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BEST COFFEE SHOP 1st Mugg & Bean 2nd Wimpy 3rd Starbucks
BEST FRESH FISH SHOP 1st Epsom Seafoods 2nd United Fish & Meat Centre 3rd Seafood Market
BEST PLACE TO HAVE BREAKFAST 1st Wimpy 2nd Mugg & Bean 3rd Spur Steak Ranches
BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT 1st Wakefields Real Estate 2nd RE/MAX 3rd Pam Golding Properties
CONTENTS Best Airconditioning Supplier ..................... 5 & 8 Best All Round Restaurant............................... 16 Best Appliance Store.......................................... 5 Best Baby Goods Store ...................................... 4 Best Bakery ........................................................ 3 Best Bathroom Renovators................................ 8 Best Beauty Salon .............................................. 5 Best Bed Store.................................................... 4 Best Book Store ................................................. 4 Best Building Contractor.................................. 16 Best Butchery ..................................................... 6 Best Camera/Photo Store .................................. 4 Best Camping & Outdoor Store......................... 4 Best Car Accessories Shop ................................. 4 Best Car Rental Company .................................. 4 Best in Carpets ................................................. 16 Best Cash & Carry............................................... 6 Best Casino ......................................................... 3 Best Cellular Service Provider............................. 6 Best Cinema ..................................................... 16 Best Coastal Resort .......................................... 16 Best Coffee Shop ............................................... 2 Best College/University ...................................... 6 Best Computer Store ......................................... 6 Best Continental/European Restaurant .......... 17 Best Courier........................................................ 6 Best Cycle Shop .................................................. 8 Best Delicatessen.............................................. 19 Best Eastern Clothing Boutique......................... 8 Best Employment Agency ................................ 17 Best in Fencing ................................................. 17 Best Fishing Equipment Store .......................... 13 Best in Flooring ................................................ 17 Best Florist .......................................................... 8 Best Fresh Fish Shop .......................................... 2 Best Fruit & Veg Shop ...................................... 19 Best Furniture Store ......................................... 15 Best Game Reserve / Lodge ............................ 13 Best in Garage Doors ....................................... 17 Best Granite Supplier ......................................... 8 Best Hair Salon ................................................... 5 Best Hardware/DIY Store ................................ 18
Best Highway Area Restaurant ....................... 18 Best Home Electronics Store .............................. 5 Best in Home Loans ........................................... 6 Best in Home Security ........................................ 6 Best Hospital ...................................................... 5 Best Indian Restaurant ...................................... 3 Best Jewellery Store ........................................... 8 Best in Kitchen Installations............................. 16 Best Kitchenware Store ................................... 13 Best Ladies Clothing Boutique......................... 13 Best in Light Fitting .......................................... 17 Best Linen Store ............................................... 13 Best Liquor Store ............................................. 18 Best Midlands/Drakensberg Resort................. 18 Best New Car Dealer ........................................ 13 Best Nightclub .................................................. 18 Best Optometrist.............................................. 13 Best Oriental Restaurant ................................. 18 Best Paint Store................................................ 18 Best Pharmacy.................................................. 15 Best Pizza Place ................................................ 18 Best Place to Have Breakfast ............................. 2 Best Plumbers................................................... 18 Best Pub ........................................................... 18 Best Real Estate Agent ...................................... 2 Best Roofing Company ...................................... 8 Best Seafood Restaurant ................................. 18 Best Shoe Store ................................................ 13 Best Shopping Mall .......................................... 17 Best Spice Shop ................................................ 13 Best Sports Shop .............................................. 13 Best Steakhouse ............................................... 18 Best Supermarket ............................................ 19 Best Surf Shop .................................................. 15 Best Take-away ................................................ 19 Best in Tarring .................................................... 8 Best Tile Store .................................................. 19 Best Toy Store .................................................. 15 Best Travel Agency........................................... 19 Best Tyre Retailer ............................................... 4 Best Used Car Dealer ....................................... 19 Best Wine Store ............................................... 19
WINNING VOTERS WE appreciate the fact that readers take the time to complete the ballots and make their choices across the many business categories. To this end, all valid entries are placed into a draw for the chance to win some fantastic prizes and we’re pleased to announce the winners for 2021 below. Congratulations to you all!
