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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

For those who wish to improve their skills, get down to the Sewing, Knitting and Crafts Workshop from 17 to 19 October at Greyville Racecourse.

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.

Help raise awareness about breast cancer by supporting the Beverly Hills Ladies Luncheon on Thursday 17 October.

The Rock, previously one of Gateway’s biggest attractions, will be demolished this month to make way for upgrades.

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.

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 first annual Urban Descent has arrived in KZN and is set to be held in Glenwood on Sunday 06 October!

The Amashova Durban Classic returns on Sunday 13 October, with beautiful scenery and warm support from the KZN crowds.

Health, beauty and fitness can all be found at the Look & Feel Good Expo, coming to Durban for the first time in October.

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…

Get down to New Beach this morning for a fun-filled day of sand sculptures, creativity and cash prizes!

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!

The KZN Military Tattoo is back for another year of the best military culture and music, at the Natal Mounted Rifles in Durban.

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!

Help save Childline KZN! Urgent donations are required to prevent this important organisation from closing their doors in September. Find out how to contribute to this worthy cause…

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.

The Rain has finally come to KZN, with the bath and beauty brand opening their store in Gateway.

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.

Spring has sprung …… and so has Blossom Handmade’s new range

The TriRock Durban Triathlon will be taking place on Sunday 22 September, starting at uShaka Beach.

Take a nostalgic trip back to the 70s and 80s at ‘Taking it Easy’, The Heritage Theatre’s musical tribute to The Eagles.

Satin Candy’s new branch is opening on Friday 13 September at 41 Kensington Drive, Durban North

For Wayne and Monique Mann, this home is a dream come true. Designed and decorated by Monique, it is the perfect environment for their young family

Over the past few months we’ve looked at various aspects of terroir and how the winemakers work with mother nature. Now it’s time to discover the many different varieties of grapes, so I’ve asked winemakers who have mastered each variety to share with us their knowledge.

What could be better than an exclusive bush getaway, with staff who make you feel like you are the only guests?

If you’re a fan of the blues, don’t miss out on the Durban International Blues Festival taking place from 24 to 29 September at Wilson’s Wharf.

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.

Support CROW by purchasing a beautiful 2014 “African Sentiments” calendar from Under An African Sky.

Show your support for local music by voting for Kloof-based singer-songwriter Jordi in the Converse Get Out of the Garage competition.

Kurt Darren will be putting on a show like never before when he brings a full band and dancers with him to Sibaya Casino from 13 to 15 September.

The Tops at Spar Bierfest is one of the ultimate Oktoberfest celebrations outside of Munich, so get down to Suncoast from 12 to 15 September and join in the fun!

Arum Lilies are beautiful and rare plants, so don’t fall into the trap of buying these illegally harvested wonders.

The latest isssue of The Ridge is out today

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.

Keshri Chetty has been appointed to join global legal practice Norton Rose Fulbright.

Sma Mbatha is the first celebrity to win her cook off at Gateway’s Celebrity Chef Showdown, with four contests still to go!

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!

The Mercury Wine Week will once again provide the ultimate experience for wine lovers across KZN from 28 to 30 August.

Patricia Glyn recently spoke about her book, “What Dawid Knew”, in an inspirational evening at Norton Rose Fulbright.

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.

It’s music to our ears! The East Coast Radio Durban Day is back once again to showcase the finest in local music talent.

In the last issue of The Ridge we featured chef and Fudart owner Nardia Adams and her delicious ‘chef in a bottle range’ of gourmet touches.

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

Young synchronised swimmers from Durban North performed courageously at the recent FINA World Champs in Barcelona and Mediterranean Cup in Andorra.

Grab your shopping bags because the La Lucia Mall will be introducing four new stores to their centre over the next few months!

Catch the Pink Phoenix Spring Fashion Show to see the work of some truly talented designers and support a good cause!

Jacqui Trinder and her guests enjoyed a fabulous dinner with a host of celebrities at the Sugar Club restaurant.

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!

New and soon-to-be parents, get ready for the MamaMagic Baby Expo will be taking place from 16-18 August at the Durban Exhibition Centre.

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.

Hirsch’s were at the forefront once again, as they picked up a couple of awards at the recent Top Women Awards, held at the Sandton Convention Centre.

Diabetes SA recently received a generous grant of R177 000 from the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund to ‘mobilise’ their team.

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.