Clean, Green, Blue Flag, Ballito Embodies Ballito Pro’s ‘KONKE KULUHLALA’ Motto

The Ballito Urban Improvement Precinct (BUIP) knows that sustained water quality is a major priority for the local community and holidaymakers which is why, working as a collective with local residential estates, it has ensured consistent and independent sea water testing since the April 2022 floods which caused major havoc and pollution to KZN’s coastline.   Demonstrating rigorous transparency, the results of this weekly testing are shared weekly via the BUIP’s email and social media...

Trenton: Fashion Gifts Your Dad Will Love

A special day devoted just to Dads! There is no code to crack when it comes to choosing the right gift for your father. Whether it’s your husband, father or grandfather – no matter the man in your life, finding him something special is easier said than done. Shopping for that special man in your life can be challenging especially if he doesn’t offer much in the way of hints or suggestions. Take a look...

Join Roku Japanese Gin for an “OUT OF THIS WORLD” Experience

Dust off your hats and get ready as the countdown to Africa’s biggest annual horse racing event, the Hollywoodbets Durban July, has begun! Join Roku Japanese Gin, a premium Japanese crafted gin created by the House of Suntory in Japan, in collaboration with Halisi Bar for a unique “out of this world” experience.   Watch the theme’s stunning aesthetics come to life while taking in the magnificent fashions, athletic competition, and nonstop entertainment. The most...

Seek the Sun with Pandora

For sun seekers and daydreamers, embrace the summer season with the new Pandora Moments collection. Pandora welcomes the bright new energy of the summer, launching symbols of the golden season: a collection of personal emblems designed to define and inspire for the season ahead.   New symbols for the season The new collection is full of energy and mysticism with symbols representing the essence of summer, drawing inspiration from the celestial and animal world. Crafted...

Do You Make the Best Peri-Peri Chicken in KwaZulu-Natal?

Now is your chance to prove it! The North Star Micro Hotel will host the inaugural World KwaZulu-Natal Peri-Peri Chicken Championship, taking place at the North Star Micro Hotel on 8 July 2023. The North Star Micro Hotel and Restaurant are excited about this initiative to gather our community for a day of fun, good food and good deeds. The World KwaZulu-Natal Peri-Peri Chicken Championships is a cook-off-style event where twelve two-person teams will battle...

Escape to the Mountains

Drakensberg Experience invited us to explore the beauty of, and the fun things to do in, Central Drakensberg. From getting our hearts racing at Vertical Rush Adventure Centre to the amazing accommodation and food at Champagne Castle Hotel, it was a truly memorable trip.   Only a three-hour drive from Umhlanga, Central Drakensberg is the perfect escape from day-to-day life to ease the mind and body surrounded by breathtaking scenery, but also to ignite your...

Brunchin’

Whoever combined breakfast and lunch to create the scrumptious result of “brunch” definitely deserves a medal in my books. Lucky for our locals, the East Coast is home to many cute, quirky and sophisticated cafes that offer delicious brunches. We got to visit a few and try their most popular brunch dishes!     Goodthings Cafe If you’re looking to add some vitamins and nutrients to your brunch, Goodthings Cafe is a must. Part of...

A Fabulous Food Safari

There are so many options for a weekly or monthly night or day out in the Village. I’m sure we all have our regular spots that we always visit, but it’s time to change it up a bit! We embarked on a fabulous food safari through the Umhlanga Village area, enjoying only one course at each restaurant. The best part is that you can walk from one place to another – you get your steps...

New Kid in the Village

Chartwell Drive, Umhlanga… We’ve heard you’ve been waiting for us!   We have exciting news to share and we’re over the moon to shout it from the Village rooftops that a brand new Circus Circus Cafe has opened up, nestled in the hub-bub of Chartwell Drive in the Umhlanga Village. Pull out a chair, take a seat and let us serve you. It’s what we do best.   Circus Circus is an upmarket, lifestyle restaurant...

#FABSTUFF April/May 2023

We’ve got loads of stuff you’re going to love!   Bird of Paradise: Birdy Boy Shorts Great for yoga, pole or the gym! These Birdy Boy Shorts have a conservative cut, but still have the cute, scrunched bum that we all love, as well as a double lining in the crotch area. The high waist is shaped to fit beautifully. The band folds down should you want to show your sexy tummy! Retail price is...