Bejewelled

The NJR Story   As many success stories go, Umhlanga’s Nirmala Chetty’s ascent to owning her own jewellery brand and store began with humble beginnings. Chetty’s three-decade journey of entrepreneurship is a testament to her persistence, diligence, faith and kindness, as both a businesswoman and one of KwaZulu-Natal’s foremost female business owners.   Her journey in the world of jewellery began in Johannesburg in 1988, when she joined the local division of a large US-based...

Next Level Dude Food

Step out and experience the vibrant atmosphere and incredible dining that makes Tiger’s Milk stand out from the rest. The first Tiger’s Milk store opened its doors to the Muizenberg community in December 2014. They took a neglected site in the famous Muizie’s Surfers Corner, added some beer, benzine and burgers, threw in a match, lit the flame, and the fire’s been burning ever since. Life & Brand Portfolio’s latest instalment of their ever-popular and...

A New Generation of Itatile

In line with new, greener design practices, and a refreshed vision for the brand, a creative and operational brain has masterminded a total reimagining of the store.   The new-look, new-generation Italtile Umhlanga showroom aesthetic was established from the build of the new George showroom just over a year ago – a relatively compact 400sqm space that had to successfully accommodate the entire Italtile product range. The learnings of working a floorspace to the full,...

Playing with Fire

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...

Personalised Real Estate

Two real estate agencies merge and combine their efforts to improve the concept and perception of home and comfortable living. Blueprint Realty has announced its merger with LIVE Real Estate as a step into the future. They are committed to being a real estate agency with a thorough understanding of what it takes to help clients find their homes, and their track record for going beyond the call of duty speaks for itself.   This...

It’s About the Vibe

As pioneers in the social lifestyle venue category, News Cafe Umhlanga is delighted to celebrate its fifth birthday! Proudly held by Fournews, News Cafe opened the first store in Hatfield in 1995. News Cafe has grown into a multi-national household name nearly three decades later and remains synonymous with innovative thinking within the food and social market space. A proudly African brand, News Cafe has expanded to multiple African countries. In South Africa, ideally situated...

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,...