Rugby legend Tendai Mtawarira — The Beast — is using his retirement to focus on entrepreneurship and running his youth-focused charity, The Beast Foundation.

Durban

"The Shark Stadium [Kings Park Stadium] is in the heart of the city and it’s an iconic stadium. I was able to play here for 15 years. I came here as a youngster when I was 18 and this is where I grew and learned great things. It means a hell of a lot to me."

Kings Park Stadium

"There’s a lot to do around the Moses Mabhida Stadium. The segway tour is definitely one of the things my son loves. The distance between the stadium and the beach is close so you can take a segway and go all the way to the beach and hang out there. It’s a really nice place to be with the family."

Segway Tour at Moses Mabhida Stadium

"My favourite place to kick off the day on the Dolphin Coast is Thompsons Beach. It’s one of the best beaches in KwaZulu-Natal. I go there with my family and my kids swim in the tidal pools. There’s a lot to take in and if you come in the morning to see the sunrise it’s really spectacular."

Thompsons Bay Beach

"The Oyster Box Hotel is probably the most iconic hotel in Durban. It’s a place that I love to go to for celebrating big moments with my family — wedding anniversaries, graduations. It has a lot of restaurants that offer a lot of different things. So I love it, it means a lot to me and my family."

The Oyster Box Hotel

"Yori Ōki is a Japanese restaurant that me and my family enjoy. It’s in a block called the Lifestyle Centre and we go there for our shopping walkabout. It’s a cool hangout spot for us."

Yori Ōkī

"I love the Umhlanga Beach Promenade. It’s an iconic place, the scenery is beautiful and it’s a cool hangout spot, especially in the morning. If you’re a runner, come in the wee hours of the morning for a nice jog. I do that often. And it’s also got some really cool coffee spots."

Umhlanga Beach Promenade