Art in the Country

The Midlands is the ideal place for artists to flourish, create, and display their skills. Now in its third year, the Harcourts Hilton Art in the Country has provided a platform for artists to exhibit and sell their art to visitors and collectors publicly. The event was held from May 23 to 26 at Harrington House in Hilton and a special ribbon cutting by the Deputy Mayor of uMngeni, Sandile Mnikathi, celebrated its official opening. ...

The Real Grooms of the Midlands

We look at three dashing grooms who suited up and tied the knot with their blushing brides. If you are a groom-to-be, we hope this will inspire you as you wait for your wife-to-be to walk down the aisle. Travis Strydom    WHERE DID YOU GET MARRIED IN THE MIDLANDS? Brahman Hills.   HOW DID YOU FEEL WHEN YOU SAW YOUR BRIDE ALL DRESSED UP ON THE DAY? ⁠I had the opposite reaction to what...

The Body Talks

Unlock success through body language, make lasting impressions and build stronger, more trustworthy connections in everyday life, by following David Allan’s tips. In a world where first impressions are made within seconds, body language can be your key to personal and professional success. We had the pleasure of speaking with David Allan, an expert in decoding body language, who shared invaluable insights on how to harness this subtle yet powerful form of communication to our...

Staying Suave

While the Midlands makes up the beautiful countryside of KwaZulu-Natal and is surrounded by farms, it might inform a particular type of dressing trend for men that is attributed to the outdoors and farming, but men don’t have to feel limited in their looks because of this. Who says you can’t dress up in the country? While it’s not one of the world’s fashion hubs, our little countryside nook of the world has a few...

Weathering Winter

Healing Earth Transformative Wellness at Braham Hills Healing Earth Transformative Wellness at Braham Hills is an African brand that offers a range of natural products to support your skin during the colder Midlands months when dehydration and dryness are common.    Healing Earth’s newly launched ProGlow Cleansing Balm is a highly recommended cleanser enriched with shea butter, jojoba and sweet almond (which adds deeper nourishment) and neroli, ensuring clearer skin. Their Vitamin C & Hyaluronic...

Going For Gold

 Excellent academics, rising sports stars and talented artists, our local schools are filled with young individuals who grab opportunities that come their way and truly excel. Brunton from Michaelhouse is certainly one of them.   Meet Brunton Bigalke, a Grade 11 student at Michaelhouse. He is an avid sportsman and outdoor enthusiast, with a special interest in hockey, hunting, fishing and waterskiing. He is also busy completing the Gold Level of The President’s Award.  ...

Unapologetically Afro Porto

It’s quite simple – if you have ever gone on holiday to the lovely country of Mozambique, then visiting the local Mozambik restaurants is a no-brainer to help quench the cravings, from the jugs of R&R and the atmosphere to the look and feel of the restaurant and, of course, the food! With its roots firmly set in passion and its flavours unapologetically Afro Porto, the Mozambik restaurant group is fast becoming one of South...

Experience the Love at Home

Every Valentine’s Day, there is usually a dinner, wine, chocolate and, well, a partner! Whether you have someone special in your life or not, don’t forget about giving yourself some TLC this Love Month. Lucky for you, we have just the local businesses to help you with the ultimate at-home self-care session.   Transform your at-home pampering routine into a lavish retreat with Dermassential. Immerse yourself in the luxury of Lovely Marula Body Oil, a...

Just Married!

We celebrate several local couples who decided to tie the knot right here in the Midlands – a picture-perfect place! Read more as they share details from their day, from dress to decor.   BRITTNEY & ROAN McCABE (Photos by Laura Jean Harris)   Which venue did you choose and why? I had always dreamed of getting married on the farm I was lucky enough to grow up on. Everdon Estate is an avocado farm...

Two Guys & a Bookshop

Meet Adam Riley and Robert Cronjé, two guys who are passionate about collecting coins and books. They are also the proud owners of Midlands Books & Collectables, which they opened on 1 May this year at The Old Mushroom Farm.   The two fellas met when Robert joined the PMB Numismatic Society in 2017, of which Adam has been a member since 1982. In case you don’t know what numismatic means, it has to do...