On the Couch with Local Law Firms
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On the Couch with Local Law Firms

The UmhlangaFebruary 12, 2021

We sit down with a few passionate lawyers and attorneys from Umhlanga to learn more about them and their firms.   Margaret Bigby and James Bigby from Woodhead Bigby Attorneys Tell us about Woodhead Bigby Attorneys Woodhead Bigby Inc. is a Durban based firm of attorneys, conveyancers and notaries public. We are siblings, attorneys and co-directors of the firm with our father, Scott Bigby, and six partners. 2021 marks the 100th year of the firm’s...

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Schools in 2021
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Schools in 2021

The UmhlangaFebruary 12, 2021

Featured image: Durban Girls’ College   Schools have had to adapt to operate during the COVID-19 pandemic, and they’ve done an amazing job! We find out more about some of our schools on the East Coast and look at what the new year holds for them.   Clifton School Established in 1924, Clifton is an independent boys’ school in Durban from Grade R to Grade 12. Clifton provides an educational environment that is designed to...

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East Coast Investing
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East Coast Investing

The UmhlangaDecember 15, 2020

Cover image: Ballito Village   No one can deny that the East Coast is one of the most beautiful places in SA – so why not invest in it? We’ve gathered some developments in the area that would make the ideal property investment, or a great holiday home. We learn more about them and why they’re worth the buy!   Ballito Village Welcome to Ballito Village, an exciting new development nestled in the heart of...

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Behind the Brand
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Behind the Brand

The UmhlangaDecember 10, 2020

No one can deny that Umhlanga is fast becoming an economic hub and is filled to the brim with hard-working and passionate men and women in business! Let’s meet some of these incredible people and learn more about them, their career and what truly inspires them.   Shirley Pearson of ActionCOACH A Business and Executive Coach, ActionCOACH branch owner, entrepreneur, wife and mother: Shirley Pearson is truly a go-getter and succeeds in all she does!...

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Design Matters
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Design Matters

The UmhlangaOctober 9, 2020

Interior design and décor is what makes a house a home, and we’re very lucky to have many talented interior designers right here in Umhlanga. We meet three of them and get to know more about their business and their favourite design trend for 2020.   Taryn Flanagan Interiors Founded in 2012 by Taryn herself, Taryn Flanagan Interiors offers a bespoke service as a professional interior and design business. It is comprised of a small...

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On the Couch with Local Architects
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On the Couch with Local Architects

The UmhlangaOctober 9, 2020

We sit down with Umhlanga architects to learn more about their career and recent projects.   Prakasen Govender from PGA Architects Tell us more about your career in architecture I qualified in 1993 from UKZN as an architect. Architecture to me is more than just a design. You are creating a space which dictates how people will live, work or play, which impacts on their social, economical and mental well-being. The responsibility is immense to...

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Trapezoid Is Making Headway
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Trapezoid Is Making Headway

The UmhlangaOctober 6, 2020

In 2003, Chico Premjee, Rasik Soni and Nitesh Premji teamed up to form Trapezoid Investments. Now, 17 years later, they have established themselves as a renowned developer of many of the iconic buildings in the greater Umhlanga precinct.   Trapezoid Investments has entrenched themselves as Umhlanga Ridge town centre’s biggest developer to date, who now boasts 11 luxury, modern developments.   “Umhlanga Ridge town centre caught our attention years ago as it had so much...

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Meeting Adore Design
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Meeting Adore Design

The UmhlangaOctober 6, 2020

Tell us about Adore Design and what your company offers. We are a bunch of friendly, dynamic interior design nerds and we set out to connect with people on what matters most: their space and how they experience it. Adore Design is a full-service interior design firm that specialises in residential projects (big and small!) and we also work in the commercial and retail sectors. Our design team is experienced in creating beautiful, functional spaces...

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Support Local
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Support Local

The UmhlangaAugust 27, 2020

It’s time to come together and support our local businesses that make our East Coast the amazing place that it is.   Sugarlicious   Zakeeya Mitha started off in 2011 from her home kitchen selling macarons to friends and family, and then ventured into her very first market at Buxtons Centre in 2013, where her macarons became a popular edition. The ice cream macaron was introduced to the Sugarlicious range in 2015 and the phenomenal...

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The Women Behind the Brand
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The Women Behind the Brand

The UmhlangaAugust 27, 2020

We celebrate Women’s Month this year by learning more about some Umhlanga boss ladies who run amazing and successful business on the East Coast. They share a bit about themselves, their businesses and their words of wisdom for their fellow businesswomen.   Fiona Furniss from Ageless Grace and Nia   Fiona is a Nia black belt teacher and Ageless Grace International Trainer and Educator.  “I have a background in dance teaching and love that I...

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