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Dusi Canoe Marathon, one of the toughest canoe events in the world that stretches over 120km. The event which begins at Camps Drift near Pietermaritzburg is paddled through two river systems, the Umsindusi and the Umgeni and ends at the Blue Lagoon.
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Khekheke's Snake Ritual
Midmar Mile in Pietermaritzburg, the Worlds Largest Open Water Swimming
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Splashy Fen Music Festival in Drakensberg, the longest-running
music festival in the country which brings thousands of people
together for what
has become the ‘ultimate outdoor experience’.
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The Royal Show in Pietermaritzburg, an Exposition for Agriculture,
Commerce & Industry.
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Comrades Marathon in Pietermaritzburg, the world’s greatest ultra-marathon, 90km. Run between the capital of Kwazulu Natal, Pietermaritzburg, and the coastal city of Durban. This event attracts runners from all around the world.
Durban Fashion week in Durban, established itself as a vibrant
international fashion platform for the top SA designers to showcase their collections.
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Mr Price Pro in Durban, one of the world’s longest running international
surfing competitions.
Sibaya Yearling Sale in Durban, a prestigious Yearling sale of some 200 year-old race horses being sold on site.
Vodacom Durban July in Durban, South Africa’s greatest horseracing
event which attracts some 56 000 people.
Midlands Meander Creative Festival in Natal Midlands.This event encourages creativity with a variety of experts in art, craft, writing, drama, culinary art, sharing their experiences and expertise.
The Uprising Festival in Durban. This event forecasts comedy, chaos, mayhem and pure African flavor, all day madness with Durban’s finest musical players mixing it up with the heavy weights of South African underground music.
The Hluhluwe Rhino Classic in Hluhluwe, the third race of the Zini
River Big 5 Mountain Bike Series and starts at the Hluhluwe Hotel.
BMW International Polo Series in Durban, against a touring international team, is played in July/August each year.
11th SA Women's Arts Festival in Durban, this is a showcase for
the impact women make on the lives of South Africans.
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Nedbank Eastern Bridal Fair in Durban, exhibitors will include: Fashion Stores; Jewellers; Beauticians; Decorators; Artists; Printers, Hair Stylists; Florists; Caterers; Luggage; Equipment Rentals; Lighting & Sound pro's; Wedding Services; Photography & Video; Travel & Tour; Law Firms; Medical Practitioners
35km in Ntshondwe Main Camp Ithala- Louwsberg, 35km race which
starts at 7am from Ntshondwe Main Camp Ithala in Louwsberg.
Mont-Aux-Sources Challenge in Drakenberg, A 50km solo trail run
that takes place at Mont-Aux-Sources.
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Pick 'n Pay Asishove Race in Durban, a 45km or 20km mountain bike
race that takes place just outside Hillcrest.
Pick 'n Pay AmaShovaShova
National Classic Bike Race in Pietermaritzburg,
one of the oldest classic cycling races in South Africa. The race starts at the
Pietermaritzburg City Hall and follows the same route as the Comrades Marathon,
finishing at the Suncoast Casino.
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Carols by Candlelight with the KZN Philharmonic Orchestra in Durban,
Tickets are on sale two weeks before a concert through the Information Centre in the Durban Botanic Gardens.
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