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Local Business Feature: Drawing Services
We at Durbanite love to support local and lekker, and what is more local and lekker than Durban-owned businesses…? We love to see our fellow Durbanites succeeding in their chosen fields and this week we are excited to feature a father-daughter team from a local architect company called Drawing Services.
What do they do (?) you ask… well these are the guys who help turn your dreams into a reality! They draw up the plans for any alterations or additions to buildings, granny flats, decking, boundary walls, plans for new buildings or homes, arrange approval of illegal existing structures and ensure the new structures are legal and approved by the Municipality Building Authorities and so much more!
About the team:
Herve started his career in the 1970s as a Fire Protection Engineer, providing plans for fire protection systems. In his spare time he’d assist family, friends and acquaintances with architectural house plans. Little did he know he’d end up doing it as a full time career forty years later as the demand for building plans grew. He applied for his Professional Architectural Draughtsman registration with the SA Council of Architectural Professionals and in 2007 he contacted his daughter, Caryn to join the team! Their combined skills (with Caryn’s IT background) has allowed them to shift out of “old school”, hand drawn plans to CAD software and computer design, providing a higher quality, faster and more efficient service.
Drawing Services Team – Caryn and Herve
How it works:
Once you have contacted Drawing Services with your inquiry, they will offer you a free site visit to discuss the proposed project and view the property. A quote is then given and if accepted, plan compilation begins. Once the client is 100% happy with the design, the completed plans are submitted to the relevant Municipality Planning Departments and/or Heritage Society. Drawing Services are hands on and run with the plan throughout the entire process – until it is approved and ready for hand over to the client to commence their project.
So, if you have dreams you want to turn into a reality, consider supporting Drawing Services, a local Durban based business. Contact info:
Email: plans@axxess.co.za / Tel: 084 606 9119 / 031 462 3800.
Alternately go check out their Website or Facebook pages.
Drawing Services at work
Author: Durbanite
Turn a Gap Year into a USA Summer Camp Experience!
If your child is finishing Matric this year and still figuring out what to do next, here’s an incredible opportunity to turn uncertainty into adventure and earn while doing it!
Instead of jumping straight into studies or staying home, they can spend their gap year in the USA working as a Summer Camp Counselor in 2026 enjoying an endless summer, gaining international work experience, and getting paid in dollars.
Through Hopscotch Travel’s Summer Camp USA program, young South Africans aged 18- 26 can spend May to August working at reputable American summer camps. Their role is simple but meaningful: keeping campers safe, happy, and engaged in activities that make lifelong memories. Counselors often become mentors and friends, many describe it as “the best summer of their lives.”
This program is perfect for anyone who:
- Loves the outdoors and working with people
- Has experience with children (coaching, tutoring, babysitting, or teaching)
- Wants a gap year job that builds confidence, independence, and global experience
Hopscotch ensures each participant is matched with a trusted, accredited camp that provides free accommodation, meals, and community throughout their stay. In their downtime, counselors get to explore nearby towns, visit iconic U.S. cities, and experience authentic American culture.
And here’s the best part: Hopscotch Travel has 25 funded flights available! Participants can fly to the USA now and repay the flight cost once they start earning.
Why Choose Hopscotch’s Summer Camp USA Experience?
- Earn a minimum of R42,000 in 9 weeks
- Accommodation and meals included
- Basic U.S. health insurance for the duration of your stay
- In-person training and onboarding before departure
- Access to Hopscotch’s Camp Club Community for ongoing support
Help your child turn 2026 into a year of purpose, adventure, and growth. It’s not just a gap year, it’s a step forward. Let them spread their wings, gain confidence, and return home with stories, friendships, and real-world experience.
Website: hopscotchtravel.co.za
Camp Counselor: hopscotchtravel.co.za/usa-summer-camp/
Instagram: @hopscotchtravelsa
Facebook: @hopscotchtravelsa
Author: mrjoelmagic
Tired of spending a fortune on toys your kids play with for five minutes, only for them to get bored? We get it! That’s exactly why Playtime Rentals was born, a smarter, more affordable way to keep playtime fun, fresh, and exciting for your little ones.
Based in Ballito and serving families from Ballito to Durban North, we provide premium, sanitized toys that you can rent instead of buy.
What We Offer:
Playtime Rentals provides a wide range of high-quality toys for boys and girls aged 3 to 7 years.
From:
– Pretend-play sets for little imaginations
– Balance bikes and ride-ons for active adventures
– Party rentals like bubble machines & toddler coasters
We’ve got fun covered, without the clutter or cost of constantly buying new toys.
How It Works:
✔ Browse our toy catalogue on WhatsApp or download it from our website
✔ Book your toys by completing the short booking form & submitting documents
✔ Pay & Play. Make full payment + refundable damages deposit
✔ Collect in Ballito or book delivery straight to your door
Then… play, return, repeat. It’s really that simple!
Why Parents love Playtime Rentals:
– Save money on toys kids outgrow
– Reduce clutter and reclaim your space
– Swap toys monthly with a fun toy rotation system
– Encourage sustainable play (less waste, more fun!)
– Keep playtime exciting with something new each month
With Playtime Rentals, your kids enjoy endless variety, and you enjoy less stress and more savings.
Check them out here:
www.playtimerentals.co.za
Author: Shelley
Author: Shelley
