Fabstuff December/January 2025
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Fabstuff December/January 2025

The UmhlangaDecember 12, 2024

We’ve got loads of stuff you’re going to love!   Pretty Impressed Welcome to the world of Pretty Impressed where they make salon quality gel nails accessible to everyone. Their semi-cured gel wraps are nail polish strips made from 60% cured gel nail polish. Each wrap has a sticky back and once you find the size that fits you, simply peel, press, and cure. Gel mani in minutes. Anytime. Anywhere. Retail price from R50 www.prettyimpressed.co.za...

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Raise A Toast!
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Raise A Toast!

The UmhlangaDecember 12, 2024

30 Years of Delicious Moments & Festive Memories with Circus Circus Circus Circus is thrilled to celebrate their 30th birthday, marking three decades as a much-loved brand since 1994. Over the years, Circus Circus has become more than just a restaurant—it’s a local favourite where friends gather, families create lasting memories, coffee lovers find their perfect brew, and foodies discover their favourite meals. This milestone is a celebration of not only the journey but also...

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Westown
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Westown

The UmhlangaNovember 29, 2024

About Westown It’s the new City of the West—a brand-new destination in the making. One that connects people with spaces and experiences, bringing new opportunities to live, work and thrive. A mixed-use property and lifestyle development perfectly positioned off the N3 between Pietermaritzburg and Durban, Westown is an active construction site, with the first phase of the development, the retail hub of Westown Square, planned for opening on 27 March 2025.   What inspired the...

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Chad Moses appointed Executive Head of Reddam House Umhlanga
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Chad Moses appointed Executive Head of Reddam House Umhlanga

The UmhlangaNovember 21, 2024

Reddam House Umhlanga is set to enter an exciting new chapter under the leadership of Chad Moses, recently appointed as Executive Head. Known for his dynamic approach and unwavering dedication to student growth, Chad brings a vision that merges academic excellence with a strong emphasis on holistic development. His philosophy? Education should spark curiosity, foster resilience, and create compassionate, future-ready leaders. Chad’s journey to Reddam House Umhlanga includes a wealth of experience leading schools across...

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Inspired living at Season
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Inspired living at Season

The UmhlangaNovember 8, 2024

The North Coast of KwaZulu-Natal has attracted families and professionals from across South Africa. The laidback lifestyle, along with the coastal, outdoor way of living drives property sales. As one of the most sought-after estates along the North Coast, Seaton seamlessly blends luxury with natural beauty against the backdrop of the Indian Ocean. This idyllic haven offers a harmonious lifestyle close to the sea, surrounded by nature, and supported by a range of amenities. Seaton...

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Amashova Durban Classic Race Concludes with a Thrilling Finish
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Amashova Durban Classic Race Concludes with a Thrilling Finish

The UmhlangaOctober 25, 2023

This year’s Amashova Durban Classic Race saw thousands of cyclists taking part in a spectacular showcase of talent and determination, cementing its status as one of South Africa’s premier cycling events. The Amashova received over 4000 entries for the 2023 race. Cyclists of all skill levels, from amateurs to seasoned professionals, tested their mettle on the challenging course, in very wet and windy conditions along most of the route.  The weather did not deter cyclists’...

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Local Sports Stars
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Local Sports Stars

The UmhlangaJuly 16, 2023

Meet a lifesaving swimmer, enduro motorist, Olympic athlete, and high-achieving golf player living in our town.   We have so many high-achieving athletes living in Umhlanga who deserve their time in the limelight. We met four people who have achieved great things in their respective sports.   Age is truly just a number for Carryl van Bassen. At almost 60 years old, she is still doing what she loves, lifesaving. As a child, Carryl had...

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Bejewelled
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Bejewelled

The UmhlangaMarch 6, 2023

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...

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Connecting People Through Coffee
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Connecting People Through Coffee

The UmhlangaMay 27, 2022

If you’ve driven through the beachfront over the last few months, you would have probably noticed the friendly faces gathering outside a quaint wooden shed propped primely on the corner of South Beach Road and Margaret Bacon Avenue at Fairlight B&B.   On a scorching hot summer’s day in Umdloti, Bruce and Michele Deeb, owners of a familiar and firm favourite, Fairlight B&B, sat down with me under an umbrella with a decadent iced coffee....

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