................. Lutheran Church Izotsha..........................Vicky Wentzel (082) 812 7944 31 July 2016................................. Wild Coast Tournament......................................... Wild Coast Resort.....................................Annette Thorold (082) 443 9624

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SPOTLIGHT ON ENTERTAINMENT JUNE-JULY

Copious live theatre delights are on offer in KZN this season. Star actress Lisa Bobbert unveils her sizzling new comedy showcase I FEEL PRETTY on 23 and 24 June 2016, as the headline act on the 25th Anniversary roster of the Hilton College Theatre in the Midlands. Written by acclaimed South African playwright Clinton Marius and directed by multi-award winning showbiz luminary Darren King, the production is set on the slippery slopes of behind-the-scenes beauty contests. It is geared to generate an explosion of fireworks, as Bobbert, leading lady of Durban’s entertainment world, unleashes her unrivalled arsenal of comedic skills on her audience. Tickets are R130 and R150. Advance booking is advised: call 033 383 0126 or log onto www.hiltontheatre.co.za. Meanwhile in Durban, be sure to catch the one-and-only Aaron McIlroy, delivering the goods in his own unique style in his latest stage hit, COMEDY MASTERCLASS, at UKZN’s Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre until Sunday 5 June. Shows are at 7.30pm Tuesdays to Saturdays and Sunday at 6pm. Tickets R120 and R145. Book at Computicket.

Due for a limited season in Durban, BURN THE FLOOR, the show that revolutionised the international image of dance, runs at Sibaya Casino’s iZulu Theatre 8 to 19 June, as part of its 4th SA tour. Burn The Floor today remains focused on its ballroom origins, but this new edition, the “gloriously sinful” Burn The Floor: Fire in The Ballroom, choreographed and directed by Peta Roby, has more surprises in store and promises to blow the roof off the theatre! Tickets at Computicket. And joyous news for youngsters and their

families: KicksArt Productions revisits its holiday production, WINNIE THE POOH, at the Sneddon Theatre from 30 June to 17 July, with performances at 2.30pm TuesSun and 7pm Fri. Winnie the Pooh stars Rowan Bartlett as the much-beloved bear, and Belinda Henwood as his nervous side-kick, Piglet. Others in the cast include Liesl Coppin as bossy but motherly Kanga, and Luca Tarboton (Annie in KickstArt’s 2014 production of Annie) as her mischievous off-spring, Roo. Bryan Hiles plays Tigger, Roo’s bouncy partner in crime, and Nhlakanipho Manqele plays all-knowing Owl, with Anthony Stonier as ever-efficient Rabbit. Peter Court plays doleful donkey Eeyore, and also directs this production. Set and costume design is by Greg King. The adult cast is joined by an ensemble of talented children: Christopher Robin is played jointly by Ivan Williams and Jake Savage. Book at Computicket. Copy Dog in association with The Playhouse Company presents SWEETIE DARLING, the enchanting new one-man stage comedy by multiple award winner Clinton Marius (Lollipop Lane, B!*ch Stole My Doek). Starring admired Durban actor Bongani Mbatha, this engaging romantic comedy about a young man who goes all out to prove himself won the coveted Suliman Family Trust Award for the best production at the 2016 Mucho! Festival, as well as a special Judges’ Award. Sweetie Darling is “filled with ‘ah’ moments that have real emotional content” (Gisele Turner, Going Places). Catch it in the Playhouse Loft Theatre from 19 to 24 July. Performances at 7.30pm Tuesday to Saturday, and 2.30pm

on Sunday 24 July. Tickets are R50 (Tuesday and Wednesday) and R85 (Friday to Sunday). Booking at Computicket 0861 915 8000 or www.computicket.com.

Gateway’s Barnyard Theatre’s show HIT WONDERS runs until 10 July. This features a talented 10-piece cast who will perform more than sixty songs from seven decades, that you will remember as songs that were not only one hit wonders, but also as songs that you grew up and partied to! So, come and relive the memories associated with these Hit Wonders. And celebrating six of the greatest pop and rock icons of all time, The Barnyard then presents SIX OF THE BEST from 12 July. This features hits by Freddie Mercury, Jon Bon Jovi, Meatloaf, Billy Joel, Pink and Cher. For bookings and enquiries, call 031 – 566 3045 or e-mail gateway@barnyardtheatres.co.za. Lastly, but by no means least, moviegoers can relish the much anticipated 37TH DURBAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL which runs in various venues around the city between 16 and 26 June. Of the 101 feature-length films to be shown at the festival, 50 are African films, including 17 fiction films and 9 documentaries, while there are 24 South African films, including 10 fiction films and 14 documentaries. The festival’s programme also some 90 short films, the majority of which are African and South African. For more information, go to www.durbanfilmfest.co.za. www - WHAT, WHERE & WHEN June-July 2016 21

WHAT, WHERE & WHEN

DURBAN

Durban is rapidly changing as a tourist destination. The city today boasts world class and iconic key projects that have reached fruition. We have the Moses Mahbida Stadium, uShaka Marine World and the world class King Shaka International Airport that was awarded the title by Skytrax in 2015 as the “Best Airport in the World Handling Under 5 million Passengers”. After the prestigious World Routes conference was held here last year, international airlines now flying into the city include Emirates, Turkish Airlines, Qatar and Ethiopian Airline.

DID YOU KNOW?

For more info check out the website www.durbanexperience.co.za The Nkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre brings global events and conferences to the city has been recognized for the 15th time by the World Travel Awards as Africa’s Leading Meetings and Conference Centre. The city has embarked on a very active program to attract tourism to local communities to empower, create jobs, and share our culture globally. For example, the promotion of Mandela’s Footprint, where Nelson cast the very first democratic vote in our first democratic elections at Inanda and where Mahatma Gandhi developed his ideas of non-violent resistance that became important philosophies all across the globe.

Durban’s Golden Mile is the single most iconic strip of beachfront in South Africa and the Point has broken ground on development of a waterfront at the entrance to Africa’s busiest port, five-and six-star hotels, a 33-storey skyscraper, residential apartments, office parks and shopping malls and a new Cruise Terminal. 22 www - WHAT, WHERE & WHEN June-July 2016

Embracing green tourism, Durban has developed an innovative Green Corridor that runs from the coastline through green areas and township development. It is a route that involves communities and much of our recent tourist development relates to having an all-inclusive footprint for tourism and democratizing tourism opportunities. Durban is moving up on the global desirability map as an investment and

lifestyle destination. Combined with our unique cultural mix, along with the proximity of wildlife and the natural beauty of the whole of KwaZulu Natal - we offer a tourism experience like no other - and one which Durban Tourism actively markets globally with great success. The new trends of world tourism are now around culture and experience and not just sightseeing. People want to experience the different, the extraordinary and what better place to find it than Durban. We see a wonderful future for Durban, and we are poised to become Africa’s most caring and liveable city by 2030, We ask you to share this journey with us, and to put your heart into the growth of Durban.

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Tourist Information & Services STREET NAME CHANGES NEW NAME.............................. FORMER NAME Anton Lembede........................ Smith St Archie Gumede......................... Old Fort Place Bertha Mkhize........................... Victoria St Bertha Mkhize........................... Victoria St Braam Fischer.......................... Ordinance Rd Charlotte Maxeke..................... Beatrice St Che Guevara............................ Moore Rd Chris Ntuli................................. Old Dutch Rd David Webster.......................... Leopold St Denis Hurley............................. Queen St Dorothy Nyembe....................... Gardiner St Dr Goonam............................... Prince Edward Dr Langalibalele Dube.............. Winder St Dr Pixley Kaseme..................... West St Dr Yusuf Dadoo........................ Grey St Dullah Omar............................. Masonic Grove Esther Roberts.......................... Frere Rd Felix Dlamini............................. Brickfield Rd Florence Nzama....................... Prince Alfred Ingcuce..................................... Albert St Isaiah Ntshangase.................... Walter Gilbert Joe Slovo.................................. Field St John Zikhali.............................. Sydenham Joseph Nduli............................. Russell St Julius Nyerere........................... Warwick Av K E Masinga............................. Old Fort Rd Khuzimpi Shezi......................... Williams Road King Dinuzulu (North)............... Berea Rd (North) King Dinuzulu (South)............... Berea Rd (South) Lena Ahrens............................. Manning Rd Lilian Ngoyi............................... Windermere M L Sultan................................ Centenary Magwaza Maphalala................. Gale St Mahatma Gandhi...................... Point Rd Margaret Mncadi....................... Victoria Embankment Masabalala Yengwa.................. NMR Masobiya Mdluli........................ Fisher St Mathews Meyiwa...................... First Av & Stamfordhill Maud Mfusi............................... St Georges Monty Naicker........................... Pine St O R Tambo............................... Marine Parade Peter Mokaba........................... North Ridge & Ridge Rd Problem Mkhize........................ Cowey Road & ................................................. Edith Benson RD Naidu.................................. Stanley Copley Samora Machel........................ Aliwal Street Sandile Thusi............................ Argyle Rd Smiso Nkwanyana.................... Goble Rd Stephen Dlamini....................... Essenwood Sylvester Ntuli........................... Brickhill Road • Parks & Gardens Durban Botanic Gardens.............. 031-309 1170 AIRPORT King Shaka International ACSA Help desk........................ 032-436 6758 ACSA Info................................. 032-436 6585 Flight Info.................................. 032 436 6000 24 www - WHAT, WHERE & WHEN June-July 2016

