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65th Scottburgh August Tournament, sponsored by Renishaw Hills, delivers an epic week of bowls
After five successful days (3 to 7 August 2026), the 65th Scottburgh August Tournament has wrapped up with hundreds of bowlers travelling to the KZN South Coast for one of the region’s most anticipated winter sporting events. The tournament was supported by Renishaw Hills and hosted across Scot...
Growing a Better Dementia Care Environment: Inside Protea Memory Clinic’s Garden Project
At Protea Memory Clinic, we believe exceptional dementia care is about much more than what happens inside a resident’s room or during a clinical consultation. The environment surrounding a person can play an important role in how they feel, engage, and experience everyday life. One of the featu...
Community Wins as Renishaw Solstice Race Generates Funding for Keep Scottburgh Beautiful
The success of the inaugural Renishaw Solstice Race has created a lasting legacy beyond the finish line. The event, held on 20 June 2026 at Crocworld Conservation & Adventure Centre within Renishaw Coastal Precinct, brought hundreds of athletes to this stunning Scottburgh trail adventure. Tog...
Winter Wellness in Retirement Villages: Why Specialist Dementia Care Matters
At Protea Memory Clinic, caring for people living with dementia means anticipating their needs long before they become problems. Every season brings its own challenges, and winter is no exception. As a premium, specialised dementia care facility, we take a proactive approach to ensuring our resid...
Retirees Return to Their Roots as Nostalgia Drives Property Purchases on KZN Mid-South Coast
Property sales have spiked across the KZN Mid-South Coast recently as retirees turn long-held holiday memories into a permanent lifestyle. One local developer in Scottburgh says many buyers are choosing to live the holiday full-time as they return to a coastline they associate with family getaway...
Supporting Dementia Care at Home: When to Seek Help and How Protea Memory Clinic Can Assist
At Protea Memory Clinic, one of the most common conversations we have with families is about caring for a loved one at home. Many families want to keep their loved one in familiar surroundings for as long as possible, and in many cases, home-based care can be an excellent option. Familiar routine...
Pensioners are Uncovering the Health and Social Benefits of Golf on the KZN South Coast
Golf is increasingly being recognised as one of the best sports for retirees. It provides a unique combination of physical exercise (golf carts optional!), mental stimulation, and (possibly most important) social interaction. On the KZN Mid-South Coast, retirees are embracing the sport across the...
Developers Note Shift on the KZN South Coast as Buyers Seek High-Value Properties
The KZN South Coast property market is attracting a new wave of high-value buyers, with premium homes in Renishaw Hills’ mature lifestyle estate in Scottburgh selling rapidly following the launch of Phase 7. Developers say this reflects growing investor confidence in the region, which is increa...
When is it time? Understanding when a loved one needs full-time care
For many families, deciding when to move a loved one into full-time care is one of the most difficult choices they will face. The desire to keep a parent or partner at home for as long as possible is natural. Home-based care offers familiarity, comfort and often one-on-one attention. However, as ...
The Hidden Loneliness of Supporting Someone with Dementia – And Why Family Support Matters Too
At Protea Memory Clinic, we believe that dementia care should never focus only on the resident. Supporting families is a fundamental part of our philosophy of care. When someone is diagnosed with dementia, the impact is never limited to just one person. It affects the entire family. Behind every ...