A visit to The Pottery is usually at the top of the to-do list for many kids and teens during their weekends and school holidays. But, these days, the extensive food menu, outstanding coffee, and intermittent ‘sip & paint’ nights mean it’s an exciting destination for adults too. With its warm, Bali-inspired décor and chilled,...
Waxy O’Connors finds a new home in Ballito
There is an exciting new pub in town – and you’re invited to stop by for a cold one! Make yourself comfortable, order a fresh pint, and settle in for a sociable evening at Waxy O’Connors at the Ballito Lifestyle Centre. The owners of the newest Waxys branch shared the history of this beloved Durban-based...
Uncorking Eamonn’s expertise
You only have to walk through the entrance of TOPS @ Lifestyle to know that the magnificent wine selection on offer at this world-class liquor store is carefully and thoughtfully curated. Eamonn Dowling plays a huge part in this process. Soft-spoken and humble, Eamonn is a born-and-bred Dubliner who has lived in South Africa for...
Holiday magic at Lifestyle Centre
Lifestyle Centre is intent on unwrapping some holiday magic for North Coast locals and holidaymakers in the upcoming December and January summer holidays. Bruce Rencken, Lifestyle Centre Owner, has confirmed that the centre’s minimum trading hours will be extended during the peak festive season to 8am – 7pm between 12 December 2024 and 4 January...
Meet the ‘Scoopers’
Summer is here, holidays are around the corner and it’s time to indulge in all your favourite ice-cream treats from Scoop Handmade Ice Cream. One of the most popular spots at The Market (amongst both kids and adults alike), Scoop Ice Cream is made in small batches right here on the KZN North Coast and...
TOPS @ Lifestyle wins KZN TOPS Store of the Year!
TOPS @ Lifestyle has walked away with the prestigious KZN TOPS Store of the Year award, putting them in line to take the top spot in the country. With passionate, in-house liquor specialists and a wide range of carefully curated wines and top-end spirits, this beautifully appointed, premier liquor store is simply a cut above...
Bold, beautiful fashion
Muze is more than just a clothing boutique. With unique, locally designed, stylish and bold womenswear, it is a beautiful space filled with beautiful things that leaves you feeling… beautiful! Owners Wendy van Zyl and Stephanie Wilkes share the story behind this popular home-grown brand. Renowned for their big, bold prints, bright colours, and high-quality...
‘OG’ tenants 21 years young… here from the beginning!
It’s no secret that a shopping centre’s success relies heavily on the quality and dependability of its tenants. Over the past 21 years, the Ballito Lifestyle Centre has fine-tuned its tenant mix to ensure a positive shopping experience for all. Five tenants, who have been at the centre since the day it opened, have truly...
A Ballito state of mind
The story of the birth and growth of the Ballito Lifestyle Centre is as fascinating and remarkable as the story of Ballito itself. Since its official opening 21 years ago, the team behind this beloved neighbourhood centre has walked the path of rapid development and incredible change alongside the Ballito community – and continues to...
Spring clean your wardrobe
They say ‘one man’s trash is another man’s treasure’… but in this case, it’s more like one woman’s discarded fashion piece is another woman’s beloved find! Castaway Love is a boutique thrift and consignment store in Ballito Lifestyle Centre’s fashion node. It is owned by best friends Tanya Stanissis and Mandy Gray, who have sold...