ATTRACTIONS Suncoast................................... 031-328 3000 uShaka..................................... 031-328 8000 Sibaya....................................... 031-538 2000 • Museums Durban Natural Science Museum City Hall, Smith Street.............. 031-311 2256 Open daily: 08:30 -16:00; Sun 11:00 - 16:00 Kwa Muhle Museum ................ 031-311 2223 130 Ordnance Road; Open Mon - Sat • Parks & Gardens Durban Botanic Gardens............. 031-309 1170 Guide tours available Mitchell Park............................. 031-312 2318 • Natal Sharks Board................ 031-566 0400 • Umgeni Bird Park................... 031-579 4600 • Snake Park............................. 073-156 9606 Minitown................................... 031-33 7892 CONSULATES & EMBASSIES Argentina.................................. 012-430 3527 Australia ................................... 012-423 6000 Austria...................................... 012-452 9155 Belgian...................................... 031-303 2840 British........................................ 082-234 4450 Botswana.................................. 011-403 3748 Canada..................................... 031-303 9695 Chile......................................... 031-312 8608 China........................................ 031-563 4534 Denmark................................... 031-202 9396 France...................................... 011-778 5600 Germany................................... 031-266 3920 Greece...................................... 031-301 4880 India.......................................... 031-332 7020 Lesotho..................................... 031-307 2323 Mauritius................................... 021-342 1283 Mozambique............................. 031-304 0200 Netherlands.............................. 031-266 9291 New Zealand............................ 012-342 8656 Pakistan.................................... 031-304 8836 Paraguay ................................. 012-347 1047 Portugal.................................... 031-305 7511 Seychelles................................ 011-706 8720 Spain........................................ 012-460 0123 Swaziland................................. 012-344 1910 Sweden/Norway....................... 031-207 6900 United States............................ 031-305 7600 MEDICAL SERVICES City-med Services.................... 031-309 1378 Ambulance................................ 10177 • Hospitals Addington ................................ 031-327 2000 Entabeni - South Ridge ........... 031-204 1300 Parklands - Hopelands............. 031-208 8181 St Augustines ........................... 031-268 5000 Westville, Spine Rd.................. 031-265 0911 Umhlanga................................. 031-560 5500 • Medical Centres..................... North Beach ............................. 031-332 6060 Gateway /Umhlanga................. 031-566 2777 Dental Centre .......................... 031-304 3000 Dental Emergency.................... 031-564 2152

POLICE Flying Squad............................. 10111 SAPS ....................................... 031-325 4259 Metro Police/Traffic................... 031-306 4422 TAXI Eagle Taxis............................... 031-337 8333 Lighthouse Cabs....................... 083-440 8650 Mozzies.................................... 031-263 0467 Umhlanga Rocks Taxi/ U-Cabs..................................... 031-561 1846 Zippy Cabs............................... 031-202 7067 HOT AIR BALLOONING Hot Air Ballooning KZN............. 083 446 9423

TOURIST INFORMATION For tourist information visit Tourist Junction in the restored Old Station building 160 Pine Street, Durban TOURISM KWAZULU-NATAL (TKZN) Tourist Junction, 3rd Floor, 160 Pine Street, Durban .................................................................031-366 7500 DURBAN TOURISM Head Office 90 Florida Road........................................031-322 4164 Airport Office.............................................031 322 6046 uShaka Office...........................................031 337 8099 Green Hub Office......................................031 303 8476 Beach Information Office..........................031 322 4205 Gateway Office.........................................031 514 0572 Inanda Office............................................031 519 2555 ThousandHills Tourism.............................031 777 1874 Sapphire Coast Tourism...........................031 903 7498 Umhlanga Tourism....................................031 561 4257

WHERE TO SHOP & WHAT TO DO AFRICAN ART CENTRE (94 Florida Rd, 031 312 3804) Nurturing and promoting the work of original artists and craftspeople, the gallery features a variety of high quality fine art, Zulu beadwork, ceramics and baskets. Every purchase made from the African Art Centre provides income and employment for more than 600 artists and crafters currently supported by the Centre. Until 2 April ‘20 Years: A Fresh Look at the Bill of Rights’. At THE SPICE EMPORIUM (031 332 5888), we believe in sharing our passion and love for fantastic vegetarian Indian food. With this in mind, we opened The Snack Bar, our restaurant situated inside our Flagship store. The Snack Bar takes inspiration from the riotous colours, vibrancy and flavours of Indian Street food, or ‘chaat,’ as it’s known in India.

EVERLASTING WHOLESALE Secure parking CASH & CARRY & environment We are an importer, wholesaler and retailer who stock a wide range of beads, beading tools and accessories, fashion jewellery, cosmetics, bags, gifts, stationery, toys, household & party items. 35 Monty Naicker Street (Pine Street), Durban Tel: 031-368 2161, Fax: 031-332 0564 Email: everlasting01@telkomsa.net Shop 1C Southway Mall, 27 Titren Rd, Rossburgh • Tel: 031-465 2813 Shop 17, Arbour Crossing 2 Oppenheimer Road, Umbogintwini Tel: 031-904 5410 Follow us on facebook on Everlasting Products cc and check out our website on www.everlastingproducts.co.za

Chaat is the the Indian version of fast food whereby people stop, stand, and have a quick snack on the side of the road, either on their way to/from work or as a break from shopping. Heritage and history DURBAN NATURAL SCIENCE MUSEUM (First Floor, Durban City Hall, 031 311 2256/42) is the most-visited natural science museum in the country, attracting just under 300 000 visitors annually. The Natural Science Museum Research Centre offers the public access to the third largest collection of birds in Africa! Open Mon-Sat 08:30-16:00; Sun & holidays 11:00-16:00.

AMANZIMTOTI / UMBOGINTWINI

MAKE your way to no. 6 Arbour Junction (near Makro) and you’ll discover the new Froggie Factory Shop/ Cobblers Den now open for your convenience and comfort. They stock a variety of handbags and shoes sizes 3 to 10. Owners Marlene and Tracy have over 25 years of experience between them and decided to go on their own for the first time with Froggie backing them. LAY BYES ACCEPTED For more information contact them on 083 325 4566. Trading hours Mon to Fri: 9 am – 5 pm Sat: 9 am- 2 pm Sun 10 am – 2 pm Please phone for extended trading hours.

Education on the Holocaust and other human rights abuses at DURBAN HOLOCAUST CENTRE (Durban Jewish Centre, 44 KE Masinga Rd, 031 368 6833 or projects@djc.co.za). Explore Nautical History at the NATAL MARITIME MUSEUM (Small Crafts Basin, 031 311 2230), with REGIONAL CULTURE & HISTORY at the Campbell Collections (220 Gladys Mazibuko Rd: tours 031 207 3432, library 031 207 3711) and SOUTHERN AFRICAN ARTEFACTS at Phansi Museum (Cnr 41 Cedar & Esther Roberts roads, 031 206 2889).

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1000 Hills

When Europeans arrived at the Port of Natal in 1825, the Valley of 1000 Hills was a remote and isolated area teeming with game. WS Field was one of the first Europeans to settle in 1851, and leopards were said to occasionally spend the night on the veranda of the Field homestead in what is now Kloof. Within a few years a wagon route opened up between Durban and the interior, close to what is now the Old Main Road. The establishment of the railway line linking the goldfields with the port rapidly followed the discovery of gold in the Transvaal in the 1880s, and the rail and road traffic through the 1000 Hills increased. The Valley of 1000 Hills is named after the many hills and valleys which rise up from the banks of the Umgeni River as it flows from the distant Drakensberg mountains to the Indian Ocean. The valley has been home to the Zulu people for centuries, with many continuing to practice and live their unique traditional lifestyle. Their colourful ceremonies and expressive, artistic culture give this area its vibrant atmosphere and creative energy. Explore the roots of Zulu culture by taking an organised tour deep into tribal lands. Witness ancient Zulu ceremonies, as traditional diviners â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;throw the bonesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and communicate with their spiritual ancestors at PheZulu Safari Park. PheZulu also offers traditional Zulu dancing and cultural shows, as well as game drives, local curios, wonderful views across the valley and a crocodile and snake park. On the crest of the hills overlooking the valley are leafy suburbs and village centres, which have astonishing views and a year round holiday climate of warm summers and cool winters. These villages offer all the creature comforts one would expect including spas, B&Bs, fine dining, sophisticated shopping centres, outdoor adventure and local arts and crafts unique to the area.

LIFE & YOUR HEALTH THROUGH THE AGING PROCESS We welcome you to the launch of the Hills Retirement community, our head of health care services, Sr.Hilary Davis will be discussing life and your health through the aging process. Sr.Hilary has been involved in the Kloof Rest Home Association for 10 years and has experience in community health, psychiatric nursing and midwifery. She has completed courses on dementia, genealogy and HIV AIDS. The Hills Retirement Community has a vision which is to enhance the well-being of older persons in our community by providing affordable accommodation facilities that offer quality professional caring for all aspects of the aging process in an environment that protects selfdignity and promotes fulfilment of life. With 4 beautifully established life right villages & 2 care centres we cater for all stages of retirement living. Visit www.thehillsretirementcommunity.co.za

Enquiries: 031 777 1874 Website: http://1000hillstourism.com/

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A LOT MORE TO DISCOVER Shongweni Dam & Game Reserve Inanda Dam & Resort Nagle Dam & Game Reserve Hazelmere Dam & Resort Albert Falls Dam & Game Reserve Bon Accorde Resort

031 769 1283 031 766 9946 031 782 8085 032 533 2315 033 569 1202 033 569 1643

Head Office: 031 765 7724 Email: Msinsi.marketing@msinsi.co.za www.msinsi.co.za

The Durban West area forms the largest portion of Durban and consists of Westville, Pinetown and Mariannhill suburbs. Its location makes it central to all of Durban’s key attractions as well as its primary business and industrial hubs. Furthermore, it offers all visitors, access to key amenities, whether for business or pleasure. Be spoilt for choice with over 90 hotels, guesthouses, lodges, B&Bs and self-catering apartments. Enjoy great shopping experiences at the Pavilion Shopping Centre, or activities such as mountain biking at the world famous GIBA Mountain Bike Park. Markets and other attractions are plentiful too, and the ever popular and widely watched Comrades Marathon and Amashova Durban Classic run through the area.

www.durbanwest.co.za | Email: marketing.dwcto@netsolutions.co.za Tel: 060 926 7694 | @Durban West Tourism

The Sapphire Coast is a magnificent stretch of coast boasting 40km of wide golden beaches, graced with lush coastal forests and interspersed with lively coastal villages. To the west are the rolling hills of KwaZulu-Natal, rich in wildlife, culture and history. To the south, Amanzimtoti forms the gateway to a region abundant in natural beauty and wildlife, alongside stylish modern malls, accommodation catering to all budgets, spas, restaurants and sporting facilities. The area is renowned for its swimming beaches and wealth of ocean activities – from fishing, surfing and scuba diving, to paddling in the lagoons or white water rafting. It also has a rich sense of cultural diversity, from traditional Zulu art and crafts to spicy Indian foods and the oldest natural golf course in the country.

www.sapphirecoasttourism.co.za | E: info@sapphirecoasttourism.co.za Tel: 031 903 7498 | Sapphire Coast Tourism

Umlazi is the third biggest township in South Africa with its own unique number plate – NUZ. It is also rich in historical, cultural and political heritage. It is where a new African urban culture is developing. Umlazi is famously known for its urban vibey lifestyle. From the fashion, to entertainment, urban shopping malls, first class sport facilities and eatery establishments (Eyadini, Max’s Lifestyle, Nuz Vegas, and Sdis Tavern, etc.). Umlazi boasts a beautiful park – How Long Park (now a host venue to a number of musical shows). Enjoy 360°views of Umlazi from Inwabi mountain summit, which stands at approximately 360m above sea level. Come and explore Umlazi through its fascinating, interactive tourism route and experience a unique Umlazi township vibe with its friendly people over the much loved shisanyama in one of our classy eateries/lounges.

