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How professional testing can reveal hidden allergens

As spring arrives in South Africa, many people experience their most challenging allergy season. However, while pollen-filled air triggers obvious seasonal symptoms, allergies extend far beyond springtime discomfort, affecting millions year-round through food sensitivities, skin reactions, and environmental triggers. “Spring allergies are usually just the tip of the iceberg,” says Tyron Hansen, business development manager […]

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Why servicing your power equipment matters – and how to do it right

Whether you’re trimming, pruning, tilling, or spraying, your outdoor power tools work hard, and they deserve regular care to keep performing safely and efficiently. From chainsaws and brushcutters to pole saws, tillers, and battery sprayers, consistent maintenance isn’t just good practice – it’s essential for tool longevity, operator safety, and cost-effective performance. “Servicing is often

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How to protect your pet against rabies

In May–June 2025, the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) called for increased awareness and preventive action against rabies. The call followed a Public Health Bulletin South Africa study of Limpopo (2011–2023) that reported 32 human rabies cases (27 confirmed, 5 probable), 81% linked to dog bites. Tragically, rabies is almost always fatal – which can be devastating to pet

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Honouring your family’s legacy starts with a conversation about your health history

When we think about heritage: culture, traditions and values often come to mind. Something that is considered less frequently in this context, but is equally important, is your family’s health history. If there are potential problems, you should be aware of them and as far as possible make appropriate lifestyle changes to mitigate the risk to yourself.

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Hard hats, big dreams: Why more matrics should be eyeing quantity surveying

For many matriculants currently writing prelims, the question of “What’s next?” looms large. While some already have their future mapped out, others are still deciding which path to follow. “Two options worth serious consideration, especially for female learners taking Mathematics as a matric subject, are quantity surveying and construction project management,” says Serisha Sirputh, director

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Heritage travel: Discover your roots abroad

Heritage Month is a time when South Africans express their sincerity and showcase the country’s diverse cultural traditions, history and shared customs. It’s also a moment to reflect on where we come from, our origins: lands, historic sites and cultural traditions that hold deep personal meaning. Majority of South Africans have either taken or plan to take a ‘heritage

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Heritage of success: We can inherit the next generation of financial literacy

In this hectic life, money lessons are rarely learned where we expect to find them. They’re picked up at the braai while your uncle tells you how he once bought a car cash, or at a wedding when aunties secretively gossip about lobola negotiations. They’re whispered in kitchens when bills arrive. They’re passed around at stokvel

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Prostate cancer is on the rise – protect SA’s men with awareness

Prostate cancer requires year-round awareness and regular screening in all South African communities to help reduce the toll of this disease on our nation’s fathers, brothers, husbands and sons. Three urologists share their specialist insights on the advances that are enabling earlier detection and more treatment options that are considered only when needed.    Cause

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Your first-time buyer’s guide to navigating the road to vehicle ownership

Whether you’re a graduate starting your first job and ready to navigate the open road, or a parent looking to find your child a reliable car, this is a significant milestone. It’s a symbol of newfound independence and opportunity. With limited budgets and a vast market in South Africa, making the right choice can feel

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