Words by Kai Coates Local craftsmen creating amazing products, from surfboards to kitchen knives and furniture. Buying a product is one thing, but knowing who made the products is a whole other ball game; it creates a personal touch and helps build a great client relationship. Our hometown is full of creative craftsmen, and we have highlighted a few to learn more about them and their fantastic products. #supportlocal Let’s start with a well-known local...
Words by Kai Coates Intrasurf is taking the North Coast by storm. The world of the internet is all about one word: fibre. Gone are the days of dial-ups and telephone lines! The internet has progressed beyond our imagination, and fibre is here to stay with an increasing number of estates building fibre-ready homes. If the last few years have taught us anything, we all need good internet service, and that fibre is the only...
Words by: Cristina Govender Welcome to ZenJu Beauty and Day Spa. Jenni McCallum and her team are dedicated to improving health, beauty and relaxation through personal care treatments like massages, facials, body wraps and scrubs, nails and more. This small, private, exclusive day spa is situated in a serene setting in the beautiful town of Ballito. They offer you a tranquil space to let go of life’s stress. The constant scent of essential oils creates...
Words by: Kai Coates Sheffield’s hidden gems Across from Brettenwood Estate, you’ll find a gravel road that used to hold a market in the forest many years ago. Now the area has flourished and hides a few of Sheffield’s gems. I got to revisit this little dirt road and see what’s hip and happening. There is so much to offer, from food to plants to a forest getaway stay. I spoke to Monica from Breadologie,...
Words by: Cristina Govender We spoke to some phenomenal women running their businesses with flair and tenacity. Closing that Gap Business and home often intersect and overlap. For Deborah, this couldn’t be any truer. As a mother of five and CEO of two brands, she has her hands full. Though she finds most of her time being occupied, the moments when she isn’t busy with responsibilities, she spends it painting or capturing art through photography....
Simbithi Eco-Estate, nestled in Shaka’s Rock, KwaZulu-Natal, is home to a plethora of wildlife, one of many elements that make our Estate a magical place in which to live. As the first ‘eco’ estate in KwaZulu-Natal, we pride ourselves on living harmoniously with the creatures who share our surrounds and curating and maintaining pockets of our environment where they may flourish. Since the launch of our Simbithi Birding Group, last year, an ensemble of avid...
Ever since I was a little kid, things to do in and around Ballito that weren’t to do with the beach were scarce. But there was always one place we’d go to, the Flag Animal Farm. This amazing animal sanctuary has been around for many years and has always been a part of every Ballito kid’s childhood, including mine. I love seeing the younger generation still enjoying the memories I got to experience when I...
We spoke to Dr Khabonina Nkwelo, who, with her new business partner Dr Zanele Crous own and runs North Coast Chiropractors #womeninbusiness. She gave us the background of their business journey. It all began five years ago after Dr Nkwelo qualified. “I had always thought I would apply for an associate position in an existing and established practice, work there for a few years and then start my practice,” Dr Nkwelo says. Starting her practice...
CMH motor city Ballito is more than just a dealership; it’s a family that values its customers. The purpose of this dealership is to become a one-stop shop and a dealership for everyone. Whether you’re looking for an entry-level or top-of-the-range car, they have it all. Let’s not forget the fact that they have five brands under one roof; Nissan, Renault, Ford, Mitsubishi and Suzuki, and each brand also has its own used-car range. On...
We spoke to three amazing local women about their different life journeys. Through health issues, with immense support from friends and family and themselves, they stay strong and strive to live a life of hope and abundance. The Little Miracles Meet Jade Joffe, born and raised in Ballito by her amazing parents with her older brother. Jade met her husband at a local braai in her matric year in 2008. They moved in together...