Chatsworth
District of Durban
in eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-29.858 and 31.029 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -29° 51' 28" and E 31° 1' 45"
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: 06:39 AM (Monday)
Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:23 am and 5:22 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
21.389 and -157.715 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Lanikai
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: 2024-04-28 08:22:10

Delve into Chatsworth

The district Chatsworth of Durban in eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality (KwaZulu-Natal) is a subburb in South Africa about 332 mi south-east of Pretoria, the country's capital town.

If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Scottburgh, Camperdown, Ndwedwe, Wartburg and Pietermaritzburg. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 23°C / 73 °F

Morning Temperature 16°C / 60 °F
Evening Temperature 23°C / 74 °F
Night Temperature 21°C / 69 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 52%
Air Pressure 1016 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 12 km/h (7 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Few clouds, covering 10% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

29°C (84 °F)
22°C (72 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

25°C (76 °F)
22°C (72 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Thursday, 2nd of May 2024

24°C (75 °F)
20°C (67 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Westville Bed & Breakfast Guest House

Address
7,2 mi
8a & 9 Haven Road
3630 Durban
South Africa

Time Information

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


18 Burlington B&B and Conference Venue

Address
6,9 mi
18 Burlington Drive
3630 Durban
South Africa

Time Information

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


Red Tudor B&B

Address
6,2 mi
23 St James Avenue
3630 Westville
South Africa

Time Information

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


The Troll and Tulip

Address
4,1 mi
76 Brettonwood Ave Umbilo Durban
Durban
South Africa

Time Information

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


T&T Bed and Breakfast

Address
5,4 mi
70 Rockdale Avenue
3629 Westville
South Africa

Time Information

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


Kings Guest House

Address
6,1 mi
36 Kings Avenue, Westville
3629 Westville
South Africa

Time Information

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


Olive Room Bed and Breakfast

Address
3,6 mi
10 John Geekie Road
4075 Durban
South Africa

Time Information

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


Gramarye Guest House

Address
7,6 mi
2A Doveton Place
3629 Westville
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 8:00 - 20:00
Weekend: 8:00 - 20:00


Videos from this area

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Gwen's Referal on Counsellor Sean's Place of Grace Addiction Recovery Centre

Published: March 29, 2013
Length: 06:21 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Sean Palframan

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Durban Airshow 2010.avi

Published: July 22, 2010
Length: 15:18 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: readclive

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LED Blue Twinkle Lights by Magic Lighting

Published: June 14, 2013
Length: 26:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Magic Lighting

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Length: 13:08 min
Rating: 4 of 5
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Seal Show

Published: December 21, 2009
Length: 31:00 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Annielin458

Seal Show in Ushaka Marine World, Durban.


2014-02-26: Kia ND 747 692, driving on wrong side of Kingfisher Rd, blocking Kenyon Howden Rd

Published: February 28, 2014
Length: 16:04 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Jacques Bezuidenhout

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Firework Lights By Magic Lighting

Published: June 12, 2013
Length: 40:23 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Magic Lighting

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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.


MTB South Africa Vol2

Published: May 25, 2010
Length: 54:05 min
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Author: Rodrigo Brito

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2014-08-01 - Silver Toyota Avanza skips red traffic light on Sarnia Rd.

Published: August 03, 2014
Length: 27:15 min
Rating: 0 of 5
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2014-08-01 - Silver Toyota Avanza skips red traffic light on Sarnia Rd because he/she is too impatient to wait 20 seconds.


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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 3 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

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 6 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 1 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

St. Mary's Diocesan School for Girls, Kloof

St. Mary's Diocesan School for Girls is a private boarding and day school for girls situated in the suburb of Kloof, near Durban, in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

Located at -29.7996, 30.8427 (Lat. / Lng.), about 12 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Anglican schools in South Africa, Boarding schools in South Africa, Private schools in KwaZulu-Natal, Educational institutions established in 1906, Girls' schools in South Africa

Mangosuthu University of Technology

Mangosuthu University of Technology (abbreviated MUT; formerly Mangosuthu Technikon) is a University of Technology situated on the outskirts of Durban, South Africa, on a site overlooking the Indian Ocean. The majority of students speak Zulu and it is situated near the T section in Umlazi.

