Durban Interactive
Welcome to ShowMe Durban’s ‘Interactive’ section. See hundreds of photos added by Durban locals, from social events, parties and sporting events like the Durban July and surfing competitions, to photos of snow on the Drakensburg … and lots more.
Add your own galleries! You can post your own news or articles along with your pictures, and you can add to or remove photos and galleries any time you like. Also see local interest articles submitted by Durban locals, and read about noteworthy local ‘personalities’, both past & present.
East Coast- Electronic Cemetery-Waste Management is an initiative put together to aid in the removal...
On the 7th of August Suncoast Casino, Hotels & Entertainment hosted 20 seniors from Chesterville...
On Saturday the 10th of August Suncoast Casino Hotels & Entertainment hosted Tsogo Sun’s Celeb...
The Durban High School Matric learners pulled out all the stops for their Matric Dance that was held...
The Gagasi FM DJ’s put their cooking skills to the test at The Good Food & Wine Show’s iSish...
On Thursday the 1st of August Suncoast Casino Hotels and Entertainment hosted Whisky Club at Havana ...
This year, what makes it more memorable is that for the first time in the tournament's history, a go...
Suncoast Casino, Hotels & Entertainment staff supported the Reach for a dream slipper day on Fri...
Images from the Vodacom Easter Fever Beach Festival
The Vodacom Easter Fever beach festival took place over the weekend ...
DHS juniors victorious against Westville!
Durban High School’s junior rugby teams played against Westville last weekend ...
Durban Surfer David Van Zyl Wins Quicksilver Event
Durban Surfer David Van Zyl Wins Inaugural Quiksilver Takes One To Know One Surf Event In Cape Town ...
Decorex Durban Manscape – From surfer to ‘Manscaper’
Decorex SA launches the tongue in cheek “Manscape” project ...
Top pupils are excited to be part of DHS 150th birthday in 2
Top pupils are excited to be part of DHS 150th birthday in 2016! ...
Grade 8’s ring the bell for brotherhood!
The Durban High School Grade 8 bell-ringing ceremony for 2014 was held on the first day of school on Wednesday ...
Oosthuizen soars at Volvo Golf Champions
He might have brought his “holiday” swing to Durban, but it was still plenty good enough to hold up under immense pressure ...
Smiles all round after successful Marine Surfski Series opener
KZN’s 2014 summer surfski season got underway on Friday 10 January when close on three hundred enthusiastic paddlers ...
SharkSmart coaches conference gets 2014 rugby season rolling
The newly appointed Director of Rugby at the Cell C Sharks Jake White provided hundreds of school and club coaches from around the province with hives
DHS 1st team cricketers kick start the year at the Cape Cricket Fest!
The Durban High School 1st team cricket took to the road on Wednesday ...
Dance 2 Fame announces its winners at uShaka Marine World!
Dance 2 Fame announces its winners at uShaka Marine World!
Meet Jeannie D at the Pavilion Shopping Centre Clicks store!
It’s your chance to rub shoulders with the famous! Jeannie D
Durban Swag Movement is Here
Durban Swag Movement (D.S.M) is a newly established music organisation aimed to promote up and coming Durban based artists ...
Argentina draws first blood in 5 match hockey series Vs SA
The opening game of the five match hockey derby between SA and Argentina
Hirsch Ballito Celebrating A Great Year
The Hirsch Ballito team celebrated the end of a very successful year with a Christmas party
Christmas For Ithemba
Despite the rainy weather, the magic of Christmas arrived for the children of Focus on Ithemba
Ithemba student receives environmental Hirsch’s Award
On entering the hall there was a huge buzz of excitement Parents chatting, children laughing and teachers awaiting ...
