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If you are in the area, or have time to drive there, go and check out the beautiful new shop…
John Cleese is performing two shows in Durban on June 25th and 26th at the ICC. His legendary wit will…
Top Gear Festival is one of the highlights of Durban’s jam-packed events calendar and promises another spectacular line-up!
Speedy, efficient wifi and broadband are almost up and running on Mount Edgecombe Estate. Masts are up, gliches ironed out…
For this Friday the 14th June only, the Beverley Hills Hotel is offering something very special. You can go and…
If you have children between the ages of seven and twelve you fancy treading the boards, acting classes are being…
Tom Hewitt, the Englishman who has done so much for the street children of Durban is taking some of his…
Fourdoun have put together a wonderful package for the special lady in your life which runs until the 1st July.…
The 19th World Golf Amateurs Championship takes place this Friday at Durban Country Club. Open to men and women over…
Not since Kickstart put on Cabaret have there been such great revues for a show in Durban. Currently entering its…
If you love live music, then there is an amazing line up at Live the Venue over the next few…
South Africa’s favourite cousin and stand-up comedian will be performing his latest show, Barry Hilton B.E.E. or ‘Best of Everything’…
This Friday, the 14th June, the Litchi Orchard will be hosting a wonderful concert with local and overseas artists appearing.…
Another reason to stay on the Ridge has appeared in the shape of a 180m long tube at Gateway’s Wavehouse!…
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)…
This dominant international property brand has staked its claim on the local market, with a determined team already hard at work to sell, sell, sell!
To celebrate Green Day today, the Alliance Francaise in Durban are putting on a permaculture workshop this afternoon from 2pm.…
Do you have a need to shop and fancy having drinks, snacks and a party at the same time? If…
If you live locally and are looking for medical services on your doorstep, you can find the Mount Edgecombe Medical…
It’s never too late to learn golf! Sign up now to be part of the Kloof Country Club beginner ladies golf programme
There’s plenty of fun planned for the Animal Anti Cruelty League’s Family Fun Day this Saturday. Save the date!
Staff from BDO’s Durban office were out bright and early to support those brave runners who tackled the Comrades Marathon 2013
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Mamma Luciana’s plays host to the Scottish Rugby Team!
Ladies, if you are looking for some fun this Tuesday evening, why not go down to Mamma Luciana’s, where John…
The Shorebreak Brigade will be organising a beach clean up in front of Beachwood Golf Course in two weeks time…
If you are toying with the idea of joining a golf club and are a fan of Durban Country Club,…
To coincide with the launch of the Sugar Rush Adventure Centre, their first cycle race, the Sugar Rush Classic, will…
Sad news if you are a customer of La Storia Restaurant in Westville, Marco Nico’s delicious eaterie. His friend and…
If your muscles are sore and you feel that you have earned a treat this week, why not drop into…
Collegians Rugby Club are looking forward to an exciting season of Colts Rugby and if you have boys aged between…
Shoppe, the lovely emporium run by Sonia Vaisloo on Marriot Road, next to Market, has been open a year! They…
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SA Sporting Legends and Heartland Foods to climb Kilimanjaro
Heartland Foods (local Durban-based cereals company), in association with SARLA (South African Rugby Legends Association) and Joint Aid Management (JAM) will be climbing Kilimanjaro in June 2013 to raise funds to feed and educate SA’s kids through JAM’s Nutritional Feeding Programmes.
JAM currently assist more than 1,000,000 children per day through their Nutritional Feeding programme – which also incentivises children to go to school as this is where they receive their ‘hot meal’ for the day. For more info go to: www.jamint.com
Only R360 feeds a child for a year, so we are looking to corporates and individuals to help us reach our goal of raising 3 000 kids for a year!
South African sporting legends that will be joining them on their quest to conquer Kili include: Stephen Terblanche, Percy Montgomery, AJ Venter, Warren Brosnihan, Alan Dawson & Aubrey Martyn.
Let’s join our fellow community members in raising funds and awareness for this great cause.
Together we can make a difference!
Only R360 feeds a child for a year, so we are looking to corporates and individuals to help us reach our goal of feeding and educating 3 000 children for a year!
Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World are embracing winter with wonderful events being planned to keep up warm, not that our…
Philosophy, Jenni Button’s wonderful range of clothes, comes to Durban this week with a range of comfortable knits and belts…
Don’t miss it, Kirsten Goss brings her beautiful new range to Durban on Monday and Tuesday the 3rd and the…
Head to Camperdown for the only official spectator spot on this year’s Comrades Marathon route!
If you are looking for a musical treat, then this will be the best R20 you will ever spend. Pertunia…
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.
Congratulations to the Kloof residents who came out in force to help clear up the railway line and show their dedication to our neighbourhood
Fantastic news from up the Hill….La Storia, Marco Nico’s wonderful restaurant is open for breakfast! Already a local favourite for…
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…
She lost all her possessions in the Oklahoma tornado, but this woman had her prayers answered when her best friend appeared days after the tragedy
The wonderful and uplifting KwaZulu Natal Youth Choir are raising funds to go on a trip to Italy to sing…
If you are in need of an evening of pure fun and laughter, then go down and watch Stuart Taylor…
Evita Bezuidenhout, self proclaimed tannie of the Nation, takes time out to attend this gala evening to raise funds for…
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9th Avenue Morgenster Wine and Olive Estate Dinner
9th Avenue Bistro has a fine tradition of pairing their wonderful food with wines from fabulous estates, and this is no exception.
In 2004 (when I was 29 years old) I went for an MRI scan because the right-hand side of my face was numb. On my doctor’s report he listed the following: 1. Stroke, 2. Brain Tumour, or 3. Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
It may have been lovely and warm, but there are many people out there without any sort of protection from the elements, and the nights are getting chilly.
Do you dream of performing in front of 1000s of people? Submit one of your songs to East Coast Radio and stand a chance to perform at Durban Day 2013
If you are in a business which is vulnerable to employee fraud or you would find it helpful to know more about the amount allowed to businesses on forensic investigation and legal costs, then this initiative by the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the KZN White Collar Crime Task Group will be very useful.
If you are anywhere near the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre tonight, or in Umhlanga Village there are two wonderful events happening…
If you have seen the article in The Ridge this month about the wonderful Guy Buttery, our locally grown muso, you will not want to miss his gig with Alhousseini Anivolla from Niger at the Alliance Francaise.
If you have a passion for radio, why not book onto this unusual seminar on careers in radio. In today’s…
If you are in the mood for a very special celebration this evening is for you. Dom Perignon, widely considered the world’s greatest Champagne, is joining with the Beverley Hills Hotel on the 23rd May for a dinner which has got to be the best value on the planet.
If you aren’t going to make it to Thailand this year, we now have our very own Full Moon Party…
There are so many wonderful things happening in and around Durban to celebrate Mother’s Day this year, and Sibaya Casino…
Livingstone Primary School is holding its annual Champagne breakfast to celebrate Mother’s Day, on Saturday 11th May and all are…
Get ready for a great family day out at the inaugural i-Cycle Sugar Rush Classic MTB Race in Ballito
The Pavilion shopping centre donated R750 000 to help build a safe, loving home for a very special family at Focus on iThemba
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!
The discovery of a wine is of greater moment than the discovery of a constellation. The universe is too full of stars – Benjamin Franklin
This high profile golf day in aid of St.Luke’s Home for the physically and mentally disabled takes place on May 23rd at Simbithi Estate.
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
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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 my favourite place to spend an afternoon, or a morning for that matter, and the Spa at the Oyster…
It’s May already and the season of Festivals and fun is almost upon us. If you are a foodie, then…
If your little ones are keen to come up with something special for Mother’s Day, take them along to this…
If you have any of Kirstin Goss’s beautiful and timeless jewellery pieces you will know just how individual and special they are,…
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Petrus Madutlela a South African to be proud of
Petrus Madutlela, originally from Pretoria, is taking London by storm as the Chef de Partie at the Savoy Hotel. He…
If you are wondering what to do and have a credit card which wants to go and buy lots of…
If you love cheeses, the Oyster Box Hotel, and good value for money, then this has to go into your diary. …
These beautiful Autumn days are the most glorious reason to get out into the mellow sunshine and enjoy our beautiful…
TRE (Tension and Trauma Release) Practitioner training now in Durban!
Out-of-the-blue Animal Rescue is needing hay!
Fun, food and crafts!