'DURBAN LAUNCHES "KNOW YOUR CITY" CAMPAIGN AHEAD OF TOURISM MONTH!!

Durban, South Africa’s third-largest city in area is an exciting hub around a busy harbour on the edge of the warm Indian Ocean. The discovery of the natural harbour of Durban dates back to Christmas Day 1497, when passing Portuguese seafarers named it “Rio de Natal” (the River of Christmas). In 1823, a European trader Henry Fynn and his party became the first White people to settle in the area. Until that time, only the indigenous Zulu people inhabited the area. The small White settlement grew into a town and twelve years later it was named for the acting Governor of the Cape Colony, Sir Benjamin D’Urban.

Today, Durban is the busiest port in Africa and the third largest city in South Africa, forms part of the metropolitan municipality of eThekwini. It is also home to the largest concentration of Indian people in South Africa. The Indians first arrived as indentured labourers to work on the sugar plantations of KwaZulu-Natal. When their contracts expired, they were allowed to stay and their families and friends followed them to South Africa.

 How Well do YOU know Durban!!!

Our very own Quiz

1. What is the name of the New Airport
2. WHich suburb is named after ' The place of Reeds'
3. The name of the New Soccer Stadium
4. A real African Indian shopping experience in Durban
5. Water world
6. The old Durban Station
7. The oldest school in Durban
8. The name of the 3 hour bus city tour
9. The new name of old Queens street
10. Who was known as the man of peace
11. Durban's very own waterfront
12. The Dragon Mountain
13. A world heritage site up the North Coast
14. The headquarters of the Native Administration Department
15. Our Rugby Team
16. A local soccer team
17. A shopping and theatre experience in Hillcrest
18. Art in the Park in pietremaritzburg
19. The real marathon in South Africa!!
20. Africa's sports capital

Go to the Wozani Forum and give us your answers!!