How Funky Pants grew from paddling prizes to pop culture. Billy and Tracy Harker, founders of Funky Pants, never intended to make and sell sportswear. In 1997, Billy forged a career in organising paddling races around the country. In the early 2000s, the paddling scene brought Billy and Tracy together, and she took on the role of organising event garments such as T-shirts and prize apparel. Noticing a gap in the market, she became passionate...
Speed dating is making waves in uMhlanga, and people are loving it! If you’re still on the fence, we caught up with Chanelle Nundlal, the host behind these matchmaking events, to give you the lowdown. The Spark Chanelle, a 33-year-old attorney at CN Attorneys uMhlanga and a die-hard romantic, enjoys bringing people together. And here’s why: After coming out of a long-term relationship that ended, it seemed daunting and rather unsafe to enter the dating...
Modern men are waking up to a simple truth: feeling average is no longer acceptable. They want to perform better, look sharper, think clearer, and age with the kind of confidence that quietly says, “I’ve still got it.” And in a world where burnout, weight gain, hair loss, low libido, and fatigue have become the norm, modern medical healthcare is rewriting the script. Gone are the days of ignoring symptoms or blaming everything on “getting...
Local designer Nikki Da Rosa shares how her hobby evolved into a business rooted in craftsmanship and community. Nikki grew up in Morgenzon, a farming community in Mpumalanga, where family, creativity, and strong values shaped her early years. Around 2000, she made the move to uMhlanga, which became an important part of her journey. “Living here allowed me to grow, study, and eventually establish myself within a supportive and inspiring community,” she says. Her journey...
We take a look at local schools that are leading the way in progressive education and producing some of the top results in the country, equipping young people not just for academics but also for leadership and success long after. Durban Girls’ College marks the outstanding Independent Examinations Board (IEB) National Senior Certificate (NSC) results of the Class of 2025, a cohort distinguished by academic excellence, strength of character, leadership, and purpose. “The Class of...
We take a look at local schools that are leading the way in progressive education and producing some of the top results in the country, equipping young people not just for academics but also for leadership and success long after. At St Mary’s DSG, our programme incorporates sporting, cultural and spiritual components to broaden the academic programme, and each child is recognised as an individual with value and responsibilities. The world is a complex, fast-changing...
We take a look at local schools that are leading the way in progressive education and producing some of the top results in the country, equipping young people not just for academics but also for leadership and success long after. Crawford International La Lucia proudly celebrates the achievements of the Class of 2025 in the Independent Examination Board (IEB) National Senior Certificate examinations. The campus delivered an exceptional set of results, achieving a 100% pass...
From its early days of storm-damaged walkways to becoming one of South Africa’s most recognisable coastal destinations, uMhlanga’s story is one of collaboration, commitment and consistent delivery. If you’ve lived in, worked in, or even just visited uMhlanga Rocks over the past two decades, you’ve seen more than just growth – you’ve seen a transformation. Today’s uMhlanga is vibrant, clean, safe, walkable, and full of those small touches that make a seaside village feel like...
We’ve got loads of stuff you’re going to love! ‘iiflopsi’ Men’s Buffalo Leather Flip Flops Are you looking for a classic, robust, durable flip-flop? All of iiflopsi’s flip-flops are locally made, by hand, using genuine leather. Featuring an arched support or a flat option to suit the style of your foot. If you need something special, they also take custom orders. Priced from R800 www.iiflopsi.co.za Echo Surf Board Shorts Echo Surf board shorts are made...
For couples craving connection, calm and a little adventure this Month of Love, AfriCamps offers a romantic escape that feels both indulgent and grounded. Think luxury without pretence, nature without compromise, and space to truly slow down together. Scattered across some of South Africa’s most beautiful working farms, estates, and private reserves, AfriCamps Boutique Glamping has perfected the art of outdoor living with comfort at its core, making it a natural choice for honeymoons, anniversaries...