In the heart of Sugar Village, a beacon of holistic healthcare is not just thriving but expanding. Village Health Medical Centre, which opened its doors with a commitment to community support and personalized medical attention, is set to double in size, welcoming new practitioners and introducing a broader spectrum of services to cater to the diverse healthcare needs of its growing community.

Sugar Village, the vibrant hub in Umhlali, is about to welcome a new resident that promises to redefine the art of strategic activations. Jawbone, a renowned company known for its expertise in creating, managing, and measuring impactful activations, is set to open its doors in this bustling locale. With its unique approach to activation metrics and concept-to-execution services, Jawbone is all set to become a game-changer in the world of experiential marketing.

Smash It is a company based in Sugar Village in Umhlali that offers customers the ultimate stress-relief solution by providing a state-of-the-art smash room experience. Their smash room allows you to destroy random items in a safe environment and is the perfect setting where people can just have fun! Smash It also offers a unique UV Paint room experience where you paint/splash while glowing in the dark!

“While Ballito consisted of a few beach shacks, Umhlali was the hub of the farming community with the heart of the village being the bustling main road.“

The village of Umhlali, inland from Salt Rock, was established by British and Scottish Byrne settlers in 1850 and was originally Fort William.

It was renamed Umhlali – the Zulu name for the Monkey Orange tree, which grew abundantly along the banks of the Umhlali River but locals also referred to it as the “place of waiting” because settlers and locals would have to wait on the banks before crossing the river on a northward journey.