Club Med Tinley – The conquest begins!

Post the official announcement happening in September 2023, Club Med South Africa saw a record surge in sales reported since the opening of the season in October – doubling previous records. The collaboration between Club Med and Collins Residential Consortium continues to gain momentum as four representatives from Club Med France’s main team met with the Collins Residential team recently in South Africa to finalise detailed design and project roll out ahead of commencement next...

TIGER’S MILK OPENS IN STUNNING NEW LOCATION AT LIFESTYLE CENTRE, BALLITO

Life & Brand Portfolio’s latest instalment of the popular and burgeoning brand, Tiger’s Milk, opens its doors on Wednesday, 22 November, at Ballito Lifestyle Centre. Situated at the end of Eat Street, the stylish and trendy new Tiger’s Milk restaurant and bar is set in beautiful surroundings, making the most of the fabulous al-fresco environment. Tiger’s Milk is known around the country to be the best destination for ‘dude food, made real good’. Their menu...

First Club Med Resort in South Africa

The hospitality landscape in South Africa is about to be redefined with the upcoming launch of Club Med Tinley, the first Club Med resort in the country, with a distinctive combination of beach and safari experiences. This ground-breaking development is a result of a collaborative partnership between the esteemed operators, Club Med, and the Collins Residential Consortium, developers of Club Med Tinley. As the first of its kind in the country, this all-inclusive resort is...

Ballito: Envisioning the Future

With so much happening on the North Coast, it’s difficult to keep track of everything. So, here’s a round-up of what’s been happening in the property sector. You may just see your next buy!   Various “quality of life” factors compel people to choose where they want to live, including the availability and quality of reputable schools, key shopping centres, employment opportunities and a diverse range of housing options. All of this influences locational decisions....

Epic music line-up planned for this year’s Ballito Pro Festival

As preparations get underway for the 54th Ballito Pro Presented by O’Neill taking place at KwaDukuza’s Willard Beach from 27 June to 9 July, music lovers can get ready for another epic line-up of top South African musicians and DJs. This includes the free Ballito Pro Music Concerts coinciding with the final weekend on 6 and 7 July at Salt Rock Main Beach from 5pm to 10.30pm, with After Dark Parties planned throughout the event....

Extreme skating and biking action gets visitors revved up for 2023 Ballito Pro Festival

The epic sporting action isn’t limited to KwaDukuza’s surf for the 2023 Ballito Pro Presented by O’Neill – visitors can expect top-level trials biking demonstrations and skateboarding action as part of the Festival events. Things get started with the Ballito Pro Skate Jam at the Ballito Bowl on Saturday, 1 July from 12pm, with Brent Le Riche returning to perform his world-class moves as part of the Monster Energy Programme from 7 to 9 July....

CLEAN, GREEN, BLUE FLAG, BALLITO EMBODIES BALLITO PRO’S ‘KONKE KULUHLALA’ MOTTO

The Ballito Urban Improvement Precinct (BUIP) knows that sustained water quality is a major priority for the local community and holidaymakers which is why, working as a collective with local residential estates, it has ensured consistent and independent sea water testing since the April 2022 floods which caused major havoc and pollution to KZN’s coastline. Demonstrating rigorous transparency, the results of this weekly testing are shared weekly via the BUIP’s email and social media channels....

Ndlovu Youth Choir Concert Marks Launch of New North Coast Lifestyle Event

The thrilling Ndlovu Youth Choir, one of South Africa’s most talented and vibrant musical acts, promises to take greater Durban and the North Coast by storm, with ONE live performance only on Saturday, 3 June 2023, at The Manor House in Salt Rock. Presented by ZA Fest, in partnership with Seaton Estate, this highly anticipated concert will be a spectacular event, showcasing the choir’s unique blend of African rhythms, contemporary beats, and world-class vocals. Located...

A Classic Collection

Words by Kai Coates  |  Opening image of a Holden Monaro GTS Cars that create memories of the good old days. Where do I start? Well, for one, I don’t have the best knowledge about cars, but I do have a lifelong dream of owning a few classics, like a 1970s Ford Bronco and a 1957 Volkswagen Beetle. Here in our hometown, you may have seen the vast collections during the Classic Car Show at...

Made for Family

Words by Cristina Govender   |   Photos by Chris Allan Photography We look at this home, surrounded by lush greenery, which ticks every box any homeowner could have in mind. Located at 98 Tinkerbird Close, this beautiful home was conceptualised and brought to life by an exceptional team. Husband and wife duo, Benno Terblanche of QSB Construction and Danelle of Graphic Gurus, collaborated on this project as part of the building and interior design teams, respectively....