Next Level Dude Food
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Next Level Dude Food

The UmhlangaJanuary 6, 2023

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...

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Exploring & Expanding Expression
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Exploring & Expanding Expression

The UmhlangaJanuary 5, 2023

We’re all creative in our own ways. We express ourselves through writing, photography, drawing, singing, dancing – the list goes on and on. We got to experience how these lovely studios allow people to let out a different side of their creativity through painting.   Ceramic Creations We love our cosy workspaces, but as creatives, we must get outside our “boxes” now and then, to do new things and reignite that creative spark. We had...

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Meet the Makers
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Meet the Makers

The UmhlangaJanuary 5, 2023

Local artisans creating spectacular ceramic products, detailed cakes, trendy neon signs and fabulous skin-loving soaps.   What’s better than buying something handmade? Umhlanga is full of creative craftsmen waiting to tell you their stories. We have highlighted a few to learn more about them and their fantastic products. #supportlocal. Put a pinch of colour, creativity, and sunshine together, and you’ll get Brogan, a 25-year-old female entrepreneur, who worked incredibly hard to start her business, The...

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A Decade of Success
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A Decade of Success

The UmhlangaDecember 14, 2022

Staying rooted and growing branches As Africa’s leading award-winning property and lifestyle marketing agency, Rainmaker Marketing’s team provides a turn-key solution with a niche for property and off-plan developments. Celebrating a decade in business, Rainmaker Marketing has grown from just servicing clients in KwaZulu-Natal, where the agency is still based, to now having expanded property, lifestyle and business clients throughout South Africa and abroad. “We have organically expanded our services beyond our home ground borders...

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Fashion Forward
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Fashion Forward

The UmhlangaOctober 3, 2022

Proudly South African and establishing her brand through South Africa and worldwide. Based in Durban North, with many stores around South Africa, she is our very own fashion designer with her own label! Meet Leigh Schubert, and dive into her creative life. Fashion design has always been something Leigh has wanted to do. Her mom used to sew as a hobby, and Leigh always jumped on the machine after school. Her mother would give her...

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Getting into Character
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Getting into Character

The UmhlangaSeptember 27, 2022

As we just ended off Comic Con Africa 2022, the first convention since 2019, we look at Durban’s own Champion of Cosplay, Jinxie Cosplay a.k.a Kelsey Atkins!   What is the art of “cosplay”? What does it mean? Cosplay is a combination of the words “costume” and “play”. It’s an activity and performance art in which participants called cosplayers wear costumes and fashion accessories to represent a specific character. It is taking characters from movies,...

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Beautiful & Brilliant
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Beautiful & Brilliant

The UmhlangaSeptember 1, 2022

Taking the world by storm is all in a day’s work for these ladies. We got to know some entrepreneurs and their journeys to where they are today.   The Dream Team Ellen and Niki van Velden have been a mother-daughter duo in everything they do since day one. They are both yoga teachers and entrepreneurs. Although Niki is a photographer, Ellen has taken a liking to home renovations and interiors. “We’re more than just...

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Ready for Duty
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Ready for Duty

The UmhlangaJuly 26, 2022

The new rescue base is raring to go! The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) is a charity organisation that saves lives on the South African coastal and inland waters. Their goal is to prevent drowning through rescue operations, education and prevention initiatives. Operating from base stations along the South African coastline and on inland dams, rescue volunteers are on call, at all hours, every day of the year. Rescues are entirely voluntary and are a...

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A New Era of Ink
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A New Era of Ink

The UmhlangaJuly 26, 2022

In ancient Greek and Roman times, tattooing was associated with barbarians, a.k.a the uncultured and brute folk. It was only later in the 1970s that tattoos were deemed cool and common amongst all sexes, classes and age groups – and boy are we grateful it did!   In the words of the famous tattoo artist Don Ed Hardy, he once said: “A tattoo is an affirmation: that this body is yours to have and to...

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The Medical Man Cave
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The Medical Man Cave

The UmhlangaJune 14, 2022

A new generation of performance enhancement. For the most part, modern-day males have started paying greater attention to their health and wellness. Realising the importance of self-preservation and the benefits of a healthy mind and body, we have seen an increased focus on nutrition, exercise regimens and, particularly, grooming. This is a step in the right direction for men, but what about the concerns not often discussed? When the matters that contribute to confidence are...

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