New Marine Walk brings convenience, connectivity and local favourites to Sibaya area
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New Marine Walk brings convenience, connectivity and local favourites to Sibaya area

The UmhlangaSeptember 30, 2022

The Sibaya node has seen much activity over recent years and the catalytic projects undertaken in the area are continuing despite setbacks faced in the KZN province over the past two years. One of the most exciting projects within the Sibaya region will reach completion and be open to the public on 30th September 2022, that will have a profound impact on job creation and tourism in the Sibaya precinct. There’s no doubt that the...

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Getting into Character
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Getting into Character

The UmhlangaSeptember 27, 2022

As we just ended off Comic Con Africa 2022, the first convention since 2019, we look at Durban’s own Champion of Cosplay, Jinxie Cosplay a.k.a Kelsey Atkins!   What is the art of “cosplay”? What does it mean? Cosplay is a combination of the words “costume” and “play”. It’s an activity and performance art in which participants called cosplayers wear costumes and fashion accessories to represent a specific character. It is taking characters from movies,...

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Amashova Durban Classic Has a Fresh Spring in its Step
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Amashova Durban Classic Has a Fresh Spring in its Step

The UmhlangaSeptember 26, 2022

The Amashova Durban Classic will be refreshed for 2022 with new hydration partner aQuellé who recently signed as the Official Hydration Partner to the race. aQuellé will keep the riders and officials hydrated with their natural spring water, delicious soft drinks range KHULA and new ViV Power & Sports drinks. “We’re delighted to welcome aQuellé to the Shova family,” said Annie Batchelder, Event Director for Amashova. “To have a proudly South African brand on our...

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Gateway Goes Full-On Festive For Its 21st Birthday
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Gateway Goes Full-On Festive For Its 21st Birthday

The UmhlangaSeptember 19, 2022

Twenty-one years after opening, in September 2001, Gateway stands proud on Umhlanga Ridge, attracting thousands of visitors every day and providing a world-class shopping and entertainment experience.   “Gateway caused a sensation when it opened,” says General Manager, Feysel Potgieter. “There was nothing like it in the country. It was somewhere you could shop and stay the whole day, into the evening, having a good time.”   As part of an integrated plan, the mall...

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Side by Side Symphony 2022 at Reddam House uMhlanga
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Side by Side Symphony 2022 at Reddam House uMhlanga

The UmhlangaSeptember 1, 2022

Since 2017, the Side by Side Symphony has been an annual event at Reddam House uMhlanga. It began as a collaboration between the Durban City Orchestra and KZN Philharmonic hosted by Reddam House uMhlanga and has grown to encompass multiple youth and professional orchestras – a true testament to the talent shown, and relationships built by the Reddam House Umhlanga Music Department. Reddam House uMhlanga  presented their annual Side by Side Symphony live at the school’s Muir...

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Beautiful & Brilliant
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Beautiful & Brilliant

The UmhlangaSeptember 1, 2022

Taking the world by storm is all in a day’s work for these ladies. We got to know some entrepreneurs and their journeys to where they are today.   The Dream Team Ellen and Niki van Velden have been a mother-daughter duo in everything they do since day one. They are both yoga teachers and entrepreneurs. Although Niki is a photographer, Ellen has taken a liking to home renovations and interiors. “We’re more than just...

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