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The old picture today takes in a view of Pine Street, today Monty Naicker Street, looking towards the Berea.
Durban’s deputy mayor warns residents of the increasing risks of floods and landslides, urging those in vulnerable areas to relocate inland as climate change intensifies weather disasters.
Dr Norman Cahi explores the beauty of Amsterdam, known for its romantic canals and stunning architecture. He takes readers through the city's iconic landmarks, including the Rijksmuseum, the Anne Frank Museum, and the Van Gogh Museum.
SANDF denies claims that the City of Tshwane repeatedly complained about the organisation’s alleged neglect of a deteriorating block of flats in Pretoria CBD.
When we visited a few summers ago we found Athens to be everything and more. Enjoy my photographs.
The IFC EDGE Women in Green Building Competition, held in Cape Town, recognised women leaders reshaping green buildings. This year's winners include pioneers in finance, architecture,and urban sustainability.
Popular Durban-based artist, Nikhil Tricam, talks about the value of art and how to balance passion with profit.
ETHEKWINI Municipality officials responsible for the renovation of the Durban City Hall were confident that the work will be completed by the middle of next year. But they need more that R50 million to carry out the work. Addressing eThekwini Executive Committee (Exco) members during the meeting this week, Laura Hunt from the Architecture division explained that some of the delays in the repair work had been as a result of the building’s age.
Town and regional planning expert says that there is nothing one cannot achieve, regardless of their gender and background.
The upcoming Design Week South Africa will bring together the country’s top creatives in Johannesburg and Cape Town this October, providing a platform to celebrate and expand the nation’s design industry.
Nirdev Udith, who also captures landscapes from his walks through the city of Durban or travels in South Africa, said the exhibition idea came about when he was looking for a platform to showcase his images of Durban.
The most noticeable feature in the pictures of Pietermaritzburg’s Tourism Information Centre and City Hall then and now is how much greener and brighter the area is in summer.
The museum, which opened in 1904, is also home to the Centre of Scientific Research and has outgrown its current premises at 237 Jabu Ndlovu Street in Pietermaritzburg.
Today’s Then and Now is the former Holiday Inn in Sol Harris Crescent which was “pensioned off” as a hotel to provide top-notch retirement accommodation.
To mark Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel’s 125th birthday celebration in 2024, Mother City, a curation of artworks from the Norval Foundation’s Collection will be on show at the legendary Belmond property.
This week’s feature on Durban buildings then and now goes to the entry of the Mariannhill Monastery in Pinetown.
For the three Slogrove kids making the weekly trip from eManzimtoti to Uvongo to visit and help their grandparents in their new retirement home, it was a landmark greeted with relief because it meant we were nearly there and would soon escape the confines of the car to run around and play, and be spoilt by said grandparents.
This iconic establishment, nestled on Harbin's Russian-style Central Street, is the city's oldest luxury hotel, but remains a hidden gem for many, despite its rich history.
Appeal against R3 billion Beachwood Development in Durban dismissed
Arriving via waterborne transportation to the secluded bay, guests will journey through the natural rock formations before reaching the enchanting entrance of the property.
Ealing House is a building that has witnessed many changes in Durban’s Windermere area over the years and there’s still many more that lies ahead.
The old picture today features Durban’s historic Musgrave Methodist Church which has faithfully served generations of Durban families since it was built in 1893.
Cahi said he found doors intriguing as he wondered what lay behind each one.
The old pictures today feature Durban’s much-loved Alhambra Theatre, an entertainment hub for decades.
After earlier forays into ancient Damascus and Athens, the forthcoming instalment, “Mirage”, takes players into ninth-century Baghdad