Dream, Create & Live Saturday 27 June to Sunday 5 July 2026 Out with your diaries! The doors to a myriad opportunities to Dream, Create & Live open on Saturday 27 June to Sunday 5 July at the Durban Exhibition Centre. It’s the 2026 East Coast Radio House + Garden Show – Durban’s high point on the city’s sunshine calendar for décor dreamers and garden schemers! It’s the all-under-one-roof home of fresh ideas, the incubator of new...
At 27, Umdloti’s Kei Weyer is the youngest prominent surfboard shaper in Durban and proof that, through good work ethic and a willingness to put in the hours, young South Africans can still create a future for themselves on home soil. Raised by a family of surfers, Kei’s dad, Gavin, pushed him into his first wave in Umdloti when he was five-years-old. That first dose of pure stoke would see Kei grow into one of...
Neatly tucked between two coastal estuaries, a lush coastal dune forest, and the warm Indian Ocean, the village of Umdloti is celebrated for its unique natural environment. Tasked with preserving it for future generations and focused on place-making, the Umdloti Coastal Conservancy (UCC) is a group of volunteers who, for nearly four decades, have safeguarded the area’s wealth of biodiversity in collaboration with the eThekwini Municipality, marine scientists, and a dedicated horticulturist. We recently caught...
After months of intense judging, the results are in, and the Coffee Colab – the Non-Profit Organisation that was created to recognise and reward KZN’s top coffee shops – has a trophy waiting for the province’s top three coffee shops as well as its best barista and best Coffee To-Go outlet! In addition, the top regional finalists in seven regions across KZN will also be presented with awards for their contribution to the province’s coffee...
Justine and Graeme, born and bred Durbanites, reside in the picturesque Umdloti with their two young daughters. Although they’ve spent most of their lives overseas, sunrise yoga and ice baths on the sand were integral parts of their routine abroad. Founder Justine Deacon Brunt said the idea was sparked on Bondi Beach in Sydney, where ice plunges had a huge vibe, “I wanted to bring that same experience home – the shared energy that came...
Only about a third of family businesses worldwide make it to the second generation, and barely one in six reach the third. Every founder knows the pride of building something from scratch: the late nights, the relentless drive, the satisfaction of creating a livelihood not only for one’s family but for others, too. Yet, the hard truth is that most businesses don’t outlive their founders by much. Across regions and industries, family enterprises face similar...
We’re always open to trying new things and testing our teamwork, so we decided to take on a session of Dungeons & Dragons at The Big Bang Shop. If you’re not familiar with the concept, Dungeons & Dragons is a tabletop game where participants can create their characters and go on fictional adventures together. One person, the Dungeon Master, describes the world and what happens in it while the other players decide what their characters...
Asian cuisine is defined by distinct tastes, vibrant colours, and an unmistakable originality in every dish. Located in Gateway Theatre of Shopping, 9Sky Restaurant offers an elevated Asian dining experience, treating guests to delicious food and excitement. You can find them located next to the Gateway Hotel, underneath Virgin Active, and above the Padel courts. Access to the restaurant is via Parking Area A, Level P2, by taking Twilight Drive to reach the parking entrance....
The Suzuki Jimny is one of those fun but confident cars. You don’t need to spend a long time behind the wheel to understand why so many South Africans adore it. It is compact, cheerful, surprisingly capable, and full of personality. After driving the 1.5 GLX Automatic, I can confirm the Jimny is a true contender. The first surprise was the space. I’ll be honest, I had a moment where I thought I’d have to...
The festive season is synonymous with celebration, and few things capture that feeling quite like the joyful pop of a champagne cork. From Christmas gatherings and New Year’s toasts to simply celebrating life’s everyday wins, bubbles remain the drink of choice for marking moments big and small. But with shelves full of local Cap Classiques, international Champagnes, Proseccos, Crémants and sparkling wines in a range of styles and prices, choosing the right bottle can feel...