Lifestyle Centre is unwrapping holiday magic for North Coast locals and holidaymakers in the upcoming December and January summer holidays. “Stores will be open longer, live music will take place daily around the centre and a complimentary gift wrapping service will add to the festive vibes,” announced Managing Director, Cameron Rencken. The al-fresco shopping centre...
Following the announcement earlier this month that Toast coffee shop at Lifestyle Centre, Ballito, would be closing in October to make way for a new offering, the partners have decided to extend the life of Toast a little longer and push out the launch of the new venture until next year. Customers can now continue...
A chapter is coming to a close at Toast, the much-loved coffee shop at Lifestyle Centre, Ballito, that has served the community with warmth and flavour over the past 7 years. The café, owned by Bruce Rencken and operated by Suvina Mahadaw, will be closing its doors in early October, but only to make way...
Don’t be mistaken by her humble nature and quiet persona. Ballito Lifestyle Centre Operations Manager, Joelene Francis, is an ambitious and hardworking woman who is an integral member of the management team and key to the centre’s success. Working with more than 50 directly employed staff and over 150 outsourced employees, service providers and consultants,...
Behind the magnificent floral creations at Love Laugh Floral and Décor Design is a team of creative women who are also ambitious, hardworking mothers. This Women’s Month, we get to know each member of the team a little better and find out what they love about the work they do, to add a little beauty...
At Ballito Lifestyle Centre, strong women are building brilliant businesses, and they’re not doing it alone. We celebrate the powerhouse teams behind some of your favourite stores, as the owners introduce us to their right-hand women and share a little insight into what empowerment means to them. WENDY VAN ZYL & STEPHANIE WILKES, MUZE Our...
A born leader who thrives on service excellence and connecting with his community, Ballito Lifestyle Centre Woolworths store manager, Neelandren Naidoo, is the man behind one of Ballito’s most popular stores. Voted Best Supermarket and Fresh Produce Store in the Best of Ballito Readers’ Choice Awards, the Woolworths Food Market at Ballito Lifestyle Centre is...
A family-run Portuguese restaurant with an African influence, Beira Alta is best known for its authentic dishes, amazing flavours and excellent service … not to mention their delectable ‘secret sauce’. The popular North Coast restaurant, which recently underwent a stunning revamp, is owned by Portuguese-born family man and seasoned restaurateur, Laurindo Lagoa. A welcoming place...
Behind their legendary burger patties, mouth-watering steaks and delicious biltong at Wozza Meats is a father-and-son-in-law who share a mutual respect that far exceeds the popular butcheries and top-class meat and poultry they have become famous for. Respecting each other’s roles, communicating openly and honestly, and always remembering to have fun. These are just some...
Officially launched on 5th June in collaboration with First Thursdays at the Studios Biophilia brings together a curated selection of local artists whose work reflects the profound impact nature has on our physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. Through painting, sculpture, mixed media, and installation, the exhibition invites visitors to pause and reflect on the vital...