Clermont Kwa Dabeka

Tourism Development

Claremont Kwa Dabeka Tourism Clermont was a black middle income township during the apartheid days, surrounded by Westville, Kloof, New Germany and Inanda in the distance. The main road is called Clermont road and was named after Sir Clermont, a farmer in the area who sold his land. It was the only place in Durban where black people were able to buy property and build houses. Since the end of apartheid Clermont has become a sprawling township as people from the rural areas came to seek work opportunities in the nearby suburbs of Westville and New Germany, Pinetown and Durban. Clermont has a large Anglican, Catholic and Wesleyan community and on Sundays one can see the women of each denomination wearing their church uniforms with pride.

Tel: 031 907 0995 E: umlazitourism@gmail.com | www.umlazitourism.co.za

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Umhlanga

The seaside resort of Umhlanga, located just north of Durban, provides families with the perfect all year round holiday destination. Golden beaches, sparkling seas, sunny skies and the iconic red and white Umhlanga Lighthouse, welcome visitors from around the world to this popular gem on the coast of KZN.

of South Coast or inland, to the majestic mountains of the world heritage site of Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Mountain Park. Be sure to visit this ‘must experience destination’ when next in the Zulu Kingdom…

Water sport enthusiasts can enjoy any number of activities on offer such as surfing, fishing, dolphin viewing and diving, while rocky bays and tranquil tidal pools allow young families to paddle and build sand castles. The Umhlanga Promenade is a stunning walkway, winding along the length of the coastline for about 3kms and families, joggers and strollers can be seen taking in the fresh sea breezes as they enjoy the scenic views. Umhlanga has a wide selection of luxury and family hotels, self-catering holiday accommodation, guest houses and B&B’s. An abundance of excellent restaurants offer diners an open, al fresco dining experience in a delicious variety of cuisine, tastes and flavours. Gateway Theatre of Shopping and La Lucia Mall offer both boutique speciality stores and flagship national chain stores. Entertainment for all can be enjoyed at Sibaya Hotel and Casino which provides hours of fun for everyone with shows, restaurants and nightclubs. The Suncoast Hotel and Casino is located 10 minutes south of Umhlanga in Durban. Open air music festivals at Chris Saunders Park near Gateway. The Barnyard Theatre, Kids Entertainment Complex and numerous restaurants and clubs also provide a plethora of things to see and do when visiting Umhlanga is the perfect getaway, well positioned close to King Shaka Airport and for those wanting to explore KZN, a mere three-hour drive north to Zululand Game Reserves, south to the holiday resorts 28 www - WHAT, WHERE & WHEN June-July 2016

UMHLANGA TRAIL RUN AND WALK 5 July Starts at 6:30am at the Millenium Stage Umhlanga Promenade Main beach 5km, 12km and 18km Finish and price Giving at the millennium stage at 9:00am Pre register on the register tab of this website or from 5:30am on the day. Visit the website for more event information during the holidays.

For all information please bookmark www.umhlangatourism.co.za Tel: 031 561 4257

HORSE RACING Great horseracing and fun is to be enjoyed at Greyville Racecourse every Friday evening up to 20 May. Racing starts at just about sunset and all are welcome. Entrance to the course is FREE and there is plenty of safe parking. South Africa’s Champions Season of horseracing starts on 1 May with spectacular racing through to the end of July. Visit www.goldcircle.co.za for the racing calendar. To book in the Durban View Restaurant call Gail Klopper on 033-3141780 GREYVILLE (031 314 1651) Vodacom Durban July: 2 July South Africa’s premier horseracing event. Elan Property Group Gold Cup: 30 July The country’s most prestigious staying race at 3 200 metres SCOTTSVILLE (033 345 3405) 1, 4, 8, 19, 22 June & 6, 10, 23, 27 July at Scottsville (033 345 3405); 11, 15, 17 (night race), 26 June & 2, 13, 16, 20, 30 July at Greyville (031 314 1651)

WHAT, WHERE & WHEN DURBAN - JUNE-JULY 04 June SOUTH AFRICAN MUSIC AWARDS Durban ICC 5, 26 June & 3 July at 08:30 & 12:30 UMGENI STEAM RAILWAY The 1000 Hills Choo Choo travels from Kloof Station through the Valley of 1000 Hills to Inchanga and back again on (www.umgenisteamrailway.co.za) 11 June 09:00 SPORTS & FITNESS EXCHANGE Highlights include an exhibition, speaker’s corner and various activities – Moses Mabhida Stadium (071 292 9143) 12-13 June PROFESSIONAL BEAUTY DURBAN Showcasing products from the beauty industry, including clothing, cosmetics, fashion, gifts, packaging materials and handicrafts – Durban ICC 16-26 June DURBAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL The 37th edition of Africa’s premier film event – Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre and various venues (031 260 2506/1816) 24-26 June 09:30 DURBAN BOAT AND LIFESTYLE SHOW Boats of all shapes and sizes as well as motor vehicles and outdoor equipment – Durban Marina (031 266 9828) 30 June SOUTH AFRICAN MUSIC CONFERENCE Umlazi, Clermont & INK (031 829 2018) 1-10 July EAST COAST RADIO HOUSE & GARDEN SHOW Showcasing kitchen, garden, food, home-grown design, DIY and kids’ zones – Durban Exhibition Centre (031 303 5941) 8-10 July KZN TRAVEL & ADVENTURE SHOW Featuring top venues and tour operators in the travel and adventure industry – Durban Exhibition Centre (078 339 8300)

29 July 09:00 RISING STARS CAREERS EXPO 2016 Umlazi V-Hall (072 910 9378) SPORT CYCLING 10 July 16th Annual Toti 69’er Cycle Race & Fun Ride – Hutchison Park (074 848 7405) GOLF 19 June David Suddards Trophy – Durban Country Club 23 - 24 July KZN Closed Champs – Kloof Country Club (031 202 7636) HOCKEY 23 & 24 July Spar KZN Regional Hockey Finals – Thomas More College & St Mary’s DSG (031 201 1638) MOUNTAIN BIKING 9 July Giba Gravity Enduro – Giba Gorge MTB Park POLO 5 June 10:30 Gatsby Corporate Polo Event featuring top teams from Gauteng, KZN, Western Cape and the Free State – Shongweni Polo Club (076 581 8118) ROAD RUNNING 5 June 08:00 Durban Spar Women’s 5/10km Race – Kings Park Stadium outer fields (083 501 0202) 12 June Durban Waterfront Winter Festival Sunrise Fun Walk/Run – Durban Undersea Club (082 492 1995) 16 June 08:00 Ntenga Foundation Charity Race 5/10km Run/Walk – uShaka Marine World (073 254 3146) 26 June 07:00 Archie Gumede Memorial Half Marathon – KwaNdengezi (Ntec High School) (031 312 9374)

2 July 07:00 Embo Challenge – City Hill Church (081 394 9022) 10 July 07:00 Forest 10km Run/Walk – Forest Hills Sports Club (083 388 1515) 17 July 08:00 Total Sports Women’s Race – Berea Rovers Sports Complex (082 991 0045) 29 July Durban North to Umhlanga Rocks CPF Nite Run/Walk – Crusaders Sports Club (031 563 5645) 31 July 07:00 Mathews Meyiwa Half Marathon 10km & 21km Run/Walk – Mpumalanga Stadium, Hammarsdale (031 772 0086) RUGBY Currie Cup: 3 June 19:00 EP Kings vs Cell C Sharks; 18 June 13:00 Cell C Sharks vs Steval Pumas; 2 July 17:00 Cell C Sharks vs Leopards; 16 July 16:15 Cell C Sharks vs Hino Valke Vodacom Super Rugby: 9 July 19:10 Cell C Sharks vs Toyota Cheetahs; 15 July 19:00 Cell C Sharks vs Sunwolves All matches at GrowthPoint Kings Park SURF SPORTS 5, 26 June & 17 July Dolphin Mile Surf Swim Series – Marine Surf Lifesaving Club (082 320 7083) 25 - 26 June FNB Durban Downwind Surf Ski – Marine Surf Lifesaving Club (083 710 1351) 27 June - 3 July BALLITO PRO: the world’s longest running professional surfing event (www. theballitopro.com) TRIATHLON 24 July Tinman Triathlon Series – Suncoast Sundeck (031 764 1885) www - WHAT, WHERE & WHEN June-July 2016 29

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PIETERMARITZBURG MIDLANDS

Benign autumn weather may have raised the prospect of an unseasonally warm winter in the picturesque KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, but the chances are that Mother Nature will have the last word as the traditionally cold season approaches. No wonder that old timers in the high-lying reaches of the region are betting on a frosty winter, quite likeky to be punctuated by the odd snow fall, as they stock up on wood to keep the fires burning.

