Rubber, steel and a whole lot of heart Driving around Umhlanga, you may catch a glimpse of something whizzing past you and hear the roar of a mighty engine. At other times, you hear a low rumble and see a car as old as your grandparents enjoying a cruise around the town. I’d describe sighting the former as thrilling while the latter would inspire a sense of awe and reverence. As someone who has acquired...
The Hypersphere Mini by Hyperice Packed with Power! This massage ball fits into the palm of your hand with three speeds of vibration – low, medium, and high. You can roll it over your muscles, wherever they need some loosening up. The compact, textured, vibrating Hypersphere Mini is affordable, travel-friendly and fitness enthusiasts swear by it. Ideal for rolling out after a workout, but also great for those long workdays spending too much time sitting down....
With three outstanding accommodations to choose from, you’ll find the right one for you on your next adventure into the bush. mFulaWozi Wilderness Private Game Reserve Located in the heart of Zululand in KwaZulu Natal, just two and a half hours drive from Durban; it is the home to sister-lodges Biyela and Mthembu. Carefully built by hand by members of the local Mthembu and Biyela Zulu clans, allowing the guests to immerse themselves in...
Put on your running shoes and let’s go! Firstly, I’m not a runner. When COVID-19 hit South Africa’s shores in 2020 and restrictions were placed on contact sport, my hockey league and club couldn’t take place. So, I started running more in the Estate I live in, and soon after, I was invited to join a group of ladies, the BABs (Bad Ass Babes), who also run in the Estate. They convinced me to run...
Making Umhlanga sweeter, one cupcake at a time. You should never ignore the longing for baked goods. We all need some sweet decadence in our lives and here to satisfy that craving is Milk & Honey Cakery. Founded in 2019 by husband-and-wife duo Janine and Dwayne, this gourmet cake and cupcake shop specialises in creating unique flavour experiences for each person who walks through its doors. When they say it’s “The best chocolate cake and...
Proudly South African and establishing her brand through South Africa and worldwide. Based in Durban North, with many stores around South Africa, she is our very own fashion designer with her own label! Meet Leigh Schubert, and dive into her creative life. Fashion design has always been something Leigh has wanted to do. Her mom used to sew as a hobby, and Leigh always jumped on the machine after school. Her mother would give her...
Roti & Chai is spicing up Umhlanga! There’s always that one meal from childhood that stays with you until adulthood. For Sandesh Rampersad, it would be the roti and “sweet tea” or chai his grandmother used to make for him as a child. He pays homage to his roots by incorporating that same homestyle cooking in his dishes and the name of his brand, Roti & Chai. Well-known for its stores on Florida Road and...
The Sibaya node has seen much activity over recent years and the catalytic projects undertaken in the area are continuing despite setbacks faced in the KZN province over the past two years. One of the most exciting projects within the Sibaya region will reach completion and be open to the public on 30th September 2022, that will have a profound impact on job creation and tourism in the Sibaya precinct. There’s no doubt that the...
The Amashova Durban Classic will be refreshed for 2022 with new hydration partner aQuellé who recently signed as the Official Hydration Partner to the race. aQuellé will keep the riders and officials hydrated with their natural spring water, delicious soft drinks range KHULA and new ViV Power & Sports drinks. “We’re delighted to welcome aQuellé to the Shova family,” said Annie Batchelder, Event Director for Amashova. “To have a proudly South African brand on our...
Twenty-one years after opening, in September 2001, Gateway stands proud on Umhlanga Ridge, attracting thousands of visitors every day and providing a world-class shopping and entertainment experience. “Gateway caused a sensation when it opened,” says General Manager, Feysel Potgieter. “There was nothing like it in the country. It was somewhere you could shop and stay the whole day, into the evening, having a good time.” As part of an integrated plan, the mall...