Best of Zululand 2022/2023: Living in Zululand

Best Agriculture Equipment
BELL Equipment
Best Bank
FNB Richards Bay

Best Bed & Breakfast
Gecko Inn
Visiting Richards Bay for a business trip or family vacation?
Stay over at Gecko Inn Guest House, winner of this year’s Best Bed & Breakfast category. Warm and welcoming, Gecko Inn is a hidden gem situated in the heart of Veldenvlei. Gecko
Inn is close to all amenities, yet tranquil enough to make you forget you’re less than five minutes away from Richards Bay’s CBD. In addition to the stylish and comfortable accommodation, the facility also has an on-site restaurant, bar, gym, braai facilities and much more for guests to enjoy.
Best College/University
University of Zululand
Best Company for Supporting Charities/Social Investments
SPCA Empangeni
Best Crane Hire
Richards Bay Crane Hire

Best Door & Window Security
Vimba Alu-Dor
Vimba, which means ‘to block’, lives up to its name when it comes to securing your home or commercial property. Furthermore, Vimba Alu- Dor understands that style and neatness doesn’t mean one has to compromise on security. Vimba has rightfully won the category of Best Door & Window Security Company because of their ability to keep up with safety regiments while adding value to your premises.

Best Estate Agency
Seeff Richards Bay
Seeff Richards Bay has proudly led the local property market for over two decades.
With significant market share and a team of experts, they have established themselves as the go-to agency for anyone looking to buy or sell property in the area.
Seeff Richards Bay understands that purchasing a property is not just a transaction, it’s a journey. A journey they walk hand-in-hand with their clients, from initial consultation to final closing.
To guide you home, contact Seeff Richards Bay today.

Best Function Venue
Charlotte's Bed And Breakfast Mtunzini
Stunning sea views that will leave you feeling like you’re in a class of your own! Set in Mtunzini, Charlotte’s Bed and Breakfast is a home away from home and has the facilities to host your functions, whether it’s a wedding or a business meeting. Quite rightfully, the title of Best Function Venue was won by this haven of elegance.
Make Charlotte’s Bed and Breakfast your next vacation destination and see why they are worthy of the big win.
Best Game Lodge
Thula Thula Private Game Reserve
Best Golf Course
Richards Bay Country Club

Best Health Club/Gym
CaféGym Richards Bay
Health is wealth. Invest in yourself and achieve your goals with CaféGym.
Relatively new on the market, CaféGym is already a hit among Zululanders who have voted it the winner of this year’s Best Health Club / Gym category.
CaféGym is a unique fitness experience that caters to the whole family. Their aim is for members to achieve their fitness aspirations in a fun and enjoyable environment, which is why their facilities include a wide range of equipment and classes that cater to all levels of fitness.
Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned athlete, CaféGym has something to offer you!

Best Hospital
Life Empangeni Private Hospital
Life Empangeni Private Hospital is dedicated to improving the lives of people through the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective care.
Life Empangeni Private Hospital offers modern facilities dedicated to creating a healing environment for their patients.
Voted Best Hospital, it has a multi-disciplinary team of healthcare professionals and specialists who work together in offering a comprehensive healthcare service.
The facility can accommodate general, medical and emergency patients, giving you peace of mind that you will receive quality care in a healing environment.
Best Hotel
BON Hotel Richards Bay

Zululand Observer
Best Local Newspaper
Statistics reveal that most people still prefer to read a hard copy of their local community newspaper.
A local paper can offer something that national and digital media can never do: local, relevant information about places you frequent, people you know and things that truly matter in the city in which you live. Thank you, Zululand, for once again voting us your number one local newspaper.

Best Petroleum Wholesaler
Engen Veldenvlei
Need to fill up the tank and grab a snack on the go? Make your trip worthwhile and visit Engen Veldenvlei.
Voted for by Zululanders as the Best Petroleum Wholesaler and Best Garage / Filling Station, you will experience fast and friendly service when filling up your car.
A visit to the large Woolies Foodstop and Steers is also a treat, as they offer a large variety of food, coffee, soft drinks, snacks, magazines, frozen meals, gifts and other essentials