Entertainment
WHAT’S ON AT GATEWAY THIS APRIL
This April visitors to Gateway can look forward to; fun and games while Gateway VIP Games is underway, unusual and exclusive fashion at our new fashion boutiques, handmade cosmetics and a wide variety of footwear from a brand that has been around for almost 50 years.
GATEWAY VIP GAMES
Gateway VIP Games is an exciting and interactive competition where VIP members can compete as teams in a series of challenges in order to win some awesome prizes. Entrants of the Gateway VIP Games competition stand a chance to win their share of over R120 000 in prizes. The prizes include; R30 000 in Gateway Gift Cards, Valet parking for a year, A Sony Action Cam valued at R4000, dining and entertainment vouchers and USN hampers to name a few.
Clues are given from a virtual reality screen while one team member guides the other to the end of the race with the use of a radio. The participants are timed for each challenge and the best time recorded per challenge wins a prize.
If you’re not already a Gateway VIP member, be sure to sign up and get ready to get in the game.
For more information visit www.gatewayworld.co.za
DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS (MSF) CURRENTLY AT GATEWAY
A team of MSF face-to-face fundraisers will visit Durban as part of a month long tour of KZN in April to raise funds for MSF’s life-saving activities around the world. This will create a direct opportunity for South African’s to donate to MSF’s work.
The public will also have the chance to learn about the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Central African Republic.
MSF is at Gateway, on the lower ground floor, until the 12th of April 2014.
CSQUARED NOW OPEN AT GATEWAY
There’s something new for all the men who love to stand out from the crowd. CSquared is now open at Gateway. Designed by celebrity presenter, Aiden Bennets, this store is all about luxury.
CSquared offers a wide collection of suits in vibrant colours as well as rare accessories such as polka dot bow ties and suspenders. The staff is well presented and always has great style tips to share with their customers.
So when you need something to spice up your outfit you know where to go as CSquared has over 11 years experience as a bold menswear brand. The gateway store is the second flagship store to open in South Africa.
For more information please call 031 566 0039 or follow on Facebook (CSquared).
LUSH NOW OPEN AT GATEWAY
Lush is a UK brand which produces 100% handmade cosmetics. All the products have vegetarian ingredients and are not tested on animals. The ingredients are bought from countries that also support no animal testing.
Lush has a full range of skin care, make up, body, hair, bath and shower products. The soap and shampoos are in a bar form which is measured in the store and weighed to suit the size and customer’s price requirements. With Lush’s Shampoo one can get between 80 and 100 hair washes per bar.
The products are “solid and naked” this allows Lush to spend less on packaging and more on quality ingredients.
Lush is located on the ground floor close to Gerald Wells Hair Professionals. For information please contact 031 584 7570 or visit the website www.lush.co.za.
VANS NOW OPEN AT GATEWAY
Van Doren Rubber Company opened for business in 1966, California. The canvas shoe became popular at the beach and throughout Southern California. Later on, the teens found that the Vans sticky rubber sole and sturdy construction made the shoe perfect for skateboarding.
As the company grew, so did the nature of the business and was extended to apparel and accessories.
The Gateway store is the second concept store in South Africa.
The footwear is divided into six categories, namely; Classics, Pro skate, Surf, Active, OTW (off the wall) and California. In addition, toddlers and adult unisex are available in store.
For further information visit the store in the expo explore area or call 031 566 1080.
MODA EMPORIUM (ME) OPEN AT GATEWAY
Moda Emporio (ME) is one of the latest boutiques to be launched Gateway. The name ME comes from an Italian inspiration where Moda means fashion and Emporio meaning a store with a variety of goods. This small jewel is found on the ground floor opposite Totalsports.
The boutique will impress you with playful, feminine and French boudoir flair. Customers will be seduced by the exclusive and unusual semi-couture and ready to wear collections from top international and the best of local designers including; Luisa Cerano, Apanage, Dirk Bikkembergs, Dusud and Errol Arendz, to name a few.
For more information visit the store or contact Chanté on 083 778 0071.
Look out for Gateway Theatre of Shopping on Facebook and Twitter.
Author: Tee
What to do with the kids these school holidays?
We’ve rounded up the best family-friendly spots – from farms to ninjas, animals, and personalised bear-making!
1. ECR House and Garden Show
Your kids can be dropped off and booked into the Kids Zone, under the super-watchful eyes of a caring team, while you do what you came to do. Drop and shop.
2. Sunset Club, Gold Coast
Grab the whole family and head to the Sunset Club at Gold Coast Estate. They have an indoor and outdoor play area for the kiddies as well as an amazing restaurant.
3. Blueberry Beacon
Take the kids to Blueberry Beacon. It’s a restaurant with a big indoors play area. Every 30 minutes a different superhero character appears. Fun for the whole family and perfect for rainy days.
4. Build-A-Bear
How about something completely unique? Take your kids to get themselves their very own personalised cuddle buddy. It will be an experience the whole family will love!
5. Flag Farm Animal Farm
Enjoy a wholesome day out at Flag Animal Farm. From feeding goats to tractor rides, it’s hands-on fun for all ages – and an absolute hit with animal lovers.
