FRIDAY FOCUS | NORTH COAST Friday, 9 May 2026

This week we track an illegal land occupation in Umhlali that has grown to an estimated 2,000 people, five years after a court ordered the municipality to act. We look at why provincial Treasury has stepped in to halt the Siza Water deal, what a new privacy code could mean…

Dr M Phiri discusses the patient experience when working with him, what his process looks like from consultation to ongoing support, how he creates a seamless and personalised healthcare journey, and the feedback he commonly receives from clients. Find him on the Ballito Connect: https://ballitoconnect.co.za/listing/dr-m-phiri-general-practitioner-mbchb/

Tanya Nicholson from Easycoat and Nikki from Lume Home & Colour Design Studio, powered by BBS MICA Build on Moffat Drive, join us to chat about colour trends, choosing the perfect paint palette, affordable ways to refresh your home, and how Lume is creating a personalised design experience for homeowners…

Toyota introduces the all-new RAV4, combining bold new styling, advanced technology, and enhanced performance to deliver a smarter, more versatile driving experience for every adventure.

Nkanini Projects is a KwaZulu-Natal land development and planning consultancy helping landowners, investors, and developers navigate feasibility, planning, approvals, and development processes with greater confidence across the rapidly growing North Coast region. Find them on our Digital Directory - Ballito Connect.