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The Oyster Box’s flagship Grill Room restaurant has revealed its new menu featuring ‘The Best of The Best’ of this legendary dining room’s finest cuisine, as well as a host of new additions.

The charming La Verdure cafe opened its doors in Gillitts two years ago, and has grown phenomenally since then.

Illustrious South African fashion designer, David Tlale, stopped traffic when he took to the streets of New York yesterday to unveil his latest collection – in multiple locations.

Malcolm Mitchell had the idea of writing a “definite history of roads in South Africa” book for a while.

One of the top 10 South African footballers of all time, Neil Tovey was recently awarded the National Order in Silver for his contribution to sport and democracy by President Cyril Ramaphosa

With the summit at 26m, you may feel a little uneasy on your first pass over the fresh asphalt at the Mt Edgecombe Interchange. It’s an impressive and thrilling structure.

As part of Rage Festival’s ongoing evolution, festival founders G&G Productions, have made a seismic announcement: Sound Factory moves to Ballito! 

Rejuvenate your mind, body and soul at Brookdale Health Hydro – where heavenly bliss and health meet.

Being a tourist in your own province is like falling for the love of your life all over again – exciting, surprising, challenging and magically memorable.

Artist Marie Peacey has tried her hand at more things than we can list here, but one thing is constant – her desire to live with passion

It’s Pinktober and we are going pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Everton’s unique character retains a sense of times gone by – a valuable green lung and a peaceful escape for residents, near and far

One of the privileges the Lake St Lucia Estuary section of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park is the abundance of wildlife that roams freely.

Mamba Republic comes to Durban’s Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre from 16 May until 4 June.

Saddle up, throw on your flannel, boots and denim and rock on to experience a little country this February with a trip to Cargo Hold on February 25th at 6pm.

The world’s favourite Great Moscow Circus is coming to Durban!!

The Robin Hood Foundation has until the 24th August to collect much needed items to ensure the Gogo bags for their 2nd Soulfood Visit to Shongweni is successful.

The inaugural KZN Travel And Adventure Show, which will run alongside the ECR House and Garden Show at the Durban Exhibition Centre, from 8 – 10 July, is open to the public.

Elaine Cairns, one of the exceptional Kloof and Highway SPCA volunteers, was surprised with a new vehicle!

Mpact Recycling provides planet-saving tips for the festive season

REDD’s will be heading to the playground of South Africa, on Saturday 28 November 2015 to unleash a carnival experience

Enjoy beautiful music and artwork by 6 artists at the opening of the ‘Free to be’ exhibition at Longmynd Art Gallery on 4 November 2015

Mars talk at science expo rivets learners

Traffic diversions planned in Kloof for the construction of the final phase of the Western Aqueduct.

The Rope Adventure officially opens on August 1 at uShaka Marine World!

Necktie youth wins best South African film and best director awards in Durban

Local culinary celebrity Justin Bonello will take burger making to a new level at this year’s Taste of Durban at the Robertsons Ultimate Burger Class

Rope Adventure is coming to uShaka Marine World!

Trish Symington is a professional, down-to-earth violinist who has dedicated the past 18 years to teaching young children to love music, especially the violin

Selso, the elephant seal that was being rehabilitated at uShaka Sea World, has returned to South Africa after 10 months at sea.

David Wightman puts his superb new Subaru Forester through its paces while visiting a magnificent beach venue at Ponta D’Ouro.

According to the Chinese 12-year Zodiac cycle, 2014 is the Chinese Year of the Horse. So with only a few…

Doody Adams explores the Thanda Game Reserve in the heart of Zululand.

Upgrades to the N2/M41 Mt Edgecombe Interchange will cause slight time delays to motorists from Saturday 6 September.

Coco Channel’s trademark suits and little black dresses have influenced timeless designs still popular today incorporating feminine, elegant, easy fitting and classic fits. Sophisticated outfits, paired with great accessories, a lifestyle influence dating back to 1920, revolutionising the way women dressed

This thought-provoking documentary is one of the most anticipated screenings at DIFF, the Durban International Film Festival.

The Comrades Marathon is just a few days away. Join in the family fun at the only official spectator point, dressed in your best rockstar gear!

Legal practice, Norton Rose Fulbright, hosted their second Durban Scholar Day on Saturday 10 May to provide students with more information about a career in law.

Leading Durban law firm, Garlicke & Bousfield recently presented UKZN student Caleb Joel Tudor Jones with their coveted Environmental Law Award.

Game, together with the Kingsley Holgate Foundation, are helping to save lives all across the African continent.

With the scenic Drakensberg on our doorstep, it’s time to get hiking, and the best way to do so if you’re unsure of your fitness or gear is to get in touch with a local hiking club like Mountain Backpackers and start with the club’s day hikes

Over R15 000 was raised in support of Childline KZN at Santa’s Charity Golf Day 2013 on 21 November, with players braving the rain for the cause.

Charlize Theron recently spoke to CNN on their African Voices segment, discussing how she gives back to her country by means of activism.

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.

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

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

Holidays mean one thing- travelling!

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

Klokkies travels with the sharks.

Mozambique – known for its pristine beaches, magnificent diving and mouthwatering prawns – is where paradise and the perfect wave meet. Surfer Will Bendix takes us for a ride

The gem that is the Natal Youth Choir is going from strength to strength under the exceptional guidance of Gerard’d…

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

Delcairn Lifestyle Centre in Kloof is undergoing a makeover – ready to be your number one choice for those daily essentials, plus entertainment, healthcare and more

The Catalina Theatre opened its doors ten years ago on the 12th December 2002, and to celebrate this momentous milestone…

Hirsch’s Hillcrest invited guests to learn more about holiday safety from the experts at VEMA and ER24

If you are looking for documentaries that are factually made, and have been funded correctly, the station to tune to these…

Czar in Florida Road adds to its increasing repertoire this Friday at seven pm when it hosts the Premiere of…

Craft beer fans can now order their favourite brews online, taking a taste tour of the country from the comfort of your own home

Umhlanga’s Shelley Buckle, Miss Deaf South Africa, travelled to Prague recently for the Miss Deaf World Pageant.  Although she didn’t…

Winter has been kind to us so far, but boy has she shown a crueler side over the past 24 hours. Torrential downpours, hail and now snow. We share some of our readers photos

SA snowboarders countrywide are preparing for the imminent Quiksnow Slopestyle contest happening at Afriski coming weekend in Lesotho’s Maluti Mountains.

Kearsney College Choir returns home from the World Choir Games with 2 gold medals and a wealth of new fans. Watch their performance here

The Land Rover Club took seven boys and their dads on a whirlwind tour across the countryside, putting their courage to the test!

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Easter is here and millions of people are hitting the roads for the long weekend. ER24 offers advice to keep you safe this holiday