Authentic. Modern. Mediterranean. Moderna Cafe

Inspired by the idyllic Mediterranean, Moderna brings the vibrant flavours of Italian, Portuguese, and Greek cuisine to Umhlanga. Combining modern design elements with a warm and friendly atmosphere to create your new favourite spot. Using a contemporary aesthetic and airy layout, they incorporated natural textures and coastal tones to give the space a rustic charm. They essentially borrowed elements from eateries along the Mediterranean coast and reimagined it for the urban chic setting of the...

November weekend date for jazz icon Gregory Porter at Durban ICC

Eight-time nominee and two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning jazz vocalist Gregory Porter will now perform live at the Durban International Convention Centre on Saturday 15 November as part of his three-city Love is King South African concert tour which also includes Cape Town  and Johannesburg. Tickets for the Love is King SA Tour are on sale at showtime.co.za and ticketmaster.co.za. Concert promoters Showtime Management and GRIZA Enterprises today announced the new concert date owing to recent weekend availability at Durban ICC.  This change follows fan feedback requesting a weekend...

Eben Etzebeth brings autobiography launch to Gateway

Gateway Theatre of Shopping will host the KwaZulu-Natal launch of beloved Springbok Eben Etzebeth’s autobiography with an exclusive book signing session on Friday 10 October 2025. The event will take place in the Great Hall exhibition space outside Karl Lagerfeld from 5 – 7:30 PM.  Gateway is the only shopping centre in Durban to secure a signing session with the Springbok lock, making this a rare opportunity for fans to meet one of rugby’s most...

Nu Metro Gateway Opens with Groundbreaking  Screen-X Format

Nu Metro Theatres is proud to unveil its newest  flagship cinema complex at Gateway Theatre of Shopping, officially opening for trading on Friday,  3 October. This launch marks a bold expansion for the brand, bringing together luxury, innovation,  and immersive entertainment in one of South Africa’s premier lifestyle destinations.  The Nu Metro Gateway complex features nine state-of-the-art cinemas, including the country’s  first-ever ScreenX auditorium — a revolutionary 270-degree panoramic format that surrounds  audiences with visuals...

First Hooded Vulture Nest Found in KZN

A Conservation Milestone for KwaZulu-Natal   Vultures in South Africa face unprecedented challenges, yet a landmark discovery in KwaZulu-Natal offers new hope. During the 2025 Zululand Vulture Project Aerial Survey, conservationists confirmed the province’s first active Hooded Vulture nest. Excitingly, this is the southernmost breeding site ever recorded for the Critically Endangered species, expanding the known breeding range and providing vital new data to guide conservation efforts.   Landmark aerial survey delivers vital findings Wildlife...

Big Screen Comeback at Gateway Theatre of Shopping

Renovations near completion as Nu Metro prepares to open state-of-the-art cinema Movie lovers in KwaZulu-Natal can look forward to the return of the big screen, as work nears completion on the reopening of the cinemas at Gateway Theatre of Shopping. The much-anticipated upgraded cinema, operated by Nu Metro, is set to launch in the month of October and will introduce an entirely elevated entertainment experience. Cinema reimagined The previous cinema’s closure left a noticeable gap...