SPAR KZN Schoolgirls’ Hockey Challenge
uMvoti and oThukela Regional
Greytown High School: Saturday 4 May

The penultimate tournament in the 2024 SPAR KZN Schoolgirls’ Hockey Challenge heads to Greytown High School for the uMvoti and oThukela Regional on Saturday 4 May.

Seven teams will take to the Greytown pitch with the tournament running in a round-robin format. In the familiar style to the KZN SPAR hockey challenges, all games will be a quick-fire 20 minutes long, with play only going one way.

Points will be awarded after each game; the top two teams will then face each other in the regional final. For a win, 4 points will be awarded, a draw with goals will amount to 2 points each, and a goalless draw nothing up 1 point each. A loss will register zero points.

Joining host school, Greytown are Domino Servite; Estcourt High School; Hermannsburg School; Ladysmith High School; Wembley College and Wartburg Kirchdorf School. Taking to the field first are Greytown and Wembley College, tipping off at 8am, followed by Hermannsburg meeting Domino Servite in the second fixture.

An array of teams have raised the regional trophy since the tournament’s inception in 2011 and gone on to the Grand Finals. Most recently, two times winner, Ladysmith High School is the defending champion, with their name engraved in 2012 and 2023 on the trophy. Wembley College also appear twice, for 2011 and 2021. Two teams’ names appear once, host Greytown were victorious in 2018 and in 2022, Domino Servite represented the area. Wartburg Kirchdorf have six wins under their belt, dominating from the years 2013 to 2017 and then again, in 2019.

The victorious team from this regional will meet nine other successful teams from around KZN in the Grand Finals that takes place at St Mary’s D.S.G. in Kloof in July. Eight teams have already qualified, they are Durban Girls’ College (Durban Central Regional), The Wykeham Collegiate (Pietermaritzburg North Regional); St John’s D.S.G. (Pietermaritzburg Central Regional); Our Lady of Fatima (Durban North Regional), St Mary’s DSG (Highway Regional); Amanzimtoti High School (Durban South Regional); Grantleigh School (KZN North Coastal Regional) and St Patrick’s College (Ugu and Sisonke Regional).

All games will be live streamed on SuperSport Schools. For more info like the tournament’s Facebook page (SparSchoolGirlsHockeyTournament) or follow on Instagram (sparkznhockey).

Top image: All set to get the ball rolling. Ladysmith High School’s Deputy Head Girl, Anzel Warmenhoven and Angelique Adams gear up to defend their uMvoti and oThukela Regional at the SPAR KZN Schoolgirls’ Hockey Challenge being hosted at Greytown High School on Saturday 4 May.

Photo credit: by Val Adamson

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SIP, SOUP AND SKETCH – Friday, 3 May 2024, 18h00 – 21h00

Escape your kids, chores and day job, and join us for a fun-filled evening at our Sip, Soup & Sketch fundraiser for Singakwenza Early Childhood Education (www.singakwenza.co.za), with the awesome artist, Brent Dodd!

We've got all the materials covered and no artistic skill is required. Just come ready to have a blast with friends, old and new, in The Wykeham Collegiate dining hall in Pietermaritzburg.

Bring your favourite drinks (and glasses) and enjoy scrumptious soup for dinner.

Let's raise some funds for a great cause while making memories!

Space is limited so book your spot ASAP. Tickets available from Quicket on this link: https://www.quicket.co.za/.../258118-sip-soup-sketch.../ 

Mr X-haust Mr Tyre Hilton offers the following services; Supply and Fitment of New Tyres, Wheel Balancing, Wheel Alignment, Puncture Repairs, Exhaust Repairs and Replacment, Shock Absorbers, Brake Repairs and Replacement and Suspension Repairs.

 

Visit at 3 Quarry Road in Hilton OR call on +27 (0)33 343 1357 or  +27 (0)84 505 0518 for Krishan.

 

The 26th annual JOMBA! Contemporary Dance Experience, hosted by UKZN’s Centre for Creative Arts, has announced that it will honour veteran South African dance-maker Robyn Orlin as the 2024 JOMBA! Legacy Artist.

