Vida E Caffe in St Lucia

Thursday 26 April saw the official opening of Vida E Caffe in St Lucia. Situated on the ground level of the Georgiou Centre, Vida announced its arrival in St Lucia with its bright red umbrellas and tantalising coffee aroma.

St Lucia-iSimangaliso Half Marathon

Scheduled for the 20^th of May 2012, this annual event will commence at St Lucia's Ski Boat Club at 8am sharp.

Whale Watchers: Visit St Lucia to Witness Annual Humpback Migration

It's almost that time of year again when the Humpback Whale starts its annual migration.  Whale watching season runs from the 1st of June to the 1st of December and anybody wishing to partake in such an amazing spectacle can do so through Advantage Charters in St Lucia (www.advantagetours.co.za) or through Ocean Experience in St. Lucia (http://www.heritagetoursandsafaris.com/ocean-experience/)

St Lucia - Town of the Year Nominee

It has just been confirmed on Rapport's website that St Lucia is indeed one of KwaZulu-Natal's nominated towns in the provincial round of Dorp van die Jaar/Town of the Year.

Dorp van die Jaar / Town of the Year Competition 2012

In this annual competition hosted by KykNet and Rapport, the general public is called on to vote for their favourite town in South Africa. There are no special requirements in order for a town to be voted for, and voters need not live in the town of their voting choice.

Croc Centre Conservation Manager Bitten by Green Mamba

In a shocking turn of events, Mark Robertson, the Conservation Manager at St Lucia's Crocodile Centre, was bitten by a Green Mamba snake.  

The incident occurred at the Croc Centre's tea garden this morning, 9 April.  He was rushed to a hospital in Richard's Bay where emergency treatment was administered. 

Fun in the Sun – St Lucians Enjoy Annual Carnival

During an Easter Weekend of magnificent weather, St Lucians and visitors alike made the most of the fun and games at the town's annual Carnival.

Woman Killed by Crocodile in St Lucia Estuary

This morning, 3 April, an unnamed woman was killed by a crocodile whilst fishing from the Maphelane side of St Lucia Estuary.  Eye witnesses stated that she went into the water to retrieve her fish, where a crocodile was lying.  The crocodile then seized her and drowned her.

Celebrating Twins - St Lucia's Croc Centre

St Lucia's Croc Centre is a renowned landmark and a “must see” for residents and tourists alike. Spanning approximately 6 hectares of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, the Croc Centre is home to the local Nile Crocodile, Alligators, Dwarf Crocodiles, Long Snouted Crocodiles, as well as Gaboon Adders and Southern African Pythons. Serving as a centre for crocodile monitoring and research, the St Lucia Croc Centre offers educational tours, including crocodile feeding for public demonstration every Saturday afternoon at 15h00, Sunday morning at 11h30 and a Wednesday evening feed during the summer months only.