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For more info check out the website www.midlands.kzn.org.za The romaticism of a stark winter, log fires and a selection of superlative wedding venues, not to mention an outstanding hospitality culture, makes the Midlands a most attractive proposition for couples wanting to tie the knot. To this end, the Mercury-sponsored KZN Bridal Fair on 24 and 25 June in the caverous Olympia Hall at the Royal Showgrounds in Pietermaritzburg will draw plenty of interest. So too will the ever-popular Windmills Bridal Fair, the landmark destination near Nottingham Road, on 28 June. Exhibitors and visitors to the country’s largest mixed agricultural show in southern Africa, the Royal Show in Pietermaritzburg, will hope for a busy end to the 2016 show that draws to an exciting close during the first week of June.

Recent surveys indicate that more than 60% of brides hailing from the greater Durban area consider a wedding in the Pietermaritzburg and Midlands region.

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Further west, mountain bikers from across the country are gearing up for the Sappi Howick Classic on 1 June. Tracking an undulating course through plantations and indigenous forests, it is described as

arguably the most spectacular route in the country. On 10 June, it’s time to quaff wine from 12 estates at the Msunduzi Hospice in the provincial capital city of Pietermaritzburg. The fund-raising events is sponsored by Pick n Pay Victoria Road in support of the organisation’s valuable work. June and July also herald the start of the aloe season, a stunning floral display best witnessed from a seat on the Paton Country Express, a train pulled by a steam locomotive leaving Creighton station.

MIDL ANDS M AP & TOURISM OFFICES MSUNDUZI PIETERMARITZBURG TOURISM ASSOCIATION Tel: 033 345 1348 E-mail: events@pmbtourism.co.za MIDLANDS TOURISM ORG Tel: 033 330 2355 E-mail: tour.ed32@gmail.com THE MIDLANDS AMBLE Tel: 082 300 0147 E-mail: erskines@vodamail.co.za MIDLANDS MEANDER ASSOCIATION Tel: 033 330 8195 E-mail: info@midlandsmeander.co.za NOTTINGHAM ROAD TOURISM AND INFORMATION CENTRE Tel: 033 266 6308 E-mail:notts@bundunet.com ZULU MPHOPHOMENI TOURISM EXPERIENCE Tel: 082 228 2044 E-mail: frank@zmte.co.za

LIBERTY MIDLANDS MALL, echoes the lifestyle offerings of the Zulu Kingdom, its unique design having been influenced by indigenous African culture. The Mall has been a commanding presence in Pietermaritzburg since its inception in 2003. Over its more than 12 years in existence, the mall has earned its reputation as the jewel of the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands and is the region’s largest and preferred retail destination. Its prime, easily accessible location alongside the N3 Highway attracts some 680 000 shoppers per month, including both travellers from the beach to the Berg as well as local residents.

WHAT, WHERE & WHEN MIDLANDS - JUNE-JULY 4 June Impi Challenge at Virginia Trails on the 4 June 2016 Contact Pete & Lou on 083 781 1042/083 636 0850. www.virginiafarm.co.za 5 June Trashion Show at Lions River Club. Local schools will showcase their creative use of waste. Recycled Fashion Show & wire car parade & race. Gugu: 072 279 6421 16 – 19 June Pietermartizburg Motorshow at Liberty Midlands Mall. Contact 033 341 9570. www. midlandsmall.co.za 25 June Game Count Weekend at Lions River Club. Tel: 082 973 7052. Email: secretary@dargleconservancy.org.za 25 June Wine Tasting at Msunduzi Hospice. Contact Rashida on 033 344 1560 26 June 9h30. Track & Snares Walk at Lemonwood, Dargle. Email: secretary@dargleconservancy. org.za Tel: 082 973 7052. Book for talk and walk: game@dargleconservancy.org.za. 25-27 June Sani Pass (Drakensberg). Sani Pass. Contact: Sphesihle Khumalo 079 158 0096. 21 July TOPS at Parklane Cellars Wine Festival Email: 1aritzburg@sparwomensrace.co.za 23 -25 July Vaal Wine Route at PMB- Vaal. Contact: Sphesihle Khumalo 079 158 0096. 29 July Seasons Music and Art Festival at Ashburton, Pietermaritzburg. 30 July Winter Fair at Msunduzi Hospice. Contact Rashida on 033 344 1560.

THE DRAKONDALE GIRLS’ CHOIR SCHOOL A First for women & a first for Africa For fifty years, the Drakensberg Boys Choir School has afforded young men a unique privilege which will finally be offered to young ladies too. Brought to you by the same man who founded the BOYS Choir School – Dr John Tungay – who is now founding the Drakondale Girls Choir School. (Please note that Dr Tungay is no longer connected to the BOYS Choir School but that he was the founder and developer of same for the first ten years of it’s existence). The school is situated in the beautiful KZN Midlands, between Howick & Hilton, in the former seminary of the Benedictine monks, only 4kms off the N3 Highway between Johannesburg and Durban. Drakondale offers full boarding facilities, excellent academic training and many extra mural activities such as horse riding and yachting. In addition, they

offer chorister training and a FULL singing school with accreditation through London Trinity College. Starting with Grades 7 & 8 in 2017 – with a year-by-year roll-out taking students right through to Matric – this is an opportunity everybody is going to be talking about. You can read more about our school on www.drakondale. co.za where you can see our fee structure, download applications and receive details of the upcoming audition dates. AUDITION DATES: MIDLANDS 18 & 19 JUNE 2016 HOWICK FALLS HOTEL DURBAN 2 & 3 JUlY 2016 VOCAL VIBES STUDIO JOHANNESBURG 9 & 10 JULY MONKETSHINE STUDIOS

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NORTH COAST

KwaZulu-Natal’s North Coast is an unspoilt natural environment with a lush sub-tropical coastline and warm waters of the Indian Ocean, stretching from Zimbali to the mighty Thukela River. Its rocky coastline invites exploration and the rolling hills of sugar cane are the perfect foil for a mountain bike excursion. Its friendly residents and diverse culture, fabulous cuisine and first class facilities make it easy to fall in love with this enchanting destination.

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A wide variety of marine life can be viewed on one of the three artificial reefs created by the Oceanographic Research Institute. During the 1990s, an old Portuguese prawn trawler, the Fantao, and a decommissioned floating crane were towed out to sea and sunk. In addition to this, a third reef was created when The Fame sunk in these waters in 2000. Additional scuba diving spots are the Sheffield Reef, Big Bream Reef and Lemon Fish reef. 32 www - WHAT, WHERE & WHEN June-July 2016

For more info check out the website www.dolphincoast.kzn.org.za The balmy winter temperatures, which seem to defy winter’s grip, make the town of Ballito the perfect host for the Ballito Pro surfing championship, which features some of the world’s best surfers. The Ballito Pro and Ballito Women’s Pro, both sponsored by Billabong, run from 27 June to 3 July on Willard Beach. While the surfers ride the waves, the Ballito Pro Festival is set to turn up the heat in KwaDukuza by offering the best in beach, music and extreme sports entertainment. Locals and holidaymakers will be spoilt for choice with the week-long festival featuring an extreme sports programme, the Coastal Living Bru Food & Wine Festival and an exciting retail area while the Ballito Pro Music Concerts Powered by 5FM bring some of South Africa’s most talented music acts to the stage in Salt Rock. The Ballito Pro Festival, running in conjunction with the main event, offers plenty of action and entertainment outside the water, such as beach soccer and volleyball, stage performances by local dancers, singers and performers and an exciting retail area.

Beyond the actual Beach Festival, there are many other beaches that provide good bathing and fishing spots, and there are beautiful reefs off-shore which will give divers hours of enjoyment. Adventure activities abound within a few minutes of the seafront, along with crocodile and animal farms for the curious-minded. Tee off for a round of golf at one of the scenic golf courses this region has to offer, often with a backdrop of beautiful bays, green sugar cane and indigenous forests. This is the place to indulge your senses… see a bottlenose dolphin for the first time, touch the fine detail of hand crafted art, smell the subtle fragrance of lemon grass as you relax at a spa, hear the sounds of sea gulls as you stroll along the beach.

W H A T, W H E R E & W H E N - N O R T H C O A S T - J U N E - J U L Y 7 Days a week (weather permitting) Microlight flights in Ballito Ballito Microlight School Bookings essential Tel: 082 659 5550 Daily from 09H00 to 16H30. Take the kids to Flag Farm Animal Farm (Ballito) N2 North, Exit 214 Umhlali/Salt Rock. Then follow the road signs to Flag Farm. Looking for fun things to do near Ballito? Sugar Rush Park is just the place. We are a familyfocused destination that caters for everyone, from tiny tots to gran and gramps. Our goal is to promote a healthy lifestyle for the whole family, by encouraging fun outdoor activities such as riding and running, or just plain jungle gym climbing. The magic of Sugar Rush is our wide open spaces, secure parking, refreshment facilities and a host of activities to keep all members of the family actively involved. We are situated on the KZN North Coast with the sound of the ocean in the distance and the fresh breeze of coastal living in your hair. With a playground big enough for adults and kids, easy accessibility from Ballito and a spacious farmyard setting, Sugar Rush Park is all about keeping everyone busy and creating family orientated events. The perfect family outing!

North Coast Tourism Offices SANGWENI TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE Tel: 072 437 5183 Email: sphelelen@kwadukuza.gov.za KWADUKUZA TOURISM Tel/Fax: 032-437 5021/5183 Email: sphelelen@kwadukuza.gov.za

For those wanting to simply have a relaxing, hassle-free day out, away from the bustling city life – come give us a visit! We are but a stone’s throw away Durban and Umhlanga, and it’s definitely worth the drive coming from other areas. We promise that you won’t be disappointed with the abundance of activities available. Contact 087 351 2954 for more info or email: info@sugarrush.co.za.