Orlin’s work we wear our wheels with pride and slap your streets with colour… we said ‘bonjour’ to satan in 1820 … will feature at JOMBA! which takes place at The Sneddon Theatre in Durban from 27 August to 8 September, with a satellite festival at The Market Theatre in Johannesburg from 11 to 14 September 2024.

Originally created in 2021 we wear our wheels … is a collaboration with Johannesburg based Moving into Dance. This is a work that negotiates the complicated Durban rickshaw histories – and it finally comes to Durban.

Born in 1955 Johannesburg, Orlin’s vision of contemporary dance continues to be a kind of aesthetic eclecticism where she draws heavily on her own histories of ballet and modern, and a fascination with film and cinema. She has shifted the boundaries of what we consider dance to be, often falling into witty and biting political satire. Her love of kitsch, tutus and yellow plastic ducks has seen her creating iconic images that still haunt a South African dance landscape.

Orlin was trained at the London School of Contemporary Dance (1975-1980), then at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1990-1995). She began her career as a dancer, choreographer and teacher in South Africa, where she was quickly spotted, as much for the singularity of her dance making, as for the chaos that reigns in her creations. Her (multiple prize-winning) dance piece Daddy, I have seen this piece six times before and I still don’t know why they’re hurting each other, which mocks the difficulties and shortcomings of the young rainbow nation, but also classical ballet as a trajectory of discrimination, enabled her to tour in Europe and brought her international recognition. France has since become a creative territory for her and she has made her first film, Hidden Beauties, Dirty Stories (Ina/Arte, 2004), her first opera, Handel’s L’Allegro, il penseroso ed il moderato (Opéra Garnier, Paris, 2007), and her first theatre production, Les Bonnes, by Jean Genet (Théâtre de la Bastille, Paris, 2019) in France. She continues to create work in South Africa.

Artistic Director and curator, Lliane Loots says, “The JOMBA! festival’s 2024 overall curatorial theme and provocation is “the memory of home” and we can think of no South African artist better suited to unpack both the simplicity and complexity of this in her work. Memories are about history, belonging, sometimes suffocating nostalgia, and maybe also about charting new futures … Robyn’s work is all of this and more”.

“Orlin’s work has not been performed in South Africa for many years, and so it is with great thanks for the support from IFAS (Paris) and IFAS (Johannesburg), that JOMBA! welcomes her back to South Africa as our 2024 JOMBA! Legacy artist.”

JOMBA! takes place at The Sneddon Theatre in Durban from 27 August to 8 September, and the satellite festival takes place at The Market Theatre in Johannesburg from 11 to 14 September 2024.

we wear our wheels … will be performed on 7 and 8 September in Durban and on 11 and 12 September at The Market in Johannesburg.

For more information go to www.jomba.ac.za.

 

Photo credits: Jérôme Séron and Maïwenn Rebours

 

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The Pavilion Shopping Centre property owner Pareto Limited is proud to announce a ground-breaking partnership with the Department of Home Affairs, bringing essential government services directly to our communities. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in creating customer value through convenience and redefining the standard for customer experience in essential services.

Through an innovative partnership with Pareto, The Pavilion is now the first Super Regional Shopping Centre in Durban to offer integrated government services in a retail environment, strategically enabling The Pavilion to provide a wide range of essential services all under one roof. "By welcoming the Department of Home Affairs into The Pavilion, we are not only enhancing convenience but also transforming errands into enjoyable experiences for every member of the family," said General Manager, Vicky Deppe.

This exciting development follows the recent launch of the new Rooftop Lifestyle and entertainment offering, cementing the strategic evolution of the centre’s customer experience journey, created with the shopper in mind. The Pavilion offers a holistic experience for its patrons. Now, with the addition of government services such as Smart Card ID and Passport applications, they are further enhancing convenience and accessibility for the community.

