IN PICS | Durban plays host to three weekend entertainment events

06 June 2023 - 11:57 By Sandile Ndlovu
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Ndlovu Youth Choir entertains hundreds of spectators during a concert at The Manor House in Salt Rock
Ndlovu Youth Choir entertains hundreds of spectators during a concert at The Manor House in Salt Rock
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KwaZulu-Natal staged three major entertainment events this weekend — music by a renowned international youth choir, traditional dancing by 60 dance groups and an international jazz festival.

The internationally acclaimed Ndlovu Youth Choir mesmerised fans with their performance at The Manor House in Salt Rock, north of Durban.

Thousands of people gathered to watch the America's Got Talent season 14 finalists as they shook the stage with their talent and vibrant musical acts.

The concert was hosted by ZA Fest, in partnership with Seaton Estate.

Ndlovu Youth Choir performs during a concert at The Manor House in Salt Rock
Ndlovu Youth Choir performs during a concert at The Manor House in Salt Rock
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Hundreds of people attended the Ndlovu Youth Choir concert at The Manor House in Salt Rock
Hundreds of people attended the Ndlovu Youth Choir concert at The Manor House in Salt Rock
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Selaelo Selota performs with his band at the KZN International Jazz Festival at The Station in Durban
Selaelo Selota performs with his band at the KZN International Jazz Festival at The Station in Durban
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KZN International Jazz Festival did not disappoint with music from local and international legendary artists.

The event was hosted by Sagiya Foundation in association with the KZN Jazz Appreciators.

The South African line-up included Selaelo Selota, Dr Nduduzo Makhathini and Mbuso Khoza (Abasemkhathi Project).

Serious sound issues delayed the performances of some great jazz giants including Richard Bona from the US and Yayoi Ikawa from Japan, forcing them to take the stage after 2am on Sunday — but even that did little to ruin the party for jazz lovers.

Yayoi Ikawa from Japan performs at the KZN International Jazz Festival at The Station in Durban
Yayoi Ikawa from Japan performs at the KZN International Jazz Festival at The Station in Durban
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Internationally acclaimed pianist Dr Nduduzo Makhathini performs at the KZN International Jazz Festival at The Station in Durban
Internationally acclaimed pianist Dr Nduduzo Makhathini performs at the KZN International Jazz Festival at The Station in Durban
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Durban’s Moses Mabhida People’s Park played host to more than 60 traditional dance groups at the second annual Ingoma Kazwelonke.

Dressed in their colourful outfits, the groups competed on one stage.

Minister of sports, arts and culture Zizi Kodwa graced the occasion.

The event was delayed by four hours and groups danced till the following day.

Oqhawekazi Blue Team perform during the second Ingoma Kazwelonke at Moses Mabhida People's Park in Durban
Oqhawekazi Blue Team perform during the second Ingoma Kazwelonke at Moses Mabhida People's Park in Durban
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A traditional dance group performs during the second Ingoma kazwelonke at Moses Mabhida People's Park in Durban
A traditional dance group performs during the second Ingoma kazwelonke at Moses Mabhida People's Park in Durban
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Minister of sport, arts and culture Zizi Kodwa flanked by amabutho as he arrives at Moses Mabhida People's Park for the second Ingoma Kazwelonke.
Minister of sport, arts and culture Zizi Kodwa flanked by amabutho as he arrives at Moses Mabhida People's Park for the second Ingoma Kazwelonke.
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