The Market Blog

Have you ever dreamed of sashaying in a sari, getting tattooed with henna or tucking into an ‘atomic bomb’ curry? Satisfy your yearning for burning… and a lot more… at Durban’s oldest market.

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History of the Victoria Street Market

An in depth presentation on the history of Durban’s Victoria Street Market with Mr Roothren Moodley.

Durban’s Historical Ties with India

The city of Durban (eThekwini) is home to one of the largest populations of Indians outside of India, and the Victoria Street Market is a reflection of the city’s historical ties with India. While the current Victoria Street Market was built at the beginning of the...

Sights and Sounds of the Vic Street Market

Sights and sounds of the authentic African / Indian Victoria Street Market in the heart of Durban on the East Coast of South Africa.

Victoria Street Market, Tradicional e Sinistro

A Julia nos leva para conhecer um mercado tradicional de Durban, na África do Sul: o Victoria Street Market, onde você pode encontrar desde roupas, artesanato, especiarias e comidas típicas, até ervas e animais que as curandeiras zulus usam para feitiçarias!

Did You Know?

The Victoria Street Market is known as the Vic to its vendors. Browse over 170 stalls and you will find a uniquely South African eclectic mix of African and Indian products. The ground floor has a fish and seafood market, fresh meat, fruit, vegetables and spices. The...

Best Curry Powder in South Africa

So where can one find the best curry powder in South Africa? Explore Durban’s Victoria Street Market which is a treasure trove of Indian herbs, spices and the best Curry powders in South Africa.

Tastes and Aromas of Traditional Durban

For lunch our most fun excursion was to Little Gujarat which serves maybe not the best Indian food in Durban but it was fantastic to sit among locals as we shared a thali and fried banana leaf between rotis.

Souvenir Shopping in Durban

The Victoria Street Market is a touristy Durban market where one can buy lots of souvenirs! Spices, bracelets, African/Indian dresses and little trinkets are sold here.

An Idea of Africa

The Victoria Street Market is a busy place and you have to seek and deal for what you wish. Very kind and lovely Indian sellers explain to you how to use spices. Explore traditional handcrafts of the Zulu culture as well as from the greater Africa in general. You have...

RJ NARAN: Africa Art & Jewelry at Victoria Street Market

After 8 years, my family visited from abroad to find the following: 1. Warm Hospitality 2. Expertise in African Jewelry 3. Professional Salesmanship that is just perfect: Not overbearing at all and yet patient enough to imbibe all the considerations, deliberations and...

Definitely A Cultural Wonder

If you want to see the penetration of Zulu culture in the city go to the Muti Bridge at Victoria Street Market. I did it with a friend who is familiar with the traders and the stuff being traded. He offered me background to the market, the bridge and the merchandise....

A Lover of Markets

Being a lover of markets, different cultures and bright shiny things I was delighted to find a colourful flyer advertising a walking tour of the Markets of Warwick whilst on holiday in Durban. One phone call later and the next day I was being dropped off at the...