Time Out Durban launches with a new way to explore the city

Durban has joined Cape Town and Johannesburg in getting its own Time Out city guide, giving locals and visitors a new platform to discover where to eat, drink, explore and spend their time across the city.

Time Out South Africa has officially launched Time Out Durban through its franchise partnership with Kagiso Media Radio (KMR).

It becomes the third South African city to join the portfolio, following the launches of Time Out Cape Town and Time Out Johannesburg earlier in 2025.

The Durban launch follows the city being named one of the world’s best places to travel to in 2026 in Time Out’s global survey.

What to expect from Time Out Durban

Created with input from local writers, creatives and cultural voices, Time Out Durban will provide independent recommendations covering food, drink, culture, nightlife, neighbourhoods and family activities.

It will also venture beyond the city to feature escapes and road-trip destinations across KwaZulu-Natal.

Coverage will include new restaurant openings, major events, neighbourhood finds, local personalities, beaches, markets, nightlife and activities for families.

Content will be available across web, mobile, email and social channels, along with live experiences.

Aisha Mohamed, Managing Director of Time Out South Africa, said Durban was a natural addition as the brand expands its presence in the country.

“Durban has such a distinct personality and an incredibly rich mix of culture, food, creativity, entertainment and outdoor experiences,” says Mohamed. “There is always something happening, but part of the challenge for both locals and visitors is knowing where to look and what is genuinely worth experiencing.”

Local voices will tell Durban’s stories

While Time Out has an international presence, its city guides are built around knowledge from the people who live in the destinations they cover.

The brand was founded in London in 1968 and now reaches audiences across more than 350 cities in over 50 countries.

Its South African expansion follows the same approach, combining the wider Time Out brand with local insight.

For Durban, that means focusing on the people, businesses and experiences shaping the city rather than only its familiar attractions.

“The people of a city tell its stories best,” says Mohamed. “Time Out is about experiences, but it is also about amplifying the voices of people within communities and helping audiences enjoy their city in the best way they know how.”

With Durban now joining Cape Town and Johannesburg in Time Out’s South African portfolio, the new platform aims to give Durbanites a guide shaped around their city while offering visitors another way to experience KwaZulu-Natal beyond its familiar postcard image.

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