To advertise your EVENTS please send dates and information to: marien@azalea.co.za

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KWADUKUZA WELCOMES INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF SURFING TO BALLITO THE WORLD SURF LEAGUE’S ELITE PERFORMERS WILL BE JOINED BY THE CREAM OF THE COUNTRY’S MEN, WOMEN AND JUNIORS AT BALLITO ON THE KWADUKUZA COAST OF KWAZULUNATAL IN JUNE FOR A FESTIVAL OF UNSURPASSED SURFING EXCELLENCE. For an eighth successive year the region will host the top international and South African men who will be competing in the Ballito Pro presented by Billabong, a WSL Qualifying Series (QS) 10,000 rated event with a prizepool of R4 million. The women will again demonstrate their skills in the QS1,000, R50 000, Ballito Women’s Pro presented by Billabong while the Billabong Junior Series includes events for men and women aged 18 and under at Ballito for the first time. “KwaDukuza Municipality is privileged to continue our private-public partnership for growth by bringing the Ballito Pro, the country’s most popular professional surfing event, to our region, province, country and continent,” says the Mayor of KwaDukuza, Cllr Ricardo Mthembu. “During a declining world economy, the Ballito Pro drives tourism growth, creates local business opportunities and much needed job opportunities.” “We thank our partners World Surfing League and Billabong, along with the contribution made by local businesses, our

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community, staff and emergency services. This year’s event coincides with the 40th celebration of June 16 and provides a platform for the youth of the world to showcase their talent and highlight global integration through sport. KwaDukuza is ready to host all our visitors and provide the surfers, from the Junior Series to the world’s best professionals, with an unforgettable experience that will encourage you to become brand ambassadors for Ballito and South Africa in general.”

The 2015 Ballito Pro field included 17 of the world’s top 34 ranked surfers and was won by Alejo Muniz whose haul of 10 000 points contributed significantly to the Brazilian’s qualification for the prestigious 2016 WSL Championship Tour (CT). This year’s expanded 112-man field provides the local WSL Africa registered surfers with invaluable experience competing against the world’s best, along with opportunities to earn prize-money and coveted rankings points while competing in their home surf.

Continuing its storied 47 year legacy as the world’s longest running professional surfing event, the Ballito Pro will be bigger and better in all aspects in 2016 as it again welcomes the support of global apparel and equipment giant Billabong, which has added its acclaimed and long running junior series to the mix this year.

Points received in the Ballito Women’s Pro count towards the annual WSL Africa titles and ensures that the country’s top female competitors qualify for preferential seeding into international events. And competitors aged 18-and-under in the Billabong Junior Series will be striving for the prestigious event titles and selection for the WSL Africa squad that is invited to the annual WSL Junior Championships.

“Billabong is once again really proud to be the presenting sponsor of the 2016 Ballito Pro,” said Billabong SA Group Marketing Manager, Chad D’Arcy. “Last year’s event was a phenomenal success and we are looking to build on what we achieved in 2015. Working with KwaDukuza was such a pleasure and we can’t wait to be back in Ballito again. We will be adding a junior surfing event as part of our annual Billabong Junior Series, which will bring another exciting element into the schedule.”

“It’s fantastic for South African surfing, KwaDukuza, Ballito and the WSL that we are able to host the continent’s highest level QS rated event at this superb venue for the eighth year in a row,” says WSL Africa Operations Manager, Colin Fitch. “We look forward to seeing 112 of the world’s best surfers produce another spectacular display of high performance surfing in Ballito. The opportunity for our top pro juniors to rub shoulders and compete with these top

performers will help to raise the standard of surfing in South Africa. Thanks again to KwaDukuza, Billabong and Ballito.” The Ballito Pro and Ballito Women’s Pro events will run in conjunction between Monday 27 June and Sunday 3 July. They are preceded by the Surfing South Africa Trials on Sunday 26 June with the four-day Billabong Junior Series running from Wednesday to Saturday, 22 – 25 June. While the surfers ride the waves, the Ballito Pro Festival is set to turn up the heat in KwaDukuza by offering the best in beach, music and extreme sports entertainment. Locals and holiday-makers will be spoilt for choice with the week-long festival featuring an extreme sports programme, the Coastal Living Bru Food & Wine Festival and an exciting retail area while the Ballito Pro Music Concerts Powered by 5FM bring some of South Africa’s most talented music acts to the stage in Salt Rock. The Ballito Pro presented by Billabong is proudly supported by the KwaDukuza Municipality, Billabong, 5FM, Monster Energy, Zigzag Surfing Magazine, World Surf League (WSL) and Surfing South Africa (SSA). Proudly brought to you by Kwadukuza Municipality. Contact Sangweni Tourist Information Centre on 032 437 5021/ 5183 for more information.

PROGRAMME - (Subject to change) 22 - 25 JUNE 6:30am – 4:00pm - Billabong Junior Series @ Willard Beach 26 JUNE @ 6:30am – 4:00pm - SSA Men’s Trials @ Willard Beach 26 JUNE @ 8:00pm – 11:45pm - Battle of the DJs: Elimination @ Crush Night Club 27 JUNE - 3 JULY @ 6:30am – 4:00pm - WSL Men’s Surfing Event @ Willard Beach 27 JUNE - 3 JULY @ 6:30am – 4:00pm - WSL Women’s Surfing Event @ Willard Beach 27 JUNE - 3 JULY @ 8:00am – 4:00pm Kiddies Corner @ Willard Beach Bathing Area: Monster Activations & Graffitti Wall, Beach Festival, Retail Delight @ Retail Area Jun 28 @ 8:00pm – 11:45pm - Battle of the DJs: Finalists @ Crush Night Club Jun 30 @ 12:00pm – 2:00pm - KDM High School Soccer and Indigenous Games @ WILLARD BEACH – BATHING AREA Jun 30 @ 4:30pm – 11:45pm - Ballito Pro FREE Music Concerts @ Salt Rock Beach Jun 30 @ 9:00 pm - Get Stoked After Party feat. Milkshake @ Crush Night Club Jul 2 @ 1:00pm – 2:00pm - Extreme Sports Exhibitions including the Le Richie Brothers Jul 2 @ 4:30pm – 11:45pm - Ballito Pro FREE Music Concerts @ Salt Rock Beach Jul 2 @ 9:00pm - Get Stoked After Party feat. Roger Goode @ Crush Night Club

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UKHAHLAMBA

DRAKENSBERG

Once the home of the San people, the Drakensberg region – known as the uKhahlamba Drakensberg World Heritage Site – is rich in rock art, natural beauty and interesting culture and heritage. It is a region rich in tourist experiences ranging from those associated with ecotourism, heritage and culture to arts, adventure and sport. Its region attracts nature lovers, hikers, day wanderers, adventurers and mountaineers alike, all wanting to set their footprint on the mountain, conquer its challenges, revel in its beauty and admire the awesome views.

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The Drakensberg Hydro Electric Power Station is built a few stories underground and is open to visitors during weekdays. It is an engineering feat that enables water from the Thukela River to be transported via the power station to the Vaal Dam in order to supply Johannesburg with additional water. 36 www - WHAT, WHERE & WHEN June-July 2016

For more info check out the website www.drakensberg.kzn.org.za The winter months in this region are delightful with crisp mountain air, early morning frost and the possibility of snow. If in the Southern Drakensberg, be sure to traverse the highest pass-road in South Africa along the upper Mkomazana River up Sani Pass to the border with Lesotho – remember to take you winter woollies! Or experience the mountains on horseback. From hour-long rides in the foothills to a three-day expedition into Lesotho in the safe hands of a local guide and a sure-footed Basotho pony. The Drakensberg offers some of the best fly fishing opportunities in South Africa, so try your hand at fly fishing in some the excellent trout waters, which include well stocked dams and lakes. as well as pristine stretches of river. The many crystal clear rivers and dams in the higher reaches are regular favourites with the serious and skilled fly-fishermen, as well as with the growing number of those recently initiated who embrace this most challenging and personally satisfying of angling pursuits. Stretch your legs and enjoy one of the many

hiking routes on both lower and upper slopes - look out for regal eland, just one of the 48 species of mammals found here, the enormous bearded vulture, one of the 290 species of birds, or a spectacular mountain aloe which flowers during the winter months. There are a large number of marked trails - from short ambles through indigenous forests or more strenuous full day hikes traversing rivers and hillsides, to full-on adventuring. The Bushman or San paintings are one of the Drakensberg’s greatest cultural treasures. Some 20 000 individual rock paintings have been recorded at 500 different cave and overhang sites between Royal Natal National Park in the north and Bushman’s Nek in the south.

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MIDLANDS OF KWAZULU NATAL

The Harry Gwala District incorporates part of the Southern Drakensberg and Midlands of KZN. The region shares part of the unique mountain ranges in the world (The Drakensberg World heritage site). The Harry Gwala District is well endowed with natural resources and relatively unspoilt natural environments. Activities such as horse riding, mountain biking, river rafting, abseiling and canoeing are available. Tourism within the rural areas brings out the culture and charm of the local people with cultural tours offering spectacular scenery. MARUTSWA FOREST TRAIL AND BOARDWALK The Marutswa Forest Trail & Boardwalk is situated in the indigenous mist-belt forest near Bulwer in a region called the Midlands of KwaZulu-Natal. The site compromises of network of arterial trails leading into the indigenous forest where there are a number of lookout jetties, boardwalk section, decks, and view point, allowing visitors to view the various layers of the forest, including the canopy. There are a number of very large and old yellowwoods trees. The giant yellowwoods attract rare and endangered Cape parrots that nest in the hollows and feed on the seeds. The upper contour of the walk has lovely ancient vines that are spread through the tree canopies and a plethora of indigenous plants that are home to other bird species which are African crowned eagle, orange ground thrush, bush blackcap, white starred robin and yellow throated woodland-warbler. For more information and bookings please contact Jack Molefe 079 157 1475 NTSIKENI NATURE RESERVE With its extensive top wetland, rocky slope and mist belt grassland, Nsikeni is one of the most exciting birding destinations in Southern Africa as it known as an important breeding site for number of birds including Wattled Cranes and Bearded Vultures. Ntsikeni Nature reserve has a reasonable access of roads and two self catering Lodges, which are May and Ntsikeni Lodge with four comfortable chalets and a large kitchen and central dining area FODO CULTURAL VILLAGE Deep in the heart of KwaZulu Natal, lies the cultural rich village situated on top of the highest point at KwaFodo, which runs parallel

with Umzimkhulu River and Ibisi River. Being in the borderline between the Zulu and Xhosa kingdom, it has the joy of embracing a diversity of cultures. It offers traditional graded luxury accommodation beneath star-lit African skies. Experience the beauty of the area coupled with the rich cultural and traditional elements ALOE FESTIVAL AND HOT AIR BALLONING Enjoy an amazing return steam train ride from Creighton along the Ngogwan River through thousands of beautiful and colourful aloes, where you will be able to take spectacular photo. The train ride itself is a 2 -2,5 hour trip with beautiful aloe viewing along the way: it will make 2 stops. 1. En route, for passengers to walk amongst the aloes & for a photo opportunity 2. At riverside station, to be entertained by singing groups & to explore whilst the engine moves into position for return trip. DATES 02 JULY 2016 (pensioners day), SUN 10 JULY 2016 12noon (festival weekend) 03 JULY 2016 – 10am SAT 16 JULY 2016 10am 08 JULY 2016 3:30pm (Sundowners trip) SUN 17 JULY 2016 10am 09 JULY 2016 – 10am (festival weekend) SAT 23 JULY 2016 10am 09 JULY 2016 - 2pm (festival weekend) SUN 24 JULY 2016 10am BOOKINGS ARE NOW OPEN. Rayna: rayna1@ telkomsa.net or Glynnis: glynnis@toocee.co.za For more information on the Creighton festival weekend 8/9/10 July 2016 please contact: creightonsportsclub@gmail.com

