People

50 stories

by The Umhlanga · April 15, 2026

The Durban North and Umhlanga communities are fortunate to have people like Claude and Trish Eksteen, whose work goes beyond fitness. Throug…

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

How Funky Pants grew from paddling prizes to pop culture. Billy and Tracy Harker, founders of Funky Pants, never intended to make and sell s…

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 · August 29, 2025

Sureka Singh Durban North Smile Center Who am I? I am one of the Directors of a management company called SMERA, a Sanskrit word translated…

by The Umhlanga · June 13, 2025

When I listen to music, I love listening to each component that makes up the song. From the bassline to the hidden meanings in the lyrics. E…

by The Umhlanga · May 23, 2025

When you write stories about the East Coast and the people in it, it’s easy to see how you get inspired to create from the beauty of this ar…

by The Umhlanga · May 9, 2025

If there’s anyone you can count on in life, it’s your family. They’re always there when you need them to point you in the right direction an…