The Venue

A perfect combination of old and new. 90 years of experience with innovation and passion.

The Heart of Durban

The DJC is a beautiful, historic landmark, and was built and opened in May 1931, as a sports and recreational facility, out of necessity, due to fact that Jewish people were not permitted to join sports clubs in Durban.

The Exterior

Gardens include only indigenous plants and trees.
The DJC is passionate about reducing her carbon footprint, and has partnered with Don’t Waste to increase recycling.

Use of JoJos to collect, store and use rainwater.
Grand staircase leads you into a large, welcoming foyer, to the various venue areas.

The foyer can be used as the welcome area for functions in the Main Hall.

General

  • All rooms are air-conditioned, with high speed Wi-Fi.
  • Large bathrooms
  • Ample, safe parking (up to 200)
  • Tables and chairs can be provided
  • The DJC is passionate about reducing is carbon footprint, and has partnered with Don’t Waste to increase recycling.
  • Fully licensed bar, with experience bar staff
  • The Sett – shared office space.
  • Audio visual equipment and screens are available for hire
  • Two boardrooms available for rental
  • We have a generator, to keep the DJC powered.

MAIN HALL

For the last 90 years the two large halls, affectionately known as the Main and Minor Halls, have been used for amongst others, theatre productions, banquets, weddings and examination venues.


One of the many proud items that add to the uniqueness of the DJC is the coiled spring floor in the Main Hall. It is one of only two such floors in Durban. It is literally designed for dancing!!


It is newly renovated, but retains her original art deco glass mosaics and ceiling.
Fully air-conditioned, separate entrances for passage, and side parking.

MINOR HALL

  • Ideal for small conferences, and weddings.
  • Separate foyer and entrance.
  • Includes and entrance to the back garden providing opportunity for gazebo wedding.

LOUNGE

  • Panorama windows
  • Carpeted
  • Elegant
  • Ideal for small, personal weddings, baby showers and cocktail parties

CONFERENCE ROOM

  • Rectangular room, perfect for conferences, and large board meetings
  • Includes a large screen TV