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RNYC’s Lighthouse to Lighthouse Race

11 April, 2013 by WotzUpDurban Leave a Comment

If you’re keen for a family outing of fun, sun and sailing, head to the Royal Natal Yacht Club (RNYC) for the annual Lighthouse to Lighthouse Offshore Race this Sunday, 14th April. Starting from 09h00 from uShaka Marine World Beach, the starting horn will see a single set off for two yacht divisions. The first route with faster boats will see competitors rounding the Umhlanga Lighthouse in the North and the Cooper Lighthouse in the South. This route will see the teams pit their prowess against each other as there is no set route other than rounding the markers, and they will have to assess conditions and make spur of the moment decisions. The second route, for the cruisers, will have a set route setting sail towards Umhlanga

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Lifestyle

Valentines Day in Durbs

12 February, 2013 by WotzUpDurban Leave a Comment

Valentines Day often leaves us rather anxious and feeling like we have to do something amazing on the day, whether single or not. But fear not, because we have lined up a few awesome options for all styles, budgets, singles and couples. If you'd like to have your event featured, let us know about it here. Oh, and be sure to check back as the list is getting longer and longer... 1 Billion Rising's V-Day Considering the recent shocking events in South Africa highlighting the abuse leveled at women and children, V-Day is an excellent way to lend your support to an end to gender violence. American writer Eve Ensler, of Vagina Monologues fame, has launched the One Billion Rising movement, and we are encouraged to wear black, with a

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Music

Valentine’s Music at the Lake

1 February, 2013 by WotzUpDurban Leave a Comment

Treat yourself, your significant other, friends or family to a romantic sundowner concert, featuring Ard Matthews (of Just Jinger fame) and our very own Durban City Orchestra (DCO) at the Old Mutual Music at the Lake. This popular series of concerts is held at the lakeside of the gorgeous Durban Botanical Gardens, a lush paradise of greenery and calm in the heart of Durbs. All proceeds benefit the Garden Window Project. Pack a delicious picnic hamper, complete with a bottle of bubbly, unfurl your picnic blankets in the dappled shade and enjoy the smooth tunes as Mr. Matthews collaborates with the DCO to introduce an orchestral version of his much anticipated debut solo album First Offerings from 18h30. The DCO will also offer

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Theatre

Birding goes Bad in Twitch

29 January, 2013 by WotzUpDurban Leave a Comment

The Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre will proudly present the premiere of KickstArt’s comedy 'Twitch' between the 7th and 24th of February. Written by Robert Fridjhon, the play is directed by Steven Stead, set design by Greg King and lighting design by Tina le Roux. It was inspired by a period in 2006, when Robert worked primarily with birds at the FreeMe Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre. The plot unravels in a birdhide in the Kruger Park, as two couples, an unlikely blend of a paleoanthropologist, a mining engineer, a marketing executive and a housewife, compete in a cut-throat birding competition. ‘Twitching’ is the term used for when a birdwatcher is able to tick a new bird off their lifetime list, and is quite a serious

Tagged With: 7th - 24th of February, birding, elizabeth sneddon theatre, Greg King, KickstArt, Robert Fridjhon, Steven Stead, Tina le Roux, Twitch, twitching

Car Rentals

Renting a car in Durban

15 January, 2013 by WotzUpDurban Leave a Comment

As in any City, Durban has a whole host of car rental options available. Here are three options for you to consider: (click on the banner).

Competitions

Are you a software based tech startup that has what it takes?

16 October, 2012 by WotzUpDurban Leave a Comment

Startup Knight is a competition for software based tech startups that are getting ready to start a viable business. Byte Orbit, the company behind Startup Knight, will be hosting this exciting event. A series of established organisations such as Microsoft, Nokia, Bandwidth Barn and 8ta have come on board with significant sponsorship for the winning startup. Microsoft will be providing software packages for the winning startup to run their business for 3 years as well as $60 000 worth of Azure Services. Bandwidth Barn will be providing office space for the duration of 6 months and Nokia has come on board as a product sponsor. In addition 8ta will be providing a 3G data modem loaded with their 60Gig + 60Gig offering. The

Tagged With: 8ta, bandwidth blog, byte orbit, Cape Town, competition, microsoft, nokia, software, software tech startup, startup knight, tech startup competition, whale watching

Wine & Wineries

Two Oceans Sauvignon Blanc 2012 earns top marks

10 October, 2012 by WotzUpDurban Leave a Comment

Two Oceans Sauvignon Blanc, a best-seller in South Africa, Canada and many other parts of the world, is making its mark yet again. The 2012 vintage recently earned a score of 90 at the recent World Value Wine Challenge, billed as the most comprehensive show in the US for wines retailing at $20 and under. Additionally, it also secured the title of Best South African Sauvignon Blanc on the show, a gold medal and a Best Buy rating. Not the only Two Oceans in the critical spotlight, the 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot blend was awarded a "Best Buy "recommendation and a silver medal, while the 2010 Shiraz took silver. The brand also made an impression with judges in Germany recently. The 2012 Two Oceans Shiraz Rosé

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Sport

Let the countdown begin

12 June, 2012 by WotzUpDurban Leave a Comment

With the start of Euro 2012, soccer fans around the world are breathing a collective sigh of relief. Having been starved of top quality, international football for far too long, the BIG Men at the top are finally at work in Poland and the Ukraine. As usual, they are giving us the greenest of pitches and the sharpest of televised images of those sweat-exploding, ultra-slow motion headers and overhead, HD shots. The only problem is that, mixed with these feelings of satisfaction, South Africans cannot deny that sadly nostalgic, post 2010 feeling- not so long ago, it was all happening right here. In fact, it was exactly two years ago today. It is hard to believe that just 730 days ago our country was the most exciting place to be on

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Competitions

What’s up in Your City?

2 April, 2012 by WotzUpDurban Leave a Comment

Tell us and you could win a case of Two Oceans wine! Although we enjoy nothing more than to tell you about the many events and activities that will take place in your city, here is a chance for you to do so yourself- and win! Send us the most informative and entertaining examples of an event in your area next month that nobody in your city should miss, and you could be happily swimming your way through a case of Two Oceans wine! It's quite simple: You tell us about the event in your city that you are convinced should be lighting up our sites next. If we are suitably impressed and even begin to consider changing our own plans next month, counting down the sleeps to your event like overly-excited chidren, you could be

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About Durban

Durban Botanic Gardens

18 March, 2012 by WotzUpDurban Leave a Comment

Not just a place for trees If you are under the impression that botanic gardens are merely museums for trees, think again. Take Durban’s Botanic Gardens as an example and you will find a place that not only boasts a phenomenal selection of flora and birdlife, but also hosts events, workshops and concerts and even provides recreational and event spaces for hire. Founded in 1849, the gardens have a proud history mainly relating to its impressive collections of orchids, palms and cycads, the last of which is currently ranked among the top ten cycad collections in the world. A walk around the gardens offers a side of Durban that is often left unseen, with the beach and sea as its primary

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