What’s Up & Coming in 2023

With the new year underway, we thought we’d introduce a few new kids on the block, as they say. There is a bit of everything for everyone, all the way from food, beverages and event spaces to beauty and (yes, you heard it!) modelling.   Hilton is a hot spot this new year and welcomes several places, namely the Hilton Siding Centre. Although all of the tenants are new, you don’t want to miss out...

DIY Charcuterie Board

Create an interactive harvest for your family and friends, with tips and tricks to help you wow everyone. Nothing is better than spending quality time with your friends and family. Sometimes cooking for big groups of people takes a whole day, and the plates of appetisers sometimes just end up being a bowl of crisps or the infamous board of biltong…well, here is something you have to try! A Charcuterie board! A beautiful yet simple...

Celebrating 20 Years

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...

Curating Unique Experiences

A platform that boasts countryside beauty while supporting its community members. For locals or tourists, there will be something worth exploring.    Our official launch in February 2022 was held at the Nelson Mandela Capture Site. The cocktail evening boasted an amazing local marimba and jazz band, sponsored wines from Highgate Wine Estate and food from N’Squared bakery were the treats whilst the local tour guides explained the values of uMngeni Tourism to the guests....

Martial Arts

We catch up with Wayne Raman from Mustang Athletic about his journey as a martial artist and he shares two self-defense moves you can learn in just a few steps – grab a partner.   The Midlands is a great place for those who love a good trail run, off-road biking or cycling, some dancing, yoga, or pilates — we are spoilt for choice in leading an active lifestyle. However, other activities are available that...

The Mpophomeni Tour

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...

#FABSTUFF – NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2022

We’ve got loads of stuff you’re going to love!   Crooks Apparel: Sausage Cat Hot dawg! It’s a sausage cat. This is a silly and lovable cat plush toy from Rock Paper Scissors. These characters are part of a collection of one-of-a-kind pieces, and are hand made in the Midlands. Retail price is R375. www.rockpaperscissorsshop.co.za   Safari Days: Classic Candle Celebrate the natural beauty of the African Bushveld with this classic single wick scented candle. The candles are...

Back to Our Roots: Art in The Midlands

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...

Hilton Arts Festival

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...

#FABSTUFF SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 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:...