Contact details: HARRY GWALA DEVELOPMENT AGENCY: Siphokazi Mbalo 039 834 1362 email siphokazi.mbalo@thesda.co.za SOUTHERN MIDLANDS TOURISM ASSOCIATION: Merredy Louwrens@futurent.co.za 082 820 6737 KOKSTAD TOURISM: Piet Bosman 071 036 1408 email pitbosman@gmail.com SOUTHERN DRAKENSBERG CTO: Tahorstein Gapp email chairman@drakensberg.org 082 378 2532 www - WHAT, WHERE & WHEN June-July 2016 37

DRAKENSBERG TOURISM OFFICES CENTRAL BERG

SOUTHERN DRAKENSBERG

CENTRAL DRAKENSBERG INFO & BOOKING CENTRE Tel: 036 488 1207 cdta@futurenet.co.za

SOUTHERN DRAKENSBERG TOURISM Tel: 033 701 1471 Email: info@drakensberg.org www.drakensberg.org

DRAKENSBERG TOURISM ASSOCIATION Tel: 036 448 1557 info@drakensberg.org.za

ALL AREAS - KZN WILDLIFE Tel: 033 845 1011

OKHAHLAMBA DRAKENSBERG TOURISM Tel: 036 448 1296/448 1244 info@drakensberg.org.za

MOUNTAIN CLUB OF SOUTH AFRICA KZN SECTION Tel: 082 990 5877 mcsakzn@mcsa.org.za KWASANI TOURISM Tel: 033 701 1471 Email: info@drakensberg.org, tourism@kwasani.co.za

WHAT, WHERE & WHEN J U N E - J U L Y 04 & 5 June Oxpecker Trail Run. Visit Web: www.theoxpecker.co.za. 11-12 June Tip Top Drak 250 Off Road Race starting at the Underberg Country Club. Visit www.drakensberg.org/events/ 25 June Polar Bear Swim Challenge at Dragon Peaks. Contact Ann 082 828 0401. 25 – 26 June Ridetheberg 2 day solo MTB Stage Race. Visit Web: www.ridetheberg.co.za.

2-24 July Creighton Aloe & Steam Train Festival, leaving from Creighton Station. Visit www.drakensberg.org/events/ 9-10 July Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens MTB & Trail Running Challenge starting at Gooderson Drakensberg Garden Hotel, Underberg. Visit www.drakensberg.org/events/

LOCATED IN CENTRAL DRAKENSBERG’S CHAMPAGNE VALLEY

Central Drakensberg Information Centre

This magnificent mountain sanctuary, a World Heritage site, is renowned for its rich fauna & flora, Bushman rock art, Zulu culture, Anglo-Boer War history, hiking paths, challenging climbs, and dramatic landscapes. Accommodation bookings for selected venues. Local tours & travel advice.

KZN Drakensberg and Beyond Tel: +27 36 488 1207 | Fax: +27 36 488 1846 Email: cdta@futurenet.co.za | Website: www.cdic.co.za

Helicopter flights and charters around the Drakensberg Mountains

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK We cater for tourist, engagements, weddings, conferences, photo shoots & more. Cell: +27 (0) 83 652 7493 E-mail: info@bergflying.co.za 38 www - WHAT, WHERE & WHEN June-July 2016

contemporary classic

RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA - B&B ACCOMMODATION Northern Drakensberg (3km outside Bergville) GPS: S 28˚42.874, E 29˚19.288

Tel: 036 4481336 • Cell: 083 640 0743 • www.bingelela.co.za

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SOUTH COAST

The KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, with its ‘365 day’ wonderful weather, is a fabulous beach destination with seven internationally acclaimed Blue Flag Beaches. Other outdoor pursuits include golf, hiking, mountain biking, diving, whale watching and almost everything in-between. And if that’s not enough to keep the family busy, there are also a number of fun festivals and events to choose from at this time of year.

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The Silence of the Sharks, a campaign organised by famous producer and underwater photographer, David Pilosof, is an event protesting against the over 70 million sharks slaughtered annually for their fins. It is being filmed internationally in no less than 10 countries throughout 2016, and the South Coast is the only African destination participating in this campaign.

For more info check out the website www.tourismsouthcoast.co.za One of the greatest ‘events’ at this time of year is the annual Sardine Season. One of the world’s greatest marine migrations – also referred to as the Greatest Shoal on Earth and the Sardine Run - takes place during June and July each year. It is regarded as one of the world’s greatest oceanic spectacles, where the KwaZulu-Natal coast becomes a temporary home to millions of migrating sardines, bringing with them an entourage of dolphins, sharks, game fish, and thousands of circling seabirds, all of which join in the feeding frenzy. Along the way, these silvery fish are periodically driven into shallow waters, and onto the beach, to the huge delight of locals and visitors who travel from near and far to scoop up the sea’s bountiful offerings. Nearly 500 000 visit the South Coast during June and July each year to enjoy the Sardine Season offerings. These include over 50 events offering kids and adults alike something different, something healthy to do. MTB enthusiasts will enjoy the San Lameer MTB & Trail Run, a new event on the South Coast calendar which takes place on the 18th

of June, the PEHR Burry Stander Sardine MTB Classic which takes place over two days early in July, and the Ingeli Forest MTB event on the 23rd of July. Diving on the South Coast offers visitors from around the world the unique opportunities to dive at two of the top ten dive sites in the world – Aliwal Shoal and Protea Banks. Diverse marine life enthrals and captivates divers, who enjoy following shark and aquatic species’ movements throughout the year. During the year, various campaigns celebrate the rich ocean offerings such as World Oceans Day, Paddle Out for Sharks, and Silence of the Sharks campaign (June). This sees sporting legends and global icons standing proudly as ambassadors protecting this pristine piece of paradise and its inhabitants, known as the KZN South Coast.

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UGU SOUTH COAST TOURISM Head Office: Tel: 039 682 7944 Website: www.tourismsouthcoast.co.za Regional Information Office Tel: 039 315 5168 Margate Tel: 039 312 2322 E-mail: margate@tourismsouthcoast.co.za Shelly Beach Tel: 039 315 7069/315 5168 E-mail: shellycentre@tourismsouthcoast.co.za Scottburgh Tel: 039 976 1364 E-mail: scottburgh@tourismsouthcoast.co.za Self-Catering Holiday Apartments. Spacious. Serviced. Open balconies. Stunning seaviews. Close to Main Beach. Near Shopping Centre, Restaurants, Sport Facilities, Scuba Diving, Excellent Golf Courses and Bowling Greens. RCI Silver Crown Resort 2014

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Pearly Shells Pearly Shells is ideally situated in the lovely seaside resort of Scottburgh. Comfortable spacious apartments all with superb views of the lagoon and sea. Within walking distance to safe bathing, a tidal pool, super tube, and mini golf course for family fun. There are one, two and three bedroom units each with a bath and separate shower. The two and three bedroom units each have an extra bathroom. Open plan kitchen, dining, lounge area with open balcony. DSTV Bouquet. Secured covered parking.

Every Tuesday and Thursday 5km Trail run/Walk – Silver Beach, Edward Contact Clayton Bekker. Tel: 082 332 5032. E-mail: herbalifeclay@gmail.com. Every Saturday Uvongo Park Run 5km Route. St. Michaels Beach @ 8h00 (and it’s free). www.parkrun. co.za Every Saturday Scottburgh Flea Market at the Cor. Arbuthnot & Williamson Street. Tel: 082 932 5986 Mike Every Saturday - Sunday Uvongo Flea Market – Uvongo Tel: 082 800 9236 Every 2nd Saturday Monthly Natural History Talks at Croc World Conservation Centre. Tel: 039 976 1103 Nolean. Bitter - Sweet MTB Challenge at Rocky Bay Resorts. Contact for date and further details: Lodge Reception: 039 976 0336. Lake Eland Quattro classic at Lake Eland. For date and further details contact Mandie Stander on 079 493 7499. 04 June World Ocean Day at Aliwal Shoal and Protea Banks. Email: marketing@tourismsouthcoast.co.za. 10 June KZN Photographic Congress at St Michaels Hotel. Contact: Nerissa Naidoo 039 315 1230. 11, 25 June & 09, 23 July 18h00 - 22h00. Jump for Joy! At St Michaels. Contact: Vicky Wentzel 082 812 7944. 18 June San Lameer MTB & Trail Run at San Lameer Estate. Contact: Jolanda Cloetes 039 313 0111. 25 - 26 June 10h00 - 15h00. Sardine Fayre at St Michaels Beach. Contact: Vicky Wentzel 082 812 7944. 26 June & 31 July Wild Coast Golf Tournament at Wild Coast Resort. Contact Annette Thorold 082 443 9624 27 June 10h00 - 15h00. Sardine Sports Tour at St Michaels Beach. Vicky 082 812 7944. 29 June, 6 & 13 July 10h00 - 15h00. Mardi Gras at Margate Beach 10h00 - 15h00. Contact: Corrie Wernick 072 561 4854. 29 June - 2 July Mallards Mercury Ski Boat Club at Shelly Beach Ski Boat Club. Contact Anton Gets 039 315 1476 01 - 02 July Mans Means Machine Supadrift at Dezzi Raceway. Contact Mikey Skelton 082 337 1014. 02 - 03 July PEHR Burry Stander Sardine MTB Classic at Port Edward Holiday Resort. Contact Mark Thornton-Smith 084 550 4138. 02 - 03 July 10h00 - 15h00. Sardine Fayre at Margate Beach. Contact Vicky Wentzel 082 812 7944. 02 July 18h00. Harvest Gospel Festival at Margate

