Southern Sun’s R1 billion investment to transform Durban’s iconic hotels

By Zama Ngcoya | Published Sep 29, 2024

IN A SIGNIFICANT stride towards bolstering Durban’s economic landscape, Ethekwini mayor Cyril Xaba announced that the Southern Sun Hotel Group has been selected as the preferred bidder for the lease and redevelopment of the renowned Elangeni and Maharani hotels. The partnership, sealed after an intensive public participation and proposal request process, sets the stage for a R1 billion investment destined to rejuvenate the city’s beachfront.