The Latest Breaking News from Durban

Beaches open and close as E coli levels fluctuate, leaving local South African tourism sector in limbo

The Emergency Medical Services "responded to reports of a freak wave that swept a group of beachgoers against the pier causing multiple injuries," EMS spokesman Njabulo Dlungele said

South Africa’s coastal city of Durban has closed its North Beach after three people died when they were caught in a freak wave

Official says at least 17 people were hospitalised and in critical condition following a huge wave at Durban beach.

Large numbers of businesses in eThekwini on South Africa’s eastern seaboard – which includes the port city of Durban – rely heavily on tourism. It’s a popular holiday destination, only six hours by road from Johannesburg. Millions of people living inland head to the warm coastline over the country’s extended…

With three South African sides added this season, long flights and absurd contrasts in temperature and altitude will be part of the Champions Cup package

Misuzulu, who has promised to unite his nation and protect tradition, was officially recognised as the AmaZulu King by the South African government on Saturday in the first Zulu coronation since 1971.

Dan McFarland's squad were struck down by illness in Durban last week and their game against Sharks was called off

Ulster were due to take on the Sharks on Saturday evening in Durban

What’s the difference between Panama Red and White Widow? What makes Afghani distinct from Northern Lights? How about Durban Poison and Trainwreck?

The African Union (AU) was born in the South African port city of Durban in 2002. Under its first chair,Thabo Mbeki, African leaders seemed determined to abandon the grandiose plans of its predecessor, the Organisation of African Unity (OAU). The OAU had been established in 1963 to promote African unity…