Mission to Mars
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Mission to Mars

The Midlands MagazineOctober 8, 2025

One of our very own local students has achieved an out-of-this-world honour, representing South Africa at the prestigious United Space School at NASA in Houston, USA. What an accomplishment! William Segar, a Grade 11 pupil at Hilton College High School, was recently selected to take part in the United Space School programme hosted by FISE (Foundation of International Space Education) at the University of Houston Clear Lake and the NASA Johnson Space Centre in Houston,...

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Where Imagination Runs Wild
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Where Imagination Runs Wild

The Midlands MagazineMay 19, 2025

Welcome to Imagine That! Kids Play Village, a magical space designed to let children explore, create, and dream while parents relax, connect, and savour a well-earned moment of peace.  The Inspiration  As a mother of two lively girls, Katie-Grace and Georgia, Stacy knows first-hand the challenge of finding safe and engaging play spaces in the Midlands. Rainy days would turn their home into a whirlwind of energy, leaving her longing for a place where her...

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A New Era of Integrated Living in Hilton
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A New Era of Integrated Living in Hilton

The Midlands MagazineJanuary 15, 2025

Sean Moffatt, Co-Principal of Seeff Midlands and Seeff Pietermaritzburg tells us more about this family-focused lifestyle precinct that captures the essence of Hilton. The Avenues Hilton is a project driven by family-owned JT Ross Property Group who have just celebrated an impressive 122 years in operation. JT Ross is a long-standing supporter of Hilton and the Hilton College community. The Avenues, a family-focused lifestyle precinct captures the essence of Hilton. It offers a convenient outdoor...

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Your Ideal Community Awaits
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Your Ideal Community Awaits

The Midlands MagazineOctober 29, 2024

New developments to meet all your needs. Whether you’re a young family, a retired couple seeking care, or an outdoor enthusiast—the Midlands has it all! From eco-estates and lifestyle centres to private healthcare and new shopping development, everything is within reach. Multigenerational Living St John’s Village Lifestyle & Retirement Country Estate in Howick, KZN, embodies the concept of “community-first” living by harmonising nature with the built environment. The Estate integrates green spaces, wetland areas, parks,...

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Hilton Arts Festival
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Hilton Arts Festival

The Midlands MagazineJuly 28, 2023

Still Packing a Punch After 31 Years!   The annual Hilton Arts Festival will be held at Hilton College, just outside Pietermaritzburg, from 11 to 13 August 2023. Now in its 31st year, it is the largest festival in KZN and one of the leading festivals in SA. This year’s event will take place five weeks earlier than usual, which organisers hope will result in better weather.    “Our aim is to bring the pick...

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Hilton Arts Festival
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Hilton Arts Festival

The Midlands MagazineOctober 13, 2022

From theatre to crafts, there was something different for everyone to enjoy as we celebrated 30 years of creativity and talent. As we are now on the back-end of the Hilton Arts Festival, we look back what the festival had to offer this year. From a small and spontaneous event 30 years ago, the Hilton Arts Festival has grown to be the largest cultural event in KwaZulu-Natal and one of the biggest theatre festivals in...

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Making the Next Big Move
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Making the Next Big Move

The Midlands MagazineAugust 1, 2022

Gauteng and other city buyers look for bigger homes in developing regions, causing a precinct boom. The Avenues Hilton meets these new demands by being surrounded by culture-rich communities, art, beautiful rolling hills, and is within commuting distance to Pietermartizburg city.   Over recent years, the Hilton area has surged in popularity, and the village has experienced a population growth of an amazing 34%. On the back of the pandemic and the hard lockdown in...

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Explore the Gems of Hilton
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Explore the Gems of Hilton

The Midlands MagazineMarch 4, 2022

We visited a few spots worth mentioning in Hilton, from beauty to bread, hotels, and railway stops! A unique few gems guaranteed to fulfil your needs – whether you are hungry or need a haircut!   Welcome to Hilton, although it’s not a very big place, nestled between Pietermaritzburg and Howick, it still offers a large selection of things to do, see and eat! Follow us as we take you on a small tour, highlighting...

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