6. @Tap Coffee Corner
A proudly child friendly facility in the heart of Durban North. Enjoy something to eat & drink while the kids have some fun on their playground.
7. Funtubbles
Indoor amusement park vibes at Funtubbles! Rides, arcade games, and loads of laughs. Right next to the food court too which is a bonus!
8. Ninja Warriors
Unleash your child’s inner ninja at Ninja Warriors! Obstacle courses, climbing walls, and non-stop action in a safe, high-energy environment. Perfect for kids with lots of energy.
Author: Shelley
Wine lovers, mark your calendars as the best of the Cape’s wine farms are coming to Durban for one day only. The much-anticipated Pick n Pay Wine & Food Festival is making its return to Durban on Saturday, 28 June 2025, promising a celebration of South Africa’s top wine estates, delicious food, and vibrant local entertainment, all set against the beautiful backdrop of the Chris Saunders Park in uMhlanga.
The festival celebrates all types of wine lovers, whether you are a seasoned sipper or a casual enthusiast.
Visitors can wander through the park, wine glass in hand, while sampling wines from 35 top wine estates, including Durbanville Hills, Paul Cluver and Spier, and wines exclusively produced for and sold at Pick n Pay. There is also a dedicated Sparkling Experience tasting lane for those who prefer their bubbles.
The ever-popular Pick n Pay Tasting Room offers an exclusive 40-seat session pairing specially selected wines with gourmet canapés. Each session is hosted by a chef and the featured wine producer, who offer intimate knowledge of the story and flavour behind the wine, helping attendees recreate such experiences at home. Booking is essential, as space is limited, and the cost is R130 per session, per person.
Foodies are also in for a treat with the various offerings available. For those seeking a stress-free day of leisure, the all-new Pick n Pay Picnic Bag, for R325, is the perfect add-on to your ticket. Designed for two, the picnic bag now features a fresh new look. It is filled with delectable treats, including a charcuterie and cheese grazing box, a trio of dips, olive and rosemary focaccia, a potato salad, a sweet treat, and bottled water. The Picnic Bag is ideal for sharing while relaxing on the lawns with your favourite bottle of wine from the tastings.
The Pick n Pay Fresh Food Market will once again serve a curated menu of festival favourites, with a variety of fresh, delicious options, including fish and chips, seasonal salads, sushi, and cheese and charcuterie platters, and indulgent bites from the ever-popular Pick n Pay Burger & Pizza Trucks. There is also a Bomb Squad stand for a refreshing Bomb Squad beer, created by Steven Kitshoff and Malcolm Marx, paired with a boerie roll fresh off the braai.
The Pick n Pay Wine Shop lets festivalgoers shop their favourite wines from the day to enjoy on-site with great food and live music, or order them via Pick n Pay asap! for quick delivery straight to your door.
Offering more than just wine, festivalgoers can also capture memories at the Wine Club 360° photo booth. The Durban event will see the introduction of a Health & Beauty stand for the first time.
Members of the Pick n Pay Wine Club – one of Smart Shopper’s free-to-join lifestyle clubs – have the exclusive opportunity to purchase an Early Access ticket to access the event an hour earlier at 12pm. This allows wine enthusiasts to have more intimate tastings with the exhibiting producers before the gates open to the general public at 1pm.
General access tickets are R300, which include access to the event, one wine tasting glass, and 20 wine tasting tokens. Tasting Room sessions and picnics must be booked separately.
For more information and to book your tickets, visit Webtickets.
Event details:
· Date: 28 June 2025.
· Venue: Chris Saunders Park, Centenary Boulevard, uMhlanga
· Time: From 12pm for Pick n Pay Wine Club Member Early Access ticket holders From 1pm for General Access ticket holders
Tastings end at 4.30pm
STRICTLY NO U-18 (babies in strollers are not allowed)
Ticket costs:
· General Access: R300 (includes access, 1 wine tasting glass & 20 wine tasting tokens).
Please note the event has a Tasting Token System to honour the various price points of the wines available. Tokens are required for each tasting, based on the price point of the wine.
– Under R100 – 1 Token
– R101 – R200 – 2 Tokens
– R201 – R400 – 3 Tokens
– Over R400 – 4 Tokens
· ADD-ONS (A General or Early Access ticket must still be purchased)
Tasting Room Session: R130 per person per session
Picnic Bag: R325 (for two people sharing)
Pick n Pay Tasting Room Sessions
SATURDAY
· 12:30 Boekenhoutskloof
· 13:30 Pongracz
· 14:30 Franschhoek Cellar
· 15:30 Paul Cluver
Author: Shelley
Experience the charm and thrill of live entertainment at The Barn.
Expect an exciting lineup filled with incredible music, unforgettable moments and the perfect setting for a great time out.
Friday, 30 May
🎸 17:00 to 20:00 – Stewy
Saturday, 31 May
🏉 18:30 – Sharks vs Munster
Sunday, 1 June
🎶 11:00 to 14:00 – Trevor Donjeany
🎙️ 15:00 to 18:00 – The Kickstands
Author: Shelley
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