Time Out Durban

The Proteas are back in Durban on Heritage Day for an ODI against rivals Australia at Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium. The clash signals the start of the Summer cricket season in Mzansi, with Bangladesh and England to follow the Australians in touring South Africa this year. To celebrate the start of cricket season, we have five East Stand seated tickets up for grabs for one lucky winner to cheer on our boys in Durban with their friends and family. READ: What's on in Durban this Heritage Month How to win Proteas tickets For a chance to win the tickets to see the big-hitting Dewald Brevis and his fellow South African star cricketers, all you need to do is complete the form below, which will sign you up for Time Out Durban's super cool and informative newsletter. "But, wait, what if I am already a subscriber?" Don't stress, you can still enter by filling in the form below: The competition is only open to individuals who are 18 years of age or older. Please note that the prize is for tickets to attend the cricket only - no transport, accommodation or other perks outside of the tickets will be provided. Only one entry per email address. The competition will close at 10am on Monday, 21 September 2026. Full competition Ts&Cs here. Good luck and come on the Proteas - let's start the Summer cricket season on a high note! If you are travelling into Durban for the match, check out the best things to do in Durban to make your stay even more enjoyable. Follow Time Out Durban on

Get excited Durban! One of KwaZulu-Natal's biggest food, music, and lifestyle events, the Durban Street Food Festival 2026, is gearing up to feed all your senses at Pavilion Shopping Centre from 4 to 6 September 2026. The festival celebrates the very best of food, music, culture and community! This year's event will bring together more than 75 food, craft, and lifestyle brands, alongside an exciting entertainment programme, family-friendly attractions, live music and a place to watch the Bokke take on the All Blacks (you can't miss the rugby, right?). Headlining the festival's music line-up for 2026 are the legendary Mafikizolo and award-winning musician Muzi, while the KZN Youth Orchestra, Veranda Panda, and Matt Davies and Tim Lewis will also make special appearances on stage. When it comes to the food on offer, festival-goers can expect an incredible selection of international and local street food, artisan desserts, gourmet burgers, seafood, vegan cuisine, authentic cultural dishes, handcrafted beverages, speciality coffee, sweet treats and much, much more. Sounds great, right? To celebrate this year's festivities, Time Out Durban is giving you the chance to win one of 10 pairs of tickets to the Durban Street Food Festival 2026! All you need to do is fill in the form below, to sign up to receive the Time Out Durban newsletter. It's that simple! If you are already a subscriber, never fear! You can still enter the competition by filling in the form. Pleas

It's that time of the year again when the creatives of South Africa gather in Makhanda (also known as Grahamstown) for the National Arts Festival, which is proudly sponsored by Standard Bank. From June 25 to July 5, Makhanda will become a haven for all things arty, with actors, musicians, comedians, cultural phenomenons, magicians, and loads more creatives descending upon the town. If you are heading down to support the South African arts, we've got some hints and tips as to how best to get there. You won't want to miss out! How to get to the National Arts Festival from Cape Town To keep things simple, flying into Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth) and hiring a car is the best option. It's 124km from Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport to Makhanda. Most of the airlines have daily flights from King Shaka International Airport to Gqeberha. A return trip will cost in the region of R3,000. If a road trip excites you, the N2 from Durban will take you straight to Makhanda. The drive is roughly 11 hours in total, covering a distance of 825km. Just remember that petrol is not cheap anymore (why did you have to remind us?), so you are looking at an estimated price of R3,200 for the trip up and down. There are also bus services which operate between Durban and Makhanda, but the time it takes is not ideal, especially if you are not going for the full National Arts Festival period. All prices correct at time of publication. Book tickets for the National Arts Festival here. Stan