Long, meandering walks on the promenade, Ballito’s greatest tourist attraction, may soon be a distant memory. More >>

Bye-bye Promenade – Court orders it gone!
No way! We want it to stay!
Residents of Ballito have reacted with shock and disbelief to the news that a portion of the promenade must be removed within the next two weeks. More >>
No affordable housing
The North Coast housing market is heavily slanted towards the upper income group, despite the fact that there are many people looking for decent, affordable housing. More >>
2011 census counts 128,000 houses
A total of 128 000 households were counted in the 2011 census, which has been described as a success by Statistics SA Ilembe district manager Sakhile Mpanza. More >>
Investing in children and the spirit of Ubuntu
Pupils from six different primary schools in KwaDukuza will be looking much smarter thanks to a donation of new school uniforms. More >>
Chrissie to the rescue!
Chrissie Jackson, well-known for her work in rescuing abandoned and feral cats around Ballito, expanded her repertoire recently when she spent eight hours in the hot sun trying to rescue a mother hen and her week-old chicks. More >>

Sheffield dumpsite an unsightly mess
A dirt road near Sheffield Beach has become a dumping ground for unwanted building rubble, rubbish and garden refuse. More >>
Crime roundup
Umhlali SAPS had a quiet week, with very little notable crime to report. More >>