• 2020

    Refurbishing of the Front Facade

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    09 January 2020, saw the refurbishing of front Facade

  • 2019

    National and Provincial Award Winner

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    After 9 years since it’s launch Olive Convention Centre scoops 2 awards in one year. National and Provincial Award Winner in the Conference and Exhibition category at the Lilizela Awards.

  • 2015

    The Durban Ice Arena was Built

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    The old Durban Ice Rink (affectionately called The Cube) was converted into a venue for the Olive Convention Centre and a international sized rink was built above, now know as the Durban Ice Arena.

  • 2010

    Launch of Olive Convention Centre

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    Refurbishments were completed between 2008 -2013 on the cinema half of the building and has hosted many local and international events in this space.

  • 2008

    Olive Group Acquires the Ice Rink

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    The Olive Group of Companies acquired the building and the Ocean City Ice Rink was renamed as the Durban Ice Rink.

  • 1986

    Ster Kinekor Ceased Operation

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    Leaving half of the building abandoned. The Ocean City Ice

    Rink still remained operational hosting many of Margrie Chase’s famous ice shows.

  • 1960

    The Cinema

    ​Ocean City Ice Rink was reduced in size to make way for the Ster Kinekor Cinema which was one of the most popular things to do in Durban every Saturday night in the 70’s and 80’s.

  • 1955

    Ocean City Ice Rink Built

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