This partnership underscores Pareto's commitment to serving the community in ways that go beyond traditional boundaries. "We invite the community to embrace this new era of convenience and efficiency," says Group CEO, Mr Malose Kekana. "We encourage customers to experience the seamless blend of essential services and lifestyle at The Pavilion Shopping Centre." Join us as we celebrate this milestone and empower our community with greater convenience and accessibility.

The Home Affairs office will be open from the 22 April 2024 and are situated in the minus 3 parking level, below the escalators near Nu Metro.

Operating hours: Monday to Friday 08h00 – 15h30
Last Wednesday of the month: 09h00 – 15h30

Join us as we celebrate this milestone and empower our community with greater convenience and accessibility.

Pictured here: KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Ms Nomusa Dube-Ncube

 

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MiTH 24 April 2024

INFO: 082 331 7271

ENTRANCE: R50.00 - Cash or Zapper at the Door

VENUE: The Knoll Historic Guest Farm

8:50 pm: Lotshiwe Tshabalala

Lotshiwe Tshabalala is an independent soul and reggae artist based in Pietermaritzburg. Her love for music is indescribable; music is everything.

Her musical journey started at a very young age. She sang in church and school choirs, and decided to learn the guitar at the age of 19. She has since had the opportunity to perform at many venues across KZN, including markets, festivals, and even the Conversing Kingdoms One Woman Poetry Show by Luleka Mhlanzi. She also curates and organises festivals with Undivided Roots, and plays with an all-female band that promotes the magic of women. She has also worked on an award-winning tuberculosis-awareness film with Oros Mampofu.

Lotshiwe is currently working on an EP covering all the experiences she has endured in life through melody. She will be accompanied by Heaven Khwezi Cele on drums, Nompumelelo Zikode on bass, and Rainbow Cele on keys serving up beautiful melodies and grooves to keep you on your feet.

7:50 pm: andtheRiddle

andtheRiddle are free-spirited and fiercely independent multi-instrumentalists with Jacky van Staden on vocals, guitar, ukulele, harmonica and percussion, and Daniel Winterbach on guitar, percussion and vocals. Influences include Fokofpolisiekar, aKING, Mumford & Sons, and of Monsters and Men. Intent on creating something honest and sustainable in an inherently dishonest and unsustainable modern world, they describe their genre as “acoustic cross-pollination”.

andtheRiddle live, write, rehearse, record, mix, design, edit and produce everything in-house. Devoting their energy to the pursuit of reason, happiness and harmony, they embody this philosophy in the powerful, percussive acoustic melodies they create, and look forward to once again treating MiTH patrons to a feast of eclectic and captivating sound.

7pm: Michaela-Skye

Michaela-Skye is a passionate vocalist whose soulful sound captivates audiences with its blend of jazz and blues. Reminiscent of Norah Jones, her voice exudes warmth and depth.

Michaela discovered her love for singing at the age of 12 and has been immersed in music ever since. Accompanying her is the talented pianist St. John Haw, whose skills add a rich layer to their performances. Together, they create a mesmerizing musical experience that leaves listeners wanting more.

ABOUT MiTH: Arguably the KZN Midlands’ best-loved music venue, Music in The Hills (MiTH) is an opportunity for beginners, professionals, and passionate music fans to share the joy of music at The Knoll Historic Guest Farm. Visit www.mith.co.za for more details and directions. Musicians can contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for slots.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: MiTH takes place every second Wednesday at The Knoll Historic Guest Farm, Knoll Drive, Hilton. Doors open at 6pm and the music will kick off at 7pm. Entrance is R50 at the door. Food and soft drinks are available for sale. A cash bar is available.

DIRECTIONS TO MiTH: Take the N3 to Hilton, take the Hilton turnoff and go South into the Village (away from Hilton College). Travel 5,2km along Hilton Avenue (past two sets of traffic lights and Crossways Pub) and keep going straight as Hilton Avenue turns into Dennis Shepstone Drive. At the 5,2km mark, Knoll Drive will be on your right – the entrance to MiTH is the *second* entrance on your left into The Knoll Historic Guest Farm.