Winners: Agadhevi Govender, Edgar Sayers, Thomas Cavanagh, Niren Ramchunder, Elizabeth Vosloo GRAND PRIZES 1st Prize: Two-night getaway for two people at Springbok Lodge Winner: Noeleen Mcleod 2nd Prize: R5 000 Hirsch’s gift card Winner: Balvaatrai Naik
SUBSCRIBERS’ BONUS PRIZES – R2 000 Hirsch’s gift cards.
Our gratitude also goes to the suppliers of the prizes for 2021:
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MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR THIS year has arguably been one of the most testing years for our people in Durban and KwaZulu-Natal. From the extended lockdowns due to the Covid-19 pandemic to the civil unrest that gripped our nation in the month of July, ours has been a story of resilience, strength and compassion. With our businesses and communities being decimated, we are in an era where we need to rebuild and reconnect as a people in order to restore our nation’s dignity and mend the social fabric that has come to characterise our fractured society. In the spirit of rebuilding and reconnecting, we are proud to once again announce the Daily News Your Choice Awards – awards which we hope will assist in your efforts to get back up to speed. This award, an endorsement of your products and services, is another tool in your kit as we look ahead to the festive season to recover from not only the devastating impact of hard lockdowns, but to also heal from the wounds of the civil unrest that we have had to endure as a province. I would like to say thank you to all of you who took the time to cast your votes, and congratulations to all the businesses highlighted in this supplement that came out on top in their respective business categories despite facing such overwhelming odds. Your awards are a testament to your resilience and hard work. We wish you all the best and we hope to see you again next year. AYANDA MDLULI DAILY NEWS EDITOR
BEST BAKERY
BEST CASINO
1st Oven Delights 2nd The Bread Mill 3rd Chateau Gateaux
1st Suncoast Casino, Hotels & Entertainment 2nd Sibaya Casino & Entertainment Kingdom 3rd Wild Coast Sun
Specializing in chaar braai, curries, seafood and indo-western foods
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BEST INDIAN RESTAURANT
1st Oriental Restaurant & Take Away 2nd Jaipur Palace 3rd Copper Chimney
Thank you KZN for voting Oven Delights as the best bakery. Your trust and faith in our brand is acknowledged and greatly appreciated. Thank you for your loyal support.
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BEST CAR ACCESSORIES SHOP 1st Midas 2nd Autostyle Motorsport 3rd AutoZone
BEST BABY GOODS STORE
BEST BED STORE
1st Baby City 2nd Babies “R” Us 3rd Toys “R” Us
1st Dial-a-Bed 2nd Beds 2 Go 3rd The Bed King
BEST BOOK STORE
BEST CAMERA/ PHOTO STORE
BEST TYRE RETAILER 1st Tiger Wheel & Tyre 2nd Dunlop Zone 3rd Bluff Tyres
1st Exclusive Books 2nd Bargain Books 3rd Adams Books
1st Konica Photo Express 2nd Foto First 3rd Game
BEST CAMPING & OUTDOOR STORE
BEST CAR RENTAL COMPANY
1st Cape Union Mart 2nd Makro 3rd Outdoor Warehouse
1st Avis Rent-a-Car 2nd Europcar 3rd Budget Car & Van Rental
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BEST HOSPITAL 1st Netcare St Augustine’s Hospital 2nd Ethekwini Hospital & Heart Centre 3rd Life Entabeni Hospital
BEST APPLIANCE STORE
BEST HOME ELECTRONICS STORE
BEST AIRCONDITIONING SUPPLIER
BEST BEAUTY SALON
1st Hirsch’s 2nd Game 3rd Makro
1st Hirsch’s 2nd Game 3rd Makro
1st Capital Air 2nd Breez 3rd Hirsch Air
1st Pravina’s Hair & Beauty Centre 2nd Sorbet 3rd Hair Sensation
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BEST HAIR SALON 1st Pravina’s Hair & Beauty Centre 2nd Hair Sensation 3rd Rolf Offermann Hairdressing
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BEST IN HOME LOANS 1st SA Home Loans 2nd ABSA Home Loans 3rd FNB Home Loans
