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25 September – Catch Ryan Mason at The Market from 6-9pm, or Triple Beat on Eat Street from 6.30-9.30pm.

26 September – Breakfast at The Studios with Ryan Lawler from 10.30am-12.30pm.

-Hear Angel at The Market from 12.30-3.30pm, Dave Imrie at The Market from 6-9pm or Hansen Pillay on Eat Street 6.30-9.30pm.

-Ballito-Biza festival at La Montagne from 2-10pm. Strictly for teens aged 13-17. No alcohol or banned substances allowed. Tickets from R200 from Howler.

-Zimbabwean author Sue Nyathi, writer of The Polygamist (recently adapted into a popular Netflix series), will talk about her career at the Ekhaya Guest House on 75 Hilary Drive in conjunction with Bargain Books at 2pm. R50 entry with limited space. RSVP to Richard at 078 780 0735.

-The North Coast Centre for Alcoholics AGM at 4 High Crescent, Tongaat at 4pm.

-Book launch and panel discussion by Radiocracy Roundtable at The Quartz, Stanger Manor at 5pm. Contact Reginald Matthew at 084 627 1336.

27 September – Monthly beach clean-up at Zimbali Long Beach from 7-9am. Meet at Foch le Roux parking area with own gloves and water bottle. Community service hours available.

-Tara performs at The Studios from 10.30am-12.30pm. Sunday lunch at The Market with Suits of Armour from 12.30-3.30pm or on Eat Street with Quiet Storm from 1-4pm.

1 October – Storyslam KZN at Butcher & Wine in Salt Rock Centre. Dinner from 5.30pm, storytelling from 7pm. Five speakers each tell a five minute true story. R100pp in support of the DKS Scholarship Fund. All welcome, to tell a tell a story contact Karen Doveton at 084 900 5444.

1-4 October – Art in the Country, Coastal Edition. The inaugural fair at Collisheen Estate showcases some of SA’s best artists. Follow Art in the Country on Facebook for more.

3 October – Launch of Moms and Cubs organisation at Simbithi Country Club from 11am-5pm. Panel discussion on topics of motherhood, parenting and family connection. Tickets R550 from Quicket.

Regular markets

• Wednesday: Market 032 from 8am-12.30pm at La Montagne.
• Thursday and Sunday: Salt Rock Farmers’ Market at Slow Roads Collective. 7am-12pm on Thursday and 9am-1pm on Sunday.
• First Friday of every month: Market 032 night market, 6-9pm at La Montagne.
• First and last Saturday of the month: Car boot sale at Ballito Gesinskerk, 7-11am.
• Saturday, Sunday and selected public holidays: Ballito Farmers Market, 8am-3pm at Lower Oaklands Farm, Umhlali.