Wiggins
in eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

How to get there and get around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
0.000 and 0.000 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 0° 0' 0" and E 0° 0' 0"
Currency and Currency Code:
Rand - ZAR
Spoken languages:
Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English, Tswana, Southern Sotho, Tsonga, Swati, Venda, South Ndebele
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 12:46 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:42 am and 6:49 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
20.784 and -156.023 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ka'eleku
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for South Africa in Southern Africa

Safety Score: 3,4 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to South Africa.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning South Africa. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Wiggins

The district Wiggins of in eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality (KwaZulu-Natal) is a district located in South Africa about 330 mi south-east of Pretoria, the country's capital town.

In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

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Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 25°C / 76 °F

Morning Temperature 21°C / 70 °F
Evening Temperature 23°C / 73 °F
Night Temperature 22°C / 72 °F
Chance of rainfall 14%
Air Humidity 84%
Air Pressure 1013 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 12 km/h (7 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 95% of sky
General Conditions Heavy intensity rain

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

26°C (78 °F)
22°C (72 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, scattered clouds.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

25°C (76 °F)
21°C (69 °F)
Overcast clouds, fresh breeze.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

24°C (75 °F)
23°C (73 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, few clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Westville Bed & Breakfast Guest House

Address
2.895,3 mi
8a & 9 Haven Road
3630 Durban
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


COASTLANDS MUSGRAVE HOTEL

Address
2.899,4 mi
315 PETER MOKABA RIDGE
4001 Berea
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Coweys Corner

Address
2.900,0 mi
42 Robarts Road
Durban
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Mackaya Bella Guest House

Address
2.900,3 mi
137 Penzance Road
4001 Durban
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Roseland House

Address
2.900,0 mi
291 Helen Joseph road
4001 Durban
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 6:00 - 21:00
Weekend: 6:00 - 20:00


Sparkling Star Bed & Breakfast

Address
2.900,4 mi
70 ZK Matthews Road
Durban
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


T&T Bed and Breakfast

Address
2.897,0 mi
70 Rockdale Avenue
3629 Westville
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Davaar Guesthouse

Address
2.899,2 mi
7 Davaar Place
Durban
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Jay and Bee Guest House

Address
2.894,4 mi
5 Strathearn Road, Atholl Heights
3630 Durban
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Meritus

Address
2.894,6 mi
17 Pitlochry Road
Westville
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Cascoland 2008 Durban Parade Film

Published: October 31, 2008
Length: 33:18 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: MovingHandsAnimation

During the Cascoland 2008 project in Durban, Movinghands created a mobile production unit made from a camera and tv monitor mounted in a wheely bin. We recorded the reactions of passers over...


Jordy Surfs South Africa

Published: June 10, 2008
Length: 13:32 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: O'Neill

Jordy Smith surfs his home breaks Cave Rock, New Pier, North Beach and Mozambique.


Banghra Dance in Durban MRT3859838

Published: June 08, 2008
Length: 21:22 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: theafrindian

This was happening in 2007 in Pavillion shopping mall in Westville MRT3859838.


Saving the Oceans: uShaka Sea World

Published: August 26, 2009
Length: 10:55 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: SeaworldDurban

The oceans cover over 70% of the earth's surface and has the capacity to sustain life as we know it. Fron trhe oxygen that we breathe to the fish that we eat and the rain that falls, all...


Tropical Storm Irina hits Durban

Published: March 04, 2012
Length: 01:22 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Tekweni

Footage of Durban's beachfront during tropical storm Irina on Sunday 4th March 2012. Go to www.satvchannel.com for other videos on South Africa.


Film transfer of 8mm home movies

Published: November 17, 2011
Length: 55:38 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: mbproductionsfilms

Another 1950's vintage film of my own family captured on Standard 8mm film. Originally transferred in 4:3 ratio then cropped to fit 16:9 widescreen. We transfer all film formats including 16mm...


Gunslinger boards downhill skid vid 6

Published: December 11, 2011
Length: 21:52 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: dionsone

Gunslinger boards downhill skid vid 6.