Hirsch’s Hillcrest support of World Aids Day
Recently Hirsch’s in Hillcrest spoilt the staff and volunteers at the Hillcrest Aids centre to fresh coffee and muffins
Have a Merry Christmas at uShaka Marine World Village Walk
Have a Merry Christmas at the uShaka Marine World Village Walk! uShaka Marine World will be full of the festive cheer when their new Sexy Santa
Glenwood High School – James Dwyer Memorial Cup
The James Dwyer Memorial Cup was donated by his family in his memory.
SA CAN calls for safety this Christmas
This morning (27 November), Hirsch’s Hillcrest played host to a successful presentation by SA CAN founder, Brian Jones ...
Lance shares his passion for drumming
My favourite music style is anything with rhythm. I am not limited to any type of genre because I am UNIVERSAL. To be the best at
Lonehill Estate
Lonehill Estate is one of the top live performing bands in South Africa. Tired of watching spectators bob their heads to dull rock
MMA Fighter Jason Pretorius
Mixed martial arts, better known as MMA is a full contact combat sport that allows the fighters to strike and use grappling...
Mixed Medium Photography by Lynette Botha
I currently live in Durban “Bluff based”, but originally from Margate. Actually I spent many years between Margate and Richards...
Monica Kissondath shares her passion for Photography
Photography is a creative art which means that you have to compose the image in your head before you snap the picture. Let your
The Wonders of Black and White Photography by Nirun Dowlath
I have lived all my life in Durban and currently live in Westville. I am an accountant by profession with a creative side...
SA Award-winning Pianist & Vocal Artist, Shannon Hope
Award-winning Pianist and Vocal Artist, Shannon Hope, has been tugging on South African heart strings since the release of her...
Macro and close-up Photography by Arlene Colby Mullins
I bought my first SLR camera in 2008 and since then I have been bitten by the photography bug in a big way, growing my knowledge
Taekwon Do champion Jason Lee McCall
I am the ITF SA sparring champion in the U78 kg champion “SA champs in 2012” and an official team member of the ITF Taekwondo...
Bantam weight fighter Baldwin Mdlalose
When I was first introduced to the MMA scene had no fighting background, “it was my friend Seth who did BJJ at Novagen at the time
Rhino Knights “Lloyd Dennis Gillespie and Isabel Wolf-Gillespie”
Married couple Isabel Wolf and Lloyd Dennis Gillespie making the World a better place for all living things...
Personal Trainer Christo Myburgh shares his health tips
I have been training for several years and one never stops learning. Like any industry, the fitness one has seen many new and...
DJ Rum & Monkey
In short…be unique and play your own music. Mash-ups, bootlegs and remixes are also a good way to get known if you cannot produce
Umlazi township rapper and produce BYK
Mxolisi zindela (byk) is a rapper/producer from Umlazi Township. His love for hip hop started at an early age and he grew up with
Competitive Sailor Victoria Marshall
This English Rose will easily blow you away, not only can she speak four languages, but she plays the piano, flute and enjoys...
Creative couple Gary & Chantell Wild share their creativity
Gary and Chantell Wild grew up in the eastern Cape, South Africa, before moving to KwaZulu-Natal. Gary studied fine arts and spent
A Nic Billington Overload
Nic’s highly anticipated debut album entitled “Overload”, which has taken approximately two years to complete
One of Durban’s favourite performers Krystle T
With a voice that never fails to get people on their feet, Krystle T is fast becoming one of Durban’s favourite performers
DJ Kyle Cassim
Kyle Cassim is a young man taking big strides in the music industry with his energetic and powerful personality, accompanied by...
Artist Mikhail Reitz
I always had a great love for Alternative Art and music as well as Religions and Spiritual cultures. Being brought up in a...
High Notes with Local Singer Charles Green
Charles Green, local Durbanite, vocalist, producer and front man for recording bands Savoys, Nu Savoys, Reunited, Music unlimited,
Taking photos like an expert “Tania Kühl “
Never leave your camera at home and photograph everything! There are very few things you can’t turn into an interesting picture. E
Genee Griffiths, new principal at IHS Westville
After several years in the private sector, she branched off into her teaching career, and then went on to owning
Local Durban Model Kirsten Wilson
Never let anyone bring you down, everyone is beautiful in their own way and always remember to just have fun!
