Celebrating 20 Years
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Celebrating 20 Years

The Midlands MagazineJanuary 6, 2023

We look at Piggly Wiggly’s humble beginnings and how the Kassier family continues to build a legacy, a lifestyle, and a thriving community.   From selling homegrown veggies under an unassuming roadside structure to becoming a multi-faceted family-run business, Piggly Wiggly has evolved over the past 20 years and credits its success to the surrounding community that has always supported them over the years. From humble beginnings based on a simple dream It all started...

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The Mpophomeni Tour
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The Mpophomeni Tour

The Midlands MagazineJanuary 5, 2023

Join us as we go back in time and explore a small part of South Africa’s history here on our doorstep.   If you enjoyed reading our previous piece about the Love Howick initiative and leaving a legacy, we met Mongezi, our local barista who works at the Legacy Coffee Co. in Howick. We now had the privilege of meeting another student from the Love Howick Entrepreneurship School with an interesting story to tell. Nkosikhona...

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The Wild Life
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The Wild Life

The Midlands MagazineDecember 14, 2022

From E.T. to Emmys, we focus the lens on local creative Dale Hancock and his career and successes as a professional wildlife filmmaker and photographer who is bringing the wilderness to our doorstep. Howick is a small town, a tiny speck if you will, compared to the rest of our country and the world, but somehow there are many talented people who bring the world to us. If we don’t take the time to find...

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Sun, Sand, & Cocktails
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Sun, Sand, & Cocktails

The Midlands MagazineOctober 18, 2022

Escape to the pristine North Coast and the lovely town of Ballito for a coastal holiday with this guide created by the locals just for you! Have you ever wanted to escape? Not like a fugitive, but more to have an adventure or holiday. The Midlands is an easy escape for the concrete jungle residents or people who adore nature, but what about the locals who eat, sleep and breathe this area? Where is your...

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Back to Our Roots: Art in The Midlands
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Back to Our Roots: Art in The Midlands

The Midlands MagazineOctober 13, 2022

The Platform Gallery is not shy. As you step into the unique gallery’s space, you will notice an abundance of artists and media and meet a friendly and knowledgeable curator to help you see it all. While the exterior of this must-see attraction maintains its humble roots (formerly used as a railway shed), it boasts the raw and undiluted talent that KwaZulu-Natal has to offer. Drawing solely on artists that live within two hours of...

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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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#FABSTUFF SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2022
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#FABSTUFF SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2022

The Midlands MagazineOctober 3, 2022

We’ve got loads of stuff you’re going to love!   NUXE Merveillance LIFT Range A range of five anti-ageing care products infused with an ultra-correcting micro-algae oil. In a single drop, this green active ingredient concentrates the power of 4 billion native cells to reveal a skin that is as strong as you are. These vegan formulas are developed according to the Nuxe charter, with no compromises on pleasure. Retail price from R750 www.orleanscosmetics.co.za   Baking:...

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A Hiker’s View
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A Hiker’s View

The Midlands MagazineAugust 17, 2022

The world reveals itself to those who travel on foot and there are no shortcuts to any place worth going.   Meet Ian Shooter, he has been hiking in the Drakensberg since he was about 10 years old, and there are very few things that he loves more than being out in nature and sharing it with other like-minded people. His goal is to make people love the Drakensberg as much as he does. Ian...

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Reviving The Midlands
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Reviving The Midlands

The Midlands MagazineAugust 1, 2022

One preloved bit of furniture at a time!   If you love interior decorating and looking for the next best piece of furniture for your home, but you’re on a budget, we have you covered. Below we look at four unique antique and décor businesses in the Midlands that give preloved furniture a second chance. They also share some tips and tricks. Located in Yard 41 in Shafton Road, Howick is Ruby Orchard. It is...

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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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