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...

Bespoke Solutions With Advance Fenestration

For the past decade, Advance Fenestration has been supplying bespoke, world-class door and window solutions for new build and renovation projects. They have added to their extensive offering for their clientele to ensure that their partnerships on projects are as complete and full process as possible. Their offerings include:   European Systems Extruded and manufactured locally while adhering to strict European standards, this system allows for larger openings, double-glazed glass, and international QUALICOAT powder coating...

A Place to Call Home

Photo by: Rainmaker Marketing   Tailor-made for the lifestyle you lead, whether you’re a socialite or looking to reitre in comfort, we’re showcasing some of the incredible developments on the North Coast.    Unparalleled Beach Access Seaton Estate is in a class of its own with unprecedented beach access and frontage to the pristine 1.1 km stretch of Christmas Bay beach on KwaZulu-Natal’s North Coast. Recognising the inimitable beauty, lifestyle and location benefits of Seaton...

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....

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....

Meet the Makers

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...

Surf The Net

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...