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Hello and welcome to the second edition of What’s Happening: Dolphin Coast!

I hope you find something useful in here today.

Please email through anything you’d like me to add, or any Facebook/Instagram pages I should monitor. I’d love to make this a genuinely useful local guide each week.

Enjoy!

— Ryan

Beach & Sky

Sunrise 06:48

Sunset 17:14

Sea Temp 22.1°C around Ballito

Air Quality Moderate to Good

Best casual beach times this week: the sea is usually calmest around low and high tide — check the closest highlighted time before heading out:

  • late morning this Thursday and Friday

  • afternoon Saturday through Monday

  • early morning and late afternoon Tuesday and Wednesday (hot days for winter!)

Our beaches have dangerous rip currents so it is recommended you only swim where lifeguards are present, and keep yourself in the water between the 🚩 lifeguard flags 🚩.

Water quality E. coli counts have stayed in the ideal range the past two weeks. The table below is simplified from the full test results produced by Ballito UIP.

What’s Happening

Thursday 16 July

  1. The Market, Lifestyle Centre, Ballito — Open Mic Night

  2. Main Beach, Salt Rock — Ballito Pro Music Concert Corona Night 1 at 5PM-10:30PM

  3. Mozambik, Ballito Village — Red Bull Movie Night at 5:30PM and NOW DAYS Film Screening from 6:30PM for 7PM; guest appearance by Sierra Kerr

  4. Holla Trails, Ballito — Weekly Fast Night Ride from 5:30PM

  5. Conchilla, Ballito — Ballito Pro After Dark Party: Afro Frequency at 6PM

Friday 17 July

  1. Willard Beach, Ballito — Sunrise Pilates at 7AM, bring a mat, towel and socks; Seaher & Afriski Ladies Programme at 8AM

  2. Madame Butterfly, Ballito — Textured Art on an A3 Canvas; R480 including materials

  3. Main Beach, Ballito — Dolphins Rugby Beach Touch Tournament from 10AM

  4. Kudu Rd & Myrtle Lane, Ballito — Red Bull Brian Capper Bike Displays at 11AM

  5. Dudley Pringle Dam, Stanger — THE 24 ENDURO 100 Miler paddling challenge starts at 4PM

  6. Willard Beach, Ballito — Ballito Pro Surf & Turf Tag Team Event from 3PM–5PM

  7. Main Beach, Salt Rock — Ballito Pro Music Concert Corona Night 2 at 5PM-11:30PM

  8. Sanchez Spur, KwaDukuza Mall — Karaoke Night fundraiser by Stanger Animal Rescue on Friday 17 July 4PM-10PM, tickets required

  9. FIKA Community, Zululami — Book Launch by Karl Liebenberg: Ocean Moments Along our Beautiful Coastline from 5PM–7PM

  10. Conchilla, Ballito — Ballito Pro After Dark Party: All things House at 6PM

  11. La Montagne, Ballito — Live music with Igal from 6PM–9PM

  12. Rockets, Ballito — Padel Odyssey Cup — Rockets Padel Qualifier begins

Saturday 18 July

  1. Willard Beach, Ballito — Sunrise Pilates at 7AM, bring a mat, towel and socks

  2. Willard Beach, Ballito — 67 Minutes for the Ocean (Mandela Day Beach Clean-up) from 7:30AM–8:37AM

  3. The Waffle Society, Ballito — 67 Minutes for the SPCA (Beachfront dog walk) from 8AM; R30 donation per person.

  4. Sugar Rush Park, Ballito — Ballito parkrun at 8AM (also 25 Jul & 1 Aug)

  5. Tinley Manor, Tinley Manor — Tinley Manor parkrun at 8AM (also 25 Jul & 1 Aug)

  6. Outside NG Kerk, Ballito — Market032 Car Boot Sale from 8AM–12PM (also 25 Jul & 1 Aug)

  7. Art @ Angie’s, Ballito — Acrylic Abstract Workshop from 9AM–12PM; R800 including supplies

  8. Thava Indian Restaurant, Sibaya — Sip & Paint Fundraiser (Mandela Day) at 12PM; R400pp

  9. Willard Beach, Ballito — Beach judo showcase tournament

  10. Kudu Rd & Myrtle Lane, Ballito — Red Bull Brian Capper Bike Displays at 11AM

  11. Polipetto, Ballito — Ballito Pro Closing Party (Party on the Deck) from 12PM till late

  12. La Montagne, Ballito — The Big Scoop Showdown (Ice Cream Eating Competition) from 2PM and Canvyr Performing Nirvana Tribute/Original Songs from 6:30PM at R150pp

  13. Willard Beach, Ballito — Corona Sunset Session from 12PM–6PM

  14. Bel Punto, Umdloti — Christmas in July dining experience, hosted by winemaker Vernon van der Hoven at 12PM for 12:30PM; R1 075pp

