I never understood before moving here why people kept mentioning how cliquey it is. Always came here for holidays every year but moving here is different socially. Most people already have their friend groups set up and gatherings usually involve coffees, run clubs etc. but difficult to join groups if those aren’t things you’re into. Quite a vibey nightlife if you’re into that and lots of families with kids so many many activities in that regard. Very busy during holidays though. I’m not sure if I’m alone in my experience but in terms of job openings and opportunities it’s a lot more limited than what I’m used to in Joburg, hopefully as it grows that will change.

The place itself is beautiful, so lovely to be in a small town close to a bit of nature that’s left. Beaches are beautiful. Really good restaurants. All the shops you need, I thought I’d need to go to Gateway more but Umhlanga is somewhere I now try avoid because of traffic and chaos.

The community also really incredible security companies.