Building a business from the ground up takes hard work, dedication and passion. No one knows this more than the Hirsch family. Most are familiar with the impressive stores sporting the blue “HIRSCH’S HOMESTORE”, but have you met the local faces behind this beloved brand? Born in Johannesburg, Allan Hirsch and his family moved down to the KwaZulu-Natal coast, where he grew up. In fact, Allan was one of the first pupils to attend...
An uMhlanga resident and proud KZN North Coaster with ties to prominent residential estates developed by Collins Residential has been making waves on the international scene. RiAnne Rautenbach recently represented South Africa at the International Mrs Globe Pageant held in California. The proud single mother of three boys placed first runner-up and will be using her platform to empower communities and make a difference in the lives of those around her. When approached by...
The word “design” can be used as a noun and a verb. It is the plan or concept for a project, or it refers to the actual process of creating this plan. It takes great talent and creativity to conjure up original concepts and then bring them to life. We dive into the world of design and meet the incredible local women behind the brands. Jessica Shuttleworth is a local fashion and textile designer based...
Female and fierce, they love what they do. We spoke to some experts in different professions about their journeys to becoming leaders in their industry. Mental Wellness Who is Nqobile Maphumulo? I am a small-town girl operating in my calling as a clinical psychologist at my practice, uNqobile Psychologists. I am a warm and approachable person, passionate about spreading mental health awareness. I love what I do, and I believe in the power of...
Whether on mobile, PC or console, everyone has interacted with video games in one way or another. KiLAB Gaming gives me some insight into the world of video game content creation and game modification (or ‘modding’). AlucardLight also shares his journey to finding his passion for video games and taking up streaming his gameplay! Seeing how much the South African gaming community has grown in the last few years is awesome. With local gamers...
Meet a lifesaving swimmer, enduro motorist, Olympic athlete, and high-achieving golf player living in our town. We have so many high-achieving athletes living in Umhlanga who deserve their time in the limelight. We met four people who have achieved great things in their respective sports. Age is truly just a number for Carryl van Bassen. At almost 60 years old, she is still doing what she loves, lifesaving. As a child, Carryl had...
Born and raised in South Africa, Ashling McCarthy is a creative working in the field of social development and social change. Ashling began her career as a graphic designer, then transitioned into the craft development sector, living, and working with women in rural areas of South Africa. This led to a master’s degree in social anthropology and changed her life’s course. Her line of work has enabled a better understanding of, and interaction with, the...
The 2023 school year is in full swing and, as we celebrate the accomplishments of last year, we look forward to what these schools have to offer your future leaders! Clifton School For close to a century, Clifton School has enjoyed a reputation of providing a progressive, challenging and exciting educational experience for boys who are encouraged to explore, think critically, collaborate and achieve their potential. Set in the heart of Morningside, Durban,...
Love is in the air and our hearts. Let’s celebrate these beautiful unions and the gorgeous couples who tied the knot this last year. Megan Venter The Venue We chose The North Star Micro Hotel in Umhlanga for the ceremony. Since the world has been a whirlwind the past few years, we decided to sign the papers and get married in April 2021 and have our wedding ceremony and reception in July of last...
Lights, camera, fries! The photos are arguably one of the most important aspects of your wedding day, alongside the food, of course. They reflect your experience of the day and your feelings, so they have to be done right. A different angle, the position of the sun, and whether the person in the shot is smiling or frowning all impact the overall feeling the person looking at the photo has and how they interpret the...