THERE ARE MANY REASONS TO ENTER THE SPAR WOMEN’S VIRTUAL CHALLENGE 2021 Johannesburg, 07 July 2021: South African women continue to demonstrate their courage despite the challenges thrown up by the global pandemic and the limitations imposed on them during this time. The 2021 SPAR Virtual Challenge will pay homage to the strength of every [...]
This song is for… A solo installation by Gabrielle Goliath Durban Art Gallery – now on South African multimedia artist, gender advocate, and 2019’s Standard Bank Young Artist award winner for Visual Art, Gabrielle Goliath, brings This song is for… to Durban Art Gallery. Following its successful run at the Makhanda / Grahamstown National Arts [...]
Durban City Orchestra: Romantic Classics St Thomas Church: Sun 13 June at 3pm Music-lovers have one more opportunity to listen to the Durban City Orchestra (DCO) performing a magnificent afternoon programme of Romantic Classics at the St Thomas Church on Sunday 13 June – at 3pm. The orchestra, one of the longest running orchestras in [...]
Johannesburg, 02 June 2021: Entries are now officially open for the SPAR Virtual Women’s Challenge. On 4 September 2021, women will not be limited when they are participating in this virtual challenge. “The incredible fortitude our country has shown over the last 18 months was the inspiration for the 2021 SPAR Women’s Virtual Challenge and [...]
The Glow Tour: Parable 15, Inter Alia, Zazz Lindisfarne B&B, Botha’s Hill: Sun June 13 from 10.30am After a long Covid hibernation, Lindisfarne B&B in the heart of Botha’s Hill, is hosting a day-time winter outdoor concert on their expansive lawns, featuring a great line up of eclectic musicians. The Lindisfarne concert is part of [...]
• PRIZE MONEY BOOST FOR TOP WOMEN ATHLETES Johannesburg, South Africa: South Africa’s top women athletes have something to celebrate – the SPAR Grand Prix will be back this year. There was no SPAR Grand Prix in 2020 because of the global pandemic. Corona Virus protocols mean that the SPAR Grand Prix will be much [...]
Dr Christopher Cockburn in Concert St Thomas Church: Sun 30 May at 3pm Master organist, Maestro Dr Christopher Cockburn, will be performing a solo afternoon concert on the magnificent newly-refurbished 116-year-old Henry Willis organ in St Thomas Church, Berea, on Sunday 30 May, starting at 3pm, to celebrate the completion of the organ’s major restoration [...]
SPAR KZN Schoolgirls’ Hockey Challenge Take Two Paused In almost a carbon copy of last year’s SPAR KZN Schoolgirls’ Hockey Challenge, the Take Two of the milestone celebratory tenth year has been put on hold. Midway through the ten regionals, the news was announced that due to the threatening Third Wave of the pandemic, the [...]
SPAR KZN Schoolgirls’ Hockey Challenge Durban Girls’ High School: Sunday 16 May Continuing their legendary record, Durban Girls’ College defended their tenth title in the Durban Central Regional of the SPAR KZN Schoolgirls’ Hockey Challenge on Sunday 16 May at 3 Schools Trust. College is the only team in the history of the SPAR KZN [...]
SPAR KZN Schoolgirls’ Hockey Challenge Grantleigh College: Saturday 15 May After a two year break, Grantleigh College reclaimed the North Coast Regional title of the SPAR KZN Schoolgirls’ Hockey Challenge for the fourth time on Saturday 15 May. Host school, Grantleigh met defending champs, Felixton College in the regional final. Felixton dominated the opening period [...]
St John Vision 20/20 exhibition Tatham Art Gallery, Pmb: 16 – 30 May 2021 Pietermaritzburg: St John South Africa, well-known internationally for first-aid training and related services, is hosting a photographic exhibition to promote the work conducted in the field of eye care and the impact this work has had on the lives of everyday [...]
Fixtures for the Durban Central Regional Durban Girls’ High School Sunday 16 May Coming up to midway in the fixtures of the SPAR KZN Schoolgirls’ Hockey Challenge, Durban Girls’ High School host the Durban Central Regional at their 3 Schools Astro on Sunday 16 May. Girls High welcomes five teams from in and around the [...]
Fixtures for the North Coast Regional Grantleigh College: Saturday 15 May The fourth regional of the SPAR KZN Schoolgirls’ Hockey Challenge heads to the picturesque pitch of Grantleigh College for the North Coast Regional on Saturday 15 May. With hometown advantage, Grantleigh hopes to reclaim their title in this regional that sees six schools taking [...]
