Know the name, seen a For Sale board, perhaps even a branded vehicle – now meet Hendra Estates MD Wayne…
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Maya Jagjivan Kalicharan meets a remarkable young lady who is pioneering an education revolution. Alexandra Lutz from Hillcrest is ambitious.…
A pandemic, floods, load shedding and escalating economic woes have not kept this British entrepreneur from investing in South Africa,…
Local superwoman and GM of CityHope Disaster Relief thrives on adrenaline and urgency, writes Maya Jagjivan Kalicharan. Most people would…
Alongside sustainability and quality lifestyle, community remains a core ethos of the Serenity Hills eco-estate development taking shape on Margate…
Nine years ago Carolyn Steyn accepted a challenge issued by the late Nelson Mandela’s PA, Zelda la Grange, to make…
Robin Lamplough delves into the history of this suburb. The Upper Highway suburb of Winston Park has an interesting history.…
Maya Jagjivan Kalicharan pays a visit to the wonderful Browns School. To laugh freely is one of the greatest joys.…
Fancy Stitch artists, Sizakele Mbuyisa, Thobile Myeni, Thulisile Ngcampalala, Nelile Mathenjwa and Nomusa Mpontshane are the nineteenth artists, and their…
“It all started months ago, when three local trail runners and our founding members decided to plan a trail event…
“It was extremely frustrating during lockdown, that when we had set times to go walk or do something as a…
A ticket into the wonderful world of Virgin Active with Precious Mthabela. Precious has always been in the health industry,…
Zero2Five Trust reaches out to 4 000 KZN families with holiday and nutrition club. It is hard to imagine that while…
Upper Highway residents Kai and Trent Williams receive well-deserved recognition. Upper Highway residents Kai and Trent Williams received well-deserved recognition…
‘Tis the season to sparkle as Gateway transforms into a festive wonderland. It’s time to shop, snap, wrap and make…
As owners of the SUPERSPAR uMhlanga Rocks for the past 17 Christmasses, the Anderson family have perfected the art of…
Fresh from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland and touring on cruise ships around the world, Impossible, featuring Brendon Peel’s…
Take one old church, add some vision and creativity, and the result is a harmonious fusion of historic and modern…
Without community volunteers and sponsors, projects like these wouldn’t be possible. Just over a year ago, The Crest magazine published…
Westown, the new city of the west in KZN’s outer west region, has announced its sponsorship of the South African…
The goal was to raise 21 pints in aid to help SANBS with their national blood shortage, and thanks to…
By Malcolm Mitchell A pristine environment is necessary for the mental, physical, and economic health of any community – and…
With breaking ground due to take place within a few months, Lalela Estate is all about bringing back the “neighbour”…
Bringing joy to vulnerable children, the Santa Shoebox Project distributes thousands of personalised boxes of love, compassion and joy to…
Get in touch with Kim on kim@kimgriffithjones.com if you want more info on events and happenings in our community or…
Jess Smit visits a Crestholme crisis home whose warmth extends way beyond its boundary wall. The afternoon is in full…
When IT boffs warble on about ‘democratising data’ it can sound like a lot of hooey to the man on…
Pledges for the Santa Shoebox Project opened on 1 September. Under this year’s theme of “Share the Love”, donors will…
The uMhlanga Women’s Association celebrated their first birthday by launching the UWA community kitchen and bakery – a proud partnership…
Inspired by the way food can evoke nostalgia, 3603 brings something a little different to the table, writes Katrine Anker-Nilssen.…
Robin Lamplough delves into the past of Hillcrest. David Fregona arrived in South Africa from Italy late in the 19th…
For Mandela Day, the Golfing Sharks Social and Development Club recently partnered with The Peace Agency – The Baby Home…
Vanessa Champion, the recently appointed president of Rotary uMhlanga, shares her thoughts about her year head. Story: Lee Currie For…
For legendary marathon runner Tilda Tearle – runner of 30 comrades marathons, 10 times in the top 10 – taking…
For many women, Women’s Day is a 24-hour time-out from traditional female roles, a day when you’re feted and celebrated.…
Zero2Five go beyond food parcels to address food security crisis in KZN The April floods in KwaZulu-Natal exacerbated an already…
