Who first lived in Durban?
The land of modern-day Durban was a gift from the Zulu King Shaka during the 1830’s. Long before recorded history, the land was inhabited by the Khoi/San. On Christmas day, 1497, Vasco da Gama, the Portuguese explorer, passed by the mouth of Durban Bay and named it Rio de Natal.
What is the old name of Durban?
Port Natal
Durban, formerly Port Natal, largest city of KwaZulu-Natal province and chief seaport of South Africa, located on Natal Bay of the Indian Ocean. European settlement began with a band of Cape Colony traders led by Francis G. Farewell, who charted the port in 1824 and named the site Port Natal.
What tribe is Durban?
Zulus
The Port Natal began to liven up around 1825. In 1835, the area was named after Cape Governor Sir Benjamin Durban. However, the tribes within Durban, Zulus, had clashes with the settlers from the start, especially since these Zulu tribes considered the port a vital part of their existence.
Who discovered Durban Harbour?
Vasco da Gama
Durban Harbour is a natural Harbour that still resembles the original Bay’s shape. It is said that Portuguese explorer, Vasco da Gama, discovered the Bay in 1497. Soon, it became a major point of access that was conveniently located between Algoa Bay and Maputo Bay.
Who Colonised Durban?
19th century. 1824 – British settlement of Port Natal established on land “acquired…through treaties with the Zulu king Shaka.” 1835 – Settlement renamed “Durban” after British colonial administrator Benjamin D’Urban.
What was Anton Lembede Street old name?
Smith Street
| OLD STREET NAME | NEW STREET NAME |
|---|---|
| Smith Street | Anton Lembede Street |
| Sparks Road + | Moses Kotane Road |
| Abrey Road | |
| Spinal Road at Umlazi | Griffiths Mxenge Highway(Mangosuthu Highway) |
What does the word Umhlanga mean?
place of reeds
Umhlanga derives its name from the Zulu language and means “place of reeds”, referring to the beds of reeds growing along the Ohlanga River north of Umhlanga Rocks.
Why was umbilo built where it is?
Umbilo is a central suburb of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The name is taken from the Umbilo River that flows through Pinetown and Queensburgh via the Umbilo canal and eventually into Natal Bay at Bayhead. Also written as Mbilo, it is of Zulu origin, meaning “boiling”….Umbilo, Durban.
| Umbilo | |
|---|---|
| Area code | 031 |
What is Durban called now?
Durban
| Durban eThekwini | |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Municipality | eThekwini |
| Established | 1880 |
Where did West Street get its name?
West Street was named after Sir Martin West, Lieutenant Governor of Natal from 1845 to 1849. When Natal was annexed to the Cape of Good Hope in 1845, Martin West who was formerly the Civil Commissioner for Albany in the Eastern Cape and Resident Magistrate at Grahamstown, was appointed to this position.
Where did Durban’s Westville get its name?
Of interest – the leafy and verdant Durban suburb ‘Westville’ is named after Sir Martin West. (above) A view of the sandy and bushy plane where the city of Durban developed from a few wattle and daub huts to the modern city of today. This watercolour was executed from the heights of the Berean Ridge.
When did Durban become a borough?
The borough of Durban was proclaimed by the 15th of May 1854 by Lieutenant-Governor Pine. (below) Sir Benjamin Chilley Campbell Pine. (above) A hand-drawn view from Settler Agent John Moreland’s Office of West Street. The rough and thatched wattle and daub structures can be seen in this drawing.
Where did Durban develop from a plane?
(above) A view of the sandy and bushy plane where the city of Durban developed from a few wattle and daub huts to the modern city of today. This watercolour was executed from the heights of the Berean Ridge. It was on this plane alongside the Bay of Natal that West Street was laid out.