Category: Local Initiatives

We want to hear about the people making a difference on our Coast

May 30
The Local Loop – Umtentweni’s Weekly Walk into Wellness, Community & Coastal Magic

The Local Loop – Umtentweni’s Weekly Walk into Wellness, Community & Coastal Magic Imagine This… 🌅 The Local Loop – Umtentweni’s Weekly Walk into Wellness, Community & Coastal MagicEvery once in a while, a simple question ignites something much bigger. That’s exactly what happened on 26 April, when Hayley Anderson posted to the Hibiscus Coast […]

May 30
🐾 A Load of Love: Gift of the Givers and TAWI Team Up to Help South Coast Animals

Gift of the Givers and TAWI Team Up to Help South Coast Animals A feel-good moment for our furry friends as Gift of the Givers and TAWI team up to deliver vet supplies and much-needed care along the South Coast Imagine This… It’s not every day that you see a massive truckload of veterinary supplies […]

May 30
The Bright Side “Not-your-typical-news” Campaign – Hibiscus Coast, KZN

The Bright Side In a world where negativity seems to dominate the headlines and infiltrate our daily lives, The Local First Team made a conscious decision to take a different path. Submit your good news Tired of the negativity? We are too. It’s easy to get caught up in the chaos of the world, but […]

Sep 22
Market039 and #thelocalfirstchallenge

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.

Aug 11
Vic’s 70 70 70 Fundraiser For Animal Welfare

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…

Jun 13
LOCAL MARKETS!!

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.

May 04
Putting LOCAL back on the map

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

Jul 19
Virtual Barricades – why are locals changing their profile pictures?

Using this image as your profile picture communicates: I  will not participate in any agendas to further divide the Human-race

Jul 09
Submit a happy guest blog to Local First and spread optimism with our community – The Local Buzz

Guidelines < T's & C's > Forget doomscrolling and negativity! At Local First, we’re all about celebrating the good stuff happening right here on the Hibiscus Coast. We want to hear your stories of triumph, resilience, and community spirit. Submit your story What We’re Looking For: Inspiring Stories: Share your unique experiences that highlight personal […]

Nov 10
Return Of The Barter System

Share on facebook Share on google Share on twitter Share on linkedin We would like to commend our locals who do big things! This goes to Kevin and Donna Krummeck, who own Village Pub and Grill in Margate. They wrote a book called Dundee 2 Dundee, which was released earlier this year and can be […]

Aug 01
Hibiscus Coasters : ) smile @ strangers challenge

If you see someone without a smile, please give them one of yours. Strengthening our Community through Unity.

Apr 20
Why Local?

Share on telegram Share on facebook Share on whatsapp Share on twitter  ‘Everything is created twice, first in the mind and then in reality.’ ― Robin Sharma Let’s gather all the Visionaries Let’s encourage the Entrepreneurs Lets lead the development of a Community grounded in Local Ownership Let’s lead the development of a Community grounded in Sustainable […]