Bond Street, Cross Street & Dr Goonam Street

📍 Bond Street, Cross Street & Dr Goonam Street, Durban CBD

Coordinates: Approx. -29.859308, 31.025981

Located within the dense tapestry of Durban’s Central Business District, Bond Street, Cross Street, and Dr Goonam Street form an intersecting network of narrow, bustling urban corridors. These streets are rich in heritage, culture, and raw urban texture—offering filmmakers gritty authenticity, diverse crowd visuals, and a strong sense of place.

Dr Goonam Street, formerly Prince Edward Street, pays homage to the legendary anti-apartheid doctor and activist, and now forms part of a vibrant pedestrian and taxi commuter zone. Bond and Cross Streets are equally textured with street vendors, historic buildings, minibus taxis, aging facades, and scattered greenery—all useful for creating scenes of economic activity, inner-city life, or social commentary.

Visual & Production Appeal:

• Narrow, active streets perfect for tight chase scenes or crowd interactions

• Diverse visual layers—informal trade, historical buildings, and modern elements

• Close proximity to iconic structures like Grey Street Mosque and Denis Hurley Centre

• Street art, faded signage, and urban decay offer strong visual narratives

• Authentic sounds of Durban—vendors, music, taxis, and foot traffic

These locations are excellent for productions that require a lived-in city feel, showcasing the contrasts and resilience of urban African life.