BEST IN HOME SECURITY 1st Blue Security 2nd Fidelity ADT 3rd Marshall Security
BEST BUTCHERY 1st B Nagiah’s 2nd Bluff Meat Supply 3rd Emam Bux Meat
BEST CASH & CARRY 1st Makro 2nd A5 Cash & Carry 3rd Arrow Cash & Carry
BEST CELLULAR SERVICE PROVIDER 1st Vodacom 2nd MTN 3rd Cell C
BEST COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY
1st UKZN Medical School 2nd University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban 3rd UNISA
BEST COMPUTER STORE 1st Incredible Connection 2nd Makro 3rd Game
BEST COURIER 1st DHL 2nd CourierIT 3rd Dawn Wing
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BEST GRANITE SUPPLIER
BEST IN TARRING
1st City Granite 2nd Granite Warehouse 3rd Exotic Kitchens
1st Durban Tarmac 2nd Tar King 3rd RDS Driveways
BEST AIRCONDITIONING SUPPLIER 1st Capital Air 2nd Breez 3rd Hirsch Air
BEST ROOFING COMPANY
BEST CYCLE SHOP
1st All Shape Roofing 2nd KZN Roofing 3rd Suburban Roofing
1st Cycle Lab 2nd Adam’s Cycle World 3rd Hattons Cycles
BEST BATHROOM RENOVATORS 1st Bathroom Doctor 2nd Bath & Tile Recoaters 3rd Bellisimo Bathrooms
BEST EASTERN CLOTHING BOUTIQUE 1st Jayshree’s/Rivaz 2nd Memsaab 3rd Rosewood Boutique
BEST JEWELLERY STORE 1st NWJ 2nd American Swiss 3rd Sterns
BEST FLORIST 1st Netflorist 2nd Woolworths 3rd Checkers
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All Shape Roofing – manufacturer of timber roof trusses and sundry supplier – has been voted Best Roofing Company. Domestic, commercial and industrial contracting around KZN and Eastern Cape.
Hirsch’s, a name synonymous with service and brand excellence, has taken the home appliance world by storm. With 19 branches and concept stores spread throughout South Africa, it has become a force to be reckoned with.
Thank you for voting Pravina’s Best Hair and Best Beauty again for 2021. We also thank our Galleria, Gateway and Pavilion teams (some of whom are pictured above) for their hard work and dedication.Visit us at one of our three locations to meet the individuals who make the experience magic.
The Kingfisher has again been voted Best Fishing Equipment Store. “Thank you KZN for making us your No 1.” Pictured are (back row, from left): Maksood Goolam Hoosen, Cheryllynn Fynn, Cedrik Ntetha, Ricardo Gounder, Mike Vlcek. (Front row): Madlenkosi Ntetha, Munira Essop, Pryadashni Singh, Zamokuhle Myende, Gobindh Singh, Keown Shanganlall, Allen O’ Connor (Absent: Ray Thompson, Cheyanne Devlall, Sabi Singh)
To be voted Best Casino for the 18th consecutive year in row is an incredible accolade. Thank you KZN for continually choosing us as your most loved entertainment destination – we are honoured. Pictured from left are Fortuna Dougherty, Wesley Liversage, Adam MacIntyre, Brian Hlampi and Louise Howell.
“We have been in business for 24 years and this award is a testament to the excellence and hard work we put into providing an excellent service for our clients. As a small business owner, we have to constantly push barriers and be innovative to rise above the rest. We are extremely humbled and grateful for the support of the community. We would not be here without them.” – Lynelle Blunden, owner of City Granite
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B Nagiah’s quality mutton butchers and its skilled staff, who have been with the company for many decades, have been servicing their loyal customers for generations.
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Bathroom Doctor, a specialist in Bathroom Renovations, has again been voted KZN’s Best Bathroom Renovators.
Blue Security: the force that always has your home covered. “Thank you for voting us Best in Home Security yet again.”
Capital Air has been voted Best Air Conditioning Supplier. “KZN - we are your number one – thank you for your vote.”