Located at -29.9701, 30.9137 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Universities in KwaZulu-Natal, Public universities in South Africa

Bluff, KwaZulu-Natal

Bluff or The Bluff is a geographical area, containing seven suburbs, in Durban, eThekwini metropolitan municipality, KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa. Within the area referred to as "The Bluff" lie the suburbs of Brighton Beach, Grosvenor, King's Rest, Ocean View, Fynnland, Treasure Beach and Wentworth. The name of the area is derived from the long bluff - two ancient sand dunes on which most of the suburbs lie.

Located at -29.9247, 31.0039 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Durban

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 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Durban

Thomas More College (South Africa)

Thomas More College is an independent, co-educational day school located in Kloof, near Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

Located at -29.7881, 30.8528 (Lat. / Lng.), about 12 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Roman Catholic secondary schools in South Africa, Educational institutions established in 1962, Private schools in KwaZulu-Natal

King Zwelithini Stadium

King Zwelithini Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Umlazi, a suburb of Durban, South Africa. It is currently used mostly for football matches and was initially set to be utilized as a training field for teams participating in the 2010 FIFA World Cup after being renovated in 2010 and brought up to FIFA standards. However, since teams will be residing in the north of Durban, it was decided that King Zwelithini Stadium is too far away for practice sessions.

Located at -29.9714, 30.9 (Lat. / Lng.), about 11 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Soccer venues in South Africa, Sports venues in Durban

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 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1813 births, 1871 deaths, Anglo-African people, English businesspeople, History of KwaZulu-Natal, Endurance riding, 1820 Settlers

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 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Housing struggles in South Africa, Suburbs of Durban, Shanty towns, Shack settlements in South Africa, Squats, Slums in Africa

Umgeni Steam Railway

Umgeni Steam Railway - a railway preservation group, started in 1982 subsequent to the donation of a small Dubs loco by Illovo Sugar, now located just outside Durban in a small village called Inchanga. The history of the line they use dates back to the 1880s when the first railway line was built to run from Durban-Pietermaritzburg (90 km by road). The line runs through a 53M long tunnel at Drummond built in 1878, and is probably the oldest tunnel in use today in South Africa.

Located at -29.791, 30.833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 13 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway lines in South Africa, Heritage railways, Railway museums, ,

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 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Islamic schools in South Africa, Private schools in KwaZulu-Natal, Educational institutions established in 1985

Airlink Flight 8911

Airlink Flight 8911 was a positioning flight from Durban International Airport to Pietermaritzburg Airport that crashed into the grounds of Merebank Secondary School shortly after takeoff at around 8:00 a.m. local time on September 24, 2009, injuring the three occupants of the aircraft and one on the ground. The captain of the flight subsequently died of his injuries on October 7, 2009.

Located at -29.955, 30.9706 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Aviation accidents and incidents in 2009, Aviation accidents and incidents in South Africa, 2009 in South Africa, History of Durban, Airliner accidents and incidents caused by pilot error

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 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Astronomical observatories in South Africa

Chatsworth Stadium

Chatsworth Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Durban, South Africa. It is currently used mostly for football matches and serves as the home stadium of Golden Arrows.

Located at -29.9104, 30.8773 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Soccer venues in South Africa, Sports venues in Durban

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 4 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 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Higher education in South Africa

Amanzimtoti River

Amanzimtoti River, (also known as Manzimtoti), is a short river in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa, that originates northwest of Adams Mission, and flows through the town of Amanzimtoti, South Africa. The N2 crosses the river just before its mouth at the Indian Ocean. (coordinates river mouth see Manzimtoti Lagoon).

Located at -30.05, 30.8833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 16 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of KwaZulu-Natal, Rivers of 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 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 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Botanical gardens in South Africa, Visitor attractions in Durban, 1849 establishments, Protected areas of KwaZulu-Natal

SJ Smith Stadium

SJ Smith Stadium is a multi-use stadium at the Lamontville district, in the Chatsworth suburb of Durban, situated in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa. It is currently used mostly for football matches, and was the home venue of Durban Stars and African Wanderers during the 2010-11 season of Vodacom League.

Located at -29.9492, 30.9514 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sports venues in Durban, Soccer venues 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 1 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 0 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 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Durban