Beach. Contact Vicky Wentzel 082 812 7944. 02 July Maiden Ceremony at Kwa Nyuswa. Contact Mandla Khawula 082 708 7030. 04 - 07 July 10h00 - 15h00. Scottburgh Sardine Sports Tour at Scottburgh Beach. Contact Vicky Wentzel 082 812 7944. 08 July Sardine Sports Tour at Port Edward Beach. Contact Vicky Wentzel 082 812 7944. 09 - 10 July 10h00 - 15h00. Sardine Fayre at Port Edward Beach. Contact Vicky 082 812 7944. 10 July South Coast Lions MTB Classic at Port Shepstone Country Club. Contact Denis Meyer 083 301 2883. 10 July South Coast Wedding Festival at Izotsha Creek Estate. Contact Kristen Fenton 082 447 5147. 11 July 10h00 - 15h00. Sardine Sports Tour at Sunwich Port. Contact Vicky Wentzel 082 812 7944. 11 - 16 July Transvaal Ski Boat Club Development at Shelly Beach Ski Boat Club. Contact Anton Gets 039 315 1476 12 July 10h00 - 15h00. Sardine Fayre at Sunwich Port. Contact Vicky Wentzel 082 812 7944. 13 July 10h00 - 15h00. Sardine Sport Tour at Southport Beach. Contact Vicky Wentzel 082 812 7944. 14 July 10h00 - 15h00. Sardine Fayre at Southport Beach. Contact Vicky Wentzel 082 812 7944. 15 July 10h00 - 15h00. Sardine Sports Tour at Hibberdene Beach. Contact Vicky Wentzel 082 812 7944. 15 -17 July South Coast Lions Show at Port Shepstone Country Club. Contact Denis 083 301 2883 16 -17 July 10h00 - 15h00. Sardine Fayre at Hibberdene Beach. Contact Vicky Wentzel 082 812 7944. 16 July 18h00. Harvest Gospel Festival at Hibberdene Beach. Contact Vicky Wentzel 082 812 7944. 18 - 22 July SADSAA Game Fish Junior Nationals at Shelly Beach Ski Boat Club. Contact Anton Gets 039 315 1476. 23 July Ingeli Forest MTB at Ingeli Forest Lodge. Contact Mark Thornton-Smith 084 550 4138. 30 July The German Festival at Lutheran Church Izotsha. Contact Vicky Wentzel 082 812 7944.

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WHAT, WHERE & WHEN

ELEPHANT COAST

The Elephant Coast is considered by many as one of South Africa’s most beautiful and unspoilt areas with its diverse flora and fauna and abundant biodiversity. Vegetation varies from dense evergreen forests of towering figs trees to vast sandy plains dotted with Lala palms, and thick coastal forest atop mountainous sand dunes… but the one that stands out, and is easily recognised, is the fever tree.

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For more info check out the website www.elephantcoast.kzn.org.za Anyone who has seen a grove of the yellowbarked fever tree will not be surprised that the Zulu name for is Umkhanyakude, which means ‘seen from afar’, and is also the name of this district municipality. There is nothing quite like seeing an elephant or two beside a grove of fever trees, literally glowing in the late afternoon sun. Or watch white rhino graze beneath Acacia trees whilst a red billed ox-pecker ferrets out a few ticks. Such are the opportunities for game viewing in this region, and easily achieved with the variety of options available.

Although the red billed ox-pecker will eat insects, its preferred food is blood! They feed primarily on ticks, but will also feed on other parasites such as blood sucking flies, fleas and lice or directly by pecking on the mammal’s wounds - a benefit to the animal is that this cleans the wound. Unfortunately ox-peckers are often killed by pesticides used by farmers. 42 www - WHAT, WHERE & WHEN June-July 2016

The magnificent Raphia palm forests found along the channels of the Kosi Bay lake system in north-eastern part of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park are home to a colony of rare Palmnut vultures. Any opportunity to kayak the waters of the Kosi channels is an experience to be cherished… hear the iconic call of the Africa fish eagle, the swish of paddles through the still waters, or the splash of a pied kingfisher as he dives into the water to catch his lunch. The road

to Kosi Bay mouth, accessible by 4X4 only, offers expansive views of the lake system and the traditional fish traps still used today by the Tsonga people. Snorkelling in the clear and relatively calm waters of the aptly named ‘aquarium’ yields a variety of tropical species like Devil Fire fish, Honey Comb moray eels and wonderfully colourful reef species. The sea and pristine beaches provide the ideal location for more adventures, offering scuba diving, snorkelling and angling, whilst whale watching and fishing provide some offshore possibilities. A boat-based whale watching experience is something that memories are made of, but be sure to use a legal operator who abides by the whale watching regulations.

WHAT, WHERE & WHEN ELEPHANT COAST JUNE-JULY Advantage Cruiser. Whale and dolphin watching with legal permit holders only â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from Durban , St Lucia , Sodwana Bay or Richardsbay until December. www.advantagetours.co.za. Every weekday. 10h00 and 12h00. Advantage Cruiser. Two hour hippo/croc boat cruise on Lake St Lucia. Morning special excluding peak holiday seasons.

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ZULULAND

The Zululand region lies north of the Thukela River and extends up to Richards Bay along the North Coast and inland into the rural heart of KwaZulu-Natal. These subtropical northern parts offer visitors an area of breathtaking hills and valleys that beat with the sounds of traditional tribal villages. It is an area dotted with game reserves offering wildlife experiences as well as hiking, nature trails, lush indigenous forests and the warm Indian Ocean.

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For more info check out the website www.zululand.kzn.org.za A great way to experience a taste of what this region has to offer is to follow Route 66, one of the oldest trade routes through Zululand between Gingindlovu and Phongolo. Settlers in Port Natal (now Durban) would set off in ox-wagons on well-worn tracks into the heart of the Zulu Kingdom to hunt and trade, stopping first for permission to do so from the Zulu king. Today’s visitors can include a visit to the Amatigulu Nature Reserve, which offers great ‘beach and bush’ activities, or the Umlalazi Nature Reserve in the little town of Mtunzini where the Mlalazi River makes its way lazily into the Indian Ocean through a zigzagging lagoon with mangrove swamps and coastal forest.

The Phongola Game Reserve was proclaimed a conservation area in 1894 by the then President, Paul Kruger. The area, however, only developed after the construction of the Pongolapoort Dam (Jozini Dam) in 1970. -The dam is the southernmost point in Africa where the ferocious Tiger Fish can be found. 44 www - WHAT, WHERE & WHEN June-July 2016

Along the route is the historic town of Eshowe – visit the Fort Nongqayi Museum Village which houses a series of museums covering a wide range of local historical interest from early iron age settlements, missionary history and local wars to traditional Zulu art and culture. Also in Eshowe is the Dlinza Forest Aerial Boardwalk, which, at 125-metres long and

at an elevation of 10 metres, allows visitors to walk right under the canopy of the indigenous scarp forest. Early morning is the best time to visit when the forest echoes with the calls of Trumpeter Hornbills, Purplecrested Turacos and Narina Trogons, just a few of the 65 forest bird species in Dlinza. Just off the main route is the KwaBulawayo Cultural Centre. It was here that King Shaka established his military headquarters and here that he was betrayed by Mzilikaze kaMashabane. It is said that in its prime, KwaBulawayo boasted 30 000 bee-hive huts, making it the biggest city in Africa at that time. Further along the route is the Emakhosini Cultural Heritage Park, in the legendary Valley of the Kings, Nongoma, the royal city of Zululand and home of King Goodwill Zwelethini and his royal palaces.

TOURIST INFORMATION OFFICES ZULULAND DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY Tel: 035 870 1130 | 035 874 5500 E-mail: ztourism@zululand.org.za www.zululandtourism.org.za ULUNDI TOURISM Tel: 072 748 4250 | Fax: 035 874 5831 PAULPIETERSBURG TOURISM Edumbe Local Council Tel: 034 995 1650 X229 Fax: 034 995 1192 VRYHEID TOURISM Abaqulusi Local Council E-mail: information@abaqulusi.gov.za Tel: 034 982 2133 X2229 Fax: 034 982 3497 NONGOMA TOURISM Nongoma Local Council Tel: 035 831 7517 | Fax: 035 831 3153 | Cell: 079 936 5163 UPHONGOLO TOURISM Tel: 034 413 1223 | Fax: 034 413 1706 | Cell: 084 728 8974 E-mail: senzokk@webmail.co.za

UTHUNGULU DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY P/Bag x 1025, Richards Bay 3900 Tel: 035 799 2500 Fax: 035 7898176 E-mail: tourism@uthungulu.co.za Website: www.uthungulu.org.za UMHLATHUZE TOURISM Richards Bay/Empangeni Tel: 035 907 5018 Fax: 035 907 5000 E-mail: rbtour@uthungulu.co.za UMLALAZI TOURISM Eshowe/Mtunzini Tel: 035 473 3474 Fax: 035 474 4733 E-mail: ronel@umlalazi.org.za Website: www.umlalazi.org.za | www.visitzululand.co.za MTHONJANENI TOURISM ASSOCIATION Melmoth Tel: 035 450 7572 Fax: 035 450 7572

WHAT, WHERE & WHEN ZULULAND JUNE-JULY Daily Ngoje, Mkono, Nkwaku & Kwa Mahleka Trekking Trails (from 2 - 8 hours) - Kwa Mahleka Farm Packhouse, Eshowe. 035 474 2298 or 082 775 9998 1 - 2 hour Dlinza Trails - Eshowe. 035 474 2298 or 082 775 9998 Rural Zulu Village Tours Overnight in a Zulu Kraal King Dinizulu Township Tour Fort Nongqayi Museum Village, Eshowe - Zululand Historical and Vukani Zulu Cultural Museums, KZN Papermakers (paper from sugar cane), Beautiful Things Gallery, Restaurant, newly opened Eshowe Butterfly Dome. All tours guided. Tel 035 474 2281 or 035 464 5274. Dlinza Forest Aerial Boardwalk and forest trails with qualified Birding Guides. Contact: Mrs Shelley Stuart Tel 035 474 4029. E-mail eshoweboardwalk@telkomsa. net. Every Weekday You are invited to visit rural up-liftment projects such as The Jinindomyama Skills centre, The Rotary Eshowe Action Group project (over 2000 classrooms built to date) and the Zulu Papermaking Project (paper from sugar cane leaves). Mbongolwane Wetlands Project. Graham 082 492 6918. Every Wednesday & Sunday Afternoon Kwa Makhethleni Healing Ceremonies (sangoma) - rural Eshowe. Real experience in rural Zululand. Tel.

