KwaDukuza , previously known as Stanger , is a town in KwaZulu-Natal , South Africa . In 2006, the municipal name was changed to KwaDukuza (which incorporates towns such as Stanger, Ballito and Shakaskraal ), but the Zulu people in the area called it "Dukuza" well before then.
19-626: R74 may refer to: R74 (South Africa) , a road 2012 Washington Referendum 74 HMS Hogue (R74) , a destroyer of the Royal Navy R-74 Oberwiesenfeld , a former military airfield in Germany [REDACTED] Topics referred to by the same term This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the same title formed as a letter–number combination. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change
38-564: A multi-million rand regional shopping mall in 2018. KwaDukuza also has a college called North Coast Agricultural College located in Shakaskraal. The town was founded in about 1820 by King Shaka and was named KwaDukuza ( Zulu : Place of the Lost Person ) because of the capital's labyrinth of huts. After Shaka was assassinated on 22 September 1828 during a coup by two of his half-brothers, Dingane and Umthlangana (Mhlangane),
57-576: Is a provincial route in South Africa that connects Harrismith with KwaDukuza (previously Stanger) on the coast, via Oliviershoek Pass , Bergville , Winterton , Colenso , Weenen and Greytown . The R74 begins in Harrismith , Free State , at a t-junction with the N5 national route south of the town centre. It begins by going southwards for eight kilometres to meet the eastern terminus of
76-600: Is the main route forming the North Coast Toll Route (between eMdloti and Empangeni ) which involves payment of toll : Traffic approaching KwaDukuza from the south and traffic heading south on the N2 (in the direction of Durban ) must pass through the Mvoti Toll Plaza, about 10 kilometres (6 mi) south of the city. The R102 between Shakaskraal and KwaDukuza serves as an untolled alternative route to
95-632: The N2 highway between Empangeni and Durban . Furthermore, it is intersected by the R74 , connecting the N2 to the east with Greytown to the north-west. The R102 connects the city via Groutville and Shakaskraal to oThongathi in the south and via Darnall to KwaGingindlovu in the north. Running east, a small road connects the R74 (at the interchange with the N2) with the coastal village of Blythedale Beach. The N2
114-632: The R600 road and enter the town of Winterton , where it crosses the Little Tugela River in the town centre. It continues south-east for twenty-two kilometres to reach an intersection with the N3 national route . It continues eastwards for 2.5 kilometres to meet the R103 road north of Frere . The R103 joins the R74 and they are one road north-east for fifteen kilometres up to an off-ramp junction in
133-784: The R712 road , which connects to Phuthaditjhaba . The R74 continues south-south-east for sixty-four kilometres, crossing into the KwaZulu-Natal Province, bypassing the Woodstock Dam , to enter the town of Bergville , where it meets the western terminus of the R616 road . Just after the Bergville town centre, the R74 crosses the Tugela River . From Bergville, the R74 continues south-east for 20 kilometres to meet
152-626: The mahogany tree where Shaka held meetings, which still stands in front of the municipal offices. The Shaka Day festival, a colourful ceremony of 10,000 or more Zulus, is held at the KwaDukuza Recreation Grounds on 24 September every year. The festival is usually attended by dignitaries to mark the significance of the Zulu nation. In 2006, the Minister of Arts and Culture approved a name change from Stanger to KwaDukuza, which
171-524: The Mbozamo River. The nearest settlements to KwaDukuza other than Blythedale Beach include Darnall (12 km), Shakaskraal (16 km), Tinley Manor Beach (18 km), Zinkwazi Beach (21 km) and Ballito (30 km). Source: The Köppen–Geiger climate classification system classifies the KwaDuzuka climate as humid subtropical (Cfa), with more rain in the summer. The highest record temperature
190-598: The Winter Fair, the latter being a fundraiser for child welfare. In July, 2021, the town was significantly impacted by large scale looting, vandalism, property damage and civil unrest caused during the 2021 South African unrest , much to the dismay of the Indian population. KwaDukuza forms part of the KwaDukuza Local Municipality and the larger iLembe District Municipality , serving as
209-486: The cane farms on 17 November 1860. The importation of Indian labourers was stopped in 1911, when their numbers exceeded 100,000. Most Indians did not return when their work contracts expired, but exchanged their return-trip passes for money or property. The growth of the Indian community changed the economic and cultural nature of the town and has successfully developed it into what it is today. Celebrations include Diwali and
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#1732772399038228-465: The city was burnt to the ground. In 1873, European settlers built a town on the site, naming it Stanger after William Stanger , the surveyor-general of Natal. Stanger became a municipality in 1949 and is the commercial, magisterial and railway centre of an important sugar-producing district. A small museum adjoins the site of Shaka's grave , a grain pit in the city centre. The city and its vibrant inhabitants are surrounded by sugar cane fields, bush and
247-753: The jurisdiction of the General Justice Gizenga Mpanza Regional Hospital, including Glenhills Clinic, to the west of the city, KwaDukuza Clinic, just south of the city centre and the Nandi Clinic, north of the city. KwaDukuza is located at the northern end of the North Coast Line , which is served by the commuter rail network, Metrorail KwaZulu-Natal and runs down south to Durban via Groutville , Shakaskraal , Umhlali , oThongathi (Tongaat), Verulam and Mount Edgecombe . KwaDukuza lies just off
266-398: The link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=R74&oldid=1121150891 " Category : Letter–number combination disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages R74 (South Africa) The R74
285-554: The road eastwards. From Greytown, the R74 goes east-south-east for 103 kilometres to pass through KwaDukuza Central and reach a junction with the R102 road . it continues eastwards for another two kilometres to reach its end at an off-ramp junction with the N2 national route . This South African road or road transport-related article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . KwaDukuza The city has undergone minor economic construction since 2015, having built
304-434: The seat for both municipalities. It has a Magistrate's Court and most central and provincial government departments maintain regional branches or other offices in the town. Located on the hilly North Coast of KwaZulu-Natal , KwaDukuza lies approximately 73 km (45 mi) north-west of Durban and 106 km (67 mi) south-west of Richards Bay . Morevover, the town is situated 8 kilometres (5 miles) inland from Blythedale Beach on
323-556: The town of Colenso , where the R74 becomes its own road eastwards. From Colenso, The R74 continues east-south-east for 93 kilometres, through Weenen , to meet the eastern terminus of the R622 road and enter the town of Greytown . In the town centre, the R33 route joins the R74 and they are one road eastwards before the R33 becomes its own road northwards in the eastern suburbs, leaving the R74 as
342-619: Was 43 °C (109 °F) on February 3, 2008, and the lowest record temperature was 5 °C (41 °F) on June 12, 2013. KwaDukuza has of two major hospitals, General Justice Gizenga Mpanza Regional Hospital, in the city centre which serves as iLembe's largest and main public hospital and the KwaDukuza Private Hospital, on the southern outskirts of the city which was opened in February 2018. Other than hospitals, KwaDukuza has three public clinics which fall under
361-491: Was published in the Government Gazette of South Africa on 3 March 2006. The KwaDukuza Museum houses historical items and information on Shaka, the sugar industry and local history. The town has a South Asian influence because of the influx of labourers from India in the late 19th and the early 20th centuries for sugarcane barons, such as Liege Hulett . The first few hundred Indian families left Port Natal for
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