A sudden medical emergency nearly cost Consult by Momentum financial adviser Andrew Wolmarans his life – but thanks to prudent financial planning, hospital bills were the least of his worries. I used to think I had time and health on my side. I trained hard, stayed active, kept an eye on my numbers. By most […]
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If schools are meant to prepare students for the real world, then they should reflect it as closely as possible. In today’s world, the question is no longer whether co-educational schools have value, but rather how effectively they prepare students for the realities of life beyond the classroom. Having spent my entire career in co-educational
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Every year, the same ritual plays out. A card. Flowers, maybe. Lunch, if you’re organised. And while the sentiment is always genuine, something has shifted in how families are thinking about Mother’s Day, and what it should actually look like. The conversation around motherhood has changed. Many mothers today are carrying a significant load: caregiving
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Something is shifting in the way South Africans earn, create and build. According to the Old Mutual Savings and Investment Monitor, 57% of South Africans now participate in side hustles, rising to 73% among those aged 18 to 29. As tools and platforms become more accessible, more people are turning creativity into income streams –
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We’re a couple of weeks into autumn and, while the air hasn’t cooled much during the day yet, it soon will. And with that usually comes the temptation to retreat indoors – which means the garden could slip down your priority list. But stepping back now could cost you later, according to Fathima Mathen, marketing
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With Mother’s Day around the corner, many South Africans are thinking about how to celebrate the most important woman in their lives. But in a year where household budgets are under strain and everyday costs like fuel are climbing steeply, there is a quiet tension between wanting to make Mom feel special and staying financially
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Long before she became executive chef of Tryn and Bistro Sixteen82 at Steenberg Farm, Kerry Kilpin’s understanding of food was shaped around a family table on a farm and by a ritual that marked both comfort and departure. The last day of every school holiday carried a quiet weight. It meant returning to boarding school
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For parents, the to-do list can be never-ending. That’s why we want to make Netflix a curated space where parents know kids are entertained, engaged and enriched. Netflix has unveiled an expansion of its preschool and kids’ series, films and games lineup designed to fuel imagination and exploration for the next generation. Combined with Netflix’s
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Education is rapidly transforming worldwide, and in the early childhood years there is a marked shift toward child-centred, joyful models over rigid academics. “The Reggio Emilia approach, particularly within the early years (infant, toddler, preschool and primary phases), is grounded in the belief that children are capable, curious and rich in potential. It promotes inclusive
Bath time can be more than just part of your child’s daily routine; it can become one of the most special bonding moments between parents and their little ones. For many South African families, bath time is often seen as a practical task at the end of a busy day. However, child development experts say
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