Area Profiles

Located on the shores of the east coast of South Africa, Durban is the largest city in the KwaZulu-Natal province and the third most populated, after Cape Town and Johannesburg. Known for being home to arguably the busiest port in the country, Durban boasts a lively and active business district, rife with industry and commerce.  The Durban Central Business District The Durban Central Business District, located in the heart of the city, is characterised by the old architecture and vibrant mix of commercial space that enjoys a constant flow of foot traffic. Here iconic buildings make up its skyline, with older architecture including the Durban Natural Science...

Pietermaritzburg, the capital city of KwaZulu-Natal was established as a municipality in 1838 and has since grown into a thriving hub of commerce, industry and activity. Often referred to as Maritzburg, here the public sector plays a big role in the local economy as there are local, district and provincial government bodies located here.  Pietermaritzburg Suburbs The city of Pietermaritzburg is made up of numerous suburbs. More residential while others are predominantly commercial or industrial. These areas include; Ashburton, Athlone, Bellevue, Bisley, Blackridge, Boughton, Clarendon, Edendale, Epworth, Fairmeade, Fox Hill, Hayfields, Imbali, Lester Park,...

Often compared to Sandton, in Johannesburg, is the ever-growing seaside resort town of uMhlanga. Bustling with commercial activity, this hub has undergone radical changes over the past decade, as more and more office and mix-lifestyle developments have been built year-on-year.  While uMhlanga remains a frequented holiday destination, it has become the centre of business and enterprise in the province. With many leading companies and blue-chip tenants taking up residence in some of its many upmarket suburbs.  uMhlanga Business Parks uMhlanga is home to much industry and business activity. And you can find many telesales, advertising, financial and...