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Sunday, June 8, 2025

Racing along the Golden Mile

The old picture this week takes in Durban’s Snell Parade which was the city’s original Golden Mile.

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A special birthday spoil

Sofra Istanbul is one of my favourite spots on Florida Road, where warm hospitality meets authentic Turkish cuisine

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A pair of old stalwarts

The old picture today takes in a view of Pine Street, today Monty Naicker Street, looking towards the Berea.

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From humble beginnings Durban’s Golden Mile arises

The old picture this week is of the earliest we have come across of Durban’s beachfront.

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Talking points at the Green Parrot

Thai based with a delicious range of authentic curry pastes and sauces, the Green Parrot also branches out competently into the Asian fusion market.

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A little bite of the Lifestyle Centre

Bite the Bao is a new eatery that opened in the main Market food hall late last year, specialising in dumplings and dim sum

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A heady brew of people and passion

Coffee entrepreneur, Sbu Nkolothi, the owner and inspiration behind Coffee LAB in Ballito, was chosen as the province’s top coffee venue

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February 15: What’s on in Durban

Get ready for everyone’s favourite musical, My Fair Lady

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Under the bells of St Mary’s

Our old picture this week includes one of its famed nightspots.

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Surf Riders catches new waves

The popular South Beach eatery is planning to open in Umhlanga in April

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The end of the road

The Durban Bus Terminus has served passengers faithfully for years

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Sushi was never this interesting

Takaimi Sushi make look like a little takeaway but it offers some exceptional sushi options

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A school through the ages

The old picture this week takes in Mitchell Primary school in Gladys Manzi (formerly Mitchell) Road in Greyville

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Slabs of meat, Texan style

Salt Slab boasts of traditional smoking of meats Texan style.

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January 11: What’s on in Durban this week

Your guide to entertainment in Durban this week

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A path thought the park

Mitchell Park in Morningside is as popular today as it was when it opened in 1910.

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A little taste of India

Little India is a reasonable family restaurant that gives a good taste of the subcontinent

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Holiday fun

KZN offers locals and visitors a feast of shows, music and comedy over the Christmas season

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Flocking to the flamingoes

The tipsy Flamingo is a fun bar and club in Kloof that serves good pub grub

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A dangerous, devilishly good brew

The Boston Brew is a wonderfully relaxed coffee shop, bakery and eatery in an old house in Morningside.

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The stately mansion that was the Durban Club

The old picture today takes in the third clubhouse of the Durban Club, sitting on the Embankment with sweeping views over the bay

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Controversy in the Hills

Tanya and Izolda Visser are hosting an Open Garden this coming weekend: December 7 and 8 in their Assagay home. They will be joined on Saturday morning by special guest Leon Kluge who will talk on his experience at the Chelsea Flower Show this year. Visser is knownas the television presenter of the Home Channel’s popular show, The Gardener, although she still considers herself a regular gardener by profession who’s taken on lots of additional ‘day jobs’ in order to do what she loves best.

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Comforting curries and views of the ocean

The Salt Rock Hotel offers a good value Sunday lunch for the whole family

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The return of an old favourite

The reopening of Café 1999 has been the talk of the town for weeks

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Authentic flavours from the land of smiles

At Thai is an authentic Thai eatery and takeaway that’s popular with Westville residents

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