The countdown is officially on as the 57th<\/sup> Ballito Pro Presented by O’Neill heads into its final days, with the world’s best surfers chasing Challenger Series glory while visitors enjoy an action-packed festival programme both on and off the beach.<\/p>\n While the surfing at Willard Beach builds towards the Championship Finals, there’s plenty more happening across Ballito, from live music and celebrity soccer to family entertainment and Mandela Day celebrations.<\/p>\n READ:\u00a0Durban skater takes top spot at O’Neill Ballito Pro Skate Jam<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n The Ballito Pro Music Concerts Presented by Corona kick off this week at Salt Rock Main Beach with two nights of free live entertainment.<\/p>\n Time<\/strong>: 4.30pm\u201310.30pm<\/p>\n Celebrate Afro-house and electronic music with performances by:<\/p>\n
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\n<\/ul>\n Time<\/strong>: 4pm\u201311.30pm<\/p>\n This brings a rock and pop showcase featuring:<\/p>\n
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\n<\/ul>\n One of this week’s biggest attractions is the first-ever Surf & Turf Challenge on Thursday (16 July), where former Bafana Bafana stars will join professional surfers in a fun relay event inspired by the excitement of the World Cup.<\/p>\n You can also catch the championship rounds of the Bafana Bafana U15 Soccer Development Programme, hosted by KwaDukuza Municipality, showcasing some of South Africa’s rising football stars.<\/p>\n The festival concludes on Saturday, 18 July, with 67 Minutes for the Ocean, a special Mandela Day beach clean-up inviting visitors to spend 67 minutes giving back to the coastline.<\/p>\n Participants will help collect litter, ghost fishing gear and microplastics, including nurdles using Mermaid Tear Catchers, while contributing to the live Litter4Tokens impact tally.<\/p>\n There will also be prize activations throughout the morning, making it a rewarding way to honour Nelson Mandela’s legacy while protecting Ballito’s beaches ahead of the Challenger Series finals!<\/p>\n Beyond the surf and music, visitors can enjoy:<\/p>\n
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\n<\/ul>\n It doesn\u2019t matter what you come for – surfing, live music, soccer, family entertainment or conservation activities – the Ballito Pro will deliver!<\/p>\n For the full programme,\u00a0click\u00a0<\/span>here<\/a>.<\/p>\n TIME OUT RECOMMENDS:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \ud83d\udccd The\u00a0best\u00a0things to do in Durban<\/a> Follow Time Out\u00a0Durban on\u00a0Instagram<\/a>,\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0TikTok<\/a><\/span>! While you’re at it,\u00a0sign up for our newsletter<\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>to receive even more of the best of your city.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\nFree beachfront concerts<\/h2>\n
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\n<\/figure>\nCelebrate Mandela Day<\/h3>\n
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