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REED DANCE BOOSTS TOURISM IN KZN Authorities in KwaZulu-Natal say that the annual traditional reed dance ceremony continues to bring tourists to the province and boost economic growth. The Transport Department says that close to 45,000 maidens travelled to Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini’s palace for the festival which celebrates womanhood and virginity. source: ewn.co.za | phot cred: kznheritage.org
SPHECTACULA & DJ NAVES TAKE ACTION AGAINST RHINO POACHING Popular radio dj's, music producers and businessmen, Sphectacula and Dj Naves have teamed up with Tourism KwaZulu-Natal to highlight rhino poaching. The dj duo took part in a rhino capture exercise, in which an adult rhino is moved from one area of the province to another for safe keeping and to populate its new home. source: ewn.co.za | phot cred: iol.co.za
Mrs Universe nalists turned up the heat in Durban Mrs Universe nalists from around the world turned up the heat in Durbanas they took in the sights and sounds of the city ahead of Mrs Universe World Finals at the Inkosi Alber t Luthuli Inter national Convention Centre. The mums and wives from 86 countries kept to a tight schedule, combining rehearsals and CSI initiatives with ‘’play” time. They visited three schools in the greater Durban area to speak to pupils about the importance of education, went to Phezulu Safari Park, sampled the city’s wide variety of culinary offerings every day, were treated to a fashion evening and soaked up the sun during a First Day of Spring poolside shoot. source & phot cred: risingsunchatsworth.co.za
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