Say goodbye to body breakouts and get yourself back on track with Clear Start’s new Clarifying Bacne Spray. Body breakouts can be painful, uncomfortable and take a real hit to your body confidence. Often caused by sweat, oil, dead skin cells and bacteria trapped in pores, acne on the back and body can worsen by friction and heat caused by backpacks, sweaty clothing or sports wear. The new clarifying bacne spray from Clear...
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...
Got fitness goals, looking for a new hobby, or just need a way to de-stress? We’ve got all three covered with these incredible and inspiring fitness studios! Ordinarily Active “I don’t know where to start” and “They will laugh at me” are the age-old problems of people trying to get fit, but they can’t seem to keep the habit and find their groove or are just too intimidated by the fitness industry to even...
Ballito is nurturing many talented people. Meet these three remarkable young people who have made or continue to make their mark. We often talk about rising talent in our excellent schools but forget to shine a spotlight on those out in the world, figuring it out on their own and, in doing so, making waves while excelling in their talents. One person who turned their talent into a career is Shannon Trollip, who, at...
Almost every girl dreams about their wedding. When the day finally arrives, all your dreams come true. We meet three lovely brides as they tell us about their special day. Ashley Beth Duggan VENUE Haycroft. It was the first one I visited, and I was stunned. It is so magnificently beautiful, and the staff and their service are truly second to none. I have always wanted to get married in either a chapel or...
I remember as a kid, my brother and I would watch something like Animal Planet because it was interesting to see different animals in their natural habitat. I realised later that I’m not too fond of seeing animals in unnatural environments. But recently, I visited somewhere completely different and felt a passion for this sanctuary. Monkeyland KZN is the second free-roaming, multi-species primate sanctuary in South Africa. The first opened in 1995 in Plettenberg...
I grew up on our pristine coast and have been sand and dip in the ocean daily. However, I’ve realised that I don’t know much about our sea life or the animals that frequent our coastline. So, I went to chat with the people who know more, Tidal Tao. This amazing group of people are passionate about the ocean and the neighbourhood of Salt Rock. They simply love snorkelling and want you to experience the...
With magnificent, 180-degree panoramic sea views, this stylishly contemporary home situated on the fantastically picturesque KwaZulu-Natal North Coast makes full use of the balmy coastal climate. The house is 530 square metres of bold, modern architecture. Because the home was situated on a steep site, the architects designed a progressive cantilever form over three cascading levels, representing an uninhibited architectural expression free from restrictive stylistic design guidelines. The OLALA INTERIORS journey with the...
Jena’s parents would have preferred for her to pursue law or accounting rather than hairstyling, but she continued to follow her passion no matter what. She knew she wanted to be a hairstylist since she was young. During most school holidays, she could be found helping out in her best friend’s mom’s salon. While in high school, she would practice her skills on her mother and sister. Talk about a talented hairstylist in the making!...
Through thick paint and thin, Friso has made his mark with his mural art, and what a sight it is to see! Our Ballito community is full of different people, and we can confirm many creative people. I’m sure you have seen the colourful and grandiose mural art around Ballito. You may even know the artist. Friso van der Wal with his wife Karien and two kids, Kieron and Kezma, have been a part...