Neville Wolmarans – a man of faith, a local hero and snake-catcher extraordinaire.
Neville Wolmarans is a gentle giant, and I had the pleasure of meeting with him and his business partner Helen recently to chat about everything they’re doing in the area...Read...
Saltfreesaffa’s favourite holiday recipes!
With Holidays upon us, I like most mums need to be pretty fast footed in the kitchen to provide the constant snacking demands. I wanted to share a few of...Read...
Sugarcane, Hotels, Cuba and Shaka Zulu.
What do King Shaka, Cuba and a railway line have to do with the history of the area? It doesn’t have anything to do with fierce battles, fine cigars or...Read...
Local liquid Gold – Macadamia Nut Oil Hits Umhlali
Possibly one of the most exciting Foodie things happening in the area at the moment, is the launch of the incredible Mac on Tap. Locally grown Ballito Macadamias harvested in...Read...
Humans of Ballito – Trevor and Sharnene Thompson.
I recently had the pleasure of meeting a couple who have been part of our local North Coast community since it was just a small farming community and nowhere near...Read...
What’s in store for I Love Ballito?!
You may have noticed some changes taking place at I Love Ballito! Over the past few months we have been hard at work recreating the I Love Ballito brand and...Read...
Castaway Love on Sustainable Fashion.
Today Castaway Love has decided to bring up the topic of recycling clothing and the effect the fashion industry is having on the environment. Living in Ballito there is a...Read...
48 Hours at the Coast – Yoga.
As a Yogi, I generally migrate to the quieter parts of the world. I find myself searching for peaceful surroundings and warm hearts versus the bustle of the cities and...Read...
The Skinny on Kids Parties..
Birthday Parties. My boys talk about their party all year round, and I am often asked questions like, ”Why can’t I have 5 birthdays? and Mom, how many sleeps until...Read...
Barry Holland – Local Ballito legend, Comrades world-record holder and true gentleman.
As local legends go, you’d be hard-pressed to find someone more iconic and well-known on the North Coast, especially in running circles, than Barry Holland. I met with Barry over...Read...