Checkers has been voted Best Supermarket and Best Delicatessen in KZN. Checkers Gateway launched Sixty60 earlier this month.
“Thank you to all of KZN for supporting our KZN offices. We will continue with our vision to help as many people as possible find good jobs, by helping as many clients as possible to find good people.” – Express Employment Professionals
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Durban Tarmac has again scooped top spot in the Best in Tarring category. Pictured are proud company owners, Brendon and Hayley Tatton.
Feel the thrill of game sightings, smell the new dawn, be part of wild Africa ... at Ezemvelo Wildlife’s Hluhluwe - iMfolozi Park and Ithala Game Reserve.
House & Home – voted the Best Place to Buy Furniture for the 11th consecutive year!
The Kitchen Studio has been voted Best in Kitchen Installations. “Our holistic approach to kitchens is why 27 years later, we are still one of the country’s leading custom kitchen manufacturers.”
Oven Delights has been voted KZN’s Best Bakery. “Thank you for making us your number one!”
“We are truly privileged to serve and touch the lives of the people of KZN, and thank you for voting Netcare St Augustine’s Hospital top for the 13th year in a row. We value your ongoing support and the trust you place in us to provide you with the best and safest care.” – Heinrich Venter, Hospital General ManageQr.
Midas – offering a wide range of car parts, accessories and tools for all makes of vehicles – has been voted KZN’s Best Car Accessories Shop.
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BEST FISHING EQUIPMENT STORE
BEST GAME RESERVE / LODGE
1st The Kingfisher 2nd Basil Manning Active Fishing Gear 3rd Fisherman’s Warehouse
1st Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park 2nd Ithala Game Reserve 3rd Tala Game Reserve
BEST LADIES CLOTHING BOUTIQUE
BEST OPTOMETRIST
BEST SPICE SHOP
1st Spec-Savers 2nd ZA Khan Optometrists 3rd Torga Optical
1st Gorima’s 2nd The Spice Emporium 3rd Spice World
BEST LINEN STORE
BEST SHOE STORE
BEST SPORTS SHOP
1st Mr Price Home 2nd Sheet Street 3rd Woolworths
1st Kingsmead Shoes 2nd Woolworths 3rd Edgars
1st Mr Price Sport 2nd Sportsman’s Warehouse 3rd Totalsports
1st Woolworths 2nd Miladys 3rd Truworths
BEST NEW CAR DEALER 1st CMH Toyota Umhlanga 2nd NMI-DSM MercedesBenz Umhlanga 3rd BMW Supertech Durban South
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” Aristotle
The Editor and staff of the Daily News congratulate all winners in the 2021 Daily News Your Choice Awards.
BEST KITCHENWARE STORE 1st Mr Price Home 2nd @home 3rd Makro
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The Pavilion Shopping Centre has taken top spot in the Best Shopping Mall category. This iconic, family-focused, super regional shopping centre is conveniently located in the warm, welcoming coastal city of Durban.
Kevin Penwarden, CEO of SA Home Loans, which has been voted number one in the Best in Home Loans category for the 16th time!
Tiger Wheel & Tyre Durban has been voted KZN’s Best Tyre Retailer – and the team is delighted!
Open seven days a week, Zebbies’ award-winning sales consultants will assist you in creating the ideal lighting solution for your home.
Above: Wakefields Estate Agents has again been voted KZN’s Best Real Estate Agent.
United Fish scooped the runner-up spot in the Best Fresh Fish Shop category. “Thank you to all our loyal customers for your vote!” Wimpy has claimed top spot in the Best Place to Have Breakfast category for 18 years running. “Siyabonga for voting!”
