Umhlanga Life is an online lifestyle magazine based in uMhlanga Rocks, South Africa, focusing on the people, culture and daily life of KwaZulu-Natal. It publishes a steady mix of local news, interviews, feature stories and event coverage, offering readers an accessible view of what is happening across the region. Its content spans community happenings, arts and entertainment, travel, leisure, food, opinion pieces and human-interest stories. The magazine’s coverage reflects the character of Umhlanga and the wider Durban area, highlighting both well-known events and smaller, community-driven stories. It also features updates from surrounding towns, giving readers an extended look at the coastal and inland lifestyle of KwaZulu-Natal. Led by Publisher and Editor Fred Felton, the publication combines reporting, commentary and photography to present a clear picture of local life. A defining aspect of Umhlanga Life is its support for creative expression. The magazine invites short stories, poetry and other contributions from writers in the region, giving emerging voices opportunities to be published. This approach allows it to blend lifestyle journalism with cultural expression in a way that reflects the diversity of its audience. As an online publication, Umhlanga Life reaches readers through digital platforms, allowing quick updates, flexible storytelling and wide accessibility. It serves as a hub for residents, visitors and anyone interested in KwaZulu-Natal’s lifestyle, culture and community events.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Durban, South Africa
Year the organization started publishing:
2011
Languages:
English
Afrikaans
Type of coverage:
Hyperlocal
Area of coverage:
Durban, Umhlanga, KZN, SA, Africa, World

Content

Editorial coverage:
Generalist, focused on multiple topics
Type of content produced by theme:
Environment
Technology
Economy and business
Lifestyle
Health and well-being
Entertainment and culture
Entrepreneurship
Journalism genres:
Reviews
Chronicles and non-fiction
Essays
Interviews and reporting
Information services
Opinion
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Live coverage of events
Solutions or constructive journalism
Explanatory journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Podcast
Print

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
9,000
Twitter number of followers:
2,000
Instagram number of followers:
181

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
1
Founders:
Fred Felton
Directors:
Fred Felton

Team

Full-time employees:
1
Part-time employees:
5
Freelancers or consultants:
5
Volunteers:
2

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit

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