Category Archives: Durban
Durban`s New Airport opened ahead of World Cup
Durban International Airport South of Durban closed down on April 30 and opened as a new 7.2-billion-rand (($986 million) King Shaka International Airport during a trial exercise on May 1. The mass trial at the airport involved the participation of … Continue reading
South African Holiday Destinations
Africa’s Rainbow Nation, South Africa is one of the most diverse and mesmerizing country in the world. No wonder, it is the perfect destination for adventure and vacations. There are good reasons behind South Africa becoming a hot holiday destination … Continue reading
Soccer Ecstasy – South Africa
South Africa is absolutely buzzing with excitement at the moment. Vuvuzelas, in abundance wherever you go, and the noise and hype simply has to stir something inside of you. Even those who claim to have no interest in … Continue reading
The Annual Sardine Run on the East Coast of South Africa
The Sardine Run is an event not to be missed, it occurs along the Eastern Cape and Southern KwaZulu-Natal coastlines of South Africa and attracts an abundance of sea life. The predators that follow cause a bonanza for scuba divers … Continue reading
Security Warning
I received this e-mail and felt obliged to share it :- Yesterday afternoon I attended the World Cup security brief held at the Consular section and presented by Mr Aubrey Pieters. Those of you who have attended the security courses … Continue reading
Suncoast Casino – Durban, South Africa
Set amongst towering palm trees and nestled against the beachfront along Durban’s “Golden Mile”, you will find 26 hectares of entertainment haven – Suncoast Casino & Entertainment World- is a complex of sun and fun with its Miami South Beach … Continue reading
Pursuing Adventure in South Africa
If you are looking for the perfect outdoor adventure, all nine of South Africa’s provinces are the greatest place to go on Earth. The unending diverse landscape is available for a wide variety of activity from deep sea diving and … Continue reading
World Cup 2010 National Anthems: South Africa, France, Mexico, Uruguay
A national anthem is a self-identifying musical symbol of a nation, whether a country (including countries that are part of larger countries), a nation state, a people, or an area with a self-identifying population who regard themselves as a nation. … Continue reading
The New Gautrain in Gauteng
The new high-speed Gautrain to be launched for World Cup 2010 brings a new era in South Africa’s transportation system. Within 40 minutes at a top speed of 160 km/hr (100 miles/hour) the train can cover a distance of 80 … Continue reading
World Cup Soccer
The game, soccer, no doubt, has always been exciting. History bears testimony of this. Since 1930, World Cup Soccer, most popular team sport has been held every fourth year. The tournament brings together 32 qualifying national teams from around the … Continue reading