Somehow you writer for Durban missed us. Not sure how, but can't say he/she did their homework.
Just had a guest traveling with the RG South Africa - July 2008, in which we are not listed, BUT at least as an independant traveller she did her homework and stayed with a non RG referal backpacker lodge.
Not sure how your author missed us.
Winner of the South African Tourism Welcome awards - 2008.
First 4 star graded hostel in KwaZulu-Natal.
The only 4 star graded hostel in Durban.
Rated NO 1 on yahoo travel for accommodation in Durban.
In the top 3 on Tripadvisor.
Rated by Hostelworld travellers average score of 85%.

OOPS doesn't say much for the RG reporters.

Gibela Backpackers Lodge
Durban South Africa
http://www.gibelabackpackers.co.za