November weekend date for jazz icon Gregory Porter at Durban ICC
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November weekend date for jazz icon Gregory Porter at Durban ICC

The UmhlangaOctober 10, 2025

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...

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Nu Metro Gateway Opens with Groundbreaking Screen-X Format
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Nu Metro Gateway Opens with Groundbreaking Screen-X Format

The UmhlangaOctober 3, 2025

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...

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Big Screen Comeback at Gateway Theatre of Shopping
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Big Screen Comeback at Gateway Theatre of Shopping

The UmhlangaOctober 1, 2025

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...

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Mr Fitchelstein’s Safari Company by Laurie Kubuitsile and illustrations by Elizabeth Pulles
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Mr Fitchelstein’s Safari Company by Laurie Kubuitsile and illustrations by Elizabeth Pulles

The UmhlangaJuly 25, 2025

Modjaji Books has collaborated with Sunflower Books to publish this picture book. Join Fitchy on a safari with a difference with his best friend Bobo, Philemon the frog, Helen the hedgehog, Mr Mustard the bear, Miss Kitty and Buddy the cow-giraffe. But can they get past The Buster? Mr Fitchelstein’s friends are sad because they see people going on safari, going out in trucks and seeing all sorts of new and exciting things. They want...

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Elegance & Engines: L’Atelier Paris Concours d’Elegance Durban
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Elegance & Engines: L’Atelier Paris Concours d’Elegance Durban

The UmhlangaJuly 18, 2025

In a world where horsepower and heart rarely align, the L’Atelier Paris Concours d’Elegance Durban is a rare exception. Founded in 2017 by classic car enthusiast and hospitality expert John Aritho, this annual celebration of vintage vehicles and refined living blends elegance with empathy, proudly supporting Project Rhino. Held in over 60 cities globally, Durban’s edition stands out for its commitment to both style and social impact. We caught up with the passionate minds behind...

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The Big Bang Shop Hosts South Africa’s Largest Pokémon Special Event
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The Big Bang Shop Hosts South Africa’s Largest Pokémon Special Event

The UmhlangaJune 12, 2025

The Big Bang Shop proudly made history this past month by hosting the Pokémon Special Event (SPE) on May 25–26, 2025, in the heart of Umhlanga Rocks, Durban. With over 150 players from across South Africa and a strong international presence, the event became the largest Pokémon SPE ever hosted in South Africa, cementing The Big Bang Shop’s place as a cornerstone of the region’s gaming and pop culture community. This high-profile tournament brought together a vibrant and diverse crowd of competitors and...

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Tickets Are Now on Sale for Calum Scott’s SA Leg of “The Avenoir” Global Tour!
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Tickets Are Now on Sale for Calum Scott’s SA Leg of “The Avenoir” Global Tour!

The UmhlangaMay 28, 2025

Kirstenbosch Gardens, CT – Wed 14 Jan 2026 | Durban ICC – Fri 16 Jan 2026 | SunBet Arena, PTA – Sat 17 Jan 2026 Tickets on sale from https://breakout.events/ or Webtickets Multi-platinum-selling singer/songwriter Calum Scott first toured Mzansi back in 2018 in support of his “Only Human” album, seeing thousands of local fans rushing to experience his first live performance in South Africa. In 2022 and 2023, Calum toured again across the country, cementing his love for SA...

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Your Quest Begins Here
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Your Quest Begins Here

The UmhlangaJanuary 31, 2025

Discover a premium gaming store made for all your niche fandom needs. Ever felt envious when the Hellfire Club (Stranger Things) gathered to play Dungeons & Dragons? Wishing you could find some people and a place where you can let your inner dungeon master or bard out? Well, that’s what the Big Bang Shop was created for, it’s a win for South African geek culture.  This space offers a welcoming atmosphere for everyone to join...

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BLUEY’S BIG PLAY MAKES ITS AFRICAN DEBUT IN 2025
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BLUEY’S BIG PLAY MAKES ITS AFRICAN DEBUT IN 2025

The UmhlangaJanuary 29, 2025

Wackadoo! Bluey, Bingo, Mum and Dad are coming to South Africa in the 2025 winter school holidays! For the first time ever, the hit theatre production Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show makes its African debut at Artscape, Cape Town on Thursday, 26 June, running until Sunday, 06 July 2025. The show then moves to The Teatro at Montecasino, Johannesburg from Wednesday, 09 July to Sunday, 20 July. Tickets are on sale now at www.showtime.co.za and www.ticketmaster.co.za. Bluey’s Big Play is a theatrical...

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Australia’s, Hollow Coves, Announce South Africa Tour in February 2025
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Australia’s, Hollow Coves, Announce South Africa Tour in February 2025

The UmhlangaOctober 17, 2024

BreakOut Events Presents: An Indie-Folk Musical Experience in Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg this Summer!   Breakout Events is proud to announce that internationally acclaimed indie-folk band hailing from Australia, Hollow Coves, will be heading to South Africa for four live concerts next February, as part of their ‘’Nothing to Lose’’ Tour. This three-city tour will see the talented muso duo bring their organic sound to four of the country’s most iconic outdoor venues, creating an...

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