All that remains of the Natal Command HQ is the deteriorating front façade. The ownership of this site has been under dispute for nearly 20 years, after it was sold in dubious circumstances by the City. The concrete sculptures were
Opening in 1845, the Royal Hotel, this iconic hotel has stood the test of time. (For 175 years.) It is however the hotel’s Grill Room, that stays imprinted in the mind. The room with all its Colonial trappings, retains it’s
There is nothing better than South Africa’s sunrises and sunsets, be it on the coast or the interior. It requires an early start to witness this natural heritage in all its glory. Below are images that reflect the diversity of
There are 365 days in each year, however each day can be very different when you visit this award CNN winning structure of architectural beauty. The pier also won the South African National Award for outstanding Civil Engineering Achievements. The
Durban’s Britannia Hotel in Umgeni Road, is an institution. Aside from the well renowned standard of its food, especially curry, the hotel is in a time warp going back to the date of its establishment in 1879, by Castle Wine
The Gandhi Settlement in Inanda was established in 1903. Much of the settlement was destroyed in the 1985 riots, but the printing works(below), survived and the old wood and iron houses restored. There is also a new museum with exhibits
Matjiesfontein – Info extract from www.matjiesfontein.com This tiny village, on the fringe of the Great Karoo, was founded in 1884 by legendary railway man, James Douglas Logan. Immerse yourself in living history; life here is a tribute to the early
This archive has images of the old Oyster Box Hotel. The hotel has always been an iconic part of the Umhlanga Rocks skyline. Thanks to The Oyster Box for the images Supplied. Also part of this post is a press