Leading with Purpose
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Leading with Purpose

The UmhlangaApril 14, 2026

Sholain Perumal is Redefining Success on Her Own Terms In a world where ambition often competes with personal life, Sholain Perumal is proving that it’s possible to build a thriving business without letting go of what matters most. As the CEO of The Gold Bar, a fast-growing gold recycling company, she is redefining both entrepreneurship and modern motherhood on her own terms. The Gold Bar helps people unlock the value of their old gold jewellery....

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Tune In, 031! – LU-ZER
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Tune In, 031! – LU-ZER

The UmhlangaApril 14, 2026

Although their family moved to Centurion when they were five years old, their story began right here in Umhlanga Rocks. For years, Lu-Zer was a “wallflower”, paralysed by stage fright while producing in their bedroom. “I only found my confidence in adulthood; singing for friends and eventually testing my voice at local karaoke spots.” The turning point was winning the Lady of the House SA demo competition. It was the ultimate validation that their childhood...

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Tune In, 031! – Tim Lewis
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Tune In, 031! – Tim Lewis

The UmhlangaApril 14, 2026

Tim was born and raised in a musical family in Pietermaritzburg. “In 2006, like most 10-year-old kids, I asked for an Xbox for Christmas, but I got a saxophone, which I was much happier about and can never thank my parents enough.” In the afternoons, while everyone was at sports practice, he would either be practising the saxophone, the drums, or learning to produce music on FL Studio. He was also part of the KwaZulu-Natal...

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Tune In, 031! – Cam White
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Tune In, 031! – Cam White

The UmhlangaApril 14, 2026

Cam White’s connection to music has always felt instinctive. By 12, he had discovered DJing, and after months of convincing his dad to help him buy his first entry-level controller, he immersed himself completely. A year later, he performed at his first outdoor event in Durban, a defining moment that marked the true beginning of his journey into dance music. “Umhlanga was where I began my journey of performing at 13. My first ever performances...

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Tune In, 031! – Tatum Tides
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Tune In, 031! – Tatum Tides

The UmhlangaApril 14, 2026

At 19, while au-pairing in Europe, Tatum followed her dream of travelling. After buying her first ukulele in Italy, she started busking on the streets of Modena to support her travels. That small step allowed her to fund her solo adventures, and taught her something profound: music has a unique power to connect, tell stories, and heal. When she came back, while studying and working as a bartender for Big Night Out Productions, her friend...

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Finding Love Offline
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Finding Love Offline

The UmhlangaApril 1, 2026

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...

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A Fashion Maven
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A Fashion Maven

The UmhlangaApril 1, 2026

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...

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My Story: Ntokozo Magwaza
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My Story: Ntokozo Magwaza

The UmhlangaFebruary 5, 2024

Facing all kinds of challenges and conquering them to reach your goals requires an innate strength. Meet Ntokozo Magwaza, an aspiring pilot.   Tell us a bit about yourself My name is Ntokozo Magwaza, and I come from Eshowe where I have a big extended family. I currently live in Durban North on my church property where I co-lead the children’s ministry and serve as a video editor at Anthem Church. My deepest passion is...

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The Perfect Post-COVID Tonic
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The Perfect Post-COVID Tonic

The UmhlangaFebruary 22, 2023

If you are fundamentally unhappy with any aspect of your life right now, are low on self-confidence, or you’re frustrated because you know that you deserve so much more from this life, but you have no idea how to take that first step towards change, then Thoughtonomy, the first book authored by entrepreneur, business coach and public speaker, Grant Gavin, is for you. “What if all the thoughts and beliefs that define your behaviours were...

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The Leading Lady
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The Leading Lady

The UmhlangaAugust 22, 2022

“Be brave, be bold and become.”   Sara Nayager is a daughter, sister, wife, mother, leader and phenomenal woman. She is also the Regional General Manager for Netcare Hospitals across KwaZulu-Natal. Always looking to grow herself and what she knows, Sara strives to learn, share, know, do and, most of all, be more in every aspect of her life. Sara shares that her dad has significantly influenced her life: “My dad taught me never to...

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