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Experience something truly unique – browse exquisite local products and enjoy something to eat at this beautiful venue

With delicious food and a terrific vibe, this Hillcrest favourite just keeps getting better!

The Pick ‘n Pay Taste of Durban will take place from 26-28 July at Suncoast, showcasing some of Durban’s best restaurants and chefs.

Richard and Simone introduce the third collection of recipes produced by the Hirsch family

Come and enjoy a Weekend with Dr David Johnson, ornithologist, tree expert and author, including a talk on the Galapagos Islands

Pop in to The Colony Shopping Centre to experience the new Stretta Cafe and its exclusive Lineage coffee

To mark the Durban Botanic Gardens’ 100th anniversary as a Proudly City Garden, visitors will be treated to a festival of activities on 13 and 14 July

As fashionistas and racing fans from around the country prepare for Africa’s most glamorous horse race, local businesses are gearing up for a bumper weekend

Gorgeous gowns, flirty details and a whole lot of fun – that’s what in store for visitors to the Vodacom Durban July 2013! Get your fashion fix here

Help Round Table collect blankets to keep our local community warm this winter

If you have a budding Chef in your midst and think they have some real talent, don’t forget that entries…

If you are an experienced triathlete, or want to give this exciting discipline a try, why not enter this new…

If you enjoy jet skiing, or watching them tear up the water, then there is a fabulous opportunity to watch…

This much-anticipated event takes place on 22 and 23 June, offering heaps of inspiration for budding gardeners and a great day out for all

Hillcrest’s Johnno Grant won this year’s McCarthy Toyota (Ballito) Salt Rock Surfski fishing competition, landing a 22kg barracuda off the KZN North Coast

Top Gear Festival is one of the highlights of Durban’s jam-packed events calendar and promises another spectacular line-up!

This Friday, the 14th June, the Litchi Orchard will be hosting a wonderful concert with local and overseas artists appearing.…

The Beverley Hills Hotel are putting on yet another exciting and different event this June, showcasing the Vanessa Goosen story.…

Ernie Els wines are coming to the Driving Range at Mount Edgecombe on Tuesday 18th June.  Mr.Woods (Duncan, not Tiger)…

There’s plenty of fun planned for the Animal Anti Cruelty League’s Family Fun Day this Saturday. Save the date!

Ladies, if you are looking for some fun this Tuesday evening, why not go down to Mamma Luciana’s, where John…

Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World are embracing winter with wonderful events being planned to keep up warm, not that our…

Head to Camperdown for the only official spectator spot on this year’s Comrades Marathon route!

June will be epic in Durban with the Durban Surf Carnival presented by Jeep Apparel cranking up the heat along surf city’s legendary Golden Mile at New Pier between June 7 and 9.

Staff from Wakaberry Kloof are Highway Heroes for May 2013, part of a campaign by Councillor Rick Crouch to recognise community-mindedness

Well it may be winter but with the weather we are having you wouldn’t guess!  The sun is out, and…

9th Avenue Bistro has a fine tradition of pairing their wonderful food with wines from fabulous estates, and this is no exception.

If you are anywhere near the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre tonight, or in Umhlanga Village there are two wonderful events happening…

Get ready for a great family day out at the inaugural i-Cycle Sugar Rush Classic MTB Race in Ballito

Software development experts Dev2 will host a knowledge-sharing event in Hillcrest on 15 May. A great opportunity to learn and network

The wonderful Parlotones are heading back to play under African skies for Mother’s Day!

SA consumers seem to have been programmed into believing that the best olive oil comes from Europe. But in actual fact there are 74 registered olive oil producers in South Africa – with some of their olive oils being amongst the best in the world, winning several international awards. Yet while we are starting to see more locally produced oils on the shelves, most are imports from Europe

After 30 years in the corporate world Syd Sellars is doing what he loves most of all – teach children the finer points of art

What started out as an idea to reduce fuel consumption and help save the environment, has grown into a worldwide success story. We spoke to eco entrepreneur Sarah Collins at Wonderbag’s head office in La Lucia Ridge to find out more

Returning to a familiar home, The Keg once again became a Durban North regular when the flagship Keg & Thistle Pub opened at the Glenore Centre in Glenashley at the end of April

It’s May already and the season of Festivals and fun is almost upon us.  If you are a foodie, then…

Petrus Madutlela, originally from Pretoria, is taking London by storm as the Chef de Partie at the Savoy Hotel.  He…

These beautiful Autumn days are the most glorious reason to get out into the mellow sunshine and enjoy our beautiful…

Fun, food and crafts!

