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The Ballito Pro may have ended but there’s still plenty of things going on this week!

Also: the newsletter now has 75 subscribers. Thank you to everybody who has been sharing - the wider we spread the word, the more information I get from the community to share back with you 🤝

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— Ryan

Beach & Sky

Sunrise 06:45

Sunset 17:18

Sea Temp 21.9°C around Ballito

Air Quality ranges 🟡 Moderate to 🟢 Good

🏖️ Best beach times: the sea is usually calmest around low and high tide:

  • late morning this Thursday and Friday

  • afternoons Saturday through Tuesday

  • early mornings Monday through Wednesday

Dangerous rip currents can pull even strong swimmers out to sea. Stay safe by only swimming when lifeguards are present and keeping to the water between the 🚩 lifeguard flags 🚩.

🦠 Water quality E. coli counts have been in the ideal range the past two weeks. The table below is simplified from the full test results performed and kindly shared by Ballito UIP.

What’s Happening

Thursday 23 July

  1. 90s Pop Divas Ladies Disco Night at 6:30PM: R300 includes a welcome drink and waffle canapés; best diva outfit prize; bookings essential — The Waffle Society, Ballito

  2. Thrift Thursday: weekly live music, pizza, BYO drinks, thrift finds — Slow Roads Collective, Salt Rock

  3. Weekly Fast Night Ride from 5:30PM: weekly fast-paced night ride — Holla Trails, Ballito

Friday 24 July

  1. Miss Ballito Golf Fundraiser from 11:30AM: 4-ball R4000 incl. dinner and prizes — Umhlali Golf Club, Umhlali

  2. ElevateHER Ballito at 10AM: for women in business to connect — Workshop17 Ballito

  3. Book Club Evening at 5PM: bring your needle or hook work in progress; RSVP essential — Exclusive Books Ballito Junction, Ballito

  4. ABBA Sip, Paint & Sing-Along at 6PM: painting supplies and welcome drink included; R300pp; 70s dress-up vibe — Beach Wood Boutique Hotel, Ballitoville

  5. Live music with Gavin Ferguson from 6PM to 9PM: live set — La Montagne, Ballito

  6. Sundowners DJ vibes with DJ Greenhouse from 4PM to 6PM weekly: chilled DJ vibes — Eat Street, Ballito

  7. Karaoke Night at 8PM, also Saturday 25th: food, drinks and sing-your-heart-out energy — Saltys on Rocs, Salt Rock

Saturday 25 July

  1. Chief Albert Luthuli Walk & Fun Run at 7AM: 11.5km walk, 7.7km run; kids R55, pensioners R80 — Luthuli Museum, Groutville

  2. Ballito parkrun at 8AM; weekly — Sugar Rush Park, Ballito

  3. Pilates & Padel Wellness Morning from 8AM–11AM — Rockets Padel, Ballito

  4. Ashton Arts Fest from 8:30AM-4PM: market stalls, live music, art, KZN Philharmonic, choirs, cake bake-off, games; free entry — Ashton International College, Ballito

  5. Portraiture workshop from 9AM to 12PM: learn portraits in colour; R300pp — Ballito Art Collective, Umhlali

  6. Framed Acrylic Fish Painting Workshop from 9AM to 12PM: hands-on step-by-step session; R750 including supplies, tea, coffee and cake; also Watercolour Workshop from 9AM to 12:30PM: R500 including supplies — Art at Angie’s, Ballito

  7. TVA Golden Jubilee Open Tournament 2026: volleyball tournament, also Sunday — Tongaat Sports Centre, Tongaat

  8. Annual Potjie Competition & Chilli Eating Competition from 11AM: bar, snake display, auction prizes, kids’ activities incl. cupcake decorating competition; R50 adults, under-12s free — Townsend Park, Ballito

  9. Holla Trails Beginners Hike at 1PM: 9km beginner-friendly route — Holla Trails, Ballito

  10. Hope in Bloom Cake & Sip Fundraiser at 1PM: decorate a bento cake; includes a drink and goodie bag; R260pp — The Waterberry Coffee Shop, Ballito

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

  12. The Kickstands from 5PM-8PM — La Piazza, Ballito

  13. Smash In Your Honour from 6:30PM: Foo Fighters and The Offspring tribute night; R80 online or R100 at the door — Loop Evolution Underground, Ballito

  14. Rubber Duc from 7PM: electric acoustic dance music experience — Tiger’s Milk Ballito, Ballito

  15. Craig Hinds (Watershed) Backyard Session Concert from 4PM-8PM: BYO food and drinks; tickets required — Doughpamine, Salt Rock

