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Traditional South African dancing got the bid launch underway ©Getty Images






















The cultural group also sang as the build up to the ceremony continued ©Getty Images
The formal bid launch was held at Mansion House, home of Alan Yarrow, Lord Mayor of the City of London ©Getty Images























Durban are the only bidder for the 2022 Commonwealth Games after Edmonton pulled out of the race ©Getty Images











Various South African delegates and athletes were present at the launch to offer their support ©Getty Images











Prince Imran, President of the Commonwealth Games Federation, spoke about the Games being held in Africa for the first time ©Getty Images
Durban promised to deliver a compact and unique Commonwealth Games ©Getty ImagesPrince Imran receieved Durban's bid book from Fikile Mbalula, South Africa's Minister for Sport ©Getty ImagesThe Commonwealth Games Federation say they will work with Durban to produce the best possible bid ©Getty ImagesThe Commonwealth Games Federation Evaluation Commission will inspect Durban in April ©Getty Images