Graham Chennels. Tel: 082 492 6918. Every Weekend Zulu Weddings and Coming of Age Ceremonies. You are invited to join us in attending regular weekend functions in the Eshowe area. These are real like experiences in rural Zululand. Tel Graham Chennels. Tel: 082 492 6918. Every weekend (subject to availability) Golf and Beer Weekends. Eshowe. See www.zulublonde.com or 082 775 9998 for details. Every third week of every month for 4 days Royal Nguni Cattle Sale and Mona Market Regularly Sangoma Initiation Ceremonies. You are invited to join us in attending regular weekend functions in the Eshowe area. These are real like experiences in rural Zululand. Tel. Graham 082 492 6918. 11 June Vryheid Old Car Show at Lucas Meyer Sport Fields. Contact 034 9814861 or 082 823 8539. 11 June Blarney Bros. at Eshowe Hills. www.eshowehills.co.za. 12 June Zini River Estate Buffalo MTB Race. Contact RonelH@umlalazi.org.za. Kwambonambi Built it Lion MTB Race. Contact RonelH@umlalazi.org.za.

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BATTLEFIELDS

The Battlefields region of KwaZulu-Natal bears testimony to the wars that swept across South Africa between 1879 and 1902, but its history starts long before this with the legendary King Shaka and the Zulu nation creating upheaval among local tribes. The Voortrekkers had crossed the Drakensberg to settle on the land, and the British colonists had settled at what was known as ‘Port Natal’, now Durban. What followed was an era of war, as the Zulus, Voortrekkers and British clashed in some of the bloodiest battles in the history of South Africa, shaping the towns and villages of this region.

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The Zulu monument at Isandlwana, designed by Pietermaritzburg sculptor, Gert Swart, commemorates the Zulus who perished in the battle and consists of a circular concrete platform symbolising the kraal of Zulu rural communities. Four bronze headrests and a bronze necklace echo the Zulu badge of honour, given by the King for acts of special valour. 46 www - WHAT, WHERE & WHEN June-July 2016

For more info check out the website www.battlefields.kzn.org.za The wars were fought over land and sovereignty, and played out over almost 100 years. Today people travel from around the world to revisit the areas where these momentous events in our history took place. The Voortrekker-Zulu conflict, known as the Battle of Blood River/Ncome, took place on 16 December 1838, so named because the river ran red with the blood of approximately 3,000 casualties. Visitors can view a replica laager, with 64 life-size ox-wagons cast in bronze, on the site of the Blood River/Ncome battlefield. Across the river is the Ncome Museum and a memorial to the Zulu warriors who died in the battle. The might of the Zulu rose again under King Cetshwayo during the Anglo-Zulu War. The battle of Isandlwana in January 1879 was a bloody affair, with 1,357 of the 1,700 British soldiers dead. Survivors fled across what is now known as Fugitives’ Drift, with some making it to the nearby military post of Rorke’s Drift. The British soldiers barricaded themselves and against all odds warded

off a 4 000-strong Zulu onslaught with suffering just 17 casualties. The battlefield of Isandlwana, which is possibly the most visited battlefield in South Africa, remains an eerie place dotted with crosses and its famous memorial cairns, erected to the British troops as well as a Zulu monument commemorating the Zulu’s that perished in the battle. But if it’s more than legends that you’re looking for, the Battlefields region does not disappoint – there are a number of activities to keep the adventure junkie happy, from white-water rafting down the mighty Thukela, to some serious mountain biking and 4x4 trails.

UMZINYATHI Rich in history, culture & striking beauty

JUNE-JULY EVENTS

25 June 2016 BILTONG FESTIVAL Battlefields Sports Resort Contact: Dave O’Halloran 034 218 1641

UMZINYATHI IS A HISTORICALLY RICH REGION, RENOWNED FOR ITS NATURAL BEAUTY. THE DISTRICT IS SITUATED IN NORTHWEST KWAZULU-NATAL, BORDERED BY THE MIDLANDS IN THE WEST, THE DRAKENSBERG IN THE NORTH, AND ZULULAND TO THE EAST. The Umzinyathi region bears memories of the wars that swept across South Africa between 1879 and 1902, but its history starts long before this. The legendary King Shaka and the Zulu nation created upheaval among local tribes, the Voortrekkers crossed the mountains to settle on the land, while the British colonists had settled at what was known as ‘Port Natal’, now Durban. What followed was an era of war, as the Zulus, Voortrekkers and British clashed in some of the bloodiest battles in the history of South Africa, shaping the towns and villages of this region. The wars were fought over land and sovereignty, and played out over almost 100 years. Battle of Blood River/Ncome: 16 December 1838 The most significant battle of the Voortrekker-Zulu conflict took place 48 kms east of Dundee at what became known as

‘Blood River/Ncome’. After Voortrekker leader Piet Retief and his party were killed at King Dingane’s capital of Mgungundlovu, Andries Pretorius led a commando consisting of 464 men to a strategic site on the banks of the Ncome (‘Praiseworthy’) River. The Voortrekkers established a defensive position with their 64 wagons (known as a laager) and awaited the Zulu attack, which took place on Sunday, 16 December 1838. Between 12 000 and 15 000 warriors attacked, and in the ensuing battle approximately 3 000 are estimated to have been killed. So many died in the river that it ran red with blood. The Voortrekkers were convinced that their victory was as a result of Divine intervention, leading to the anniversary of the Battle being commemorated in later years as a public holiday. It is now remembered as the Day of Reconciliation.

16 July 2016 DUNDEE JULY HORSE RACE Endumeni Sports and Recreational grounds Contact : Mr. Khaya Buthelezi 034 219 1500/082 969 4627

39 Victoria Street Princess Magogo Building Dundee, 3000 Tel: 034 219 1500 Fax: 034 218 1940 Email: tourism@umzinyathi.gov.za www.umzinyathi.gov.za

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TOURIST INFO OFFICES IN THE BATTLEFIELDS UTRECHT

AMAJUBA DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY Tel: 034 329 7200 E-mail:tourism@amajuba.gov.za Newcastle Office Tel: 034 315 3318 E-mail: info@newcastle.co.za Utrecht Museum Tel: 034 331 3249 E-mail: utrechtmuseum@jenny.co.za

DUNDEE TOURISM Tel: 034 212 2121x2262 E-mail: info@tourdundee.co.za GREYTOWN MUSEUM Tel: 033 413 9124

UMZINYATHI DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY Tel: 034 219 1500 E-mail: tourism@umzinyathi.gov.za Msinga Office Tel: 033 493 0761 E-mail: buthelezim@msinga.gov.sa

UTRECHT TOURISM Gerhardt Smook (Vise-Chairperson) Cell:082 856 2973 Email: gerhardt@nuwebegin.org Marissa Venter (Secretary) Cell:082 782 7552 Email: oppieplaas@live.co.za

BATTLEFIELDS ROUTE Tel: 082 802 1643 route@battlefields.org.za

LADYSMITH TOURISM Tel: 036 637 2992 E-mail: info@ladysmith.co.za

WHAT, WHERE & WHEN BATTLEFIELDS JUNE-JULY 03 June Rocco de Villiers at Blackrock Casino Exhibition Hall, Newcastle. Blackrockcasino.co.za. SA’s favourite and flamboyant piano player, Rocco de Villiers brings a string of hits. A string of famous tunes tied together with stories from his life, jokes, Rocco’s velvet fingers, a brightly coloured piano and suit to match! Candice Chetty on 034 328 1793, Email: Candice.Chetty@tsogosun.com, Blackrockcasino.co.za. 4 June Goodersons Natal Spa. Flea Market. Call 076 810 5696. 4 June Nardini Golf Day organised by Nardini Convent School at Vryheid Golf Club. Contact: 034 981 6157. 04 June Newcastle Air Show at Newcastle Airport, Newcastle. Fun for the whole family with Kids Corner, a beauty slow lounge for the ladies,

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Exhibitors, Beer garden and lots of aircrafts. Highlights: Silver Falcons, Nigel Hopkins, L39’S, Aerobatics & many more planes & acts. Contact: Johan Pieters 082 923 0078, email: info@champ. co.za. Web: www.airshownewcastle.co.za. 4, 5, 11, 12 and 16 June Siyabonga Nkosi Youth Festival at Madadeni College Stadium Newcastle. The festival incorporates the football tournament, schools & hospital visit, arts and culture, entertainment and development activities. The core of youth upliftment is achieved through career development expo, soccer coaching clinics & life skills workshops. Contact: Nhlanhla Sibiya 076 300 8918.

25 & 26 June 14h00. Winter Annual Bird Show at Cecile Emmet Hall. Contact: Henry Annandale Email: hannandale@abaqulusi.gov.za 25 July Biltong Festival at Pionier School in Dundee. 30 July Annual Blackrock Car Show at Blackrock Casino Car Park Area, Newcastle. Annual Blackrock Car Show, features car sound competition, show and shine, beer garden, kiddies’ entertainment, food stalls and much more. Contact: Candice Chetty on 034 328 1793, Email: Candice.Chetty@tsogosun.com, Blackrockcasino.co.za.