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BEST FURNITURE STORE 1st House & Home 2nd @home 3rd Bradlows
BEST PHARMACY 1st Dis-Chem 2nd Clicks Pharmacy 3rd Sparkport Pharmacy
BEST SURF SHOP 1st Quiksilver 2nd Lizzard 3rd Rip Curl
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BEST TOY STORE 1st Toys “R” Us 2nd Toy Zone 3rd Game
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BEST IN KITCHEN INSTALLATIONS
BEST ALL ROUND RESTAURANT
BEST BUILDING CONTRACTOR
1st The Kitchen Studio 2nd Exotic Kitchens 3rd Capital Kitchens
1st Spur Steak Ranches 2nd Adega 3rd Centre Court
1st Build Buddy 2nd Dave Scates Construction 3rd Graeme Kerr Building Contractors
BEST IN CARPETS
BEST CINEMA
1st Carpetland 2nd Maxwell Flooring 3rd Carpet Shop Specialists
1st Ster Kinekor, Gateway Theatre of Shopping 2nd Nu Metro, Pavilion 3rd Ster Kinekor Prestige, Gateway Theatre of Shopping
BEST COASTAL RESORT 1st Wild Coast Sun 2nd San Lameer Estate 3rd Margate Sands
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BEST EMPLOYMENT AGENCY 1st Kelly 2nd Express Employment Professionals 3rd Student Temps & Pro Appointments
BEST CONTINENTAL/ EUROPEAN RESTAURANT 1st Al Firenze 2nd Angelo’s 3rd Adega
BEST SHOPPING MALL
BEST IN FENCING
1st The Pavilion 2nd Gateway Theatre of Shopping 3rd Chatsworth Centre
1st All Fencing KZN 2nd Fencerite 3rd Adriya Sports & Fencing
BEST IN LIGHT FITTING 1st Zebbies Lighting 2nd Northside Electrical 3rd Lightco
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BEST IN FLOORING 1st Malls Tiles 2nd CTM 3rd Builders Warehouse
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BEST IN GARAGE DOORS 1st Tilley Doors 2nd Maxidor 3rd Euro Door
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BEST LIQUOR STORE 1st TOPS at SPAR 2nd Checkers Liquor 3rd Liberty Liquors
BEST MIDLANDS/ DRAKENSBERG RESORT 1st Drakensberg Sun 2nd Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Leisure Resort 3rd Alpine Heath Resort
BEST HARDWARE/DIY STORE
BEST HIGHWAY AREA RESTAURANT
1st Builders Warehouse 2nd Builders Express 3rd Ismail Timber & Hardware
1st Bellevue Cafe 2nd Olive & Oil Mediterranean Restaurant, Hillcrest 3rd Butlers
BEST NIGHTCLUB
BEST ORIENTAL RESTAURANT
1st Cuba Lounge 2nd Club Zoom 3rd Cafe Vacca Matta
1st China Plate Restaurant 2nd Oriental Restaurant & Take away 3rd Simply Asia
BEST PAINT STORE
BEST PIZZA PLACE
BEST PLUMBERS
1st Makro 2nd Dulux Paint ‘n Paper 3rd Shave Paint & Décor
1st Debonairs Pizza 2nd Roman’s Pizza 3rd Pizza Hut
1st Academy Plumbing Services 2nd Ganga Plumbers 3rd Zipp Plumbers
BEST PUB 1st Cuba Lounge 2nd Connor’s Public House 3rd Waxy O’Connors, Westville
BEST SEAFOOD RESTAURANT 1st Ocean Basket 2nd John Dory’s Fish & Grill 3rd Jimmy’s Killer Prawns
BEST STEAKHOUSE 1st Spur Steak Ranches 2nd Butcher Block 3rd Butcher Boys
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BEST USED CAR DEALER
BEST WINE STORE
BEST TILE STORE
1st Auto Pedigree 2nd Alpine Motors 3rd Durban South Toyota
1st TOPS at SPAR 2nd Checkers Liquor 3rd Pick n Pay Liquor
1st Malls Tiles 2nd CTM 3rd Tile Africa
BEST DELICATESSEN
BEST FRUIT AND VEG SHOP
1st Checkers 2nd Continental Butcher Baker Deli 3rd Woolworths
1st Food Lover’s Market 2nd Housewive’s Market 3rd Checkers
BEST SUPERMARKET
BEST TAKE-AWAY
BEST TRAVEL AGENCY
1st Checkers 2nd Pick n Pay 3rd SPAR
1st Nandos 2nd KFC 3rd McDonalds
1st One Stop Travel & Tours 2nd Flight Centre 3rd Pentravel
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