Afro – Porto Style

Finding a great restaurant which ticks all the boxes, that is vibrant and family-friendly can be difficult to find. Lucky for you, Mozambik is available and ready to blow your socks off. Good times lie ahead! Let’s take a trip down to The Pearls of Umhlanga, where an adventure awaits you. Inspired by the lifestyle and flavours of Mozambique, this restaurant has expanded throughout South Africa and even ventured beyond our borders. The Mozambik brand...

THE VALENTINE’S DOUGH-NOTES RANGE IS HERE!

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Krispy Kreme The month of love is upon us and Krispy Kreme’s Red Velvet Limited Edition range of Valentine’s Doughnuts are here to steal your heart. The Turkish Delight Kreme is simply ‘delightful’. It’s an unglazed Red Velvet heart filled with a Turkish Delight Kreme, hand-dipped in a Turkish delight milk choc dip, drizzled with a milk choc spread and topped with edible rose petals. It’s smooth, sweet and you won’t...

BRINGING THE CHARM TO SWEET MOMENTS a Krispy Kreme and Nom Nom collaboration

BRINGING THE CHARM TO SWEET MOMENTS with an exclusive collaboration with Krispy Kreme x Nom Nom. Nom Nom is a coveted South African jewellery brand with a range of bespoke charm, gems, necklaces, bracelets and rings. The brand is available online at nomnomjewels.co.za and at Elegance Jewellers stores. Their custom-created Nom Nom doughnut and Nom Nom bracelet are the sweetest surprise for that someone special! The Nom Nom Doughnut is an Original Glazed® doughnut ring,...

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A casual beach bungalow inspired by the 1950s and 60s surf era, is the exciting new spot in the Umhlanga Village strip – The Beach House. Join us as I take you through the amazing afternoon we had at this sensational hangout. Photos: Matthew Moon We had the pleasure of visiting the recently opened restaurant for a long and lazy afternoon of grazing and experiencing everything that the popular new hangout has to offer. From...

FABSTUFF December 2021/ January 2022

We’ve got loads of FABULOUS stuff you’re going to love in this edition!   Our favourites this edition! SIX DOGS BLUE GIN The first blue gin to be launched in South Africa, Six Dogs Blue is a classic dry gin with a slightly floral character, with hints of freshly cut lucerne and morning-harvested rose pelargonium. Its name derived from the blue pea flower (Clitoria ternatea), an antioxidant and alleged aphrodisiac in traditional medicine. The infusion...

Frozen Festive Feasts

Let this wonderful family business help you get your holiday spread ready quickly and simply with delicious and wholesome meal ideas. In March 2018 Frozen for You was born from the international award-winning catering company “By Word of Mouth”. This catering and events business has been voted as “Top Catering Company” for the past 21 years and has been in existence for 28 years. It is a family run business, run by Adrian and Karen Short...

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...

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...

It’s Shop O’Clock

Cover photo: Gateway Theatre of Shopping   Who doesn’t love a good shopping spree during the holidays? Whether you’re looking for gifts, clothes, summer essentials, food or items to improve your home, Umhlanga has got you covered as we look at the malls and centres in the area and what makes their shopping experience unique.   Gateway Theatre of Shopping Meet a shopaholic’s paradise! Gateway has always been a popular choice for locals and visitors...

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...