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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!

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 Spars of the Highway area recently donated R50 000 to the Shongweni K9 Unit, in recognition of the fantastic work done by them.

The Pink Phoenix Cancer Foundation’s Spring Fashion Show was a huge success, featuring top designers and inspiring stories.

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.

Prestondale resident Rachel Abrahams spent her childhood dressing up and dancing in front of her parents’ video camera. A few years on, when the performing didn’t subside, they knew she was really serious about becoming a dancer

Cooking with potatoes

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.

The KZN Amateur Fencing Association will be hosting a competition at Hillcrest High School, open to all fencers in KZN.

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

The latest isssue of The Ridge is out today

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!

There will be a focus on the youth at this year’s Witness Hilton Arts Festival, encouraging children and teens to get involved with the arts.

Get involved in the fight against HIV/AIDS by attending the annual update ceremonial of the Hillcrest AIDS Centre Trust on Thursday 29 August.

Water conservation is the theme of this year’s Sustainable Living Exhibition, taking place at the Durban Exhibition Centre from 6 to 8 September.

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!

Win a makeover from Nixz at the Women’s Health and Beauty Expo at the La Lucia Mall from 30 August to 1 September.

Sherri Freese of Kloof underwent a dynamic transformation with Image Insured and the compliments have not stopped rolling in

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

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!

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.

The Good Food & Wine Show runs from today until Sunday at the Durban Exhibition Centre

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.

The festival of food continues this winter, with the Good Food and Wine Show coming to Durban from 8 to 11 August

Thursday 1 August saw even more excitement at the 2013 World Transplant Games being held in Durban.

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!

VIPs travelled SKYY high at the invite-only Elevated Experience which took place at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday 20 July.

Get your boards out and head down to the Peg Street Kings Downhill Longboard Race at Danville Avenue on Friday 9 August!

The Three Ctities Royal palm Hotel is hosting a special Ladies Night on Wednesday 7 August in aid of Reach for a Dream.

The countdown to the Durban Good Food and Wine Show has begun – featuring celebrity chefs, Spekko Spice Table, Woolworths’ Little Chefs Kitchen and more!

Get set for a festival of film, art, music and great food – all at the beautiful Makaranga Garden Lodge from 2 August

For busy families wanting to unwind before heading back to work and school on Mondays, here’s the perfect solution to suit the whole family.

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

Sporting legends showed their support for the ConquerKili campaign by climbing to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro.

New parents, sign up for a free workshop hosted by Hillcrest Private Hospital on 3 August

We’ve just come back from the holiday of a lifetime. We took a slow boat to China … then Japan … then South Korea … back to China … and then climbed the Great Wall and viewed the Terracotta Soldiers, two wonders of the world we can strike off our bucket list. What a trip.

Living on the East Coast has many advantages – year-round sunshine, the warmth of the Indian Ocean, a lifestyle that’s relaxed and laid back, and a kitchen full of foodie delights to tickle our tastebuds. A quick look at our city’s short, colourful history, coupled with our geographical fortunes, makes for a unique gastro heritage – right on our doorstep.

Wine connoisseurs, it’s that time of year again! KZN’s oldest wine festival brings you a wide range of every varietal, plus those legendary show specials

“His and Hirsch’s” is a gorgeously illustrated book by company MD Richard and his wife Simone.

Show off your curry-making skills and win a trip to India with the Durban Good Food and Wine Show.

The Mercury Wine Week boasts the largest selection of Cape wines under one roof

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

Get the girls together for a day of fashion and treats at the Open Door Crisis Centre Charity Fashion Show and High Tea on Saturday 27 July

Lovers of the outdoors (and aren’t we all?) are in for a treat, with everything from archery to bee farming and kayaking on display on 20 and 21 July

The Crescent will be hosting its annual doggie fun day, Pooch meets Play, on Saturday 20 July between 10am and 1pm.

Get the whole family together for a Walk on the Wild Side with Drummond Conservancy, taking place on 28 July

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

While SUV shoppers might be spoiled for choice, Peta Lee highly recommends the newest, fabulous CR-V

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

‘Posh? Oh my gosh!’ Smart and sophisticated, this year’s Vodacom Durban July inspired some stunning designs

The concept of holding yoga and healthy eating retreats in Zululand is treading on virgin territory. Spas have become prevalent in upmarket lodges from the Tugela to the tip of the Kruger, and operators are constantly trying to attract the tourism dollar with unique experiences, whether they be wildlife or purely self-indulgent.

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

Fashion designer Kathrin Kidger recently celebrated the opening of her new store, shop 220 in La Lucia Mall.

This proudly Durban team creates cutting-edge fashion with a local spin that’s making an impression around the country and beyond

Margaret Hirsch, founder of the Hirsch Group and BWASA’s Businesswoman of the Year 2012, underwent a complete transformation with Image Insured

Would you like a pair of new Holster sandals or matching boutique kettle and toaster? Take a few minutes to complete our survey and you’ll instantly stand a chance to win!

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

The 31 Club is hosting a Trunk Fashion Show in support of “Feed the Babies” at The Blue Waters Hotel on the 27 June from 10am

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

The international jewellery designer spent time with visitors in Kloof, exhibiting her gorgeous new range that is making waves from SA to London and beyond

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