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KINGS PARK SWIMMING POOL UPGRADE
The swimming pool upgrade is expected to be completed by July 2026. Mkhize said the Kings Park Swimming Pool is one of the country’s premier aquatic venues and the only swimming facility in South Africa that has World Aquatics status, which is recognised by the International Olympic Committee for administering international water competitions. The Kings Park swimming complex consists of both indoor and outdoor facilities. The indoor facility has a 50-metre swimming pool while the outdoor facility has a diving pool that is 25 metres in length and is 6.5 metres deep. The revamp is part of the City’s maintenance programme for all its swimming venues.
THE R42 million upgrade of the City’s Kings Park Swimming Pool is progressing well. This was revealed during a walkabout with the media on 25 July. The aim of the walkout was to assess the progress made thus far and provide a status update.
Acting Director of the Recreation and Parks
Directorate Dr Zakhi Mkhize said the emergency phase of the revamp is complete. This included attending to deteriorated concrete columns and the roof structure works. “We are now entering the phase of the project focusing on the facelift of the swimming pool to improve its efficiency and productivity as well as to ensure an aesthetically pleasing appearance,” said Mkhize.
A walkabout of the City’s Kings Park Pool was recently conducted, where a status update of the revamp was provided.
USHAKA REMAINS MAJOR ATTRACTION
education, and world-class entertainment. “We believe that by working together with our media partners, we can inspire a love of the ocean and its inhabitants in a new generation of conservationists,” he said. Durban Tourism updated media representatives on their tourism recovery initiatives through the Presidential eThekwini Working Group Committees, also highlighting the importance of reshaping Durban’s tourism narrative which is aimed at attracting more visitors. Durban Tourism Manager Zimasa Dlamini said: “Durban Tourism recognises uShaka Marine World as one of Durban’s flagship tourism attractions and fully supports its ongoing development.”
continued popularity among visitors. UShaka Marine World, Africa welcomed more than 40 media attendees for the media tour. The event aimed to showcase the marine park’s commitment to world-class entertainment, conservation, education and community engagement. The tour also highlighted uShaka Marine World’s conservation efforts and educational programmes. UShaka Marine World is a premier marine park located on Durban’s Golden Mile. The park is home to a diverse range of marine life, including sharks, dolphins, and sea turtles as well as dangerous creatures. Khoza said they are thrilled to have hosted these media houses to share their passion for marine conservation,
About 40 members of the media attended a tour at uShaka Marine World,
which aimed to showcase
the various attractions available at the marine theme park.
USHAKA Marine World remains one of KwaZulu- Natal’s most popular entertainment facilities, attracting over 130 000
World Chief Executive Officer Ndabo Khoza, as at the end of this financial year (which ended on 30 June) the theme park recorded over 19 percent growth in revenue (year on year). Speaking at the uShaka Marine World Media Day on 23 July, Khoza highlighted the park’s strong recovery and
visitors in December 2024 alone. Since it opened 21 years ago, the theme park has welcomed about 17 million visitors to date. According to uShaka Marine
EDITORIAL TEAM EDITOR: Mandla Nsele, Director of Marketing and Communications CONTENT EDITOR: Nondumiso Mathomane • SUB-EDITOR: Charmel Payet WRITERS: Nonduduzo Ngcongo, Sohana Singh, Zimbili Mazibuko, Gugu Mdlalose and Jessie Singh • PHOTOGRAPHERS: Nonjabulo Chamane and Pumla Khwela • DESIGN & LAYOUT: Siyabonga Mkhize
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