Best of Zululand 2024/2025 1st Place: Living in Zululand

Best Agriculture Equipment
Bell Equipment (Richards Bay)

Best Bank
Standard Bank (Richards Bay)
Standard Bank prides themselves on their client-centric approach, focusing on convenience, innovation and accessibility. They provide a personalised banking experience and solutions for your everyday, business and personal banking needs, in addition to tailored financial options to your savings, loan and insurance requirements.
Best Bed & Breakfast
Gecko Inn (Richards Bay)
Best Charity / Non-Profit
Walk in Faith
Best Cleaning Service
Bidvest Prestige (Richards Bay)

Best Company for Supporting Charities / CSI
Seeff Properties (Richards Bay)
Seeff Richards Bay recognises that being part of a community means giving back and uplifting others. Through meaningful CSI initiatives and active community involvement, the team goes beyond property sales, making a real difference where it matters most. For Seeff Richards Bay, every interaction is an opportunity to build stronger communities together.
Best Community Upliftment Organisation
Walk in Faith

Best College / University
University of Zululand (Richards Bay)
The University of Zululand is a leading university providing a quality comprehensive tertiary education and promoting collaboration and innovation, balanced with a vibrant student life, sports, cultural activities and student organisations.
The Richards Bay campus boasts the UNIZULU Science Centre, providing hands-on science education to school children throughout the province.
Best Conference Centre
Gecko Inn (Richards Bay)

Best Crane Hire Company
Richards Bay Crane Hire (Richards Bay)
Since 1998, Richards Bay Crane Hire has provided crane hire and rigging services to industry and businesses in Zululand. With a fleet made up of All Terrain, Rough Terrain, Carry Deck and Truck Mount cranes, they prioritise maintenance, safety, and professionalism in the name of adding value for their clients.
Best Door & Window Security
RB Doors (Richards Bay)

Best Event Décor
Zens Touch Events (Eshowe)
Make your event one that no one will forget, with the best event décor company in Zululand.
Zens Touch Events will bring your vision to life right down to the smallest detail – floral centrepieces, beautiful seating arrangements and more – with every touch bringing a special element to the space.

Best Estate Agent
Seeff Properties (Richards Bay)
Seeff Richards Bay recognises that being part of a community means giving back and uplifting others. Through meaningful CSI initiatives and active community involvement, the team goes beyond property sales, making a real difference where it matters most. For Seeff Richards Bay, every interaction is an opportunity to build stronger communities together.
Best Function Venue
Gecko Inn (Richards Bay)

Best Gambling / Betting Establishment
Umfolozi Hotel Casino Convention Resort
Located right here in Zululand, the Umfolozi Hotel Casino Convention Resort is home to a casino with world-class amenities, an outdoor events’ park and gourmet dining.
Visitors can immerse themselves in the vibrant Zulu-themed casino experience before resting up at the 3-star hotel that forms part of the resort.
Best Game Lodge
Umfolozi Game Reserve
Best Golf Course
Richards Bay Country Club

Best Health Club / Gym
Café Gym
Café Gym offers a unique fitness experience for the whole family.
With a wide range of equipment and classes in an enjoyable environment – which includes an on-site café, of course – Café Gym provides the perfect atmosphere for beginners and seasoned athletes alike to invest in their health and wellness.

Best Hospital
Life Empangeni Private Hospital
With five theatres, a 24-hour emergency unit, 174 beds, and top-class medical professionals in a variety of disciplines, Life Empangeni Private Hospital is set up to provide superior medical care. Patients can rest assured that the hospital’s dedicated team will look after them regardless of what they are admitted for.

Best Hotel
BON Hotel Waterfront (Richards Bay)
Overlooking the beautiful Tuzi Gazi Waterfront, BON Hotel Waterfront is modern, stylish, and well-equipped to ensure comfort for all its guests and visitors. With a chic seaside restaurant, outdoor deck and swimming pool, BON Hotel Waterfront has everything you need to relax or do business in luxury.

Best Local Newspaper
Zululand Observer
The Zululand Observer is honoured to be voted your number one local newspaper.
As Zululand’s trusted source for local news, we proudly serve the region with award-winning journalism dedicated to delivering accurate, unbiased and engaging news while fostering an appreciation of our community and advertisers.
Best Outdoor Activity
Richards Bay Ski Boat Club

Best Petroleum Wholesaler
Shell Alton (Richards Bay)
For wholesale fuel, Shell Alton forms part of Shell’s depots that offer a reliable supply of quality fuel products to their customers.
The service station offers a variety of fuel products, including Shell Diesel Extra, the latest high-speed pumps, and includes a shop with food, drinks and other essentials.