‘There has been an amazing response, people are dropping off wool, they are dropping off squares, some are sewing squares together and others are making and dropping off completed blankets. Howick Golf Club generously donated cash which Mushka has used to buy a bolt of polar fleece, Robyn Day is sewing up blankets from this fleece for the Blanket Drive. I am in touch with groups from churches, a few of the Ambers and St John’s Village, who are knitting and crocheting for us.

Boh, the barista at Piggly Wiggly who made a beautiful blanket, is now teaching two of the other baristas to crochet.

I have heard from Sunfield Home and from Pevensey Place who have advised they are making blankets or squares for this blanket appeal.’ said an optimistic and grateful Gill Pryke, who conceived this project.

A big thank you goes out to Brett Potgieter of Increda-peg ZA! He has jumped in with a donation of pegs, these will ensure that the donated blankets are securely displayed at Piggly Wiggly on the 18th of May 2024.

The Wednesday coffee meetups at Piggly Wiggly continue to draw support, so if you are a wool crafter, and free on a Wednesday, you are welcome to attend with your hook or needles and wool. There is one month to go and still a whole lot of woolly work to still be completed!!!

Please direct any questions and offers of assistance to Gill Pryke on 082 254 4798.

Pictured here are some of this week’s Blanket Appeal supporters who met at Piggly Wiggly.

Back L-R: Barbara Robertson, Hilary Kromberg and Anne Harley
Centre: Kerry Scott
Front L-R: Gill Pryke and Jackie Hattingh

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With World Earth Day coming up on April 22, 2024, the Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA) underscores the critical need for concerted efforts to combat plastic pollution, a pressing environmental challenge in South Africa. This year's theme, "Planet vs. Plastics," resonates deeply with the ongoing battle against plastic pollution in our country, emphasising the urgency of transitioning towards sustainable waste management practices and reducing plastic production.

According to Mpendulo Ginindza, President of the IWMSA, "The plastic economy in South Africa is based on a linear model of take-make-waste, leading to significant environmental consequences. Improper waste management results in plastic waste infiltrating our rivers, oceans, and communities, posing threats to wildlife and ecosystems.

She says that even seemingly sustainable solutions need to be rethought when it comes to how we handle waste management. According to the Ewastemonitorinfo.org’s new report, The global E-waste Monitor 2024, the green transition and the connecting of off-grid communities will lead to a quadrupling of waste from photovoltaic panels from 0.6 billion kg in 2022 to 2.4 billion kg in 2030.

“Small equipment, such as video cameras, toys, microwave ovens and e-cigarettes, also constitutes the largest category of e-waste in terms of mass, accounting for 20 billion kg in 2022, or almost one-third of the world’s total e-waste,” says Ginindza.

In alignment with World Earth Day's "Planet vs. Plastics" theme, the IWMSA is devoted to raising awareness about the detrimental impacts of plastic pollution and promoting sustainable solutions to address this pressing issue. Through initiatives such as community clean-ups and educational campaigns, the IWMSA aims to empower individuals, businesses, and government agencies to take proactive steps towards reducing plastic consumption and promoting a circular economy.

"We have industry experts working tirelessly to review and update our training programs, equipping our members with the knowledge and tools to promote a circular economy and reduce plastic production," Ginindza adds.

Collaboration Among Government Agencies, Businesses, and Individuals is needed
The IWMSA acknowledges the importance of collaboration among government agencies, businesses, and individuals in tackling plastic pollution and promoting sustainable waste management practices. Through strategic partnerships and collaborative initiatives, the IWMSA wants to harness collective efforts towards achieving the ambitious goal of reducing plastic production by 60% by 2040.

“As a member driven organisation, we require participation of members so that we can effectively engage stakeholders. IWMSA has MOUs with strategic partners, these include the DFFE, various universities and NGOs, and industries that support our vision. If we are to achieve the 2040 targets, we must work together. It requires collaboration and participation,” Ginindza urges.

Despite facing challenges in achieving this target, including the need for increased member participation and stakeholder engagement, the IWMSA remains steadfast in its commitment to driving progress towards a sustainable future. Success stories, such as the development of professionals through IWMSA programs, underscore the organisation's impact in promoting environmental stewardship and responsible waste management practices.

