Browsing: Lifestyle

We seem to have had a fair slither of venomous visitors this year, several of them coming a little too close for comfort.

Come along to the Litchi Orchard Night Market for some good food, good drink and good music, this Friday, 29 June from 5 to 9pm.

Take a sneak peak at the gorgeous, glamorous and eco-friendly dress to be showcased by greenOFFICE at the Vodacom Durban July 2012

Local show jumpers proved what they were made of at the FEI World Cup Qualifier Series in Durban

This past week, SA’s top show jumpers competed in the fourth leg of the FEI World Cup Qualifier Series at the Cyril Geoghegan Cycle Stadium.

Win tickets to one of the most prestigious events to hit SA’s social calendar – the Official Durban July After Party.

Foodies, get ready for a weekend of delicious local dishes, set right here on our beautiful beachfront

100 brave souls tackled the formidable Sani Pass to raise money for the Sunflower Fund

After a car accident that left her bound to a wheelchair, Sandra Khumalo is ready to show the world what she is made of.

Celebrity chefs, signature dishes and fabulous local producers… It’s time for the inaugural Taste of Durban!

Fashionistas were not disappointed by the stunning designs put forward by the Vodacom Durban July’s Invited Designers this week

Dr Nel’s Skin Care Clinic. The best non-invasive skin transformation treatment in the world. Period.

The launch of Taste of Durban took place at Suncoast Hotel on Tuesday. The event has already happened in 16 cities from London to Jo’burg and it is a huge honour for Durban to be hosting it.

Local designer Leigh Schubert has been chosen to dress the South African Olympic team for the Opening Ceremony

In the run-up to this special race, seasoned athlete Heidi Paul explains why she loves to run

What a truly wonderful weekend we had in Durban this past weekend! Top Gear, fast cars, vintage cars, beautiful weather, incredible food…Elizabeth Moore shares with us.

Enjoy a wholesome day out in Shongweni, arranged by the Keep Hillcrest Beautiful Association, with something to entertain the whole family

The Citroën DS5 is the French manufacturer’s first foray into the premium market – and it’s turning heads for all the right reasons

A delicious recipe that gives traditional roast chicken a modern makeover. Who could resist?!

This Hillcrest-based jockey has made an impact around the world, but it’s in Durban that he’ll be hoping to win another special title

We have always had a tradition of wonderful actors and a rich cultural heritage, but the arts have traditionally taken a backseat to sports, but that seems to be changing.

Jodi Venter discovered a fabulous new look after a makeover with Fay and Megan Coleman of Image Insured

As Top Gear fever sweeps across Durban, two of East Coast Radio’s most prominent presenters have gone head to head in Ferraris.

The BHP Billiton Paediatric Centre of Excellence is a lifeline to hundreds of children in KZN, offering quality healthcare in a welcoming environment

Rotary’s Music and Art in the Hills is back – with a bigger, better line-up that’s just perfect for a family weekend!

Last night at Durban Country Club the rugby fever that is spreading across Durban was upped a notch at the launch of Peter de Villiers book with Gavin Rich.

Rugby fever has hit Durban, with the big game tomorrow and so much more!

The iconic shopping centre has been refreshed and rebranded, providing a world class experience accessible across Greater Durban

Elizabeth Moore sat down with Olivia Leisk while she was in Durban recently to find out more about this talented young singer.

Find out where and when you need to register for this year’s Comrades Marathon

Support Childline KZN on Friday, 8 June, with a foodie feast at the Oyster Box with celebrity chef Justin Bonello and Oyster Box chef, Kevin Joseph.

Childline KZN is celebrating Child Protection Week with a White Balloon Campaign – both to raise awareness of our abused children and to raise funds for the provincial crisis line.

Miele guests enjoyed a relaxed morning of coffee inspiration recently. Make sure you get to the next Saturday Coffee Fix! in June

Remo’s is opening their new restaurant “Remo’s on the Village” in Umhlanga in July – Elizabeth Moore will be keeping us updated.

As we look forward to the 2012 Comrades Marathon, make sure that you know about all the planned road closures

Elizabeth Moore highlights some of the reasons why we live in our own little piece of Heaven here on the Ridge.

A group of intrepid trail runners will be tackling a 112km route through the Valley of 1000 Hills, just before Comrades Marathon

Hirsch’s Hillcrest and Waterfall Spar went out of their way to help Ethelbert Childrens Home survive a tough time

Book your place at the Annual Animal Anti-Cruelty League Bequest Brunch and enjoy a morning with fabulous food, prizes and guest speakers

Looking for something to do with your family this weekend? Visit the Zigzag Farm Fair, set in the beautiful Shongweni Valley

One of the fantastic things about living in such a small town after London is the accessibility of everything and everyone, writes Elizabeth Moore.

