Mother of Music (MOM) returns to ignite Durban’s Youth Culture and Music Scene
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Mother of Music (MOM) returns to ignite Durban’s Youth Culture and Music Scene

The UmhlangaJune 30, 2025

Durban, MOM is on the way! Get ready to celebrate, nurture, and ignite the city’s incredible youth culture and music scene. Spotify is thrilled to announce a series of NOT TO MISS events running from June to August 2025. MOM isn’t just another community events programme series. It’s a vital platform dedicated to shining a bright light on Durban’s unique artistic identity and its incredibly diverse musical talent. We’re talking about creating spaces for artists...

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The Outfit
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The Outfit

The UmhlangaJune 20, 2025

Kuben Narainsamy KNS TAILORS    The Story Behind the Stitch As a third-generation tailor, tailoring runs deep in my veins. My grandfather, Ellan Narainsamy, founded Narainsamy Tailors in 1960, building a reputation for discipline, integrity, and quality. My father, Mike Narainsamy, later established Mike’s Tailors, refining his skills in the UK and developing a passion for fine fabrics and design. I joined the family business at 14, learning invaluable lessons from both my grandfather and...

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Fabstuff June/July 2025
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Fabstuff June/July 2025

The UmhlangaJune 20, 2025

Bruce Jack Reserve Viognier  This Viognier is a masterclass in balance and finesse. Aromas of honeysuckle, ripe apricot, and orange blossom blend into a plush, gently textured palate with notes of stone fruit, citrus peel, soft spice, and a whisper of oak. Sourced from specially selected vineyards across the Western Cape, it is ideal with fragrant Thai dishes, creamy risotto, or simply on its own. Retail price is R160 www.brucejack.com     Nala Finery Discover...

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Behind & Beyond the Beat with Josh Klynsmith
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Behind & Beyond the Beat with Josh Klynsmith

The UmhlangaJune 13, 2025

When I listen to music, I love listening to each component that makes up the song. From the bassline to the hidden meanings in the lyrics. Every song is like a story to unravel. So, listening to Rescue Me by local musician Josh Klynsmith, the song evoked strong feelings in the listener through its blend of soulful lyrics and a sweeping melody.   Going into music was a natural progression for Josh. He was exposed...

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The Big Bang Shop Hosts South Africa’s Largest Pokémon Special Event
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The Big Bang Shop Hosts South Africa’s Largest Pokémon Special Event

The UmhlangaJune 12, 2025

The Big Bang Shop proudly made history this past month by hosting the Pokémon Special Event (SPE) on May 25–26, 2025, in the heart of Umhlanga Rocks, Durban. With over 150 players from across South Africa and a strong international presence, the event became the largest Pokémon SPE ever hosted in South Africa, cementing The Big Bang Shop’s place as a cornerstone of the region’s gaming and pop culture community. This high-profile tournament brought together a vibrant and diverse crowd of competitors and...

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Umhlanga Comes Together for Cancer
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Umhlanga Comes Together for Cancer

The UmhlangaJune 12, 2025

This past weekend, Gateway Theatre of Shopping became a gathering point for Umhlanga locals who came together to remember, reflect and rally together in support of those affected by cancer. The centre collaborated with “Living with Cancer SA” as part of a national campaign marking International Cancer Survivors Day, with a central message: Your Cancer Counts. In a deeply moving show of unity, shoppers were invited to write the names of loved ones impacted by cancer...

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Old Mutual Music at the Lake celebrates Father’s Day with Just Jinjer and Watershed live
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Old Mutual Music at the Lake celebrates Father’s Day with Just Jinjer and Watershed live

The UmhlangaJune 10, 2025

Give Dad the ultimate Father’s Day gift this year with an unforgettable afternoon of music, family, and celebration at the Old Mutual Music at the Lake concert on Sunday, 15 June. South African music icons Just Jinjer and Watershed will take to the stage in the scenic surrounds of the Durban Botanic Gardens, bringing their timeless hits and electric live energy to this much-loved outdoor venue.   Returning to its breathtaking setting around the lake,...

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Investing with Insight: Citadel’s Client-Centric Approach
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Investing with Insight: Citadel’s Client-Centric Approach

The UmhlangaJune 6, 2025

Trusted Financial Advice Will Always Be Trending “Enabling our clients to live out the hopes and dreams they attach to their wealth drives our approach at Citadel,” says Nic Horn, Citadel Director and Regional Head in KwaZulu-Natal.    Securing and growing wealth so that our clients can choose their dreams requires a deep understanding of them and the markets. Part of understanding the markets is knowing which trends are impacting the market and the way...

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