Hillcrest AIDS Centre Trust (HACT) has expanded its children’s programme and is now reaching out to over 400 orphaned and vulnerable children.
Author: The Crest Magazine
Mrs W.F. Kirk, more commonly called Win by those who know her, recently celebrated the prestigious milestone of turning 100 years old.
The St Mary’s DSG S.M.I.L.E. programme recently received a tremendous R5000 boost from Setzkorn Health and Wealth Consulting.
The final instalment of a three-part short film series by Adidas Originals was filmed in Durban, highlighting the cool, casual attitude of the noughties.
The first Bikers4Bandanas breakfast run was extremely well-received, with over R22 000 raised for The Sunflower Fund and the South African Bone Marrow Registry.
The Sunflower Fund’s ‘Big Bandana Bash’ was a huge success, with large sums of money being raised to help leukaemia patients find their bone marrow stem cell donor match.
Golfers from around the globe will compete for top honours at the World Golfers Championship, taking place in courses across KZN from 26 October to 2 November.
There’s a new Italian thoroughbred in town – and, oh boy, is Ferrari turning heads!
Don’t miss the Keep Kloof Beautiful Association AGM on 22 October 2013, when horticulturalist Chris Dalzell will show you how to create a stunning verge
This is your opportunity to engage with public representatives of the DA: attend the Ward 10 public meeting at Kloof Town Hall on Friday 1 November.
Take part in Yuppiechef.com’s latest innovation, a free online cooking course with renowned foodie and TV personality Sarah Graham.
2500 underprivileged children will get to be VIPs for a day at the IBV Children’s VIP Day taking place at the Durban Exhibition Centre on Sunday 20 October.
If you’re a motorcyclist who loves to ride, do so for a good cause by supporting The Sunflower Fund at the Bikers 4 Bandanas Breakfast Run.
Oxford Freshmarket Hillcrest is open – with great promises of value and quality for all. We were at the launch
Top tips for choosing the best tablet for your needs – plus a chance to WIN a SWAG-Tab worth R1 295
From the office to your home, SWAG-Tab offers a world-class tablet experience at an affordable price – with an exceptional warranty
Land Rover Durban has provided fantastic support to KwaZulu-Natal Dressage over the past year, which has seen a great deal of growth in the events.
Come and celebrate our beautiful indigenous plant-life, with a guided tour from Geoff Nichols through the indigenous forest node in the Durban Botanic Gardens.
Share a space with those who love animals as much as you do, at the Caring for our Animals visual presentation by Barbara Patrick on 10 October.
Browse and shop for the very latest in health and wellness products and advice at the Look and Feel Good Expo
Stand a chance to win one of five sets of tickets to Look and Feel Good Expo 2013
Come and celebrate country style with The Sunflower Fund at the Big Bandana Bash, taking place at The Heritage Theatre on Friday 11 October.
Protect the interests of your loved ones by having a will drafted free of charge during National Wills Week, from 7 to 11 October.
Kloof Town Hall will be the venue for this evening’s Ward 10 Ward Committee meeting, which will be open to the public.
The Sunflower Fund raised a total of R82 266 to help leukaemia patients find their bone marrow donor match.
What could be better than an exclusive bush getaway, with staff who make you feel like you’re the only guests? Doody Adams’ Big Five Getaway experience…
Plenty of young talent was on display at the KZN Closed Fencing competition, held on Saturday 14 September at Hillcrest High School.
Charlize Theron recently spoke to CNN on their African Voices segment, discussing how she gives back to her country by means of activism.
Identify those residents who are keeping our city ‘Clean and Green’ by entering them into the Municipal Verge Competition 2013.
The Highway Hospice is back with their annual Fete and Fun Day, with plenty of useful and interesting items for you to buy!
Tweet your feet this Flip-Flop Friday! Wear your flip-flops to work, school or wherever else you might be to show your love for the East Coast! #flipflopfriday
Get down to The Zone at Suncoast Casino on Saturday 17 August to ABSA Boktown to watch the Boks take on Australia in an evening of green and gold!
St Mary’s Old Girls welcomed the Class of 2013 to the Old Girls Guild with High Tea and an exciting panel of guest speakers.
The new inlet pipe from the main line to Jerome Drive Reservoir is due to be completed by the end of this year and will help conserve Durban’s precious water resources.
The Spars of the Highway area recently donated R50 000 to the Shongweni K9 Unit, in recognition of the fantastic work done by them.
The sports field in the middle of Winston Park has been left to deteriorate and there is new damage every week, says DA Ward Councillor Rick Crouch.
A prayer vigil and protest action against the heavy vehicles using Fields Hill is planned for Saturday 14 September, at the site of the recent accident.
Enjoy an evening of delicious food and quality wines with Kloof Conservancy and Richdens at the 14th Annual Food & Wine Evening on Friday 13 September.
The KZN Amateur Fencing Association will be hosting a competition at Hillcrest High School, open to all fencers in KZN.
