Durban in the News:
Late KZN MEC Meshack Radebe described as pillar of strength: We will remember him as someone who spoke his mind,” Zondi said. He added that Radebe had been a peacemaker across the KwaZulu-Natal province at the height of political violence before and after the …
Ernest: Marriage makes me a better man: Ernest, who shot to fame when he played Chester in the 90’s drama Yizo Yizo, said being a married man added more to his responsibilities, but he enjoys it. The actor got married at age 47 to Durban …
Then & Now: Rickshas at Lord’s Ground: Rickshas became a popular mode of transport in Durban after their introduction from Japan in 1892. By 1904, there were 2000 registered pullers.
Limpopo teenager lands a job while assisting job seekers: Tebogo Makhae (18) says the company, which she can’t name for privacy purposes, noticed her for sharing vacancies and offered her a post.
Engen must stop shifting blame for Durban refinery blast, say MPs: Engen has not repaired damage caused by the explosion, and parliament’s portfolio committee on environment, forestry and fisheries has resolved that it will not accept the blame-shifting by the compan …
Sugarcane queens changing KZN farming landscape: The days of sugar cane farming being dominated by big corporates are over. Nonhlanhla Gumede-Shabalala, Zibo Makhaye and Nosisa Dube are a breath of fresh air in Mzansi’s sugar industry, breathing new …
KZN Premier Zikalala and Consul General of India hold economic talks: KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala says the meeting with the Consul General of India Anish Rajan today has revived a long-standing relationship between the two economies after the devastating …
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Quick Durban KwaZulu-Natal Fact: The Golden Mile is traditionally Durban’s most popular tourist attraction, and has had many incarnations over the decades, from the sedate promenade where elegant Victorian and Edwardian ladies and gentleman used to enjoy an afternoon stroll, to the vibrant and colourful spot it is today. Its profile may have changed, but one constant has remained throughout the years – the Zulu Rickshaw Runners. Durban’s first 10 rickshaws were imported from Japan in 1892 by sugar magnate, Marshall Campbell. To everyone’s astonishment, they rapidly became a popular mode of transport in and around Durban and soon crowded the streets of the city. In those days, being a Rickshaw Runner – the man who pulled the rickshaw cart – was a (comparatively) well-paid and sought-after position. The City proposed that these men wear simple calico uniforms, which they embellished with traditional Zulu adornments, giving rise to the now-famous Durban rickshaw dress. Today, rickshaw men are an indelible feature of the Durban beachfront!.
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