Durban

American

[dur-buhn] / ˈdɜr bən /

noun

a seaport in SE Natal, in the E Republic of South Africa.

Durban British

/ ˈdɜːbən /

noun

a port in E South Africa, in E KwaZulu/Natal province on the Indian Ocean: University of Natal (1909); resort and industrial centre, with oil refineries, shipbuilding yards, etc. Pop: 536 644 (2001)

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AFP reporters saw the men -- including one in a wheelchair -- exiting the airport of Durban, in the coastal KwaZulu-Natal province, with their luggage and escorted by police to a holding area.

From Barron's

Steenhuisen's first foray into politics came in 1999 when he was appointed a councillor in his home city of Durban, before rising to become party leader 20 years later.

From BBC

Victory for the Durban side would mean Toulouse would fall out of the qualification spots before they kick off.

From BBC

Robin Arnold Smith was born in Durban, South Africa in 1963 to British-born parents, and made his name as a schoolboy prodigy in cricket and rugby.

From BBC

Promoted Durban City forced a 0-0 draw at Richards Bay and trail Galaxy on goal difference.

From Barron's

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