It’s Wonder Market time this Sunday, and it coincides with the end of mango season.  This is important as far…

If your mother or the mother of your children has excelled themselves this year, or if you just love them to bits, then why not take them to 9th Avenue Bistro for Mother’s Day?

Look & Feel Better Expo Expands to Durban

My favourite way to spend a Friday night has taken on a new and exciting twist with the arrival of…

Tonight at the Beverley Hills Hotel there is a Hamilton Russell wine dinner taking place.  In a huge coup for…

If you are looking for a nice spot to spend the afternoon before the Sharks come out and do their thing…

MTB Race and Opening of Sugar Rush Adventure Centre

How far do you think it is to the legendary Prawn Shak?  If you live on the Ridge you can…

Autumn is setting in, and you are looking for something to warm you up, take a picnic basket….some chicken liver…

What would Easter be without chocolate?

Holidays mean one thing- travelling!

Cotswold Downs Golf Course to be showcased to the world on the 19th Amateur Golfers Championship.

Kloof and Highway SPCA are having a fun-filled day of Easter activites on the 21st March.

East Coast radio is attempting a world first, broadcasting live radio from the sky!

KwaZulu-Natal radio station East Coast Radio will attempt the world’s first live radio broadcast at an altitude of 37 000 feet

If you have wandered into the Umhlanga Medisport Pharmacy in the Village recently, you might have met a charming little dog by the name of Humphrey Immerman. He is so good looking and well groomed that you probably assumed he came from a litter of beautiful puppies.

There has been a rugby vacuum for far too long over Easter weekend in Durban. No longer! The gap is about to be filled and we can go back to the days when 30,000 people used to stream down to Kings Park to fill this holiday weekend with their favourite sport and some great family fun.

The new Ballito N2 interchange which has been under construction since the beginning of 2011, is months away from completion

Delicious Dining makes Decorex Durban a great day out

Decorex Durban, is not only the ideal opportunity to catch up on the latest décor and design trends, it’s also set to be a great day out with friends and family.

Have you been to The Italian Delicatessen in Glenashley?

This weekend sees both the beginning of the Super Rugby games at Kings Park as the Sharks take on the Stormers. …

If you find yourself in the Village and in need of sustenance around lunchtime, step into Little Havana and enjoy…

Next time you’re in Durban North and looking for a cocktail, a craft beer or a delicious plate of pasta,…

Getting married? Get your fill of inspiration from world-class suppliers at the NWJ Bridal and Events Show

The renowned Hellenic Market, the only place to go for every Greek dish, from moussaka to kleftika, is on the…

After the triumph of 9th Avenue;s Valentine’s Day dinner, which was faultless and I can honestly say was the best meal I…

If you are need of a gossip session, some half price cocktails and tapas get on down to Czar in…

The Ithemba Project provides the opportunity for people living with disease to earn a living. Find out how you can help

The fun which is the Litchi Orchard Night Market returns on the 22nd February from 5pm to 9pm.  With a…

What a beautiful day for a Valentine’s treat….. You are spoilt for choice this year, with a huge variety of meals…

If you feel like a drive up the hill, wait until next week and go up to Pinetown for the…

If you are in need of a night off from the cares and worries of everyday life, head down to Seabrooke’s…

I have been lucky enough to visit some beautiful game lodges.  Phinda has always been my favourite.  We used to…

If you love classical piano, don’t miss this performance by British born classical pianist Nicholas McCarthy.  He is only playing…

This is the weather in Europe when we start to feel like a bowl of gazpacho and a paella.  There…

Spoil yourself and your partner this Valentine’s Day with a private shopping spree at The Bedroom

If you haven’t caught Ard Matthews yet, then make sure you make this Valentine’s Day a special one by getting…

Join dj Abi Ray in supporting The Pink Drive at this year’s aQuelle Midmar Mile, and help bring breast cancer education to communities across SA

If this week has left you hot and sticky and you are still battling financially after the Christmas break, head…

Harvey’s at 465 Innes Road has the reputation of being the sort of place you go for high days and…