Building on this commitment, the International Solid Waste Association (ISWA), played a key role at the first session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-1) on Plastic Pollution. The meeting, held in Punta del Este, Uruguay from November 28 to December 2, 2022, focused on addressing the severe issue of plastic pollution as part of a wider environmental crisis. During the session, ISWA engaged with various stakeholders and member states, advocating for the development of an international legally binding agreement to combat plastic pollution effectively. The IWMSA has shared ISWA’s recommendations with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment who are the National Focal Point. ISWA’s contribution, crafted with insights from its Science and Technical Committee and finalised by a Task Force coordinating committee, is now available on the United Nations Environment Programme website.

Consumer Education and Empowerment Key to Fostering Sustainable Consumption Habits
As consumers play a crucial role in addressing the plastic pollution crisis, the IWMSA emphasises the importance of consumer education and empowerment in fostering sustainable consumption habits. By making informed choices and supporting initiatives that promote waste management and recycling, individuals can contribute to the shift towards a circular economy.

“Looking ahead, the IWMSA's priorities include advancing its mission of promoting responsible waste management and environmental stewardship in South Africa, with a focus on driving the transition towards a circular economy and creating value from secondary resources to support job creation and economic growth,” concludes Ginindza.

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Simon Addy has been the top selling artist at ART in the Country, he relocated to Hilton from Clarens where he owns The Addy Hoyle Gallery. Using acrylic paints, Simon creates his famously iconic Karoo landscapes with dramatic skies and detailed foregrounds. His work can be viewed at the Platform Gallery at Lions River and the Studio Gallery at the Rotunda farm Stall, Hilton.

 

 

 

Harrington House recently hosted a media launch for the annual Harcourts Hilton Art in the Country. The event provided an opportunity for sponsors, artists, and media players to connect. Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine fuelled the excited energy in the room with the expected high standard of delectable bites, including the most delicious cheese scones.

 

Notable new sponsors who have stepped up in support of this, the third art exhibition, are Investec and Hilton Quarry SuperSpar.

 

It was heartwarming to see a local NPO included and to learn that they will receive a portion of the entrance fee sales, so please attend every single day and bring your family as well as all their friends!

 

‘This year iThemba Projects will assist in staffing the entrance gate, giving them a chance to interact with the public and creating an awareness of iThemba and what they are about.

 

iThemba takes on a group of gap year students each year, they are called ‘Year of my life’ students. These students do a whole lot of interesting projects throughout the year, focused on mentoring and discipleship.

 

I chose iThemba to be our charity of choice as I admire the work they do in Sweetwaters, empowering teachers and focusing on early childhood development.’ Said Kathy Jacobs, the founder of this wonderfully successful event.

 

‘iThemba Projects is an organisation based in Sweetwaters. We partner with the community of Sweetwaters to bring about change they desire in their community. We believe in building the capacity of the people within the community through their participation and ownership so that they can be able to say, 'we did it by ourselves'.’ said Musawenkosi Namntu who attended the launch with Nontobeko Duma, as pictured above.

 

Pictured below clockwise from top left: Kathy Jacob (Founder and organiser of Art in the Country) with Lindy Cook (Harcourts Hilton Rentals Division), artists Simon Addy and Don Clark who share a passion for music, Candice Wagner with Lana Bissett representing Investec, Melanie Veness (CEO Pietermaritzburg & Midlands Chamber of Business) with Muzi Ndlela (contemporary artist) and artist Bronwen van Osch who is also an exhibiting artist for 2024.

 

NEXT ART IN THE COUNTRY MAY 2026ART IN THE COUNTRY MAY 2026

Durban SPAR Women’s 10/5km Challenge
Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium: Sunday 23 June

Entries are open for the 34th running of the Durban SPAR Women’s 10/5km Challenge that takes place in and around the Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium on Sunday 23 June.

