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USHAKA MARINE WORLD

www.ushakamarineworld.co.za

A KALEIDOSCOPE OF OFFERINGS
Situated on Durban’s Golden Mile, uShaka Marine
World is Africa’s largest marine theme park and home
to the largest aquarium in the southern hemisphere.
As the second most visited waterpark in the region
comprising Europe, Middle East, and Africa it combines
a kaleidoscope of offerings for all generations in a
single destination.
Apart from being an iconic tourist attraction, uShaka
Marine World plays an important role within the
broader tourism sector as an economic engine and
business success story in boosting urban regeneration
and economic development along Durban’s Point
Waterfront
New Chief Executive Officer
The board of uShaka Marine World recently announced
the appointment of Ndabezitha ‘Ndabo’ Khoza as
uShaka Marine World’s new chief executive officer. He
succeeds Stella Khumalo who stepped down in June
2020.
Ndabezitha Khoza comes with vast experience in
the tourism sector. He is the former CEO of the KZN
Tourism Authority; having headed up the organisation
for ten years.
Board Chairperson, Zakhele Gumede commented, “I
am excited to welcome Mr Ndabezitha Khoza to the
uShaka family. His track record, depth of experience
in the tourism sector and excitement about joining
our business makes him an ideal leader to build on the
great work of Stella and the rest of the uShaka team.”
“uShaka Marine is a strategic catalytical attraction
for the Point Waterfront precinct development and
tourism in Durban. We have an excellent team of
employees and a board committee whom I believe will
provide me with ample support in fulfilling uShaka’s
business strategy. I look forward to joining the uShaka
leadership team and building on the great foundation
and growth potential in the business. Working together
with all the relevant stakeholders, there is a big and
exciting journey ahead,” says Khoza.
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