Why do so many of us find it difficult to set a budget and then stick to it? The simple answer is that we don’t derive huge amounts of pleasure from it. It’s like exercise: – we know it’s good for us to exercise regularly but it’s hard to fully …

Female entrepreneur, baking extraordinaire and mother of four, Grace Stevens understands that during lockdown many entrepreneurs are thinking about their business’ livelihood and sustainability. However, for many women managing their businesses in such an unpredictable climate whilst providing the love, care and comfort their families need can seem like a daunting task. …

Hyundai’s first mass-produced high-performance car which has been lavished with high praise and described in the media as a “massive success”, “an absolute triumph” and an “astonishing performance model”, has arrived in South Africa – ready to infuse the brand with the excitement that accompanies it. Hyundai’s i30 N performance …

It’s almost time for Africa’s biggest décor, design and lifestyle exhibition to kick off, with the first instalment, Decorex Durban, taking place at the Durban Exhibition Centre from 19-22 March 2020. This prestigious showcase of the latest products and trends from top designers, décor professionals and industry experts is always …

t’s that time of the year again, when children are back at school from the long and no doubt sugary snack filled festive season.  With that in mind, it is important for parents to consider key health options that will help ensure a great start to the school year for …

Fruit and vegetable juices are a great vitality boost so if you’re planning to start a Juice Diet Plan to slim down for your next holiday or ahead of a special event, not only will you start to shed the kilos but you’ll feel better in your general health, too. Juices are …

Why do we crave cakes and crisps more than cauliflower and carrots? We asked nutrition experts what our unhealthy urges mean – and how to curb them… We all get food cravings and certainly don’t want to give in to them all the time. Since they usually involve bad-for-you foods, …

Following the right diet plan for your body is they key to reclaiming your waist and looking and feeling your best. Dr Christiane Northrup, doctor and regular on The Oprah Show, has battled with her own weight and loves to bust the myth of midlife spread. “It was always believed that …

Dreaming about where to holiday in May? It’s a wonderful time across the world, especially in the Northern Hemisphere where flowers are blooming and the sweet scent of spring filters the air. Any spot that’s close to the equator is guaranteed to be splendidly hot and if you’re planning to …

Does sticking to a vegan diet help with weight loss? A study undertaken by Harvard University suggests that people who opt for veganism have a better chance of losing more weight than their counterparts. When comparing data from the vegan diet plan to the Atkins diet, people lost an average …

Why should we be sticking to a low sugar diet? A study released by the Human Sciences Research Council has revealed that the average South African eats 25kg of sugar a year – that’s just over double the recommended amount. Free sugar – added to foods by manufacturers, plus sugar …

Come and meet an aerial ‘big five’ when Nemo, Squid, Octopus, Red Teddy and Bertie the Worm take to the skies at the 24th Cape Town International Kite Festival on 27 and 28 October, in Muizenberg. It is Africa’s biggest kite festival and sees kiters from around the world flying …