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Picture-perfect! #LoveNorthCoast photo competition winners announced

From serene beachscapes to cherished family moments, the top entries capture the beauty of life on the North Coast.

The North Coast Courier

11 hours ago

The #LoveNorthCoast photo competition attracted around 200 entries, showcasing the very best of our beautiful home.

The competition, run by the Courier in conjunction with the #LoveNorthCoast movement, aimed to celebrate everything that makes life here unforgettable.

First Prize

1st Prize goes to Erin van der Merwe from Palm Lakes with this serene beach day taken at Thompson’s Bay.

Erin van der Merwe from Palm Lakes for her serene beach day photo taken at the iconic Thompson’s Bay.

🎁 Prize: Ballito Lifestyle Centre gift voucher valued at R5 000.

Second Prize

2nd Prize goes to Ballito resident Melissa Bechard for her photo of ‘Cousins swimming in the Thompson’s Bay Tidal Pool at high tide’.

Melissa Bechard from Ballito for her vibrant family photo taken at the same tidal pool.

🎁 Prize: R2 000 voucher for 45 on Eat Street at Ballito Lifestyle Centre.

“Our great-grandfather built the tidal pool and this is one of our fun family traditions. It’s so awesome for us cousins to also share this experience with our kids. And without fail, someone always cuts their feet on a rock!” – Bechard

Third Prize

3rd Prize goes to Natasha Hosken Lange for ‘Adventure Awaits’, taken at Christmas Bay last year.

Natasha Hosken Lange for ‘Adventure Awaits’, taken at Christmas Bay last year.

🎁 Prize: R1 000 voucher for Toast at Ballito Lifestyle Centre.

🎉 Congratulations to all our winners!

With so many fantastic entries, not everyone can take home a prize, but we have included a selection of our favourite runner-ups here for you to enjoy.

Dayle Grace Fouche submitted this photo of the Dolphin Coast Striders at a morning run on the Ballito promenade.

Tanya Rozita Kannigan captured this fun moment at Flag Animal Farm.

Shantal Chander captured these powerful waves breaking over Thompson’s Bay.

Salt Rock resident Melissa Matthews: “I love the community of the North Coast… No matter how big or small, seen or unseen! This shot was taken on an afternoon walk in the neighbourhood of Salt Rock.”

Lisa Pivalizza snapped this dramatic photo of a rainbow over the Tinley Manor parkrun.

Jenny Onvlee captured Khule Ngubane in action at the Ballito skate park.

Julian Munisami Zinkwazi

Lisa Pivalizza

Madelein Nicholson

MarcRochelle Lategan

#LoveNorthCoast coordinator Leah Shone said they were delighted with the outcome of the competition.

“We were thrilled with the beautiful photographs we received for our first-ever #LoveNorthCoast photo competition. Thank you to everyone who sent in their entries and shared their precious North Coast moments. Thank you as well to our incredible prize sponsors: Ballito Lifestyle Centre, 45 On Eat Street and Toast Ballito.”

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