The #outdoorsarein this summer and the KZN South Coast is celebrating 2022 by hosting a number of family-friendly outdoor activities and adventures. Visitors are encouraged to diarise these upcoming dates and take advantage of the region\u2019s beautiful Blue Flag beaches, nature reserves and hinterland excursions.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s wonderful that the tourism economy is opening up this year, and our many tourism establishments are prioritising open-air activities in line with Covid-19 safety protocols,\u201d said Phelisa Mangcu, CEO of Ugu South Coast Tourism (USCT). \u201cThe KZN South Coast is a well-established host for major sports and cultural events, and we\u2019re thrilled to be offering these \u2013 and many new additions \u2013 to visitors this year.\u201d<\/p>\n
One of the additions to the KZN South Coast sports\u2019 calendar is the PINEAPPLE EXPRESS ULTRA Trail Run. Race director, Director Damian Bradley from B-Active Events, said this is the perfect host location: \u201cThe KZN South Coast is an unspoilt gem on the South African coast. Having holidayed on the KZN South Coast since I was a young kid, I have always been drawn to its raw beauty and charm. The region lends itself to being one of the greatest venues for trail running in South Africa and we look forward to promoting it with our exciting new event in March.\u201d<\/p>\n
KZN South Coast dates to diarise<\/p>\n
Live music by Pilani Bubu
\nDate: Saturday, 12 March
\nVenue: Zuri Beach Club, Margate
\nContact: Rita on 078 811 9064<\/p>\n
The PINEAPPLE EXPRESS ULTRA Trail Run
\nDate: Saturday, 26 March
\nVenue: Ramsgate, Glenmore and Port Shepstone to Wild Coast Sun
\nDescription: This is the Official KZN South Coast Ultra Trail Run providing runners with new adventures and challenges along the beautiful coastline while chasing the tide! The race options are:
\n\u00b7 The FLASH: 12km Trail Run – Glenmore to Wild Coast Sun (minimum age 14 years)
\n\u00b7 The RUSH: 30km Trail Run – Ramsgate to Wild Coast Sun (minimum age 18 years)
\n\u00b7 The EXPRESS: 50km Trail Run – Port Shepstone to Wild Coast Sun (minimum age 20 years)
\nRegistration: Friday, 25 March 12pm to 6pm, includes a goodie bad and extras! The Wild Coast Sun has a discounted accommodation package for runners and families.
\nContact: Damiann Bradley on 082 559 2080, www.pineappleultra.co.za.<\/p>\n
Joberg2c 2022
\nDate: Friday, 22 to Saturday, 30 April
\nVenue: Hilderberg to Scottburgh Golf Course
\nDescription: The joberg2c is the longest mountain biking stage race in South Africa. It takes place over nine days and covers approximately 900 kilometres.
\nContact: Craig Wapnick on 082 236 8910 or www.joberg2c.co.za<\/p>\n
KAP Sani2c Adventure 2022
\nDate: Wednesday, 11 to Friday, 13 May
\nVenue: Sani Pass, Glencairn Farm to Scottburgh Beach
\nDescription: The KAP sani2c is a three-day, 263km MTB stage race for adventure riders starting at Sani Pass in the southern Drakensberg, crossing the KZN Midlands mist belt into the Umkomaas Valley before ending in Scottburgh.
\nContact: Judy Parker-Dennison on 039 976 0436 or www.sani2c.co.za<\/p>\n
KAP Sani2c Race 2022
\nDate: Thursday, 12 to Saturday, 14 May
\nVenue: Sani Pass, Glencairn Farm to Scottburgh Beach
\nDescription: The KAP sani2c is a three-day, 263km MTB stage race for competitive riders starting at Sani Pass in the southern Drakensberg, crossing the KZN Midlands mist belt into the Umkomaas Valley before ending in Scottburgh.
\nContact: Judy Parker-Dennison on 039 976 0436 or www.sani2c.co.za<\/p>\n
KAP Sani2c Non-stop 2022
\nDate: Friday, 3 to Saturday, 4 June
\nVenue: Sani Pass, Glencairn Farm to Scottburgh Beach
\nDescription: Race from the base of Sani Pass to the shores of Scottburgh beach covering 250kms within 24 hours.
\nContact: Judy Parker-Dennison on 039 976 0436 or www.sani2c.co.za<\/p>\n
KZN South Coast recurring dates<\/p>\n
Mountain Biking Rides
\nWhen: Every Saturday at 6am
\nWhere: Dura Cycles in Uvongo
\nContact: Siya Mpofana on 039 315 7359<\/p>\n
Rotary’s Uvongo Flea Market
\nWhen: Saturday, 8.30am to 1pm and Sunday, 9am to 2pm
\nWhere: Uvongo Opposite Douglas Mitchell Sports Grounds
\nDescription: There are stalls offering a wide assortment of crafts, handcrafted toys, beadwork, wire work, clothing and food.
