An interactive map of Umlazi with its sections, main roads, landmarks and transport links, plus tips for finding an address.
Interactive Umlazi Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Open the full-size map or view Umlazi on Google Maps for directions.
Umlazi Sections and Areas
Umlazi is divided into 26 lettered sections: A to Z without I, O and X, plus AA, BB and CC. Residents use section names in addresses and when giving directions. The Umlazi Sections Map guide explains the sections in more detail.
Key Landmarks and Public Services
- Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT)
- Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital
- King Zwelithini Stadium
- Umlazi Mega City shopping centre on Griffiths Mxenge Highway
- Umlazi and KwaMnyandu railway stations
Shopping, Schools and Healthcare
Use the map together with our guides to Shopping in Umlazi, Umlazi Schools and Healthcare in Umlazi to find what is closest to you.
Transport and Directions
The main roads are the M30 Griffiths Mxenge Highway (formerly Mangosuthu Highway), which runs through Umlazi, the N2 to the west and the M4 towards the coast. Minibus taxis connect all sections, and Metrorail commuter trains run between Umlazi and Durban.
How to Use the Map
- Zoom in with the + button or by pinching on your phone.
- Drag the map to move around the sections.
- Open the full-size map or Google Maps link above to get turn-by-turn directions.
- Return to the Umlazi local guide for everything else in Umlazi.
- When sharing an address, include the house number, section letter and nearest landmark, for example “V Section, near Umlazi Mega City”.