Where are my ladies? It’s time to schedule some fun girls’ days out with your favourite friends. Don’t freak out! I have a few fabulous activities you can do with the gal pals. From food and drinks to nails and dancing, it’s all covered. But let’s do it Shania Twain style! If you know the song, we’re best friends now! “IS THE PREROGATIVE TO HAVE A LITTLE FUN AND…” Book your calendars for every...
Super fun stationery, essentials, groovy gadgets and gifts. New to the Ballito Junction Regional Mall, Yokico aims to provide uniquely designed products that are not only colourful but engaging and delightful for kids to enjoy. Standing out from the rest, they offer kids an alternative to their screens that is just as enticing, with hopes to inspire children to put away their tablets and pick up their pencils again.” Yokico’s name has no literal meaning....
In our little coastal town, we are truly blessed to be able to embrace international cuisines! La Piazza Continental Cafe, nestled in the buzz of The Well Centre, is everyone’s go-to spot. A colourful play area happily entertains the kids with easy access to the outside tables for family-friendly seating and a more cosy seating area inside. La Piazza exudes an Italian ambience. Its warm lighting and the friendly, yet very vibrant, atmosphere is the...
The East Coast Radio House + Garden Show is back, and this year it promises to be a haven for craft enthusiasts and those seeking interactive DIY experiences. Crafting has come a long way from scrapbooking and papier-mâché, we have an incredible lineup of specialist crafters that will expand your imagination! With a focus on engaging activities for all, this year’s craft traders will offer a variety of hands-on experiences at their stalls. From crafts...
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....
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....
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....
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...
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...
The 2022 Ballito Pro presented by O’Neill launch was held on Friday, 03 June at Fiamma Grill. (Image © Leticia Cox/ Lens Traveller). The Ballito Pro pres. by O’Neill, the world’s longest-running professional surfing event, in its 53rd edition, will celebrate the return of international surfing to South African shores, this time as a World Surf League (WSL) Challenger Series (CS) for men and women. The Challenger Series is the ultimate battleground for surfers fighting...