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03/12/2025

Celebrate the Festive Season & Henry’s 125th Birthday at Crocworld!

We’re gearing up for an unforgettable festive season at Crocworld Conservation Centre, starting with a full day of fun on Reconciliation Day, Tuesday 16 December, as we celebrate Henry the Nile Crocodile’s 125th birthday.

Henry is believed to be the oldest known Nile crocodile in captivity and remains one of our most iconic residents alongside his long-time companion, Colgate.

Here’s what families can look forward to:
🐊 Parkrun Colour Run – 2km and 5km routes, exciting prizes, and a Best Dressed award (R50 entry).
🐊 Inflatables, face painting & local curio vendors creating a fun festive atmosphere.
🐊 Free cupcakes served in Henry’s honour.
🐊 Two crocodile feedings daily throughout December at 11am and 3pm.
🐊 Secret Santa Pop-Up from 16–24 December with surprise giveaways.
🐊 Curio Shop stocked with new holiday gifts and souvenirs.
🐊 Fish Eagle Café open daily with ocean views and delicious meals.

🦅WildED Holiday Camp (15–19 December)
Hosted at the WILDED Learning Hub @ Crocworld, this popular camp offers children aged 8–13 an unforgettable outdoor and conservation experience.
– 5-day rate: R1 970 (Early bird R1 850 before 28 Nov)
– Daily rate: R435
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/eKoGXPoNTPLZ6kocA

Activities include orienteering, coastal hikes, animal care, tree planting, the Jikaleza Outdoor Adventures course, and a final Adventure Race. Fees include Crocworld Annual Membership and all specialist equipment.

🎉 On 1 January, the first 100 guests through the gate will receive a free Slushie from the Fish Eagle Café.

Crocworld is open throughout the festive season, closing only on 25 December.

Local businesses are invited to set up a stand or activation on 16 December. This is a great way to engage with holiday visitors. For bookings, call 039 976 1103.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you this festive season!

03/12/2025

💥💥 Exciting news - we are offering a "Pre-Season Special". Please contact our office on 039 315 1313 for your Self-Catering Holiday Requirements.

03/12/2025

From bean to brew — every cup tells a story.
Whether it’s freshly roasted beans, rich grounds, or that final frothy pour… it all starts at Beaver Creek Coffee. ☕l

Cheers to a beautiful Tuesday and the perfect cup to fuel it.

03/12/2025

Stay. Play. Dine. Unwind.

At Sun International, every experience shines a little brighter. ✨

Explore our Festive offers and discover the perfect escape for you.

Visit: https://brnw.ch/21wY24T for more info.

03/12/2025

🎄 Celebrate the season at San Lameer with our 2025 Season Programme, running from 12 December 2025 to 4 January 2026!

From Christmas and New Year’s lunch and dinner celebrations to Sunday lunch buffets, daily snacks, and poolside indulgences, there’s something for everyone.

Plus, kids can enjoy exciting activities — making it a festive escape for the whole family. 🌞

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📞 +27(0)39 313 0011
📩 [email protected]

03/12/2025

One coastal area in KZN is becoming a major semigration hotspot, driven by affordability, coastal living and more flights. Link below 👇

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03/12/2025

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29/11/2025

📌Version 2 – Clarification & Continued Discussion (Please read)

We sent this message out earlier while fully aware that we could be boycotted for speaking out, but we believe this is a conversation that needs to happen for the benefit of the local music community.

We are not making this post to benefit our own band in any way, but rather to stand up, speak out, and advocate for what we believe is fairness in our local music scene.

We would also like to address that we have been attacked by some individuals, with comments telling us to “leave the festival alone.” This has been disappointing, as it appears that some people have not fully read or understood our message. We would like to make it very clear that we support the festival and are not trying to harm it in any way. Our intention is to support fairness within the local music community, not to create division.

We would also like to clarify misinformation being spread about our band. We perform in both Afrikaans and English, and our music includes original songs as well as covers that audiences of all backgrounds enjoy. We have also released the “South Coast Ride” song with the intention of bringing the local community closer together through music, not to divide it.

We are writing to express a concern regarding the selection of local artists for the upcoming Oppikus Festival in Uvongo, KZN. We understand that the festival is organised by the Round Table group, which appears to consist of approximately eight or more members.

We are also well aware that Oppikus is not only an Afrikaans festival, as it has previously featured both English and Afrikaans bands, including artists who perform in both languages.

We would also like to make it clear that we are not trying to take main stage opportunities away from national artists. Our concern is focused only on the local community and the early time slots traditionally given to local opening acts.

It has become noticeable that the same local artists are selected year after year, particularly for the early time slots, which traditionally serve as the opening acts for the main national performances. As local musicians, we are not asking to headline the event — we are simply asking that these limited local opening slots be chosen fairly and transparently.

At present, we feel it is insulting that the same few names are repeatedly chosen without any clear process, while other capable and hardworking local musicians are never given the opportunity. This raises fair questions such as:
What makes these artists more deserving than others?
And how are these decisions actually being made?

There have also been instances where artists with little or no stage experience have been selected, which has raised further questions about how the selection process works.

It also appears that public input was only requested for national artists, who were already pre-selected, while local South Coast artists were not given the same opportunity to be supported or voted for. This creates the impression that local selections may be influenced by personal preference rather than fair and equal opportunity.

We respectfully request that local artists from the South Coast be given an equal chance to be considered, either through a public voting system, an open application process, or a transparent nomination process. Alternatively, we ask for clear communication on whether the current system is based on personal choice.

At present, we feel as though the event is closed off and that no open call was made for local artists to apply or be considered.

These concerns are raised respectfully and in the spirit of fairness, transparency, and genuine support for both the festival and the local creative community.

Thank you for reading♥️

29/11/2025

Taken 30 min ago at Uvongo Beach

29/11/2025

Sunset, summer breeze, and one last late-night waffle! 🧇🌅

As we gear up for the busy festive season, this Friday and Saturday are your last chances to enjoy an evening with us until 7:30 PM.

Come and soak up the magic of the lagoon at twilight and treat yourself to your favourite sweet or savoury waffle. It’s the perfect way to kick off the weekend!

⏰ Please Note: After this weekend, our trading hours will shift to 6:00 PM daily for the holiday season.

Don't miss out on these last two late evenings. We can’t wait to see you!

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