Inspiration

18 stories

by The Umhlanga · April 14, 2026

Sholain Perumal is Redefining Success on Her Own Terms In a world where ambition often competes with personal life, Sholain Perumal is provi…

by The Umhlanga · April 14, 2026

Although their family moved to Centurion when they were five years old, their story began right here in Umhlanga Rocks. For years, Lu-Zer wa…

by The Umhlanga · April 14, 2026

Tim was born and raised in a musical family in Pietermaritzburg. “In 2006, like most 10-year-old kids, I asked for an Xbox for Christmas, bu…

by The Umhlanga · April 14, 2026

Cam White’s connection to music has always felt instinctive. By 12, he had discovered DJing, and after months of convincing his dad to help …

by The Umhlanga · April 14, 2026

At 19, while au-pairing in Europe, Tatum followed her dream of travelling. After buying her first ukulele in Italy, she started busking on t…

by The Umhlanga · April 1, 2026

Speed dating is making waves in uMhlanga, and people are loving it! If you’re still on the fence, we caught up with Chanelle Nundlal, the ho…

by The Umhlanga · April 1, 2026

Local designer Nikki Da Rosa shares how her hobby evolved into a business rooted in craftsmanship and community. Nikki grew up in Morgenzon,…

by The Umhlanga · February 5, 2024

Facing all kinds of challenges and conquering them to reach your goals requires an innate strength. Meet Ntokozo Magwaza, an aspiring pilot.…

by The Umhlanga · August 22, 2022

“Be brave, be bold and become.” Sara Nayager is a daughter, sister, wife, mother, leader and phenomenal woman. She is also the Regional Ge…

by The Umhlanga · August 18, 2022

We hear from the Netcare Umhlanga ladies about the remarkable things they are doing for representation in the healthcare industry. The Net…

by The Umhlanga · May 27, 2022

If you’ve driven through the beachfront over the last few months, you would have probably noticed the friendly faces gathering outside a qua…

by The Umhlanga · May 23, 2022

Let’s go on an adventure to discover the tastes of Umhlanga. Our town is so diverse, including everything from Indian to Italian! They’re al…