ED’S LETTER

KEEPING YOU IN THE LOOP

SEAVIEW BEFORE

SEAVIEW AFTER

TAKE A TRIP Down Memory Lane

Starting in 1987 with the planning of Gateway Theatre of Shopping and continuing through the next 30 years we took to the skies in helicopters to record the landscape before our development schemes were initiated – and continued during the construction process.

Now, with the advent of drones, the final chapter can be written, and the development of everything we see around us can be shown over the passage of time.

Retired civil engineer and Mount Edgecombe resident Brian Downie shares with us his drone footage to bring back memories and remind us of how the landscape of the uMhlanga area has developed over the years.

From the “Crown of Thorns” evolving on uMhlanga Rocks Drive, to looking north from Seaview Interchange, the transformation of the four quadrants around Mount Edgecombe Interchange, to looking back at the city and the stadium from the North Coast, these short videos will bring back many happy memories.

FOR MORE INFO

To view the videos, scan the QR code or go to www.famousdurban.co.za and enjoy. Share the memories.

Know your NUMBERS

HANDY PHONE NUMBERS FOR USEFUL SERVICES IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD

NORTH DURBAN VICTIM SUPPORT SERVICES: (formerly Durban North/Umhlanga Crisis Team). Trauma debriefing: 066 483 8589 NO WATER? SIZA WATER: 032 946 7200 POISON INFORMATION 24-HOUR HELPLINE: (includes medication, toxic substances snake and spider bites): 086 155 5777 POWER FAILURE: 032 437 5081 TO REPORT INJURED MONKEYS: Monkey Helpline: 082 659 4711/ 082 411 5444 CONCERNS ABOUT TREATMENT OF ANIMALS – SPCA: 031 579 6500 TO REPORT POTHOLES AND BURST WATER PIPES: 080 131 3013 SNAKE CATCHERS: Jason Arnold 082 745 6375 Neville Wolmarans 082 561 4969 TO REMOVE BEES: Honey Bee Removals: 084 594 1122 WHALES AND DOLPHINS (beached as well as entangled in shark nets). Sharks Board: 031 566 0400

TICKLED PINK Mobile Bars

Tickled Pink is a new mobile bar service run by duo Vicki Marinovich and Conor Creamer with more than 10 years in the local and international bar and restaurant industry.

Specialising in cocktails and flair bartending for unique and intimate events, Tickled Pink cater to corporate functions, weddings and private parties. The bars are fully mobile and can be used anywhere, from beach weddings to roof top parties. You name it, Tickled Pink will be there.

“We love using fresh, local ingredients and liquors to create gorgeous cocktails and mocktails that can be suited to the client’s personal preferences. Designing a signature cocktail for your event adds some sparkle and glam to the entire function,” enthuses Vicki.

Another fantastic option that’s ontrend at the moment, says Vicki, is to use flair bartenders to elevate the overall bar experience. “The bartenders perform what is known as ‘work flair’ during the event, giving guests drinks and a show!” says Vicki.

Tickled Pink also has some great party tricks up their sleeves when it comes to birthdays and bachelor or bachelorette parties. FOR MORE INFO: Vicki: 071 154 8303; Conor: 084 226 2269; tickledpinkmobilebars; email: info@tickledpink.co.za

NEW SOUP Kitchen For Blackburn

The Blackburn Informal Settlement – located within the boundary of the Cornubia Integrated Human Settlement Development – is home to about 8 000 residents, many unemployed or looking for “piece” work, attracted by the ongoing development of the uMhlanga, Izinga and Sibaya regions.

Sibaya Community Trust recently invested R400 000 to build a custom made fully functional soup kitchen – installed within the ITHUBA Centre – that would serve hundreds of the most vulnerable people within this community.

It is indeed a blessing to save people from the discomfort of hunger said Vivian Reddy, the Chairman of Sibaya Casino and Community Trust.

BELOW: Vivian Reddy (Chairman of Sibaya Community Trust) and Sorisha Naidoo with members of the Backburn community, following the opening of the newly built soup kitchen.

WIN WIN WIN

Stand a chance to win a fabulous hamper containing all 8 Tipsy Cup flavours! Enter via www.famousdurban.co.za

TIPSY CUP - It DoesnÕt Get Better Than This

Connor Benn graduated from Jackie Cameron School of Food and Wine in 2018, where he learnt to never do anything half-heartedly. “If you are going to do something, do it with passion and pride and do it correctly,” he says. In 2019 he worked in Florida as a Chef de Partie, and when celebrating his 21st birthday at the Hard Rock Casino in Miami, he discovered a bar that served exclusively alcohol-infused ice cream. This inspired him, a year later and back home in SA during lockdown, to create Tipsy Cup with his dad, Warren.

The eight flavours – Pina Colada, Strawberry Daiquiri, Chocolate Vodka Martini, Marula Chocolate Brownie, Hazelnut Liqueur, Passion Fruit Gin, Dulce de Leche Tequila and Bourbon Vanilla and Orange – are available in 100ml cups. “We will be developing a 500ml as well as a one litre variant. Our goal is to go nationwide and perhaps one day become a household name in South Africa,” says Connor – who does everything himself, down to hand sticking the labels.

“Bringing together the artisanal, natural flavours of our ice cream along with the pleasant surprise of the different spirits is really what makes Tipsy Cup unique. All our ingredients are locally sourced and the highest quality we can get our hands on,” says Connor – adding that the Marula Chocolate Brownie is a firm favourite.

FOR MORE INFO: @thetipsy_cup; bennconnor@gmail.com