durban south africa temple of the church of jesus christ of
latter-day saints
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was recently dedicated on the 16th February 2020 and is one of only two temples in South Africa. The temple is situated atop a beautiful grassy knoll with unobstructed views of the sugarcane fields for which the area is known. In the other direction, the temple is surrounded by a residential neighbourhood along the rolling coastal hills.
Temples are considered houses of the Lord where Jesus Christ’s teachings are reaffirmed through baptism and other rituals that unite families for eternity. The temple design has been inspired by the buildings of downtown Durban. The corners of the building and tower employ simple and elegant detailing, while fluted stone panels accent the window openings. In the centre of the fluting, simple geometric carvings highlight the African roots of the region. Similar to the houses in the surrounding neighbourhood, the temple has a pitched red clay tile roof.