Vuyokazi Mhlophe’s new appointment at Gagasi FM
28 year old Vuyokazi Mhlophe has just been appointed as Brand Activation and Marketing Manager for Gagasi FM
Local DJ Wayne Velthuizzz in the house
I started with my love and passion for music and wanting to make my own music. I actually started producing electronic dance music
Surf Durban. Surf photos by Celeste Jacobs
I believe that all photographers have their own unique style. I simply like to capture people in their most natural state. I am
Local Durban Celebrity Tiffany Kruger
Local Celebrity Durbanite Tiffany Kruger is not only a pretty face, She is a skilled and talented female Athlete who represented..
Photography by Dean Elliott
I must say that advertising photography is my favorite. I am extremely happy to work with my clients on a daily basis...
Recently Spotted at Hirsch Umhlanga, Patrick Lambie
Fresh out of school, Patrick was headhunted by the Sharks under-21 provincial team and became the top points scorer
Local Durban DJ Joni Pires AKA DJ Joni P
Joni Pires AKA Dj Joni P is a Durban based Dj who has made a huge impact on the Durban dance scene in the past year...
Jazz/ R&B vocalist, Natalie Rungan
As a little girl, Jazz/ R&B vocalist, Natalie Rungan unearthed her life’s dream while singing hymns in church. The Durban born
Young Durban Artist Steph Spowart shows us some of her work
I really enjoy portraiture as the emotion in ones face really captivates my imagination and inspires me to create my own rendition
Rapper and musician JR
The Main Event featured massive hits So Hot, Gata Le Nna and Mathata. The album was an instant hit and JR found himself being...
Photography by Ryan Janssens
I started getting into photography in about 2005, I used to shoot all my friends body boarding, we would spend almost every day...
International Male Model Atta Junior, share some tip…
Everyone thinks models are living in paradise and things come to us so easily, but they don’t know what we go through every single
Nightlife Photography by Skye Cripps
I started photography 2 years ago, and I really enjoyed it as I did with all other art forms I previously did....
Party in the Park
The Hunter’s Dry the Party in the Park recently took place at Chris Saunders Park Umhlanga. Featuring top National Dj’s...
Breakdancer Preston “Krazy Kayzo” Kyd
I represent the Breakdance crews Floor Assassins (Durban) and Concrete Apostles (Cape Town). I've been Breakdancing for 11 years..
Visiting Township Vibe Backpackers
As you walk into the Township Vibe Backpackers in Newlands West you notice a certificate for the Emerging Tourism Entrepreneur
Kate Lovemore shares her modeling secrets
Kate when did you firs discovered you had a passion for modeling, and why do you have this passion?
How to become a Chef by Chef Jason Turner
Being a top Chef does bring certain challenges to the table, what advice can you give to others that might want to pursue a career
Local Durban DJ Amigo Santana
Antonio Santana a.k.a Dj Amigo Santana is a Durban Based dj that started his djing career three years ago when he got his first...
Durban male model Dane Griffiths shares his story
How would you compare Durban models to Johannesburg and International models, are there a huge difference?
Body Builder Gareth Glazer Shares his Fitness Secrets
How does a normal day of training look like to you, in other words how many days a week do you train and for how long?
TEARGAS
TEARGAS is made up of three like-minded talents namely; Ntokozo “K.O.” Mdluli from Piet Retief in Mpumalanga and two brothers Ezee
Krumping, Popping, Locking and Tutting by Tshepo Mokoena
An interview with Africa's Masters of Rhythm JNR Krump category winner
Olympic paddler Tiffany Kruger
Toti’s very own paddle-powered Olympian, Tiffany Kruger is settling back into reality after her extraordinary adventure to the....