Biodiversity loss may just be a foreign concept to you. In fact, it might not be on your agenda at all. But it should be. For this year’s International Day for Biological Diversity, which falls on 22 May 2012, perhaps it’s time you sat up and smelt the roses, before they all disappear.

Book your ticket for a fabulous garden party for a fabulous cause – conservation in our community. Story by Andrea Abbott

South African electro music duo, Locnville, will be performing live at the Chris Saunders Park on Sunday 27 May.

Home-buyers beware! Make sure you know exactly what you’re getting into to prevent being caught out by hidden flaws

Olympic fever has hit London. Elizabeth Moore gives us a taste of what it means to host the greatest sporting event on Earth.

A short story, set in the early 1950s, about how two young boys decided to change the shape of Kloof. By John Beauchamp

The highly anticipated Col’Cacchio pizzeria Celebrity Chef Series is back and will be running from May until the end of August 2012.

You be the judge at Tsogo Sun’s MasterChef themed Wednesday Night Dinners.

Mark Charlesworth achieved the impossible – scaling 550 steps up the arch at Moses Mabhida after a horrific accident left him paralysed

Bradley Cox follows in his father, Alfie’s, tracks – claiming the Junior Roof of Africa title!

The Trappist Monks may not have said much, but they left a rich legacy in KZN – something that is being revealed through the Trappist Trail

The development on 9 Old Main Road has created controversy. Councillor Rick Crouch looks at the objections

Jockey Chris Taylor has travelled the world. This year, he will be running Comrades to raise funds for the Coastal Horse Care Unit

For half of his life “country boy” Gabriel Sithole couldn’t speak English, but today the ECR Early Bird is living the dream.

A visit to Indigo Fields is filled with beautiful moments. From the warm welcome to breakfast by the pool and…

Following the success of their recycling facilities pilot project in the Western Cape, Woolworths are now rolling-out recycling bins for their customers’ convenience at selected stores in KZN.

Hirsch’s recently hosted a Designer Bunny Chow cooking demo at their show room in Umhlanga.

Spoil Mum this Mother’s Day with a relaxed concert at Bot Gardens – pack a picnic and treat her like a queen!

“Come Dine With Me” contestant Nikki Drake takes us inside her Ballito home.

Four Durbanites are getting ready for the adventure of their lives in the Put Foot Rally – and the chance to give back along the way

The Old Mutual Music at the Lake Series presents South African music legend, Johnny Clegg at the Durban Botanic Gardens on Mother’s Day.

As we celebrate the exceptional work of Highway Hospice, find out how you can help keep their efforts going

They say mountain biking is the new golf – meet the women who have taken it on with a passion!

Looking to revive your garden? Or for that perfect Mother’s Day gift? Head to the Hillcrest Aids Centre Trust Nursery for all you need

Following a highly successful inaugural dinner last year, Food 4 Thought will be holding its next Gourmet Evening on Wednesday 9 May at Remos in Mount Edgecombe.

May sees the return of MTN Bushfire in Swaziland’s beautiful Malkerns Valley, with a fantastic line-up of international acts

Join the Tibet Society SA for a screening of the revealing film Spirit Space – 9 May in Hillcrest

Slap bang in the centre of Durban, perched on the roof of a concrete building, is a “secret garden”

There was a time when only the Pajero was synonymous with Mitsubishi. It was, to my mind, the most memorable…

The launch of Miele’s Saturday Coffee Fix!, a collaboration between Miele KZN and Mokador Coffees got off to a grinding start

Miele and Mokador launched an exciting new collaboration – Saturday Coffee Fix! – with a caffeine-fuelled morning at the Gallery of Fine Living

New life has been breathed into the Sani Pass Hotel and Leisure Resort. A stay at this grand Berg hotel will have you coming back for more

New, vibrant life has been breathed into the Sani Passs Hotel & Leisure Resort.

It seems that Charles Way, the road in front of the Maytime Centre in Kloof, no longer exists in Municipal records

Davey du Plessis, the young adventurer from Umhlanga Rocks, embarks on his second charitable adventure, this time taking on the Amazon

As we celebrated Earth Day on 22 April 2012, did you go out of your way to respect our planet? It seems the average American didn’t

André Fiore catches up with cricketing legend, Mike Procter and his life now off the field.

Changing your driving habits now could save you a lot of money in the long-run

Giba Cafe is looking for a new name and they’re offering a fantastic feast for 12 to get your imaginations going!