JOYOUS CELEBRATION 15 PART 4

Published: December 20, 2010
Length: 01:15 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Arthur Charles Van Wyk

The Joyous Celebration 15 live recording was held at the Durban ICC Arena on Friday, 17 December 2010 and Saturday, 18 December 2010.


Lodge Scuba - Sardine Run

Published: July 20, 2009
Length: 35:13 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: mad4mel

Members of London dive club Lodge Scuba dived the Sardine Run in South Africa. Edited by Mel Tanti. For more information about Lodge Scuba please visit: www.lodgescuba.com.


Hooters Girls Umhlanga

Published: November 12, 2009
Length: 52:21 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: WezCruickshanks

The soon to be launched Hooters Umhlanga girls spent the morning at East Coast Radio on The Big Breakfast. Filmed Edited Produced by Wez Cruickshanks.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

University of KwaZulu-Natal

The University of KwaZulu-Natal or UKZN is a university with five campuses all located in the province of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. It was formed on 1 January 2004 after the merger between the University of Natal and the University of Durban-Westville.

Located at -29.8675, 30.9808 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.900 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Universities in KwaZulu-Natal, Public universities in South Africa, Educational institutions established in 2004, Association of Commonwealth Universities, University of KwaZulu-Natal

Kingsmead Cricket Ground

Kingsmead is a cricket ground in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It operates under the sponsorship-based name of Sahara Stadium Kingsmead where Sahara is the trademark of a sponsor from the IT industry. Its stated capacity is 25,000, although grass terracing makes up part of the viewing area. The 'end names' are the Umgeni End (north) and the Old Fort Road End (south). It is the home ground of the KwaZulu-Natal Dolphins.

Located at -29.8501, 31.0278 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.901 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cricket grounds in South Africa, 2003 Cricket World Cup, Sports venues in Durban, Test cricket grounds in South Africa

Westville Boys' High School

Westville Boys' High School, often referred to as WBHS, is a public high school for boys located in Westville, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

Located at -29.83, 30.9289 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.896 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Schools in KwaZulu-Natal, Educational institutions established in 1955, Boys' schools in South Africa

Durban University of Technology

The Durban University of Technology (DUT) is a University of Technology in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It was formed in 2002 by the merger of Technikon Natal and ML Sultan Technikon and was previously known as the Durban Institute of Technology. It has four campuses in Durban, and two in Pietermaritzburg. In 2005, around 20 000 students were enrolled.

Located at -29.8514, 31.0072 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.900 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Education in Durban, Universities in KwaZulu-Natal, Public universities in South Africa, Educational institutions established in 2002, Association of Commonwealth Universities

Berea, Durban

The Berea is a ridge above the city of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa on the northern side which overlooks the city centre and the Indian Ocean. Berea is also used as a collective designation for the suburbs in the area. It has been described as the area between the Howard College Campus of the University of KwaZulu-Natal, and the Burman Bush Nature Reserve. Some of the oldest mansions in Durban were built in this once forested area.

Located at -29.8508, 30.9931 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.900 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Durban

Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre

The Durban International Convention Centre (ICC) is a large convention centre in Durban, South Africa. The venue has hosted the International AIDS Conference in 2000, the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 1999, and the Non-Aligned Movement in 2004. It hosted the preliminary draw for the 2010 FIFA World Cup and will host the COP17 meeting in 2011. It is situated next to the Durban Exhibition Centre ("Expo"), built in the 1980s http://www. icc. co. za/About. aspxhttp://www. articlesnatch.

Located at -29.8536, 31.03 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.902 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Buildings and structures in Durban, Convention centres in South Africa

Clifton School

Clifton School is an independent school for boys located in Durban, Kwazulu-Natal, in the Republic of South Africa.