  15. Conchilla, Ballito — Ballito Pro Closing Party

  16. Dudley Pringle Dam, Stanger — THE 24 ENDURO 50/25 Miler paddling challenge

  17. Rockets, Ballito — Padel Odyssey Cup — Rockets Padel Qualifier continues 8AM-12PM

  18. South Africa vs Wales at 5:40PM!

Sunday 19 July

  1. Mozambik Ballito, Ballito — UFC Fight Night live viewing (Du Plessis vs Usman); open from 3AM with breakfast buns

  2. Conference Centre Carpark, Prince’s Grant — Bird Walk at 7AM

  3. Slow Roads, Salt Rock — Salt Rock Sundays Farmers Market from 9AM–1PM (also 26 Jul & 2 Aug)

  4. Rockets, Ballito — Padel Odyssey Cup — Rockets Padel Qualifier from 11AM-4PM

  5. La Montagne, Ballito — Live music with Toni D from 1PM–4PM

  6. The Barnyard Theatre, Suncoast — LEGENDS LIVE! — One Night One Stage at 2PM; doors open 1:30PM

  7. Spain vs Argentina FIFA World Cup 2026 Final at 9PM!

Monday 20 July

  1. All Saints Catholic Church, Ballito — A Journey Through Flowers from 9:30AM; visitors welcome, R50

Tuesday 21 July

  1. The Lodge Restaurant, Prince’s Grant — Poker Evening at 6:30PM; R200pp (also 28 Jul & 4 Aug)

  2. Station Padel, KwaDukuza — Twilight Ladies Tournaments (also 28 Jul & 4 Aug)

Wednesday 22 July

  1. La Montagne Resort, Ballito — Market032 Farmers Market from 8AM–12:30PM (also 29 Jul & 5 Aug)

  2. Holla Trails, Ballito — BarkRun with your dog from 5PM, 3km/5km run-walk, and Night social run (5km) at 6PM (both events repeat weekly 29 Jul & 5 Aug)

  3. Below Deck, La Montagne, Ballito — Bingo & Quiz Night from 6:30PM (also 29 Jul & 5 Aug)

  4. The Lodge Restaurant, Prince’s Grant — Quiz Night at 6PM

Ongoing

The Gallery at The Studios, Ballito — Taking Flight exhibition; themes of belonging and new beginnings; featuring multiple artists.

Coming Soon

  1. Umhlali Golf Club, Umhlali — Miss Ballito Golf Fundraiser on Friday 24 July from 11:30AM; 4-ball R4000 incl dinner and prizes; hole sponsorships available; booking required

  2. Townsend Park, Ballito — Annual Potjie Competition on Saturday 25 July; including bar, kids’ Cupcake decorating competition and kids activities; entry required

  3. Townsend Park, Ballito — Chilli Challenge on Saturday 25 July; R100 entry; 18+ only; 20 spots, 10 fiery rounds, prizes and bragging rights; entry required

  4. Luthuli Museum, Groutville — Chief Albert Luthuli Walk & Fun Run on Saturday 25 July at 7AM; 11.5km walk, 7.7km run; kids R55, pensioners R80; registration required

  5. DOUGHPAMINE, Salt Rock — Craig Hinds (Watershed) Backyard Session Concert on Saturday 25 July 4–8PM; BYO food and drinks; tickets required

  6. Yoli’s Bakery, Ballito — Christmas in July High Tea on 25 Jul from 2:30PM–5PM

  7. Rockets Padel, Ballito — Pilates & Padel Wellness Morning on 25 Jul from 8AM–11AM

  8. The Waterberry Coffee Shop, Ballito — Cake & Sip Fundraiser on Saturday 25 July 1PM; R260 p.p.

  9. Salt Rock Country Club — Potjiekos Competition & Family Fun Day on Sunday 26 July, 10 teams of 2; book a team

  10. Amashova National Classic (40th anniversary); entries open for the 40km, 70km and 106km rides on 19 Jul

Keep the Kids Busy

  1. Willard Beach, Ballito — Beach soccer, volleyball & kiddies programmes as part of the Ballito Pro, through 18 Jul

  2. The Lot Skatepark, Ballito Junction Mall — The Lot Skate Camp running 13–17 Jul; ages 7+

  3. Malibu’s Glam Bar, Ballito — Malibu’s Glam Bar holiday makeovers daily 10AM–4PM school-holiday makeovers

  4. Dance Cafe, Salt Rock — Free Trial Funk Class on Saturday from 10AM–11AM (also 25 Jul & 1 Aug)

  5. Ballito Farmers Market, Ballito — Horse and pony rides on Saturday and Sunday from 10AM–2PM

  6. Sugar Rush Park, Ballito — Glide & Ride Holiday Club for ages 4–9, 8AM–12PM; R270/day; booking essential…. separately, there’s inflatables 10AM-2PM for R100/child

  7. The WorldSchool Hub, Salt Rock — Adventure Scavenger Hunt on 17 July from 10AM–12PM

  8. Salt Rock Gelato — Paint and Create Holiday Club from 10AM-12PM

  9. Madame Butterfly, Ballito — Art Café for school holidays, daily 9AM-4PM

  10. CrossFit HYRZN, Ballito — Kids Winter Break Camp for ages 5–11 at 9:30AM; fitness games, obstacles and CrossFit

  11. Burnedale Farm, Umhlali — Peter Rabbit’s Holiday Club, 7:30AM-12PM; creative holiday fun for little ones; R200/morning

  12. The Hidden Forest Wildlife Sanctuary, Shakaskraal — specials available during school holidays

Lend a Hand

  1. Ballito Pro, Ballito — Litter4Tokens volunteer shifts 8AM-5PM; beach clean-up, plastic awareness, community service hours

  2. East Coast Radio and Busamed Private Hospital’s Big BIG Favour surgery giveaway for Mandela Day — nominate someone needing life-changing surgery.

  3. Dolphin Coast SPCA — 130th Winter Appeal to help animals with warmth, comfort and vet care

  4. Yarn Club, Burnedale Farm, Umhlali — drop off knitted or crocheted squares and yarn donations for 12yo Layla who is Crocheting for Charity and supporting orphanages

  5. Plato Coffee, Umhlali/Simbithi/Linc Church — donate blankets and winter baby clothes; free hot drink for 3+ items.

Heads Up

KwaDukuza Municipality — Public comments open on draft Public Parks By-law covering parks, sports fields and open spaces; submit comments by 30 July

That’s it! See you around!

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