Durban

American

[dur-buhn] / ˈdɜr bən /

noun

a seaport in SE Natal, in the E Republic of South Africa.

Durban British

/ ˈdɜːbən /

noun

a port in E South Africa, in E KwaZulu/Natal province on the Indian Ocean: University of Natal (1909); resort and industrial centre, with oil refineries, shipbuilding yards, etc. Pop: 536 644 (2001)

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Victory for the Durban side would mean Toulouse would fall out of the qualification spots before they kick off.

From BBC

Robin Arnold Smith was born in Durban, South Africa in 1963 to British-born parents, and made his name as a schoolboy prodigy in cricket and rugby.

From BBC

Promoted Durban City forced a 0-0 draw at Richards Bay and trail Galaxy on goal difference.

From Barron's

They arrived at Durban's international airport on Tuesday under heavy police guard, with their hands and feet shackled.

From BBC

The daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma has pleaded not guilty to terrorism-related charges at the start of her trial in the port city of Durban.

From BBC

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