Soft Steps, Sharp Senses: The Elusive Genets of Simbithi
By Margi Lilienfeld My first encounter with genets was nothing short of magical. One evening, my husband arrived home from his veterinary hospital with a small box. Inside, curled on a heat pad, were two Large-spotted genet kittens—eyes still closed, barely ten days old. Discovered in a woodpile and abandoned by their mother when the […]
From Parkrun to Podium Finishes
The Journey of Simbithi’s Silver Medalist When James McCallum returned to South Africa in 2019, his mother gave him a choice: cycle, paddle ski or run. He chose the latter, and now has four Comrades Marathon under his belt, three of which have yielded silver medals. This story, however, has a few delightful twists, turns, […]
Meet the Indurjeeths
It has been said that home is not a place, home is a person. If these words are true, then the Indurjeeths embody them with warmth, grace and contentment. In this edition, we spend the afternoon with Arushtha, Videsh, Viyush and Aarvi. Meet the Indurjeeth family! Mahogany Close is in quite a glorious spot in […]
Marker, Marker on the Wall
It’s the second instalment in our Hobbies of Simbithi series, and in this edition, we have unearthed a resident with an exceptionally intriguing pastime. Well, let’s see: it involves the good game, mementos, travelling, considerate mates who encourage this hobby, and…a man cave? Meet the charming René du Toit and his enthralling collection of golf […]
We’re (Still) the Best!
We are thrilled to share that Simbithi Eco-Estate retained its position as Best Estate in the 2025 Best of Ballito Competition, for the third consecutive year. This is testament to our efforts to align with our vision, to guarantee the sustainability of Simbithi Eco-Estate, and our mission, to become the pre-eminent residential eco-estate in Southern […]
Lookalike – But, Not Quite!
By Nqobile Makhaye When I was in primary school with twins… Young as I am, I still remember this event like it was yesterday! I was speechless; they looked so alike – same height, same eyes, and the same hairstyle. For a moment, I genuinely thought I was seeing double! But as the conversation […]
The Art of Owari
A hobby, simply defined, is a regular activity that is done for pleasure and enjoyment. What a hobby may be, on the other hand, is by no means as ingenuous as its definition: the list is near endless. It stands to reason, then, that in a community as diverse as ours, there is a fascinating […]
The Stars of Simbithi
Doris Day may well have been singing of #TeamSimbithi when she penned ‘Dream a Little Dream of Me’. The stars shining bright above the Dragonfly Conference Centre were every shade of exceptional as they were awarded for service to Simbithi. Our annual Night of the Stars awards evening recognises employees with long service to Simbithi […]
Hearts of Gould
A piano in a living room: music, fellowship and laughter would quintessentially follow, and one may think this is just in the movies. But, at the corner of Waterberry Close and Acacia Drive…it is a joyful reality. In this edition, we meet the Goulds: a closeknit family with gentle spirits and kind hearts. With 16 […]
The Honest Joy of Reading
There are hundreds – or, rather, thousands – of quotes extolling the wonders of reading. Famed animator Walt Disney believes books carry an immeasurable trove of treasure, while Taylor Swift credits them for training her imagination. JK Rowling speaks of the magic that occurs between pages, and Jane Austen bemoans that books have to end […]
