15 August – Local talent rocks! Join the Open Mic at The Market and sit back and enjoy the music on offer, as well as delicious dinner options from the various eateries in The Market.

16 August – Enjoy Sundowners on Eat Street from 4pm – 6pm and enjoy chilled DJ vibes with Katie La Femme.

17 August – Catch the Springboks vs Australia live on the Big Screen at The Market, kick off at 11.45am. Hale Mary will be performing on Eat Street from 6.30pm – 9.30pm.

– Join the 20th Anniversary Life & Style Ballito Trail Run at Ballito, 7am. Choose 5km, 10km, or 15km. Details at racepass.com

– Ballito Farmers Market every Saturday and Sunday, 8am-3pm, on Lower Oaklands Farm between Umhlali and Shakaskraal.

18 August – Enjoy Calli Thomson at The Market from 10.30am – 12.30pm. Catch The Kickstands on Eat Street from 1pm until 4pm.

19 August – Probus Ballito & Dolphin Coast Lunchtime Meeting at Simbithi Club 12pm. Talk by Bev Jack of Business SA and BUSA on the business sector’s concerns about education & employment in SA. Visitors welcome at R30, Members free but pay for your drinks and lunch.

20-27 August – Sri Ramakrisha Jyoti annual Gita Week celebrations at 6.30pm at Sanctuary Oneness Ashram, Sheffield Beach Road, Umhlali. Supper will be provided daily. All welcome.

21 August – Ballito Neighbourhood Watch Public Meeting, Anchor Room, La Montagne, 6pm-8pm. Discuss community safety and meet fellow residents. All welcome.

22 August – Ballito Writers Group meeting, bring your pictures, photos and old magazines to help you craft your unique book with a storyline, Ballito Library, Compensation Road at 10.30am. All welcome. Contact Peter at 083 441 1950.

23 August – Timeless Trio at Pumpkin Theatre’s Lyric Lounge. Join Morné, Zoe, and Robynne for a musical journey through the decades. Enjoy classic hits, Afrikaanse favourites, and more in an intimate setting.

24 August – Bazaar at Ballito Gesinskerk, Leonora Drive, 8am-12pm. A variety of traditional bazaar food, tea garden, entertainment for kids and a market. Contact Leonie at 032-9461198.

30 August – Ballito Lions are holding a “Crazy for Abba” fundraiser at the Pumpkin Theatre, 7.30pm. All proceeds will go to CHOC (Childhood Cancer Foundation South Africa). Tickets are R200 from pumpkintheatre.co.za

31 August – “Padel for a Purpose” at Africa Padel, Salt Rock, 9am. Support the Rise Up Movement, tickets R200. Enjoy padel, prizes, and community spirit. Location: 38 Basil Hulett Dr, Salt Rock. All welcome!

– Ballito Bake Off, Ashton Stone Quad, 9am – 11.30am. Gr 7-12 & 19+ yrs. Entry: R50 via Karri. Cake slices R20, proceeds to NPO. Email: ballitobakeoff@gmail.com.

7 September – PJ Morton live at iZulu Theatre, Sibaya Casino. 18h00. Tickets from R295 at Webtickets.

7 -8 September – Umhlali Methodist Church 100th birthday celebration, 9am – 3pm, tea, coffee, eats and live music. Contact June at 083 628 7707.

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