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UMHLANGA AT A GLANCE Umhlanga is a coastal town situated approximately 15km north of the city of Durban. Umhlanga derives its name from isiZulu and means "place of reeds", referring to the beds of reeds growing along the Ohlanga River north of Umhlanga Rocks. The town of Umhlanga has been expanding since the 1980s and is now the main commercial hub of the greater Durban area, with many national and multi-national corporates basing their operations in the recently developed Ridgeside and New Town Centre areas. UMHLANGA RIDGESIDE Formerly sugarcane fields, Umhlanga Ridgesides' hillside location offers some spectacular views of the Indian Ocean, as well as convenience due...

Surrounded by exceptional natural heritage, Sibaya Coastal Precinct is designed to work with the landscape and environment to create a seamless relationship between the two. It is a remarkable region within KwaZulu-Natal and takes residential living to new heights.Representing a new way of place-making, Sibaya Coastal Precinct is one of the country’s most desirable areas and combines coastal, forest and hilltop vistas in one inspiring experience. This unique setting allows for individuals of all ages, from young to mature to connect with the important things in life; namely nature, the community and family.In most cases those retiring prefer to live within the hub of...

The neighborhood is known for its large thatched houses, green spaces, and convenient central location within Cape Town. Pinelands is primarily zoned for residential use, and is often praised for its peacefulness and abundance of tall trees. The suburb notable as the only one in South Africa in which sale of alcohol to the public is entirely prohibited. Numerous establishments (such as major supermarkets Pick n Pay and Woolworths have, over the past decades, tried to apply for liquor licenses for the area, but all have been met with strong objection by Pinelands...