Young MMA fighter Conrad Bernhardt
I started MMA a year ago to date. Two of my friends namely Jayden Caldwell and Darren Ovenstone introduced me to the...
Local Durban Artist Mark G.
Mark .g was born in Pietermaritzburg in 1958 november the 2nd . His future in art was firmly established at the early age...
How to become a part-time or full time DJ,by DJ Monstrosity?
What is a DJ (Disk Jockey)? A disc jockey, also known as DJ, is a person who plays recorded music to an audience...
How to become a Chiropractor…?
What exactly is a Chiropractor? Chiropractors are Doctors who practice a manual approach, providing diagnosis, treatment...
Margaret Hirsch – Climbing Mountains of Excellence!
Margaret’s knack of empowering everyone who works for the company is legendary.
Biography of local Fighter Justin Radford
I started training in 2009 with Calven THE BUTCHER Robinson at Body guru in Umhlanga. I was always big into training and keeping..
Biography of Mark Bristow Mix Martial Art fighter
I made my professional MMA debut at 40 years as this was where martial arts were heading...
Hector Britts “The Enforcer”
Pushing once bodies to the limit in strength and endurance as well as fight-specific drills becomes the highlight of our day...
Photography as a lifestyle by Shutter Punch Photography
Beauty can be seen in all things but seeing and composing the beauty through my eyes, is really what separates the snapshot ...
Lifestyle Oasis & MTVBASE
July is the most market month on the social calendar. Not only is it the month in which the famous DBN July takes place...
A material World brought to life. Durban July 2012
Glitz and Glamour were the order of the day at the Durban July 2012. As always the event was RED HOT, but with GREEN being the...
2012 Pro Surfing in Ballito brought to you by Mr. Price
"I was always drawn to photography but it was the digital revolution that allowed me to start to experiment with my own style...
Ballito Pro Surf 2012 “Mr.Price”
he winner of the 2012 Mr Price Pro Ballito . Glenn Hall took on defeating champion Nathaniel Curran, 27, from the (USA) in the...
E-Lite Photography by Marshall Morton
As a Photographer I enjoy working with Light in all of my photo's, I tend to try and try to catch as much of it as possible...
Photography with a twist by Lyle Skippy Skipage
I found it a way to escape boredom and terrible weather when I was living in England, but now I travel a lot and it allows...
Local Durban performer and producer Drone375
I was a child of the 80's, I grew up around electronic and classical music and my father’s vinyl collection. I always paid...
“Wave” hello to The City of Durban – Mark Justin Edmondstone
My photos are for the people who are partaking in a sport that they love; it’s for them to push themselves even more once they...
Body for life “women’s health” By Bronwynne Deleney
Do you follow a special diet, and if yes, please share basic tips?Not really, but I generally eat clean “meaning healthy’ more...
Hand-made knives by Werner Coetzer
I have always had a passion for knives and from an early age started shaping knives out of any piece of steel I could find...
Love Africa – Love Life by Sharon Scott
Photography is not only about taking the shots and viewing them. It’s about sharing those special moments, the ones that take...
Photo evolution by Liz Wilmans “From Auto to aperture & ISO”
I've been taking photo's for many years now always on “auto.” Did a course about a year ago learning about the settings now it's..
Action during the Lifesaving SA Champs2012 By Dennis Walthew
Dennis is a local amateur Photographer based in KZN, he loves his camera and take as much photos as often as he can...
Local Durban Artist Tyran Roy
Art has always been a central them in my life and I’ve been drawing since before I could remember learning to write in preschool..
Local Fitness Celeb Bronwynne Delaney
With a combination of a healthy lifestyle together with good nutrition, supplements and daily exercise you can be the best you...
Creative Photography “Lomography” By Jerome Stoffels
Syle of photography is Lomography (it is characterized by snapshots with strange colors, vignettes blurs and other imperfection
NIGHTLIFE Photography by “mynameisgrant” – RAMfest !!!
