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What are the most common languages spoken in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal?

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Are residents of Durban typically multilingual? What languages are most common? Here's what 15 local experts had to say about language in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.

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Anyone moving to my city should know that it is dominated by Zulu speaking people who are very traditional and proud of their culture. My city makes up a large portion of the country’s GDP.

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It is a very beautiful city, with on of the greatest climates in the world. The locals speak Zulu, which is one of eleven languages in South Africa. It is also regarded as a place with the most nicest Indian food outside of India. Durban is along the coast and has a number of beaches for one to enjoy.

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Zanoxolo, says: 2020

Durban is a coastal city. The crime rates in Durban are very high therefore it is wise to avoid travelling at night. The main language spoken in Durban is IsiZulu. There are many recreational areas in Durban, both coastal and inland. This includes the very famous UShaka Marine World and the Moses Mabhida Stadium.

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Debbie, says: 2020

It is a busy city with alot of tourist attractions and the person should at least have some source of income because life In the city can be quite expensive. It has vibrant and very welcoming people, however there might be some sort of language barriers as most people speak isizulu which is a common language in South Africa.

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You must consider your safety, i believe. You need to be aware of your surroundings all the time. You need to research properly about the place that you going to be staying at. Be sure to not be a big spender because most things are expensive here. It’s also a beautiful place with beaches and places to have fun. The culture is very diverse, but majority of people are Zulu speaking, so learn a bit of Zulu to help ease communications.

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Sisonke, says: 2020

Someone considering moving to my city must know that my city is so beautiful with beautiful beaches and very kind people. In my city, the most used public transport are taxis which travel around always. We speak IsiZulu language and English, but there some other languages from another cities that are spoken here.

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Quraisha, says: 2020

They will have to consider the weather, it’s does not get too cold. The city is Zulu dominated, they need to learn the basics of IsiZulu language. The city is very diverse in culture. The people are very welcoming and friendly. People from other states are moving to my city because of opportunities.

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Tendani, says: 2020

It’s a great city; it’s never too cold. We are on the coast of the Indian Ocean. We have great tourist attractions; some of the tourist attractions include the uShaka marine world, Oribi Gorge, etc. We have a lot of Zulu-speaking people that are very cultured.

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Bhavta, says: 2020

My city is known for its beautiful weather, people go as far as saying it has two seasons; summer and summer. It’s airport is named after the greatest King to ever exist. King Shaka Zulu was known for winning many battles all over the province. Therefore you will predominantly find more Zulu speaking tribes in the province because this is the land that King Shaka conquered for his beloved nation.

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Yolandi, says: 2020

Durban is very warm, throughout the year we experience rain, as the weather there is influenced by the warm Indian ocean. We also have many jobs, especially on the entrepreneurship spectrum we have tailors, hairdressers, and fast foot vendors. People in Durban are very friendly, the main spoken language is Zulu.

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The weather is amazing, summer all year. Pack lots of sunscreen. Someone moving to Durban should learn some words and phrases in the most spoken languages of the region, Zulu and Afrikaans.

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It’s a beautiful city with friendly people. It’s a coastal city with a great beach good for surfing has water parks and has a tropical vibe. It offers that African feel with safaris, wildlife reserves, zoos, and vast cultures with different food, traditions, clothing, languages, and the beautiful IsiZulu culture.

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Suzaan, says: 2020

With regards to language and communication, moving to Durban would be an easier transition because majority of its inhabitants are English-speaking. The city is diverse and offers great comfort to people of various cultural backgrounds. Due to the warm temperatures throughout the year, residents are able to indulge in outdoor activities without being held down by colder temperatures.

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Sphumelele, says: 2020

We have a beach and have lot of beautiful hotels and south African traditional foods if you love trying something new, beautiful city lots of singer, learn differents languages and dance and we have lots of love, we have beautiful farm and we have horse events on july if you are someone who love events.

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Mfanafuthi, says: 2020

Durban has beautiful sunrises over the beach as you go north. It also has the highest number of Indian people outside of India. My city has one international airport and most black people in my city speak IsiZulu. My city is also known for its warm temperatures, which makes it pleasant to swim at the beach.

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Ingrid, says: 2020
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