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A Buzz Without the Booze

The UmhlangaSeptember 6, 2024

During the 2020 lockdown, Jess van Vuuren returned to Durban after four years abroad, facing overwhelming emotions and anxiety. Working with Nature’s Relief, she began experimenting with their tinctures, creating blends that uplifted her spirits and brought mental clarity. This personal experimentation led to the birth of Aizoa Botanicals. “This journey was deeply personal,” Jess shares. “When I was younger and learning my limits with drinking, an incident occurred where I lost control more than...

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Winding Down in the Wilderness

The UmhlangaSeptember 6, 2024

Part of the Drakensberg Experience, Sasi Bush Lodge is a getaway for those who want to reconnect with nature while enjoying their luxury accommodation amenities and phenomenal service. The second half of this year has certainly kept all of us on our toes. Sometimes, you really need that breather from the daily grind, and being somewhere you won’t even get a cell signal so you can fully disconnect. Sasi Bush Lodge lies approximately three and...

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Beauty & Beyond

The UmhlangaSeptember 6, 2024

Aesthetics, a booming and specialised practice, encompasses but is not limited to cosmetic procedures, skincare, and beauty products. It has changed the way people approach their personal care and self-improvement. Always looking toward developing and improving their techniques, these doctors and technicians regard their clients with care and precision. Founder of Beyond Skin, Dr Bhavna Singh is a Specialist Dermatologist. She has over 12 years of experience in Dermatology and provides professional and skilled services...

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Innovative & Inspiring

The UmhlangaAugust 30, 2024

Culinary Creativity Tell us about who you are. I’m Micky Munn, a self-taught chef spreading smiles through delicious food with my business, Kitchen Confident. Originally from the Karoo, I grew up with wholesome meals being constantly prepared. I cook because it’s what I love, and I think I do it quite well if I say so myself. I’m a mother to one son who is currently studying in Cape Town. Getting into the business...

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Fabstuff August/September 2024

The UmhlangaAugust 16, 2024

We’ve got loads of stuff you’re going to love! Belonging by Alison Weihe At a seminal time in the history of South Africa, Belonging documents the poignant moments that led Alison to become a political activist in the anti-apartheid movement for almost 20 years. This deeply personal account of a journey of self-discovery tells of the emotional and physical transformation of a sensitive child who never felt ‘enough’. Retail price is R310 www.exclusivebooks.co.za ...

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Balance of Opposites

The UmhlangaAugust 14, 2024

RVCA brings Californian Style to Umhlanga This August, the Californian brand, RVCA (rew-ka), expands its presence in Durban with the opening of its latest retail concept store in the heart of Umhlanga, in the Gateway Shopping Centre. Founded in 1999 by Pat Tenore and Conan Hayes, a professional surfer from Hawaii, RVCA is a collaboration of sorts and a lifestyle within itself. Shoppers can expect to see a diverse range of men’s and women’s...

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Refreshed & Re-Styled

The UmhlangaAugust 14, 2024

Transform Your Tresses with Hair on Edge Sometimes, a change is just what you need. A new hairstyle can do wonders for your self-esteem and confidence, and the team at Hair on Edge knows just how to make you feel like a brand-new person. Amy and I, needing a change, got to spend the day with and be pampered by this amazing team. Seeking to refresh and lighten the blonde highlights in her...

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Flavours of Success

The UmhlangaAugust 14, 2024

Jono Dempster Owner of Chunky’s Burger Company Tell us a bit about yourself and your restaurant. Howzit. My name is Jono Dempster (aka Chunky) which is what everyone calls me. Durban boy educated right here at DHS, after which I did a degree in Fine Arts at Natal Technikon. Chunky’s Burger Co is a concept that was born out of the challenges presented by the pandemic and subsequent lockdowns as a way to take advantage...

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Artistry & Precision

The UmhlangaAugust 14, 2024

Umhlanga Rocks is a vibrant area, full of unique spots just as trendy and lively as the people who inhabit it. This bustling hub is also home to RoxInk Bespoke Tattoo and Piercing Studio, situated across from the Beverly Hills Hotel. Their space has actually been a tattoo studio for over 20 years! So, when it became available, Darren Beitz decided to open an innovative space where anyone and everyone feels welcome, continuing the tattoo...

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A New Way to Gym

The UmhlangaAugust 14, 2024

Stepping into the gym can be a formidable interaction with the equipment and people. You know you want to do something to lead a healthier and active lifestyle, but where do you begin? Taking these difficult steps into consideration, Fight Club has made it their mission to provide reliable and structured training programmes and professional trainers to ensure you get the most out of your time at the gym. This form of functional fitness combines...

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