Durban South Africa Temple

The Durban South Africa Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) in Durban, South Africa. The intent to construct the temple was announced by church president Thomas S. Monson on 1 October 2011. The temple was announced concurrently with the Barranquilla Colombia, Kinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo, Star Valley Wyoming, and Provo City Center temples. When announced, this increased the total number of temples worldwide to 166 and the number in South Africa to two. The temple has a single attached end spire with an angel Moroni statue. The temple’s architects were Brian Everett NWL and Sagnelli and Paton Taylor JV. A groundbreaking ceremony, to signify the beginning of construction, was held on April 9, 2016, conducted by Carl B. Cook, a church general authority.

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