Sunday 26 July

  1. Durban Hiking & Adventures 4th Birthday Hike & Social at 7:30AM: 10km hike — Blythedale

  2. Flea Market from 9AM: free entry, pet friendly, live music, kids’ activities, raffles and giveaways — Umhlanga Function Venue, Mount Moreland

  3. Salt Rock Farmers Market from 9AM to 1PM: fresh fruit, lunch-box essentials and coffee (also 2 & 9 Aug) — Slow Roads Collective, Salt Rock

  4. Reptile Show from 12PM to 3PM: bookings essential — La Piazza, Ballito

  5. Live music with Noel from 1PM to 4PM: live set — La Montagne, Ballito

  6. Potjiekos Competition & Family Fun Day 10 teams of 2; book a team — Salt Rock Country Club

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Tony Park book discussion and signing at 2PM: King of Beasts discussion and in-store signing — Exclusive Books, Ballito Junction

  2. Poker Evening at 6:30PM, weekly: R200pp — The Lodge Restaurant, Prince’s Grant

  3. Sip & Paint at 6PM: paint canned sardines; R420 including paint and selected pizza or pasta; ages 12+ — Donna Modern Italian, Salt Rock

  4. Young Adults meetup at 6:30PM: weekly young adults gathering — Ballito City Church, Ballito

Wednesday 29 July

  1. Market032 Wednesday Market from 8AM to 12:30PM weekly: fresh produce, artisan treats, coffee and local vendors — La Montagne Resort, Ballito

  2. The Poetry of Being Present at 9AM: breakfast, poetry, conversation and connection with Christina Pearl Wiese; R250 — The Manor House, Ballito

  3. Kids Sewing Classes: 8-week term for ages 10+ starts; also Social Sew Class from 9AM to 12PM: bring a project and your machine; R300 — Sew it Seams Sewing Academy, Ballito

  4. BarkRun at 5PM, weekly: 3km or 5km run-walk powered by Paws — Holla Trails, KwaDukuza

  5. Traverse Salomon Trail Run at 5PM, weekly: 5km social pace for runners, walkers and beginners — Holla Trails, Ballito

  6. Grief Share at 6:30PM: 10-week grief support course; limited spots — Olive Tree Church, Umdloti

  7. Bingo & Quiz Night at 7PM, weekly: prizes and midweek fun; doors open 6:30PM — Below Deck, La Montagne, Ballito

  8. Full Moon Date Night Snorkel Safari: snorkel or rocky shore walk under the full moon; limited spots — Ballito coastline, Salt Rock

Thursday 30 July

  1. Wine Bottle Painting at 6PM: R420pp, wine bottle, painting materials & instruction incl. — The Waffle Society, Ballito

  2. Alchemy x Kranskop Wine Tasting and Curated Food Pairing at 6:30PM: rare grape cultivars paired with dishes; R550pp — Alchemy, Ballito

  3. StorySlamKZN: GREAT EXPECTATIONS at 7PM: five locals share five true stories; R100 — Butcher & Wine, Salt Rock

Ongoing

  1. Taking Flight exhibition | The Gallery at The Studios, Ballito | themes of belonging and new beginnings; features multiple artists

Coming Soon

  1. HYROX Simulation on 1 August from 8:05AM: training club competition; R200 individual or R400 pairs — Ballito Fitness Village, Ballito

  2. Awakening 2026 on 7/8 August: women’s conference, “Women of the Wind” — Linc Campus, Salt Rock

  3. Ballito Halloween Horrors 2026 has the best 3 scare mazes in the country, and tons of kids activities; you do not want to miss this; phase 2 tickets on sale — La Montagne, Ballito

Lend a Hand

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

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

  3. Soup, Socks & Snuggles Winter Campaign by 31 Aug: donate soups, soup ingredients, socks and winter woollies; schools and businesses can host collection boxes — Courier Orphan Fund, Ballito

  4. Square Drive for Orphanage Blankets by 31 Jul: donate knitted or crocheted squares, or yarn, for blankets for a local orphanage — The Yarn Club, Umhlali

  5. Ballito Lions Club meetings at 7PM, weekly: volunteer recruitment and community service info; new faces welcome — Lions Club, Ballito

Noticeboard

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

  2. Ward 6 Ballito voting station update: northern-part residents now vote at NG Kerk and need to update registration details accordingly — NG Kerk, Ballito

That’s it! See you around! 👋

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