More Than a Lifeline

In the picturesque town of Howick, a remarkable venture took its first breath on 15 September 2017. St Michael’s Ambulance Service emerged, not as a mere emergency response unit but as a holistic healthcare initiative aimed at serving the Midlands community. From its inception, the organisation has blended cutting-edge technology with heartfelt compassion, setting a new standard for private ambulance services.   St Michael’s headquarters, often referred to as a “Home Away from Home”, reflects...

Waitrons Make the World Go Round

Getting to Know the People Who Work at Our Favourite Spots   It goes without saying that most of us love frequenting coffee shops or going out for a bite to eat, and there is always someone at the ready to take our order with a friendly smile. These are people who keep our great local restaurants and cafes running. But, how often do we stop and chat with the waitrons who serve us, and...

The Best Story Wins

Despite the challenges, we all love the Midlands area and everything that it offers. Matt Hogarty from Love Howick and Tommy Deuschle  share with us how they are changing the ‘Midlands story’ to a positive one filled with magic.   We all love a good story. Whether it’s a bedtime tale told while tucking children into bed, a casual exchange in the checkout line, the motivational talk from a coach before a sports team takes...

For the Love of Dance

Bonwa Mbontsi is a true dancing star within our community. We stopped for a quick chat with him to find out more about how he started his dance career and creating positive change one step at a time. Bonwabise, or “Bonwa” for short, Mbontsi is the co-founder and Artistic Director of BoNana Dance – Einander Sehen, the dramatic arts teacher at Cordwalles Preparatory School for Boys in Pietermaritzburg, and one of the BalletRIP instructors in...

Big Hope for Little Hearts

A look at how a group of educators is creating change and helping children thrive through play. In Nottingham Road in April 2022, armed with strong coffee and chocolate croissants, a group of passionate educators and creators came together in answer to a worldwide funding challenge presented by The LEGO Foundation in partnership with Lever for Change. Identifying a worldwide underfunding problem in the ECD sector, this Build a World of Play Challenge – a...