Refreshing cocktails, delicious food and an inviting atmosphere are what you will find at News Cafe Umhlanga. We indulged in a leisurely lunch outside on their deck, whilst enjoying the fresh summer air. Sitting in one of their cushioned outdoor booths, their upbeat vibes filled the space, and we were excited to start the experience with a few drinks. What sunny summer’s day would be complete without a cocktail? A Mexican Spritz, made with...
Over the festive season, Gateway Theatre of Shopping is partnering with the children’s charity, Reach for a Dream, which raises funds to bring hope to children diagnosed with life-threatening illnesses. “Shoppers have generously supported Reach for a Dream at Gateway for many years,” says Gateway Marketing Manager, Michelle Shelley. “We’re delighted to provide visitors with two opportunities to help children’s dreams come true at Gateway this year.” Reach for a Dream’s KwaZulu-Natal Regional Manager, Kerry...
Open now, Gateway’s must-visit new attraction, the Amazing Maze, leads visitors on an excursion through an exhilarating journey of contrasting environments created by a kaleidoscope of shapes, spaces, graphics, lighting and mirrors. “The Amazing Maze is a whimsical escape full of unexpected delights,” says Michelle Shelley, Marketing Manager at Gateway. “Our creative team has conceptualised an incredible immersive experience, playing with scale, dimensions and perspective. Entering the Amazing Maze is an invitation to push pause...
Gateway’s Summer Showstoppers Bringing light, love and magical memories to your festive season, the super-regional mall will delight families, friends, shoppers and holidaymakers. “Last year, we went all-in, and the response was phenomenal. This year we’ve added even more fun and festivity,” says Michelle Shelley, Gateway’s Marketing Manager. Picture-perfect festive installations throughout the mall are a ‘must-visit’ for anyone sharing the joyful seasonal spirit. Visitors can measure up to SA’s largest bauble on the...
Gateway Theatre of Shopping, the East Coast’s trend-setting super regional mall, pushes the boundaries of South African shopping experiences once more thanks to a multi-million-rand refurbishment that will combine leading edge construction with new age design technologies. Head of Retail for Old Mutual Property, Ahmed Kazi, said, “The revitalisation of the mega mall which has been something of a trailblazer in the local retail space since it launched 21 years ago, would give the centre a...
Let’s go on an adventure to discover the tastes of Umhlanga. Our town is so diverse, including everything from Indian to Italian! They’re all there, just waiting for you to come to try them out. A Little of France Château Gâteaux have been creating exceptional handcrafted quality cakes, pastries and treats since 1997 – that’s right, it is their 25th birthday this year! Every masterpiece is lovingly made with fine ingredients in their world-class,...
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...