Best of Durban readers who nominated or voted for their favourite businesses could still win exciting prizes as more winners are drawn.
Mark Justham, the driving force behind Justham Pools, and winner of The Best Pool Company for 2025 Best of Durban competition, has a clear philosophy: build strong relationships, deliver top-notch service, and the rest follows. Last year, his company was crowned Best Pool Company in the Best of Durban Readers’
FROM headline performances to niche cultural showcases and religious events, residents and visitors will be spoilt for choice when it comes to entertainment this Easter as the eThekwini Municipality rolls out the red carpet to holidaymakers. And if you’re planning your outings, don’t forget to explore the Best of Durban
Durban, South Africa’s sparkling coastal gem, has earned its place on Time Out’s list of the world’s best travel destinations — and it’s easy to see why. Durban’s famed Golden Mile stretches along warm-water beaches ideal for swimming, surfing and sunbathing — a huge draw for international travellers seeking a
THE recent ranking by Time Out Worldwide which placed eThekwini (Durban) on the 14th spot in the top 20 world destinations to visit in 2026, has been widely welcomed by the local business sector, which has urged for further collaborations to improve the City’s standing and the overall tourism industry.
THE City of Durban was recently named as one of the world’s top destinations by Time Out Worldwide. Durban secured 14th place, ahead of Saint Helena Island (15th) and Barra dos Remédios (16th), in the ‘The Best Places to Travel in 2026’ by the global media and hospitality brand. Tourist
ACCORDING to Time Out Worldwide, the city of Durban secured 14th place, ahead of Saint Helena Island (15th) and Barra dos Remédios (16th), cementing its growing global appeal. With this upward trajectory, what would it take for eThekwini to advance to the top 10?Eric Apelgren is a tourism advocate and
Get ready, this year’s competition is packed with unbelievable prizes that you won’t want to miss! From luxury getaways and spa spoils to family hampers and high-energy experiences, there’s something for everyone. Take a look at what’s up for grabs: Beachfront escape at Pumula Beach Hotel Win a 2-night stay
ETHEKWINI’S revival as a premium tourist destination is gaining momentum, with Durban being named among Time Out Worldwide’s top 20 world destinations to visit in 2026. The city secured 14th place, ahead of Saint Helena Island (15th) and Barra dos Remédios (16th), cementing its growing global appeal. Time Out South
BOUNCE Cornubia has once again been voted Durban’s Best Kids Party Spot and Play Centre for 2025. This recognition arrives at a special moment as BOUNCE celebrates 10 years of bringing high-energy fun to families across South Africa. To mark the milestone, BOUNCE has unveiled a vibrant revamp of its
Voted one of Durban’s Best for 2025, The Big Bang Shop has redefined what it means to be a community-driven hobby destination. Located in Umhlanga Rocks, this vibrant space has become the heart of KwaZulu-Natal’s trading card and tabletop gaming culture. In 2025, the shop made headlines by hosting two
Gateway Theatre of Shopping has once again been recognised as Durban’s favourite shopping destination in the Best of Durban Readers’ Choice Awards. The centre extends it sincere thanks to all Gateway shoppers for their ongoing support, as this award reaffirms Gateway’s position as KwaZulu-Natal’s most loved retail, leisure and lifestyle
THE votes are in, the winners are out, and yoh, the results speak volumes! The Best of Durban Readers’ Choice Awards 2025 once again showed off the vibe, variety, and sheer local brilliance that make eThekwini shine. After months of piping-hot competition and voting that came in faster than a
THIS week, the Coffee Colab – the non-profit organisation that is behind the Battle of the Beans competition – has tallied up the findings of its panel of 30 judges and released the names of each of the regional winners. The overall provincial winners remain top secret, however, and will
WHEN the owners of the Sofra Istanbul restaurant on Florida Road, Zohra and Ismail Teke, received a call from the Restaurant Association of South Africa (RASA) informing them that the popular Turkish eatery had been voted among the top 100 restaurants in the country it was met with denial and