Located at -29.8296, 31.0208 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.900 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Boys' schools in South Africa, Nondenominational Christian schools in South Africa, Private schools in KwaZulu-Natal, Educational institutions established in 1924

Dick King

Richard Philip "Dick" King (1813 – 1871) was an English trader and colonist at Port Natal, a British trading station in the region now known as KwaZulu-Natal. He is best known for a historic horseback ride in 1842, where he completed a journey of 960 kilometres in 10 days, in order to request help for the besieged British garrison at Port Natal (now the Old Fort, Durban).

Located at -29.8617, 31.0254 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.902 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1813 births, 1871 deaths, Anglo-African people, English businesspeople, History of KwaZulu-Natal, Endurance riding, 1820 Settlers

Battle of Congella

The Battle of Congella, beginning 23 May 1842, was between British and Boer forces.

Located at -29.8511, 31.0261 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.901 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Battles involving the Zulu, History of KwaZulu-Natal

Kennedy Road, Durban

Kennedy Road is a shack settlement, in the suburb of Clare Estate in Durban, in the province of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. It was founded by a Mr. Mzobe in the late 1970s. The land on which the settlement was founded is steep and runs down between the Municipal Dump and the 6 lane Umgeni Road. At the time of the occupation, the suburb of Clare Estate was reserved, under apartheid legislation, for the exclusive use of people of Indian descent.

Located at -29.8115, 30.9796 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.897 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Housing struggles in South Africa, Suburbs of Durban, Shanty towns, Shack settlements in South Africa, Squats, Slums in Africa

Al Falaah College

Al Falaah College is an alternative, independent school situated in the coastal city of Durban, in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

Located at -29.82, 30.9983 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.899 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Islamic schools in South Africa, Private schools in KwaZulu-Natal, Educational institutions established in 1985

Jameson Park and Rose Garden

Jameson Park and Rose Garden {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:29|49|37|S|31|00|31|E| |primary |name= }} is a rose garden located in Durban, South Africa. Once being a pineapple plantation, it currently possesses about 200 species of roses which are prominent in the South African Spring months of September to November.

Located at -29.8269, 31.0086 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.899 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Gardens in South Africa, Visitor attractions in Durban

Burman Bush

Burman Bush is a nature reserve in Morningside, Durban, situated some 8 km north of the CBD. At about 50 hectares it constitutes a small coastal forest, that forms part of the Durban Municipal Open Space System (D'MOSS). Among the forest trees that populate the reserve are flat-crowns, the forest fever-berry and red beech.

Located at -29.8175, 31.0169 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.899 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Nature reserves in South Africa, Durban

Natal Observatory

The Natal Observatory was an astronomical observatory in the Colony of Natal (now the KwaZulu-Natal province of the Republic of South Africa) from 1882 to 1911. The most important work carried out there was a study of the motion of the moon.

Located at -29.8472, 31.0064 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.900 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Astronomical observatories in South Africa

Umbilo River

The Umbilo River is a river in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The mouth of the river is situated in Durban harbour. The Umbilo River forms part of the Durban Metro's d'Moss trail and conservation efforts.

Located at -29.85, 30.9667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.898 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of South Africa

Educor

Educor is a premier supplier of tertiary education in South Africa. Educor is an abbreviation for the Education Investment Corporation Limited. They are the largest provider of private education in Southern Africa. They provide Higher, Further and Vocational education via face-to-face classes, distance learning and online learning. They also offer full-time and part-time studies, providing people from all walks of life with access to education.

Located at -29.8379, 30.999 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.899 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Higher education in South Africa

Pigeon Valley

Pigeon Valley is a Natural Heritage Park in Durban, South Africa. It was established to provide protection for the Natal White Stinkwood and other forest giants of the coastal climax forest. Another rare tree that occurs here is Oxyanthus pyriformis which is endemic to the Durban area and to Ongoye Forest. Pigeon Valley was developed as a Nature Reserve in 1989 and is about 10ha in extent.

Located at -29.8644, 30.9886 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.900 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of KwaZulu-Natal, Nature reserves in South Africa

Durban Botanic Gardens

The Durban Botanic Gardens is situated in the City of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It is Durban’s oldest public institution and Africa's oldest surviving botanic gardens. The gardens cover an area of 15 hectares in a subtropical climate.