The success of South Africa’s Most Beautiful Road Race strides ahead, with entries for 2024 capped at 12000. The uplifting theme for this year’s race is #ChooseYou with the underlying message of motivating oneself, encouraging women to prioritize self-care, both for their mental and physical well-being.

"Our theme “Choose You” amplifies our commitment to inspire a healthier community,” says Menelisi Luthuli, Marketing Executive, SPAR KZN. “In a world where external pressures often overshadow personal well-being, we encourage women to embark on a journey of self-care and self-discovery. SPAR advocates a balanced lifestyle where individuals prioritize their own needs alongside external demands, finding fulfillment in both. Ultimately, our theme this year emphasizes that self-care isn't selfish but rather crucial for lasting well-being and happiness.”

Two phenomenal strong local women are the 2024 Race Ambassadors. Inspiring youth wherever she goes, sporting star and role model Precious Mthembu is the current Baby Proteas Coach, she is an educator at Danville Park Girls’ High School and was a Protea Netball player, notching up 97 caps for South Africa. Joining her is Dr Marise Subrayan, an award-winning Obstetrics and Gynaecology specialist based at Durban’s St Augustine’s Hospital, who is passionate about educating and empowering women and girls about female-related health.

The Challenge route remains unchanged from the 2023 event, with the fast and flat ‘out-and-back’ course starting under the shadow of the Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium, on Masabalala Yengwa Avenue and finishing on the outer fields of this iconic Durban landmark. The 10km race begins at 8am and the 5km race at 9am.

Entries for the 2024 edition of the Durban event are online at www.sparwomensrace.co.za/durban. Online entries close at midnight on 16 June. The online entry for the 10km run is R180, with a KZN Athletics licence, or R230 with a temporary licence, and for the 5km is R180. Entries at race registration are R200 (with licence) and R250 (without licence) for the 10km and R200 for the 5km. Bulk entry collections are also available.

At this Durban Challenge, a field of highly competitive runners will compete in the national SPAR Grand Prix Series that travels around South Africa. The total Series Prize Purse is sitting at over R1,68 million this year.

Prize money for the first female athlete crossing the line in Durban is R33,000 with the runner-up earning R25,000 and third place winning R20,000. The first South African woman across the line will also earn R10,000. There are also prizes for top age category runners.

A variety of lucky draw prizes will be awarded at prize giving, including a chance to win a car. All participants (18 plus and T&C’s apply) can enter the lucky draw where one race number will advance to the main draw for a Proton X50 valued at R449,000. Seven ladies from the seven races around the country must attend the glitzy SPAR Grand Prix prize-giving to qualify to win this car.

For more information visit the race website, like the SPAR Women’s Race KZN Facebook page (SPARWomens10and5kmRace), or follow on Instagram (sparwomenskzn) or Twitter (sparladiesrace).

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MOTHER'S DAY 2024! A wonderful Day for celebration is on the calendar.
Treat your Mother or that stunning Motherly person who uplifts you when you most need it.

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1. Mothers’ Day chocolates
Large pack Single Chocolate Rose plus Rosebud @R25
Large 3D Chocolate Heart @R40
Gift box of luxury handmade chocolates @ R50, R120, R150 or R300
Mixed Hamper Belgian chocolate Pecan Caramel biscuits/ French Brownies @ R120
Luxury Belgian Chocolate slabs, with a variety of fillings
Large Slabs with fillings or mixed nuts @R45.00
Medium Slabs with fillings or mixed nuts @R35

2. BISCUITS (Large)
Double Dark Choc Chip Mocha Biscuits @R7.00 ea
Pecan Caramel Shortbread with White Belgian Chocolate @R8.50 ea
Gluten free Pecan Caramel Shortbread @R8.50 ea
Jumblies (chocolate, honey-crunch, pecans, biscuit) @R8.50 ea
Rich Dark Rocky Road @R7.00
French Chocolate Brownies @R8.00 ea

Please note that the photos are just a sample of the huge range of items that we offer. Packaging is dependent on the customer’s theme and availability.

Grab your Cowan House passport and take a trip around our campus this Open Day, to learn more about the academic, sporting and cultural curriculum offered at our school.

