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AFRICA’S LEADING CONVENTION CENTRE
Opened by former President Nelson Mandela on 26
November 1997, the Durban ICC was South Africa’s
first International Convention Centre and has played
a pioneering role in attracting international events to
our shores since its inception.
In 2025, the Durban ICC proudly celebrates 28 years of
excellence. Once again, the Centre has been crowned
“Africa’s Leading Meetings and Conference Centre” at
the 2025 World Travel Awards. In the 25-year history
of the award category, this marks the 19th time that
the Durban ICC has received this prestigious title,
reaffirming its position as the continent’s premier
venue for world-class events. Adding to its accolades,
the Durban ICC was also named South Africa’s Best
Convention Centre 2025 at the World MICE Awards,
with the honour accepted by our CEO on behalf of our
dedicated team.
Speaking at the awards ceremony, Durban ICC Chief
Executive Officer, Ms. Lindiwe Rakharebe, expressed
her pride, saying: “We are immensely proud and
humbled to once again be recognised as ‘Africa’s
Leading Meetings and Conference Centre’. This
achievement reflects the tireless dedication of our
team and our unwavering commitment to providing a
world-class platform for meetings and events.”
The Durban ICC continues to offer the largest flat
floor, column-free, multi-purpose event space in
Africa. Incorporating the Durban ICC Arena and the
Durban Exhibition Centre, the complex provides over
112,000m² of flexible exhibition and newly renovated The Durban ICC consistently delivers a five-star
meeting spaces, designed to meet the needs of events experience, exceeding client expectations
diverse events. in an innovative, sustainable, and proudly multi-
cultural African way. Over nearly three decades, the
As part of its ongoing commitment to excellence,
the Durban ICC is five-star graded by the Tourism Centre has hosted a wide spectrum of high-profile
Grading Council of South Africa and holds a Gold gatherings, from international summits and trade
Certification from the AIPC Quality Standards shows to cultural showcases, making a significant
contribution to Durban’s economy and global
programme, the highest level of accreditation in the
global conventions industry. The Centre also proudly reputation.
maintains four ISO certifications, ISO 9001, ISO In addition to hosting international events, the
14001, ISO 22000, and ISO 4500, making it the only Durban ICC has embarked on a new chapter by
convention centre in South Africa to hold all four, curating and staging its own in-house productions.
reflecting its leadership in quality management, Following the success of Elf the Musical in December
environmental responsibility, food safety, and 2024, the ICC will continue to introduce home-grown
occupational health and safety. signature events designed to enhance Durban’s
cultural calendar and enrich the local community.
The Durban ICC Arena offers full technical capacity
for live broadcasts and house lighting suitable for This bold step signals the Centre’s commitment not
television production. With four on-site generators only to hosting world-class gatherings but also to
providing full back-up power, the Centre ensures creating them.
uninterrupted service even during power disruptions. As the Durban ICC enters its 28th year in 2025, it
The on-site business centre continues to offer internet stands as a beacon of African hospitality, innovation,
facilities, banking, foreign exchange, and medical and excellence, truly deserving of its title as Africa’s
services to support delegates. Leading Convention Centre.

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