Ushaka celebrates a wave of success

Ushaka Marine World, which incorporates the Wet ‘n Wild and Seaworld experiences, recently received three top accolades.

Ushaka Marine World is regarded as one of the best tourist attractions in the country.

The three awards that were received by Ushaka are: Third place as the Coolest Local Entertainment place in the Sunday Times Generation next annual ceremony held in Sandton.

This award is won in a public voting process in which South African youth vote. Sun City took a first place, and Gold Reef City took second position.

The second award was first place at the Highly Commended Employer of Choice Award in the Public Sector category at the Future HR Awards, held in Sandton.

ALSO READ: New Germany model makes waves at uShaka pageant

Competitors in this category included Air Traffic Navigation Services, COEGA Development Corporation, Rand Water, and Botswana Community Regulatory Authority. Ushaka also won the Top Municipality Award in the annual Standard Bank Top Business Awards, competing against fellow Durbanites, the Durban ICC.

Chief Executive Officer of uShaka Marine World, Dr Stella Khumalo, said the awards were a great accolade not just for uShaka, but for eThekwini Municipality as well.

“It was the City that had the vision to invest in uShaka Marine World, using it as a catalyst for growth in the area. Even after more than 15 years, it is a great pat on the back to receive these awards, as it means that we are doing it right, and the City made a good investment,” said Dr Khumalo.

Philip Sithole, Deputy City Manager for Economic Development and Cluster in eThekwini Municipality praised Ushaka by saying the tourist attraction continues to play a significant role in attracting visitors from around the world to the City, which in return increases revenue and sustains the economy.

Do you want to receive alerts regarding this and other Highway community news via WhatsApp? Send us a WhatsApp message (not an sms) with your name and surname (ONLY) to 060 532 5409.

You can also join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

PLEASE NOTE: If you have signed up for our news alerts you need to save the Highway Mail WhatsApp number as a contact to your phone, otherwise you will not receive our alerts.