Local — The Umhlanga Magazine

By day, SandBar Johnny guards Umdloti’s pedestrian crossing, and by night, the local legend is rumoured to frequent Durban’s club scene befo...

Discover the history, beauty, and charm behind these iconic locations and attractions Whalebone Pier Built in 2007 as a stormwater outlet, i...

My partner and I like to make it a full trip when we are travelling to view new places. This time, we started off with a delicious brunch at...

How Funky Pants grew from paddling prizes to pop culture. Billy and Tracy Harker, founders of Funky Pants, never intended to make and sell s...

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 ho...

From its early days of storm-damaged walkways to becoming one of South Africa’s most recognisable coastal destinations, uMhlanga’s story is ...

Dream, Create & Live Saturday 27 June to Sunday 5 July 2026 Out with your diaries! The doors to a myriad opportunities to Dream, Create & Li...

Inspired to create a supportive community and empower women in fitness, local business owner Teal Hogg shares her story and passion with us....

Take a look at the funkiest drinks of Umhlanga! Freak Shakes at Romano Ice Cream Thick and creamy milkshake on a hot day? The answer is al...

KZN matriculants with a passion and talent for the performing arts often have to move across the country to complete further studies in the ...

Let’s go on an adventure to discover the tastes of Umhlanga. Our town is so diverse, including everything from Indian to Italian! They’re al...

As pioneers in the social lifestyle venue category, News Cafe Umhlanga is delighted to celebrate its fifth birthday! Proudly held by Fournew...