8 Morrison Street

The unique space of 8 Morrison Street is a concept relatively new to Durban, but one enthusiastically supported by local creatives, who now have a space to showcase and sell their products. A few of the offices are occupied by artisan craft stores and cutting edge fashion boutiques.

• Address:

  8 Morrison Street, Durban

• Phone:

  +27 86 111 4625

African Art Centre

Support local artists by shopping at the fair trade African Art Centre. The shop and gallery showcases modern arts and crafts hand-made by local creators from across the KwaZulu-Natal province. Interior decor items, artwork, jewellery, and more are available for purchase.

• Web:

  afri-art.co.za

• Address:

  500 Esther Roberts Road, Glenwood, Berea

• Phone:

  +27 31 312 3804

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Fri 9am–4pm, Sat 10am–2pm, Sun closed

Cécile & Boyd

The tasteful designs showcased at Durban's instalment of the interior design boutique Cécile & Boyd are a treat for the eyes and (potentially) an excellent memory from a trip to Durban. Browse stylish decor items, art, accessories, and more.

• Web:

  www.cecileandboyds.com

• Address:

  253 Florida Road, Morningside, Durban

• Phone:

  +27 31 303 1005

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Fri 9am–5pm, Sat 9am–1pm, Sun closed

Gateway Theatre of Shopping

Just a few kilometres north of Durban lies the fittingly named Gateway Theatre of Shopping. It is, reportedly, on of the subcontinent's best one-stop shopping centres, and one that enjoys a convenient location just off the main highway. It houses a multitude of clothing stores, various boutiques, a food court, cinema, bowling alley, and other shopping and entertainment spots.

• Web:

  gatewayworld.co.za

• Address:

  1 Palm Boulevard, uMhlanga Ridge, uMhlanga

• Phone:

  +27 31 514 0500

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Thu 9am–7pm, Fri & Sat 9am–9pm, Sun 9am–6pm

I Heart Market

Each first Saturday of the month sees a raucous gathering of street food, clothing, and jewellery vendors at Sugar Rush Park, Ballito. Items on sale will equally suit a plethora of different tastes, from casual to more sophisticated ones.

• Web:

  www.iheartmarket.com

• E-mail:

  info@iheartmkt.com

• Address:

  Sugar Rush Park, Ballito

• Phone:

  +27 83 871 4991

• Opening hours:

  Sat 8:30am–2:30pm

Ike's Bookshop

Ike's Bookshop was once conceived by a political activist and anti-apartheid fighter, whose story is detailed through many of the pieces showcased in the store. Years later, Ike's still stands, offering a large selection of second-hand books for those who take a particular interest in African literature.

• Web:

  ikesbooks.com

• Address:

  48a Florida Road, Durban

• Phone:

  +27 31 303 9214

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Fri 10am–4pm, Sat 9am–2pm, Sun closed