Wrap Up for Highway Regional Curro Hillcrest: Sunday 9 May St Mary’s D.S.G. have done it again, claiming the Highway Regional title for the ninth time after a spectacular display at the SPAR KZN Schoolgirls’ Hockey Challenge at Curro Hillcrest on Sunday 9 May. TThroughout the day, Saints played a magnificent flowing and controlled game, [...]
Wrap Up for the Umvoti, uThukela and Umzinyathi Regional Wembley College: Saturday 8 May A joyous performance by host school, Wembley College saw them winning the Umvoti, uThukela and Umzinyathi Regional of the SPAR KZN Schoolgirls’ Hockey Challenge on Saturday 8 May. Wembley College won the inaugural tournament in 2011 but have since not managed [...]
Fixtures for Second SPAR KZN Schoolgirls’ Hockey Challenge Wembley College; Greytown: Saturday 8 May Fixtures for the second tournament of the SPAR KZN Schoolgirls’ Hockey Challenge have been announced for the uMvoti, uThukela and uMzinyathi Regional on Saturday 8 May. A fabulous four teams will take to the turf at host school, Wembley College this [...]
Fixtures for Highway Regional Curro Hillcrest: Sunday 9 May In the third of the SPAR KZN Schoolgirls’ Hockey Challenge, teams from around the Highway area will congregate at Curro Hillcrest on Sunday 9 May. Host school, Curro Hillcrest will get the ball rolling in the first game of their tournament where they face Kloof High [...]
Wrap up for Durban North Regional Crawford La Lucia: Sunday 2 May A victorious Danville Park Girls’ High School claimed their third title in the Durban North Regional of the SPAR KZN Schoolgirls’ Hockey Challenge on Sunday (2 May) at Crawford La Lucia. In the concluding game of the regional finals, they met local rival [...]
SPAR KZN Schoolgirls’ Hockey Challenge Fixtures for Durban North Regional Excitement mounts as the first regional of the SPAR KZN Schoolgirls’ Hockey Challenge gets underway this Sunday at Crawford La Lucia. Nine schools take to the turf for the Durban North Regional with the first whistle being blown at 07:25. The first fixture sees Our [...]
SPAR KZN Schoolgirls’ Hockey Challenge Take Two of the Tenth Year The hugely popular SPAR KZN Schoolgirls’ Hockey Challenge is back on track this year, with a take two of their milestone tenth year. Having only progressed halfway through the fixtures last year, before CoViD paused play in the tournament’s celebratory year, it will be [...]
Kloof & Highway SPCA - Sat 3 April – 8am until 3pm 1000 Hills Community Tourism Organisation is supporting the Kloof and Highway SPCA in an event packed morning of Covid compliant Easter family fun on Saturday 3 April. Well known creatives Kevin Ellis and Gareth Graves have put together an interactive programme of entertaining [...]
Umgeni Steam Railway is running again! Inchanga Choo Choo train rides The Umgeni Steam Railway is back on its tracks after a long lockdown rest! It is proudly supported by 1000 Hills Community Tourism Organisation (CTO). Watch autumn roll past your window aboard the Umgeni Steam Railway train which runs the last Sunday of each [...]
Kickstart in association with Durban Botanic Gardens Trust presents Charlotte’s Web Durban Botanic Gardens Amphitheatre: 5 – 11 April Daily at 2.30pm, and morning shows on Thursday, Saturday & Sunday at 11am Bring your own picnics and arrive early for an outdoor picnic-theatre experience! Book at Computicket After more than a year without live family [...]
1000 Hills Tourism CTO 1000 Hills CTO supports 2021 MyLife Dusi Canoe Marathon 18 to 20 March KZN: The Valley of a 1000 Hills Community Tourism Organisation is supporting the 2021 MyLife Dusi Canoe Marathon taking place from 18 to 20 March, offering special deals and offers for Dusi participants and supporters. After a year [...]
The Denis Hurley Centre AGM and anniversary commemoration of Archbishop Hurley, 2021 Anivesh Singh awarded Barry Wood Award for Outstanding Service by a Volunteer. Literary Ambassador Anivesh Singh was awarded a Denis Hurley Centre Barry Wood Award for Outstanding Service by a Volunteer and was presented his award at the close of a special edition [...]