Local news
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Record-breaking Best of Ballito 2026 crowns North Coast’s favourite businesses
Local newsThousands were nominated and received votes across 243 subcategories, with 585 businesses finishing in the top three of their categories…
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Book review: Yesteryear is a wickedly funny satire of influencer culture
Local newsToday's influencer families often appear impossibly perfect, curating lives many people aspire to. Natalie has built an empire on that…
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Healthcare, crime and trains dominate talks as Premier Ntuli meets iLembe residents
Local newsA highlight of the event was the recognition of seven centenarians, aged between 105 and 108, who received certificates and…
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New Umdloti community space blends surf culture, coffee and remote working
Local newsThe launch of the expanded Victory Surf Shop was well attended last week.
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What’s On: North Coast events you don’t want to miss
Local newsCheck out our latest events listings and start planning your next outing.
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Ballito plumber wins gold at inaugural South African Plumbing Olympics
Local newsThe event proved to be one of the highlights of the African Plumbing Indaba in Johannesburg.
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School community unites in support of Ellie-Rae Reece battling rare autoimmune condition
Local newsEllie-Rae is currently fundraising for a course of costly Polygam infusions.
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Record turnout as Ballito Neighbourhood Watch Potjie Competition raises the heat
Local newsThe annual event raises funds for the crime prevention efforts of the neighbourhood watch.
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Education MEC visits proposed site for long-awaited Etete high school
Local newsA junior school in the area has been converted into a combined school in an attempt to meet demand.
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Anti-immigration activists demand Umdloti businesses dismiss foreign workers
Local newsThe visit to Umdloti was the second by anti-immigrant groups in the last month.
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Weather service warns of disruptive rains along North Coast this evening, tomorrow
Local newsPoor weather is expected until midnight tomorrow (July 29).
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Perspective: The self-appointed boss of Grade 000
Local newsMy sweet three-year-old is wrestling her classmates to the floor when they refuse to follow her instructions.
