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...

Adventure Time

The FabMags family was hosted for an epic team building experience by the team from Adventure Valley, one that challenged our strength, minds and took us to new heights.   Do you ever feel so much excitement that you struggle to sleep? The last time I felt that way was Sports Day in high school. That’s the day you get to represent your team; I was a proud Shark. On Wednesday, 24 August, I was...

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....

Diane Duncan is the owner of Old North Karibu Pub and Restaurant, situated along a dam on Karibu Farm in Umhlali. She is nothing short of phenomenal, and so is her story. My story begins at Karibu, a place where people can come together for a holistic experience rather than just a meal, where the quality of food, cost-effectiveness, customer service, musical atmosphere and safety are high priorities.Besides my family being my biggest passion, my...

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...

Cuisine: All of it.

Looking for some culinary variety for your palate? Good news! You don’t need to leave Ballito to try food from around the world. The Best of Asia  Nestled in the very heart of Ballito, right behind Lifestyle Shopping Centre, the Dumpling Bar has become the go-to place to experience the traditional dishes that are most loved by all Asian cultures. Stunning geisha art adorns the walls and the restaurant’s stairs, and they’re all done by...

Iconic and Trending

A town like Ballito is made up of businesses that have been around forever and some newcomers. In this edition, we focus on food and are so proud to focus on two amazing businesses, one that has stood the test of time and the newbie in town. The Place of Memorable Food Back in the day, Ballito was no more than three hotels, the Boulevard centre, the bottom Spar and one fine dining restaurant. Trevor...

BRINGING THE CHARM TO SWEET MOMENTS a Krispy Kreme and Nom Nom collaboration

BRINGING THE CHARM TO SWEET MOMENTS with an exclusive collaboration with Krispy Kreme x Nom Nom. Nom Nom is a coveted South African jewellery brand with a range of bespoke charm, gems, necklaces, bracelets and rings. The brand is available online at nomnomjewels.co.za and at Elegance Jewellers stores. Their custom-created Nom Nom doughnut and Nom Nom bracelet are the sweetest surprise for that someone special! The Nom Nom Doughnut is an Original Glazed® doughnut ring,...

FROM INLAND TO THE SANDY BEACHES

Glamping in the Midlands The Midlands never ceases to amaze me with its gorgeous views, fresh air and country roads. Nirvana outpost is situated on Curry’s Post Road. It is right next door to the alpaca sanctuary, Endeavour Alpacas, run by the same owners, Wendy Canning and Terrence Watkins, who are the most welcoming and friendly hosts that love to make your stay extra special. We stayed in one of the four tepees; the extra-large...

Soaking in the sun on Sunbird Lane

Bringing self-sufficient farm-style living into the superb Brettenwood Coastal Estate. Wendy Bouwer from Bridgewater Spencer Architecture and Margaret Berichon from B Design Studio collaborated in creating this breathtaking home for a client in one of the most exclusive, sought after estates on the North Coast, Brettenwood Coastal Estate situated in Sheffield.   The house has stunning views of rolling hills, which makes you feel like you are on a quintessentially gorgeous KZN farm, and boasts...