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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AFP reporters saw the men -- including one in a wheelchair -- exiting the airport of Durban, in the coastal KwaZulu-Natal province, with their luggage and escorted by police to a holding area.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

Saracens' ill-discipline proved costly as they fell to a frustrating 28-23 Investec Champions Cup defeat by the Sharks in torrential rain in Durban.

From BBC • Dec. 13, 2025

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 • Dec. 2, 2025

An Athini Maqokola brace earned fifth-place AmaZulu a 2-0 home win in Durban over Siwelele, who surrendered a four-match unbeaten league run.

From Barron's • Nov. 23, 2025

The South African towns of Cape Town and Durban were very beautiful.

From "My Life with the Chimpanzees" by Jane Goodall

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