Add the magic of an expansive and beautiful campus, and a sprinkling of children's laughter and you'll get the full experience of the environment which creates a Cowan House boy or girl.

RSVP via https://forms.gle/7NQzPkJ7BpoaN6Uq8 or the QR code below. We hope to see you there!

THE PAVILION SETS NEW STANDARD WITH LAUNCH OF DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS

The Pavilion Shopping Centre property owner Pareto Limited is proud to announce a ground-breaking partnership with the Department of Home Affairs, bringing essential government services directly to our communities. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in creating customer value through convenience and redefining the standard for customer experience in essential services.

Through an innovative partnership with Pareto, The Pavilion is now the first Super Regional Shopping Centre in Durban to offer integrated government services in a retail environment, strategically enabling The Pavilion to provide a wide range of essential services all under one roof. "By welcoming the Department of Home Affairs into The Pavilion, we are not only enhancing convenience but also transforming errands into enjoyable experiences for every member of the family," said General Manager, Vicky Deppe.

This exciting development follows the recent launch of the new Rooftop Lifestyle and entertainment offering, cementing the strategic evolution of the centre’s customer experience journey, created with the shopper in mind. The Pavilion offers a holistic experience for its patrons. Now, with the addition of government services such as Smart Card ID and Passport applications, they are further enhancing convenience and accessibility for the community.

This partnership underscores Pareto's commitment to serving the community in ways that go beyond traditional boundaries. "We invite the community to embrace this new era of convenience and efficiency," says Group CEO, Mr Malose Kekana. "We encourage customers to experience the seamless blend of essential services and lifestyle at The Pavilion Shopping Centre." Join us as we celebrate this milestone and empower our community with greater convenience and accessibility.

The Home Affairs office will be open from the 22 April 2024 and are situated in the minus 3 parking level, below the escalators near Nu Metro.

Operating hours: Monday to Friday 08h00 – 15h30 Last Wednesday of the month: 09h00 – 15h30

Join us as we celebrate this milestone and empower our community with greater convenience and accessibility.

About The Pavilion Shopping Centre

Apart from being the FIRST Super Regional Shopping Centre, The Pavilion is an iconic family-focused mall that is conveniently located in the warm, welcoming coastal city of Durban. The diverse cultural buy into The Pavilion also makes it one of the more accessible and inviting shopping centres.

The Pavilion’s distinctive domes have become familiar glittering beacons, punctuating the skyline from afar and welcoming shoppers from throughout the area. Influenced by European architectural styles, The Pavilion has distinguished itself as a recognisable landmark since its opening in October 1993. It is one of the most established first-generation shopping centres within the Province.

Affectionately referred to as The Pav by locals, it is advantageously positioned on the N3 National Highway and main public corridor. It is easily accessible to those living around Westville, Pinetown, Durban South, Durban Central, and Durban’s Capital – Pietmaritzburg, with a 30-minute drive from the King Shaka International Airport, making it a convenient key destination.

This multi-level centre boasts an enticing variety of over 240 retail stores, encompassing some of the world’s premium brands, as well as major anchor stores. Gift shopping at The Pav is a true indulgence, right from the finest in jewellery outlets on offer through to a plethora of everyday creature comforts.
Foodies will also find that The Pavilion boasts over 30 restaurants and takeaways to satisfy any craving, all of which are located in a convenient Food Court.

Entertainment needs are catered for by the centre’s Fun Company that offers enjoyable arcade activities for the young and the young at heart. And with 11 Nu Metro Theatres and one immersive and spectacular 4DX cinema, shoppers get the latest offerings on the big screen.

Connect with us on social media for the latest updates. Instagram: @thepavilionsa
TikTok: @ThePavilionSA
Facebook: The Pavilion Shopping Centre

The first week of term 2 is Outdoor Excursion week at Cowan House with Grade 4 - Grade 7 heading off on a number of exciting trips. Our Grade 7s in particular are enjoying an exciting time at Bonamanzi, and sent us a few snippets of their adventure to date!

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