I look for moments and try to steal them. It doesn’t matter if I’m on the street, in a club or on the golden mile...
Durban Hip hop and Break Dancing talent Courtnaé Paul
Local Durban talent Courtnae’ Paul shows off her skills with a bit of Hip Hop, Break dancing and other dancing moves
Local Durban Fighter Wesley “Young Assasin” Hawkey
Trainer: Donavin HawkeyGym : MMA Elite, Weight : 74 kg, Pro MMA record (W-L) : 6 - 2 ,Background disciplines: Boxing ,Fighting
MMA Fighting Champ Donavin Hawkey AKA: BamBamz
Bio: Born 5th August 1982 in Durban, SA. Began amateur boxing at the age of 11 and in my first year of participating..
Photography “DURBAN STYLE” by Jini Reddy
By following my dream passion for photography it drives me to continuously strive to be better and different
A local celeb – Daniel Wessels
He is currently a guest artist with three songs on Leon Schuster’s Rugby World Cup album and has performed at
Saluting Margaret
With strong roots in The Ridge community, local success story Margaret Hirsch wins top national award for
Gumede: a legend of the struggle
Josiah Gumede, a liberation era pioneer, teacher, businessman and journalist was born in Natal in 1870 and died in 1947
CPSA martyr and people’s choice
Described as a martyr for the Communist Party of South Africa (CPSA), Johannes Nkosi was
James Nxumalo: your new Mayor
Fighting fraud & maladministration and fast tracking housing delivery are top of the agenda
eThekwini Deputy Mayor – Cllr Nomvuzo Shabalala
We need to go into our communities and talk to the people, hear what they have to say and what they need
eThekwini Speaker – Cllr Loganathan (Logie) Naidoo
We can do wonders for our City, which is led by a very good team, with James Nxumalo as the Captain
eThekwini Chief Whip – Cllr Stanley Xulu
Working with other councillors I would like to ensure that the lives of people are changed
Cllr Sibusiso Nigel Gumede – eThekwini EXCO Member
Good relationships between councillors and communities is vital
Cllr Zandile Gumede – eThekwini EXCO Member
Speak to your community and council structures. Let us know what you need.
Cllr Fawzia Peer – eThekwini EXCO Member
Good financial management with adequate controls on overexpenditure is crucial
Cllr Nondumiso Cele – eThekwini EXCO Member
The rights of women and children, and empowering young people are challenges close to
Cllr Ronnie Veeran – eThekwini EXCO Member
I’m happy with the Mayor pronunciation and his tough stance of cracking down
Cllr Tex Collins – eThekwini EXCO Member
He assured residents that Exco members would work hard and deliver, with all decisions based on facts
Cllr Patrick Pillay – eThekwini EXCO Member
He is committed to eThekwini ‘s vision of being the most liveable and caring city
Cllr Bongiwe Mtshali – eThekwini EXCO Member
Mtshali stays in touch with people at a grassroots level and remains accessible
She started the Women’s League
Dr AB Xuma, a president of the ANC in the 1940s described her as, “The mother of African freedom in this country.”
Murdered for fighting apartheid
Assassinated in Troyeville for his fight against apartheid lived for justice, peace and friendship
King risked all for his people
During his reign, King Dinuzulu was twice sent to jail by the forces of colonialism
Mozambique’s liberation legend
His widow and third wife, Graca Machel, is now married to former President Nelson Mandela
A gifted young man
Anton Muziwakhe Lembede was born into a peasant family, on a farm at Eston, north-west of Durban
School leaver leads the people
Activist and trade unionist John Beaver Marks was born on 21 March 1903 in Ventersdorp
Living the good life in Umlazi
Max Mqadi’s first foray into the world of business was in the trains travelling between Umlazi
A legend of the struggle
Her contribution to the liberation struggle and commitment to community projects earned her several awards
Women’s rights champion
Tireless campaigner for women’s rights and antiapartheid stalwart Helen Joseph
