Whether on mobile, PC or console, everyone has interacted with video games in one way or another. KiLAB Gaming gives me some insight into the world of video game content creation and game modification (or ‘modding’). AlucardLight also shares his journey to finding his passion for video games and taking up streaming his gameplay! Seeing how much the South African gaming community has grown in the last few years is awesome. With local gamers...
German makeup brand Catrice, represented by Cosmetix in South Africa, has appointed professional makeup artist, entrepreneur, full time beauty and lifestyle content creator and mother; Vongai Mapho as their new local brand ambassador. Vongai will be featured in the upcoming VongaiXCatrice Campaign. Vongai Mapho left her nursing career in 2017 to pursue makeup artistry and it was through that she discovered and decided to grow her passion for content creation via YouTube. Famously known for...
For matrics, this time of year marks the beginning of preparing for their next journey, often by applying to tertiary institutions. There is a world of opportunity and possibility out there, and you don’t have to go down the traditional route of attending a university. We’ve gathered a few diverse colleges right here on the East Coast that offer unique courses so you can follow an out-of-the-ordinary career path! Inscape Education Group is a...
It’s difficult to picture Umhlanga without its iconic red and white lighthouse that towers over the shore. It’s majestic, elegant and surprisingly well-kept considering it’s just a few feet from the ocean. With the Umhlanga Lighthouse being so symbolic of the Umhlanga beachfront, we thought it was time to delve into its rich history. Did you know that The Oyster Box Hotel (built in 1869 as the first beach cottage in the area) has...
In celebration of Mandela Day, Wonderbag, a South African company based in Kwazulu-Natal, is making 6,700 Wonderbags available in local communities at a special price of only R30 each. The initiative aims to address the challenges faced by many South Africans due to the rising cost of living and the ongoing energy crisis. Starting on Monday, 17th July, Wonderbag’s Mandela Day promotion will continue until all 6,700 units are sold at the significantly reduced...
Meet a lifesaving swimmer, enduro motorist, Olympic athlete, and high-achieving golf player living in our town. We have so many high-achieving athletes living in Umhlanga who deserve their time in the limelight. We met four people who have achieved great things in their respective sports. Age is truly just a number for Carryl van Bassen. At almost 60 years old, she is still doing what she loves, lifesaving. As a child, Carryl had...
Sunsets & Mermaids was created as a place where dreams and folklore come to life. Biaggo Pellicia and Chef Brendon Newport have poured new life, magic and love into this restaurant, and it has quickly become a local favourite in Umhlanga Village. The name denotes the unique vision of the restaurant. It is something that paints a mental picture for customers of the spot, which is a new brand making an entry into the...
From cardiology to orthopedics, there are remarkable men who are doing great things in the medical field. From what inspires them to the challenges they face, they share the ins and outs of their lives as doctors. Functional and Integrative Medicine Dr Francois Ehlers When did you first realise you wanted to go into aesthetic medicine? Growing up with a father as a doctor meant the idea of medicine was planted at a very...
Take Luxury Home Umhlanga has taken a dive into luxury. The Platinum Walk in Oceans Mall has been the talk of Umhlanga since its launch in March. For the first time in KwaZulu-Natal, a mall has been able to attract many international fashion brands and the attention of the world. Part of the mixed Oceans development, from the conception of the project, an important factor was how to distinguish Oceans Mall from...
We’ve got loads of stuff you’re going to love! Thule: Gauntlet Range Just because you’re off on an adventure doesn’t mean your laptop has to stay at home. With Thule’s tough yet stylish laptop bags, laptop cases or soft laptop sleeves, you can live life to the fullest safely in the knowledge that your laptop is close at hand, securely protected against impacts, scratches and even the wind and rain. Retail price is R1199...