Best of Zululand 2023/2024: Living in Zululand
Best Agriculture Equipment
Bell Equipment (Richards Bay)
“A heartfelt thank you to our customers, team members and readers of the Zululand Observer for honouring Bell Equipment with the Best Agricultural Supplier and Best Engineering & Manufacturing Company awards. We also applaud our fellow nominees for their valuable contribution to our community and making Zululand a better place.”
Best Bank
Standard Bank (Richards Bay)
Best Bed & Breakfast
Gecko Inn (Richards Bay)
Need a place to stay over? Make a reservation at Gecko Inn Guest House, winner of multiple categories, including Best Bed & Breakfast. Warm and welcoming, Gecko Inn is a hidden gem situated close to all amenities, yet tranquil enough to make you forget that you’re less than five minutes away from Richards Bay’s CBD. Stay over at Gecko Inn, winner of Best Bed & Breakfast in this year’s Best of Zululand Readers’ Choice Awards.
Best College/University
University of Zululand (Richards Bay)
For more than six decades, the University of Zululand has been the launch pad for graduates who today occupy influential positions in the political, legal and business sectors. Voted Best College/University, it is Zululanders’ tertiary institution of choice.
The University of Zululand remains Zululanders’ preferred tertiary institution, having won the Best College/University category multiple times in the BOZ Readers’ Choice Awards.
Best Company for Supporting Charities/Social investments
Walk in Faith (Richards Bay)
Best Crane Hire
Richards Bay Crane Hire (Richards Bay)
Lifting its tenth BOZ award, Richards Bay Crane Hire won the category Best Crane Hire company again. With over 70 years’ of experience in the crane hire industry, and with a Director involved in the heavy engineering and rigging industry in excess of 40 years, Richards Bay Crane Hire is an expert in its field. It operates mainly in Richards Bay, but also does projects south of the Tugela and up north as far as Pongola.
So next time you need some heavy lifting done, get hold of the company which the public has voted the best at what it does.
Best Door & Window Security
Trellidor (Richards Bay)
Best Estate Agency
Seeff (Richards Bay)
The purchase of property is the most important investments anyone can make, which is why you need the support of a good estate agent.
With properties all over Zululand, the experts at Seeff Richards Bay will help you find and purchase your dream home in no time.
With significant market share and a team of experts, Seeff Richards Bay has established itself as the go-to agency for anyone looking to buy or sell property in the area.
Best Function Venue
Gecko Inn (Richards Bay)
What makes a great venue? Is it location, versatility, functionality, comfort and convenience, or the choice of amenities? Gecko Inn ticks all these boxes. Voted Best Function Venue in this year’s BOZ, Gecko Inn has all the amenities you need for your guests. The vibe is relaxed, the service is excellent and their food is delicious! Gecko Inn is the perfect venue for any function. Apart from its amazing food, the B&B has all the ingredients needed to host an unforgettable party.
Best Game Lodge
Umfolozi Game Reserve
Best Golf Course
Richards Bay Country Club
Best Health Club/Gym
Café Gym (Richards Bay)
Best Hospital
Life Empangeni Private Hospital