Starting to run has changed Shaun Reid’s life and taught him what he’s capable of, writes Stephen Smith. At one…
GET INVOLVED “Food has been my love language ever since I can remember,” says Karyn Smith. “From my humble beginnings…
A group of local Upper Highway trail runners have taken it upon themselves to bring an iconic 42km trail marathon…
For over a decade Olive & Oil, where Jacqui and her team have served Mediterranean favourites with uncompromising dedication to…
*EDITOR’S CHOICE Kloof Gorge, which forms the largest part of the Krantzkloof Nature Reserve – its richness predominantly flora species…
Engaging with you, our readers, to find out more about what you want to see in The Ridge magazine will…
Sport has always been a catalyst for uniting people – the Sport for Lives movement has deepened that connection, and…
KZN, scarred by Covid, riots and floods, will need more than a physical rebuild. It demands that we acknowledge one…
Waterfall College Matric Dance Grade 12s enjoyed a magical night, making the most of every moment. Thank you to…
In the midst of the untold hardship and trauma of the recent floods, emerged a powerful group energy and teamwork…
“Food has been my love language ever since I can remember,” says Karyn Smith. “From my humble beginnings selling boerewors…
Get in touch with Kim on kim@kimgriffithjones.com if you want more info on fab happenings in our community or have…
We are so excited about our new, regular Readers Breakfast, a beautiful platform where we want to engage with our…
Following the extraordinary disappointment of the past two years, planning for the 2022 Royal Show is well advanced; this to…
Over the past few weeks, The Robin Hood Foundation has worked extremely hard to get much-needed relief to those affected…
In a world that can be so noisy, many are suffering a deafening silence. Interface KZN exists to help people…
A bit of luck and a huge dollop of enthusiasm creates tourism champions able to help small towns sparkle, writes…
Sibaya Community Trust invested R400 000 to build a custom made fully functional Soup Kitchen in Blackburn. The Blackburn Informal…
Mention the names of our wonderful north coast nonagenarian artists Thelma Buzzard and Val Wilson, and you’ll get a broad…
Sister Khambule helps the community through her private clinic. Story Sandile Mbili | Pictures Wild Soul Photography This…
Pictured: Chris Wynne and Tsitsi Fokoseni from Wynne Landscapes. A new community project is making a difference. Residential…
Locals supporting locals sees game-changing initiative born out of KZN riots. While many communities and areas in Kwa-Zulu Natal…
Advertorial Offering personal customer care and top quality specialised meats, Karoo Kitchen Deli & Butchery is driven by…
Q: How does business and civil society respond to the unrest? A: Businesses exist to respond to the needs of…
Q: What should business and civil society do to help articulate the way forward? A: The starting point would be…
This era requires extraordinary, selfless leadership, characterised by a keen interest in uniting South Africans towards a common goal, with…
Marriott embodies ideals of Madiba through this year’s generous Mandela Day donations. In a year that desperately called for the…
Shirley le Guern chats to members of our community who supported each other during and after the recent riots and…
Desmond D’Sa started environmental campaigning in the Durban industrial basin before it became sexy to hold business to account. Today…
Amidst loss, devastation and despair during the Covid pandemic, creativity, innovation, community collaboration and hope is also present. Story…
Niya Consulting is headed up by an amazing young and dynamic team comprising of Thandeka Zulu, the Country Ambassador for…
Cat dumped in storm water drain gets her happy ending after two years – she’s been adopted into a loving home.
“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest,” said Benjamin Franklin, former USA president, while our own Madiba echoed this…
The 6th July was the inaugural of The Hippest Morning Club, in conjunction with Global 2 Local, which was held…
On Wednesday, Mandela Day, July 18th, Davenport Square in the heart of Berea, tended to the need of their community…
East Coast Radio is teaming up with UKZN to mobilise the people of the KwaZulu-Natal to assist underfunded students to…
The Association for the Aged (TAFTA) and members of the Durban community took to the streets of central Durban yesterday…