The Durban Heritage Trust and the KZN Architectural Heritage Committee in association with the Cato Manor Development Association have organised a series of activities to celebrate Heritage Day on September 24 from 08h30 to 16h00.

At the offices of the KZN Institute for Architecture 160 Bulwer Road (next to the NSA), there will be a display of postcards of Old Durban, images of 100 years of transport history and an all-day continuous slide show of Durban. Stationery and books will be on sale.

If you’d rather be out and about, then take a ride on the “Topless Bus” on a selection of architectural tours of Durban leaving from 160 Bulwer Road sharp at various times.

Tour 1 (09h00): Brian Kearney’s tour of Grey Street, Emmanuel Cathedral and the Old Fort Road area. (50mins)

Tour 2 (10h15): John Frost’s tour of the Victorian Embankment and the City Centre area. (50mins)

Tour 3 (11h30): Brian Kearney’s tour of Florida Road and the Greyville Conservation area. (50mins)

Tour 4 (13h30): Mxolisi Mwandla’s tour of the Cato Manor area that will include architecturally and historically significant sites. (2hrs)

It is advisable to book in advance. Phone Helen on 301-1951 (from September 15). Cost R20 per tour (R15 for members of Friends of Architectural Heritage, students and pensioners)