Created as a sister initiative to Hibiscus Coast Seconds®, Local First is set with intentions to grow the local economy and create opportunities to deliver epic service to locals and visitors.

Residents of the South Coast will, no doubt, remember reports of a missing paddler whose kayak & belongings were found on the banks of the Umzimkulu River at the river mouth in June this year.

What many don’t know is that the missing Kayaker was Vic Pretorius, a paddler whose ambition it was to try and raise R70,000 for the SPCA Lower South Coast & Harmony Hill Charities by paddling 70 kms to celebrate his 70th Birthday.

Sadly he was not to see his dream to fruition & he lost his life doing what he loved, paddling.

Vic’s wife, Anita Pretorius & friends seek to honour the wishes of Vic Pretorius & have decided to host a “fundraiser with a difference” on Saturday 27th August 2022 starting at 10am at Spillers Waterfront, a popular venue on the Umzimkulu River. In support of this event, organizers are sourcing prizes, donations & sponsorships which can be used toward raffles & spot prizes & raise funds toward the target income of R70,000.

Created as a sister initiative to Hibiscus Coast Seconds®, Local First is set with intentions to grow the local economy and create opportunities to deliver epic service to locals and visitors.

Created as a sister initiative to Hibiscus Coast Seconds®, Local First is set with intentions to grow the local South Coast,KZN economy and create opportunities to deliver epic experiences for locals and visitors

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