Feel the Magic of the Holidays at Gateway

Gateway Theatre of Shopping, KwaZulu-Natal’s premiere shopping and entertainment destination, is gearing up for a spectacular festive season, offering visitors an experience filled with joy, creativity, and fun experiences. Throughout December, shoppers can enjoy an enthralling LEGO® activation, magical festive décor photo opportunities, interactive family fun activities, extended trading hours, live musical performances, photographs with Santa and exciting new stores, all designed to make this holiday season a truly memorable one for everyone. LEGO® Gift the superpower of...

Change in Action 2024

Change in Action is a platform for Non-Profit Organisations (NPO) in Durban to strengthen their capacity and reach out to the public, bringing community needs and resources together. “Such valuable work is being done around Durban and many organisations appeal to us for assistance,” says Gateway Marketing Manager, Ayesha Sewbaran. “For the second year, we are partnering with ‘We are Durban’ and the Hollywood Foundation to help NPOs ensure that their impact is felt far and wide. “As...

A Blissful Summer Lunch

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...

Gateway Partners with Reach for A Dream

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...

Gateway’s Amazing Maze Is a Feast for the Imagination

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...

‘Tis the Season to Sparkle

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 Commences Multi-million-rand Metamorphosis

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...

A Foodie Odyssey

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,...

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...