The eThekwini municipality will allocate R580 million over the next three years to accelerate the construction of the Western Aqueduct bulk water pipeline.
Show your support for local music by voting for Kloof-based singer-songwriter Jordi in the Converse Get Out of the Garage competition.
Arum Lilies are beautiful and rare plants, so don’t fall into the trap of buying these illegally harvested wonders.
Participate in a fun and relaxed day of competition at the Clifton Hill Nursery School Golf Day to help raise funds for educational equipment!
UWC alumni from Durban take note: you’re invited to the University’s 60s and 70s Alumni Reunion Weekend, taking place from 4 to 6 October at Bellville campus.
Childline KZN is in a crisis of its own and needs your help! Prevent them from closing their doors next month by making a donation today, find out how…
Achieve your dream garden, with over 30 000 indigenous plants to choose from at the 15th Annual Indigenous Plant Fair from 7 to 8 September.
With only a couple of weeks before ECR Durban Day, be sure to purchase your tickets soon to avoid missing out on this fantastic music event!
Get involved in the fight against HIV/AIDS by attending the annual update ceremonial of the Hillcrest AIDS Centre Trust on Thursday 29 August.
The hands of time seemed to have been turned back for a day, as St Mary’s Old Girls celebrated up to 70 years out of school on Saturday 17 August.
Kloof Conservancy will be running a tree-identification course with Dr David Johnson at Tree Day 2013 on Sunday 1 September.
KZN’s biggest beerfest will be returning better than ever at Pecanwood Farm from 5 to 6 October!
Hillcrest Private Hospital is making top-quality training for nurses a priority, ensuring that they are able to continue providing excellent care
Things got a bit strange on North Beach recently, when some very #notnormal Minis appeared on the scene. Click to see what happened…
Do your bit for charity and join in on The Sunflower Fund’s Hyper 5km Fun Run/Walk for Charity on Sunday 15 September.
Sherri Freese of Kloof underwent a dynamic transformation with Image Insured and the compliments have not stopped rolling in
It’s music to our ears! The East Coast Radio Durban Day is back once again to showcase the finest in local music talent.
Experience the best in arts and culture at the 21st Witness Hilton Arts Festival from 12 to 15 September.
The BMW International Polo Series brought more thrills and spills to Shongweni this weekend, when SA met Chile
Nicole Laxton is doing everything she can to make this year’s Casual Day the biggest one yet – you can help her achieve her goal on Friday 6 September
The SupaDrift Series is the most fun a motoring enthusiast can have watching from the sidelines, so get down to Dezzi Raceway for round 6 of the series!
Bavarian brews, bratwurst and lederhosen… It’s time for the Tops at Spar Bierfest 2013!
Fill in your details to stand a chance of winning tickets to SA’s biggest beerfest, complete with authentic Brauhaus vibe!
Lose yourself to dance at the Jomba! Contemporary Dance Experience taking place at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre from 28 August to 8 September.
St Mary’s and SPAR are doing their part by supporting the Keep Kloof Beautiful Association at the St Mary’s Spring Fling on Saturday 31 August.
Add your voice to the campaign against women abuse by joining this 5-minute vigil
Get down to Anderson Park on Saturday 17 August to watch the Build It soccer initiative and support our future soccer stars!
Garden lovers, make your way down to Pietermaritzburg and be a part of SA’s premier horticultural event at the Royal Showgrounds from 27 to 29 September.
This is your chance to recognise those teachers who are making a difference to our children’s lives. Submit your entry to the Argo’s Stars in Education
The festival of food continues this winter, with the Good Food and Wine Show coming to Durban from 8 to 11 August
The 3 Falls Trail Run is happening on August 11 and Krantzkloof Reserve needs your help to make it happen!
Beer lovers, get ready to indulge in the finest collection of hand-crafted brews from across SA at the SA on Tap Craft Beer Festival!
The International Hotel School recently awarded over R1 million’s worth of bursaries to students wishing to join the Hospitality industry.
Former South African cricketer Shaun Pollock joined up with a team of professionals to fit several rhino with tracking devices at a Game Reserve in Zululand.
VIPs travelled SKYY high at the invite-only Elevated Experience which took place at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday 20 July.
Get set for a festival of film, art, music and great food – all at the beautiful Makaranga Garden Lodge from 2 August
Over R90 000 was raised at the Sunflower Fund Golf Day on 23 July to help save the lives of leukaemia sufferers.
Get your golf clubs out for the 4th annual Pfirestorm Golf Day at Kloof Country Club on 23 August
It’s time for the epitome of sportsmanship, glamour and style at the BMW International Polo Series 2013.
Glamour, great food and good laughs, book your tickets for the Jes Foord Foundation’s New Beginnings Ball, sponsored by Netcare, taking place on 2 August
New parents, sign up for a free workshop hosted by Hillcrest Private Hospital on 3 August