The Source of Life

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,...

Meet The Man Behind Face First Media

Founded by Stevan Wilken, Face First Media is a company specialising in large-format billboard advertising that creates bold, impactful visuals that grab attention and leave a lasting impression. Fascinated by the creative and technical sides of advertising, Stevan was always excited to turn concepts into massive, larger-than-life billboards, “It’s about capturing someone’s attention in just a few seconds as they pass by, which is powerful,” he shares. His goal was to build a company that...

Chasing Waterfalls

Did you know our countryside has a few fabulous waterfalls? Here are several to add to your next outing if you haven’t seen them before. Ranging from easy to more challenging, get your splash on! You’ll never fall short of an adventure and scenic splendour here in the Midlands, from trail runs, and hikes, to vast fields, forests, and not to mention mountains! There is plenty to choose from, but we have a few other...

Range Rover Sport: Perfectly at Home in the Country

Sporting SUVs have come a long way, but the Range Rover Sport arguably started the trend. We spent the day with the Range Rover Sport D350 from Land Rover Pietermaritzburg and came away with a feeling of pure contentment.   As days in the Midlands go, this was a good one.   We generally never need any excuse to head into the Midlands. As an ex-Pietermaritzburg boy, nearly every weekend was spent meandering the roads...