Art comes in many forms, and sculpture is a medium where thoughts are given weight and emotion is cast in shadow and light, bringing ideas to life in solid form. Let’s take a look at a few iconic and thought-provoking pieces. The Dlamini Collection For the past 20 years, these figurines have been sold at the Zulu Lulu Gallery, located in Piggly Wiggly. They are ceramic, sculpted from clay by Tim Dlamini and Tim Buthelezi....
An Inspiring Long Weekend of Music, Magic, and Memories in the Drakensberg. Splashy Fen Music Festival has officially wrapped, and by all accounts, the 2025 edition was the most magical one yet. From the moment the gates opened on Thursday, 17 April to the last note played on Sunday night, 8,000 festival-goers soaked up four glorious days of sunshine, music, and connection in the heart of the Southern Drakensberg. After a few days of pre-festival...
Every business has a story—and how this magazine came about is no different! FabMags, a KZN proud magazine publishing business started in 2006—not long after that a young girl with a big spunk joined our sales team—she later got married and was pregnant with her first child when she left us. 10 years later—after many years of keeping in touch—Brita popped me an email over the Christmas period, if I remember correctly, and struck up...
Only a short distance from The Midlands, discover the Northern Drakensberg Nature Reserve; a commitment to community development and socio-economic upliftment with fabulous places to stay, relax, and enjoy nature right on your doorstep. In 2018, a few neighbours in the Putterill Valley came up with a dream of combining their properties into a joint nature reserve. That dream evolved from an idea to a plan, and finally, as of the 18th of April 2024,...
As a person with a penchant for adventure, I was initially sceptical about the Corolla Cross. Sure, it looked sleek and modern, but could it really handle the winding roads and diverse terrain of the Howick to Underberg route? I decided to find out. The Toyota Corolla Cross XS Hybrid effortlessly bridges the gap between urban practicality and rural adventure, making it a strong contender for drivers exploring South Africa’s scenic routes. I recently took...
Jackal & Hide founders, Jaqui Hiltermann and Jono Hornby, first met through family connections but only officially crossed paths three years ago, under what is now the BOOMTOWN Gallery. Though they had attempted to collaborate before, life had other plans. Following the civil unrest, Jaqui was struck by Jono’s proactive approach to getting things done, which resonated with her. Their shared passion for human geography and placemaking quickly bonded them. Initially, they aimed to keep...
It’s that time again, spring is in the air, and we’re bringing you much ado about blossoms and blooms, identifying them, planting tips and care, and yes—eating them too! Bring your garden and kitchen to life this season. There is power in making flowers a part of your everyday life. Not only does it elevate your garden and home, but it nourishes your spirit and senses. Maybe you always see the same flowers in your...
Meet James Kelly, the chairman of KZN for the Angus Breeders Society. He lets us into the world of Angus farming and the role the society plays in the industry. Personal Journey James Kelly’s involvement with the Angus Breeders Society of South Africa began through a family connection. “My father-in-law was a breeder, and I used to help manage the farm. Here, I learned a lot about the breeding process,” he recalls. In 2017,...
It all started with a tiny chair from 1933, hand-crafted by William John David Todd for his son, which inspired Tiny Acorn. Based in Nottingham Road from the end of September 2023, Tiny Acorn is owned by Tammaryn McCathie, Todd’s great-granddaughter, who continues the legacy today by crafting only quality pieces for little ones, who can eventually pass them on through their families. Since the end of September 2023, Tammaryn McCathie, Todd’s great-granddaughter, continues the...
For any Midlands locals, even those who visit from far away, you’ll probably be familiar with Fordoun Hotel and Spa in Nottingham Road. It’s one of the cosiest, most picturesque places in our countryside, and did you know the Fordoun farm itself is nearly 200 years old? It was named after a village and parish in Kincardineshire, Scotland and registered by one of the Byrne Settlers, William Taylor, in the early 1850s as a land...