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14 August – Seb Goldswain at The Market between 6-9pm or Quiet Storm on Eat Street from 6.30-9.30pm.

15 August – The Studios hosts NS Nzuza between 10.30am-12.30pm, before lunch at The Market from 12.30-3.30pm with Thomson & Thomson. Fire in the Dukebox will take over at The Market between 6-9pm, while Angel performs on Eat Street from 6.30-9.30pm.

16 August – Peschlsports Cane Challenger MTB race from Cornubia Mall towards Umdloti on EMBA single track 20km, 40km, 60km and 80km with a 10km option for kids. Tickets from R100-R480 from Racepass.

– Susan Barry performs at The Studios between 10.30am-12.30pm, before Chuck Bowden at The Market from 12.30-3.30pm or Suits of Armour on Eat Street between 1-4pm.

– Special Ballito Book Readers’ talk at 2pm with input from Bargain Books and local kids on what is in currently and what sells. Hosted at 75 Hilary Drive Ballito, RSVP to Richard at
078 780 0735.

20 August – Kruisvuur Youth Golf Day at Simbithi CC raising funds for Ballito Gesinskerk youth ministry. R4 000 per four-ball and R1 000 to sponsor a hole. Contact Charlene at
082 853 2399.

21 August – Joshua na die Reën and band. An intimate Barnyard-style concert at Ballito Gesinskerk from 6pm. Bring your own picnic baskets and drinks. R200 for adults and R100 for primary school children. Contact Leonie at 064 867 2995.

29 August – Francois Boyce (#HoezitSamelewing) will be the guest speaker at Ballito Gesinskerk’s ladies morning from 9.30am. Tickets R200pp include light refreshments. Contact Leonie at 064 867 2995.

– Wozza Rhythm & Roots Umhlali Prep Music Festival. Headlined by Veranda Panda, with Phillip Taylor Band, Jason Hartman, Grant Truter Music and the Umhlali Prep school choir and marimbas. Gates open 10am. Tickets are R250 for adults and R150 under 18s.