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THIS SEASON WE LOVE.
Hi! I’m Micaela Franklin, I’m 21 years old and I recently started my small business Mickey Bakes! I grew up in Ballito and went to...

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Jul 1, 20211 min read


THE STORY OF WANDERLUST CO.
My husband, Matt, has always been one to jump at an opportunity in business. He is very brave and confident like that. He loves working...

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Jul 1, 20211 min read


PAY IT FORWARD.
Celebrating two years in her own law practice in Umhlanga, Attorney Shamla Pather is not leaving her legacy to chance, but rather...

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Jul 1, 20211 min read


EVERY DAY IS MOTHER’S DAY.
I have been judged, criticised, mocked, sabotaged, bullied, and even received death threats for being who I am and the work that I do....

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Jul 1, 20211 min read


GOOD LOOKING COOKING.
When South Africa officially went on lock down in March 2020, my whole world turned upside down. I was planning my wedding at the Zimbali...

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Jul 1, 20211 min read


THONGA BEACH LODGE.
There are not many pristine beaches in the world. The traces of our disposable lifestyles and casual disregard for the planet that we...

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Jul 1, 20211 min read


THE COSMETIC AND DENTAL EMPORIUM.
It happened at the age of thirteen during a routine afternoon rugby practice session. There was a clashing of heads as a friend and I...

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Jul 1, 20211 min read


CORNUBIA MALL.
The KZN North Coast prides itself on its wide-open spaces, close proximity to nature and mostly its warmth, not only in the climate, but...

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Jul 1, 20211 min read


CURRO MOUNT RICHMORE.
The Castle at Curro Mt Richmore is run by Jacqueline Clark affectionately known as the “Queen of the Castle”. With jungle gyms, obstacle...

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Jul 1, 20211 min read


FRANCES PRYCE LEWIS.
I got introduced to your work before the influx and overwhelm of social media, there weren’t much posts or pictures of your work to be...

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Jul 1, 20211 min read


MORE EXCITING DEVELOPMENTS.
The Lifestyle Centre in Ballito has had its fair share of obstacles. In 2017, an 80 000 square metre regional mall opened over the road,...

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Jul 1, 20211 min read


WINTER GETAWAYS.
I have been following the issues rising from the opening up of the St Lucia Estuary mouth over the course of this year, and this past...

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Jul 1, 20211 min read


IS CHLOROPHYLL A CURE-ALL?
There's been a huge surge in interest around Chlorophyll, largely thanks to TikToker influencers promoting benefits from skin health to...

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Jul 1, 20211 min read


THE BALLITO VILLAGE.
A Ballito institution, but with a major facelift – KwikSpar Ballito Village is a family-run store on a mission. New owners Ed and Nat...

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Jul 1, 20211 min read


HOLIDAY APARTMENT IN THE AURUM.
Our client and her family are based in Johannesburg, and wanted a holiday apartment in Cape Town from where they could also work from...

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Jul 1, 20211 min read


KEEPING THAT HANDBAG “HANDY”
Women and their handbags? You could write a book about them. There is the apocryphal tale of the two workmen and the blonde who came to...

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Jul 1, 20211 min read


DISTRACTION AND DECEPTION.
This is the Winter Edition of our magazine and Winter is the season for surprises in this part of the world. Some in the hospitality...

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Jul 1, 20211 min read


LIFE & STYLE April PRINT ISSUE OUT NOW !
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Life & Style
Apr 2, 20211 min read


TEN POINTS.
Don’t plan the future by the past. Give confidence to others. Create peace in your own life. Let go of pain, fear and insecurity. Be...

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Apr 2, 20211 min read


IT’S ALL SYSTEMS GO FOR THE STUDIOS AT THE BALLITO LIFESTYLE CENTRE.
Lifestyle Studios The Gallery, a pop-up Art Gallery and Exhibition space opened at The Studios at Lifestyle Centre in Ballito on 11...

Life & Style
Apr 2, 20211 min read
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