Shona Aylward

South Africa

Reporter at South Coast Herald

Journalist. In my previous life I was Psamathe, the Goddess of sandy beaches. RTs are not endorsements.

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Articles

Great economic spin-offs for Tweni

1 week ago | citizen.co.za | Shona Aylward

It was a wonderful collaborative effort to get the leafy suburb of Umtentweni ready to host the annual surfing and music event, Tweni 2’s. Tweni resident, Mike Davis said that in preparation for last Saturday’s surfing event at The Spot Backpackers in Tweni, Ray Nkonyeni Municipality repaired the potholes on the northern section of Ambleside Road.
Beach vibes and big waves at Tweni 2's

1 week ago | citizen.co.za | Shona Aylward

Tweni Beach was abuzz last Saturday. Sunshine and relatively large waves saw surfers from all over KwaZulu-Natal pull in to compete for the cash prizes. It was an action-packed day of surfing with locals and visitors watching the pros bust all the moves to impress judges. Travis Logie and Chad du Toit stole the show and were this year’s winners.
Pulling together to put Pumula on the map

1 week ago | citizen.co.za | Shona Aylward

Pumula has launched its very own residents and ratepayers association. A meeting was held in the Pumula Park last Saturday, to present and finalise the constitution to residents of Pumula and lower Melville. This was followed by a lovely bring and braai. Peter Goetsch, the new chairperson of Pumula Residents’ and Ratepayers’ Association, said residents have worked well together over the years. “We will now work to formalise and consolidate those efforts to make Pumula the suburb of choice,” he said.
Lace up for Local Loop

1 week ago | citizen.co.za | Shona Aylward

If you live on the north side of the Mzimkhulu River bridge and want to add some fitness fun to your life – the Local Loop: Vibe and Stride – is every Saturday at 08:00. Last Saturday, a large group of avid walkers and runners braved the chilly morning air to ‘move their bodies’ and burn some calories. Young, old, couples, mothers pushing prams and even the dog walkers enjoyed the fresh air, the safe and scenic route and a catch up with friends.
Wild West show to raise funds for Lions

1 week ago | citizen.co.za | Shona Aylward

Wayne Coughlan and Barbie Meyer’s show titled Love and The Lawless is this Saturday (31st) at 18:00. Don’t miss it at the Packshed Restaurant as the duo blaze a trail across the untamed West. Funds raised from this event will go to the Lions Club Shelly Beach, which are raising funds to buy a stove and generator for Megan du Plessis School, as all their electrical cables were stolen and the children can’t get hot food.
Join music and dance party at Andhra hall

1 week ago | citizen.co.za | Shona Aylward

Put your dancing shoes on and enjoy the party of the season. Diya Productions presents the South African Ladkis and Ladkas at the Andhra Hall in Port Shepstone this Saturday (31st) at 18:30. A portion of the proceeds will go to South Coast Hospice and Lower South Coast SPCA. Join DJ Avesh (musician for hit songs Chal Gaye Naana and South African Ladki), singer and actor Vernon Govender, and programme director Indira Ramadeen, .
Double bust for Harding cops

1 week ago | citizen.co.za | Shona Aylward

A woman (25) was recently arrested on Livingstone Street in Harding after police received information of her selling drugs. After police did a search, the woman was found in possession of mandrax tablets. Saps Ugu District Communication said police searched another residence on the same property and arrested a man (40) after they recovered a blank gun and a 9mm pistol. They will both appear in the Harding Magistrate’s Court.
"If leaving to protect my family makes me a coward, I accept that"

1 week ago | citizen.co.za | Shona Aylward

Errol Langton (48) got on a plane two weeks ago and travelled 40 hours to America, or better known, as The Land of Opportunity. He and his family are part of the group of 59 South Africans who arrived in the USA on May 11 as refugees under a programme initiated by President Donald Trump. Langton from Hibberdene spent 30 years building a life for his family, including nine years as a self-employed business owner, employing up to 20 people.
Paving the way to make Margate beautiful again

1 week ago | citizen.co.za | Shona Aylward

In a positive and giant step forward for Margate, work to fix the paving at the beachfront is being carried out. Stephen Herbst of Tidy Towns Shelly to Margate is excited about Margate getting some well deserved TLC. The paved area damaged last year is being concreted. The Tidy Towns’ Mobile Clean-Team recently got stuck into the gardens and spruced up the beachfront area – and what a game changer. The neglected area looks a 100 times better.
Help 'Save a Fishie'

2 weeks ago | citizen.co.za | Shona Aylward

Environmental activist Zoë Prinsloo (23) from Cape Town will be heading to the South Coast’s shores for her annual Save a Fishie’s Coast 2 Coast 2025 campaign. Zoë, is the not only the founder of Save a Fishie, but she is the world record holder for the longest beach clean-up (27 hours), award-winning and one of the panellists at The Our Oceans Conference in Busan, Korea, recently. This year’s countrywide campaign kicked-off on May 17, and will run until July 5.