Located at -29.8467, 31.0067 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.900 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Botanical gardens in South Africa, Visitor attractions in Durban, 1849 establishments, Protected areas of KwaZulu-Natal

Mitchell Park Zoo

Mitchell Park Zoo is also known as Mitchell Park or Mitchell's Park. Situated in the Morningside suburb of Durban, South Africa, it is the only zoo in Durban. The zoo was established as an Ostrich farm in 1910, but was unprofitable and started adding other animals. At one time it was home to many large animals, the most notable of which was an Indian Elephant named Nellie.

Located at -29.8255, 31.0113 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.899 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Zoos in South Africa, Visitor attractions in Durban, Buildings and structures in Durban

Durban cenotaph

The Durban cenotaph was erected in Farewell Square, Durban, South Africa, as a memorial to soldiers who died in World War I. Standing about 11 metres (36 feet) high, the monument is built of granite decorated with glazed ceramic tiles depicting two angels raising the soul of a dead soldier. The vivid colour of the figurative decoration makes the cenotaph possibly unique among World War I memorials of its kind.

Located at -29.8587, 31.0252 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.902 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cenotaphs, Buildings and structures completed in 1926, Monuments and memorials in South Africa, Visitor attractions in Durban, Art Deco architecture, World War I memorials, Buildings and structures in Durban

Durban railway station

Durban railway station is the central railway station in the city of Durban, South Africa, located between Umgeni Road and Masabalala Yengwa Avenue just to the north of the central business district. It is the terminus of Shosholoza Meyl long-distance services from Johannesburg and Cape Town, and the hub of a network of Metrorail commuter rail services that stretch as far as KwaDukuza (Stanger) to the north, Kelso to the south, and Cato Ridge inland.

Located at -29.8447, 31.0225 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.901 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Transport in Durban, Buildings and structures in Durban, Metrorail (South Africa) stations, Shosholoza Meyl stations

Lambert Road Baptist Church

Lambert Road Baptist Church is an evangelical church located in the suburb of Morningside, in Durban, South Africa. This church is a member of the Baptist Union of Southern Africa.

Located at -29.8296, 31.0208 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.900 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Baptist congregations established in the 20th century, Baptist churches, Protestant churches, Protestant congregations established in the 20th century, Churches in South Africa, Durban, Buildings and structures in Durban, Religious organizations established in 1904, 1904 establishments in South Africa

KwaZulu-Natal High Court, Durban

The KwaZulu-Natal High Court, Durban (formerly the Durban & Coast Local Division and commonly known as the Durban High Court) is one of the High Courts of South Africa. It sits at Durban and has general jurisdiction over the coastal districts of KwaZulu-Natal. It is a local division subordinate to the KwaZulu-Natal High Court, Pietermaritzburg, and as such it does not have its own Judge President but is under the leadership of the Judge President of the Pietermaritzburg court.

Located at -29.8621, 31.0194 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.901 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
High Courts of South Africa, Government of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban

Trams in Durban

The Durban tramway network formed part of the public transport system in Durban, South Africa, for nearly 70 years until the end of the 1940s.

Located at -29.8586, 31.0222 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.901 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Passenger rail transport in South Africa, Tram transport in South Africa, Transport in Durban

Overport

Overport is a hilly residential area in Durban, South Africa. The name Overport is commonly used to refer to the suburbs of Overport, Sydenham, Sparks and parts of Essenwood, with the part of Sydenham west of Brickfield Road usually called Asherville rather than Overport. The name Overport was coined by William Hartley, the eighth Mayor of Durban for an estate he developed in what had up to then been called West Hill.

Located at -29.8333, 31 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.899 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Durban

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25 Jun
2025

Womens Clinic
Starting at: 05:00 pm (17:00).
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30 Apr
2027

Spells Caster
Starting at: 02:00 am (02:00).
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