North Coast (KwaZulu-Natal)

There is also a Magistrate's court and the Department of Home Affairs and the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) have regional offices in KwaDukuza.

This may be due to the many sheltered lagoons which open into the Indian Ocean and which serve as nurseries for small fish and other sea creatures.

The area is also known for its good surf and the internationally recognized Mr Price Pro-surfing contest, which draws competitors from all over the world, is held in Ballito annually.

[20] Tourist attractions along the North Coast include:[21][22][23] The King Shaka International Airport, situated 32 km (19.9 mi) north-east of Durban and 21 km (13 mi) south-west of Ballito is conveniently located within the greater vicinity of the North Coast offering flights to a number of domestic destinations such as Bloemfontein, Cape Town, East London, George, Gqeberha, Johannesburg and Mbombela as well as international destinations such as Doha, Dubai, Harare, Istanbul, Lusaka and Manzini.

The R102 functions as an alternative route between the North Coast, Durban and Empangeni for motorists avoiding tolling along the N2.