Durban City Guide for Expats and Visitors
Durban, South Africa: every guide The Rio Times publishes for foreigners who live in or visit the city, in one place. This month's events come first, then upcoming concerts and festivals, practical guides to living there and our explainers on South Africa.
This Month in Durban
Coming Up in Durban
- Gagasi FM Beach Fest Hits Durban, South Africa on 5 Dec 5 Dec
- Durban South Africa New Year's Day 2027: Afrotainment Festival at Greyville With Nasty C and Sjava 1 Jan
Understand South Africa
- South Africa Population and Ethnic Groups Explained
- Foreign Powers and Investors in South Africa 2026
- South Africa Culture, the Key Figures to Know in 2026
- South Africa Politics Explained, Who Holds Power in 2026
- Who Runs South Africa's Economy, Key Players 2026
- South Africa Geopolitics Explained 2026
- What Is MTN Group? Africa's Mobile Giant Explained
- Who Is South Africa's President? Cyril Ramaphosa Explained
- South Africa Explained: The Country, the Coalition Government and What to Watch
- Moving to South Africa: Visa Route Decides Everything, 54,000 Applications Overdue at Home Affairs
- South Africa Residency Visa Requirements and How to Meet Them
- Cost of Living in Johannesburg: Rent, Power and Water in 2026
Latest News From Durban
- South Africa Sends Army to Durban After Days of Unrest
- Durban Police Fire Tear Gas as Protests Return Friday
- Durban Refugees Moved to Gauteng After Four Months on a Pavement
- Durban Anti-Immigrant Protests: Police Whisk Mayor Cyril Xaba From Hostile Crowd
- The SADC Summit in Durban Puts Critical Minerals at the Centre
- The Durban July: Africa's Grandest Race Turns 130
Other cities in South Africa: Cape Town, Johannesburg. All expat cities