We introduce the Crooks family, who are cornerstones of the community, and actively building, curating, and designing their lives through their art. We are reminded of the value of our environment, our community, and our intersection with it. The Midlands is home to many exceptional families, and the Crooks are among them. Residing on the hill above Midmar Dam, and like many who dwell in the area, they’ve been part of the community for...
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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If you are looking at going solar, need backup power solutions, want to switch to gas or need timber for your latest DIY project, we found some great local businesses that can help you out. Service Beyond the Call Tell us about your business Power Africa was established a few years ago as we identified a need for alternative energy solutions here in the Midlands – we already supply gas alternatives through Nottingham Road...
We asked one of our local mothers, Trudi Moran, how she keeps juggling it all, from being a mother to a business owner. She shares who inspires her and some tidbits of wisdom she has learnt along the way. If you like to do it all or strive for perfection, whether you are a mother or not, this will be for you. Maybe you can relate to it even just a little bit or a...
The Midlands is all about peace and the people who facilitate this. Join us to explore a few of the holistic healing practices and practitioners who ultimately set a tranquil tone. The world of holistic healing has grown tremendously over the last couple of decades. Anyone familiar with the Midlands will know that numerous alternative health practitioners facilitate wellness differently from more conventional doctors. What is “holistic healing”, though? Well, let’s just give you...
We are going back in time in this edition, uncovering even more gems, old pupils to be specific, from our local Midlands schools. Join us as we follow how their path to success unfolded over the years since they matriculated and look at where they are now. Mbaliyezwe Ndlela is from Howick High School. She matriculated in 2009. Her Visual Art teacher, Mrs Lindi Beard, recognised Mbali’s ‘distinctive style’ in her art lessons and the...
Meander Square sits in the heart of Nottingham Road, just a toddle over from Gowrie Village Estate. Having recently undergone a revamp, it now offers a serene and tranquil courtyard to relax over a sensational cup of coffee whilst making use of all the convenient services available. Miche Bakehouse (Miche being a large rustic sourdough loaf) natural yeast bakery was born out of lockdown and the love of bread. A small team is baking naturally...
From A-lines to hemlines, seams to stitches, in this article, we provide a runway for these local mums to showcase their brilliant creations. You won’t need to go to Paris to find something utterly unique – we have a few options closer to home. If you are not a fashionista, you might not know the French term haute couture, which means “high sewing”. It is pronounced almost like “oot koeture”, and you have to say...
We all love and care for our families and we don’t exclude the furry family members! That’s why we have spoken to an amazing programme about the knowledge of rabies and got knowledgeable insight from a pet store that is dedicated to helping your furry friends through nutrition and a travelling groomer who makes your pets feel safe in their own homes while being groomed. Funda Nenja has been making a difference to the lives...