In the 1980s the National Party witnessed a renewed national and international pressure to initiate political reform. The Apartheid government accelerated its homeland policy and the introduction of the Tricameral Parliament gave Coloured and Indian minorities a limited say in running their own “affairs”.
The History of Greyville dates as far back as 1844, when it hosted the Province’s first official Horse Racing Event. The Track has had the honour of welcoming the likes of Queen Elizabeth II, the Duke of Edinburgh and an array of notable enthusiasts from all corners of the Globe!
The 2 800 m Pear-Shaped Track encircles the Royal Durban Golf Course and is Home to South Africa’s premier horse race and fashion event, the Durban July!
The Stadium is a Home for Sharks Rugby team. It is also open for external hire through the Stadium's manager. 10am till 4pm, Monday to Friday 10am till 12:30 pm, Saturdays, and for all major sporting events. Kings Park Stadium is the eighth-largest Stadium in South Africa by capacity (52,000). The Stadium has also been used by the Durban Premier Soccer League Football clubs, and also for major football finals.
The History of the Mount Nelson Hotel is intertwined with the early History of the Cape. The estate on which the Hotel is built was named: 'The Garden of van Oudtshoorn'. It was granted to a Dutch Baron, Pieter van Oudtshoorn van Rheede way back in 1741 by the then Governor of the Cape. The piece of land adjoins the Company Gardens albeit separated by a road these days.
"This beachfront Hotel on Durban North Beach provides a great base from which to explore the many beautiful and exciting parts of the vibrant City. The Hotel is situated on Durban's Golden Mile and is well-placed within the golden triangle which comprises the Suncoast Casino, u Shaka Marine World and the International Convention Centre. The Hotel is also one about five minutes from the City centre. Durban is the perfect City to accommodate both business and leisure travelers and the hotel caters to the needs of both!
The track is named after champion cyclist and ex SACF (South African Cycling Federation) president, Cyril Geoghegan. It is situated in Durban, Kwa Zulu Natal, behind the Kings Park rugby Stadium. A lap on this outdoor track covers 333 m. The track has monster bends that are connected by short straights. Floodlights allow for evening racing to take place. Spectators can only view the action from the main Pavilion since the track is elevated from the ground! The Track has change rooms with showers, a workshop and a press box.
Although it operates under the sponsorship-based name of Sahara Stadium Kingsmead, this cricket ground in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal is more commonly referred to as “Kingsmead". The 25 000-seater Stadium is within walking distance from Durban’s famous Indian Ocean coastline and is the home ground of the Sunfoil Dolphins. The ground incorporates traditional grass banks, as well as towering modern Stands.
Kingsmead has witnessed some of South African cricket’s finest moments. It staged its first Test match on 18 January 1923, a game between South Africa and England that resulted in a draw.
Sandton Executive Suites is proud to present modern self-catering apartments in the heart of Sandton City CBD conveniently located within walking distance of the Morningside Medical Clinic, Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton City Shopping Mall and the new world class Gautrain Station.
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In the heart of the Dolphin Coast lies Ballito, nestled between the sugar-cane fields of KwaZulu Natal's famous 'Green & Gold' and is flanked to the East by golden Beaches and the warm waters of the Indian Ocean.
The waters off Ballito's Beach are the playground of the bottle nose dolphins, which frolic in the waters close to shore and are visible all year round. The dolphins favour this stretch of coastline because of it's relatively clear and shallow waters, allowing dolphins to swim close to shore in order to feed.