\nContact: Brian Blumrick on 082 829 0059<\/p>\n
Isintu Healthy Lifestyle
\nWhen: Tuesdays to Sundays, 8am to 9am
\nWhere: Ntelezi Msani Heritage Centre
\nDescription: Indigenous knowledge-based physical fitness and nutrition.
\nContact: Howard Msomi on 060 473 3712 or 068 272 5151<\/p>\n
Ikhwezi Le-Afrika
\nWhen: Every Saturday, 8.30am to 3pm
\nWhere: Ntelezi Msani Heritage Centre
\nDescription: Creative arts junior and open classes.
\nContact: Howard Msomi on 060 473 3712 or 068 272 5151<\/p>\n
Isigcawu Sebandla Guided Seminars
\nWhen: Tuesdays and Thursdays
\nWhere: Ntelezi Msani Heritage Centre
\nDescription: A day of heritage-based seminars consisting of:
\n\u00b7 10am to 10.45am: Amasiko AkwaZulu
\n\u00b7 11am to 11.45am: Umlando wabeNguni nowempi KaKhandampondo
\n\u00b7 12pm to 12.45pm: Imvelo namakhambi esintu
\n\u00b7 1pm to 1.45pm: uKudla kwesintu (lunch)
\nContact: Howard Msomi on 060 473 3712 or 068 272 5151<\/p>\n
Ntelezi Msani Heritage Centre dates to diarise<\/p>\n
Ingcwenga Music Session
\nWhen: Sunday, 13 March, 10am to 3pm
\nWhere: Ntelezi Msani Heritage Centre
\nDescription: Maskandi, gospel, Afro-pop, jazz and isicathamiya
\nContact: Howard Msomi on 060 473 3712 or 068 272 5151<\/p>\n
Siyagiya Ingoma and Umgangela
\nWhen: Sunday, 20 February, 10am to 3pm
\nWhere: Ntelezi Msani Heritage Centre
\nDescription: Music and traditional dance including Zulu dancing, and traditional stick fighting
\nContact: Howard Msomi on 060 473 3712 or 068 272 5151<\/p>\n
Live Performances
\nWhen: Sunday, 27 February and Sunday, 27 March, 10am to 3pm
\nWhere: Ntelezi Msani Heritage Centre
\nDescription: Hip hop and poetry
\nContact: Howard Msomi on 060 473 3712 or 068 272 5151<\/p>\n
Business Fair
\nWhen: Saturday, 19 March, 8am to 7pm
\nWhere: Ntelezi Msani Heritage Centre
\nDescription: 1906 Mthwalume poll tax uprising commemoration.
\nContact: Howard Msomi on 060 473 3712 or 068 272 5151<\/p>\n
Public Commemoration
\nWhen: Sunday, 20 March, 8am to 3pm
\nWhere: Ntelezi Msani Heritage Centre
\nDescription: 1906 Mthwalume poll tax uprising commemoration.
\nContact: Howard Msomi on 060 473 3712 or 068 272 5151<\/p>\n
**Please note events details are subject to change. Event organisers must be contacted directly for bookings.<\/p>\n
For a full list of KZN South Coast\u2019s events, download the free \u2018Explore KZN South Coast\u2019 app from Google Play and Apple stores, or visit www.visitkznsouthcoast.co.za. Alternatively, check out \u2018South Coast Tourism\u2019 on Facebook or YouTube, @infosouthcoast on Twitter or Instagram, or \u2018Info Ugu South Coast Tourism\u2019 on LinkedIn. Follow the hashtags #outdoorsarein #extendyourstay #beautifulbeaches #kznsouthcoast.<\/p>\n
For access to all previous USCT press releases, please visit: https:\/\/www.visitkznsouthcoast.co.za\/category\/press-release\/<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The #outdoorsarein this summer and the KZN South Coast is celebrating 2022 by hosting a number of family-friendly outdoor activities and adventures. Visitors are encouraged to diarise these upcoming dates and take advantage of the region\u2019s beautiful Blue Flag beaches, nature reserves and hinterland excursions. \u201cIt\u2019s wonderful that the tourism economy is opening up this […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":9188,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"tdm_status":"","tdm_grid_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2685],"tags":[5315,5367,5389,5312,5313],"class_list":["post-9185","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-destinations","tag-kzn-south-coast","tag-olivia-jones-communications","tag-phelisa-mangcu","tag-ugu-south-coast-tourism","tag-usct"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9185","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9185"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9185\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9188"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9185"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9185"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9185"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}