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After 10 years of travelling the world, John Ellis from the band Tree63 has finally settled back in Durban North to pursue a solo career. He chats to Sadie James about his past, present and future In December 2007, John Ellis and his family arrived in South Africa to spend Christmas with their extended families [...]

With the huge number of South Africans heading off to the Antipodes and forming their own little SA clubs to ward off homesickness, it stands to reason that Ozzies and Kiwis who have made their homes on South African soil have also found the need to get together regularly to “chew the fat” over a [...]

Dynamic Shaeleen Tobin tackles everything she does with passion and commitment; whether playing the part of award-winning Patience Hlatshwayo in Coconuts, or acting as a dung beetle, writes Lee Currie Although Shaeleen now lives in Jo’burg, she has a deep-rooted connection with Umhlanga. “My grandparents moved there when it was still much of a wilderness [...]

ZIMBALI HAS BECOME SYNONYMOUS WITH OPULENT LIVING, TRANQUILLITY AND THE CONVENIENCE OF A LOCK-UP ENVIRONMENT. NICOLA JENVEY ATTENDED THE LAUNCH OF ANOTHER EXCLUSIVE DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE NORTH COAST RESORT Amid the understated elegance and natural beauty from the abundant bird and wildlife within Zimbali Coastal Resort, the ultra-modern Kauai development promises potential investors the opportunity [...]

It’s true that the things of the simple confound the wise, writes CATHI WARRINER. Somerset Park resident Jackie Cescutti’s simple idea for a new type of ladder could save thousands of lives, and fire-fighters countrywide are wondering why they never thought of it themselves Along with the rest of the world, Jackie was appalled to [...]

There’s just no stopping journalist and Umhlanga personality Heléne Griffiths. She told CATHERINE ANDREWS about her road to success She’s the founder of a successful community newspaper, heads influential associations in Umhlanga, is a recipient of awards, a former rally driver, respected motoring journalist, sought-after motivational speaker and tons more … but Heléne Griffiths is [...]

Glenda Thompson explores an exciting new venue at the coast There is no indication of exactly what to expect when you drive through the gates of Coco De Mer, the latest addition to Ballito’s accommodation network. Will it be little bungalows with bedrooms overlooking the sea? Thatched chalets with a beachy feel, or simply a [...]

A landmark restaurant is rocking the shores of Umhlanga, writes YOSHEEN GOVENDER A mirror-finished wall of glass covered with autographed photographs and media clippings greets me as I step inside this one-of-a-kind restaurant. The striking red leather seating booths contrast brilliantly with red, white and silver tables to create a distinct impression of the popular [...]

Umdloti’s Carla Shepperson has wriggled and shaked her way to the prestigious title of Miss Belly Dance South Africa 2009, writes Garth Johnstone Carla, who takes lessons with Senta Seele of the Maya Dance Company based in La Lucia, was too hot for the competition in six challenging categories in the national event held in [...]

Many of our sports celebs go into business when they retire from the game. Some choose restaurants or sports clothing outlets, but former Bok hero Andre Snyman opted for the more practical field of home maintenance, writes Lee Currie Having retired from rugby in  2007 after a four-year sojourn at Leeds Carnegie Rugby Club in [...]

Opening one hotel a month until September next year is all in a day’s work for Alan Vels. Signature Life’s top brand ambassador spoke to DEBBIE REYNOLDS We meet on a balmy Monday morning at the group’s head office − a charming Victorian house in Seventh Avenue, Morningside, a stone’s throw from Quarters Florida Road. [...]

GLENDA THOMPSON finds the recipe for the sweet smell of (natural) success Ballito’s Nadine Camara has had a lifelong passion for soap. “As a child, while my friends were spending their pocket money on sweets and toys, I’d be choosing the best smelling soaps,” she explains. She put her passion on the backburner after leaving [...]