Author: FUTHI MBHELE
Durban July Set To Inject Millions Into Ethekwini Economy
THE Durban July Experience is forecast to inject R130 million (US$7,2 million) to the economy…
Max’s Lifestyle Village: A Humble Journey to Global Fame
FROM its early days as a butchery and braai place, to now being a hugely…
Prominent Durban Beach Pool Closed Again
THE closure of the Rachel Finlayson Pool at the Durban Beachfront has left locals disappointed.…
Zula Zula Bus’ Travails Mirrors Resilience Of Tourism SMEs
THE travails faced by Zula Zula Adventure Bus depict the lack of support faced by…
New Flight Lifts Trade, Tourism Between SA, Zambia
THE resumption of service by ProFlight Zambia between Durban and Lusaka is poised to provide a much-needed boost trade and tourism between South Africa and Zambia. KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), the South African province, has welcomed the service by the airline that serves the business community and tourism industry. “This new air service will undoubtedly play a role in strengthening the business links between the two destinations,” said Siboniso Duma, KZN Member of the Executive Committee for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental…
Seals Stir Hype But Danger Lurks
BEACH goers have been alerted to the danger posed by seals after the animals were spotted in Durban. “Over the last couple of days, there have been some seals that have visited sections of the south coast of Durban,” stated the KwaZulu-Natal Ezemvelo. “This is not a common phenomenon in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) so it has created quite a hype among the angling community and general public,” it added. Among precautions, people must not pose next to or close to a…
Load Shedding The Final Nail In The Coffin
LOAD shedding might as well be denounced as the second pandemic as it forces companies to close or work below capacity. As was the case during the outbreak of COVID-19, hotels and restaurants are the hardest hit by the latest crisis. Recently, the Market Cafe in Morningside, Durban sent an emotional notice announcing its closure, which took effect on May 21. “It is undoubtedly, with a saddened heart, that we inform you of our closure,” the establishment stated. “We would…
Eswatini Air Flights Boost Tourism, Trade Ties With SA
THE resumption of flights by Eswatini Air to South Africa is anticipated to boost trade between the two countries. The direct flight to Durban was opened early in May, with a maximum capacity of 50 passengers operated by an Embraer ERJ 145 aircraft. It operates flights on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. There are plans to increase frequencies to seven times a week from this month, based on demand. The route is expected to facilitate trade between KwaZulu-Natal (KZN)province and Eswatini,…