Educating for Greatness

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,...

Local Paradise

Take a deep breath of ocean air, soak in the sun and enjoy some #goodtimesandtanlines at the Surf Motel. As you step foot into the Surf Motel, your mind flatlines and starts to play “Island in the Sun” by Weezer. I’m not kidding. The Surf Motel brand and concept was established in 2017, taking an outdated holiday accommodation and breathed a fresh, cool, modern surf look and feel. The motel fits its beach theme. Not...

Around the Table

We sat down with a few passionate businessmen and women from investment to coaching in Umhlanga to learn more about them and their most commonly asked questions in their fields of work. Shirley Pearson from Action Coach iNala  Business coaching is relatively new in South Africa. Will you and your business be better off if you invest some of your hard-earned money in business coaching? If you’re serious about your own success, take the time...

Generations of Adaptation and Perseverance

Woodhead Bigby Inc. celebrates a century of legal excellence built on generations of wisdom. Such milestones are not reached by chance but rather by strategic intelligence, diligent hard work and bestowed knowledge. It takes considerably more than a pedigree and qualifications to persevere and thrive in a highly competitive profession. Adaptability, continual development, cultural inclusion, and an emphasis on being better before becoming bigger have helped forge a robust resilience to changing times, changing laws,...

The Future is Bright

Many students have had to adapt to operating during the pandemic, and they have achieved greatness through the amazing schools. We find out more about some of our schools on the East Coast and look at what the new year holds for them.   Crawford International La Lucia Future-focused education is best described as an emerging cluster of ideas, beliefs, theories, and practices drawn from many sources, within and outside education. These ideas are mobilised...

Love on a Budget

Words by Jordie Trotter   Show your partner some love without breaking the bank! The month of love is here, and couples around the world take this time to celebrate one another and their relationships. While showering one another with gifts and enjoying romantic experiences together is wonderful, it can get expensive very quickly. We share some fabulous, affordable ways to show some love at any time of the year.   Play Board Games Together...

My Small Wedding

Featured image: Behn Photography   We might have been in a lockdown, but these couples still enjoyed gorgeous, intimate weddings.   Ashleigh and Dylan Gouws   This wonderful couple managed to get married on the day the lockdown started, after changing their plans at the last minute! We found out how they planned a wedding in 48 hours.   When was your wedding supposed to be and when did you end up getting married? We...

Ready, Set, Eat

Words by Jordyn Trollip   Your step-by-step guide to the ultimate Christmas table setting!   Step One: Pick Your Colours Having a colour scheme for your table will make your setting more cohesive and aesthetically appealing. Some great colour combinations for the holiday times are the classic red, white (or gold) and green, blue, white and silver, naval, dark green and white, or the more neutral white, grey and beige tones. If you really want...

Who Are We?

Words by Jordie Smith   Each of our cities in South Africa is known for different things and Umhlanga is no exception. We take a closer look at who we really are on the East Coast, and what makes us unique.   Think Curries and Bunnies Instead of Fish and Chips We might be close to the ocean, but beachside restaurants serving fish and chips are few and far between. However, you will find some...

Meet the Fab Team

Introducing the team behind the much-loved The Umhlanga Magazine! We love all things local, community and celebrating the beautiful Umhlanga. We pour our heart and soul into every edition we publish, and we’re thankful to have kept our magazine running as (un)usual throughout this tough year and continue to give our locals great stories! Meet our Fab Team and find out why they love being a part of this community.   WHAT DO YOU LOVE...