Books

From shelves to minds: The vital role of paper books

The Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA) has released findings from its 2024 survey on book ownership, revealing that 31% of respondents own fewer than 10 books – a modest improvement from 41% reported in 2022. However, access to books remains a significant challenge for many South Africans. The survey also found that approximately […]

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The only rebel cookbook South Africa never saw coming

She took South Africa by surprise back in 2015 when she released an All Sorts of Salads cookbook that made the Sunday braai pop with flavour. She gave Mzansi something special with her twist on some of the world’s most coveted tapas dishes (All Sorts of Tapas). She pulled every busy cityslicker back into the

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Why you should include paper books in your reading diet

In this digital age, where screens dominate daily life, the idea of reading a physical book, magazine or newspaper may seem old-fashioned. Ahead of International Literacy Day on 8 September, the Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA) suggests that reading paper-based material can be compared to maintaining a healthy diet. Jane Molony, executive director

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Ladies, you’re more than a ready-made meal

We’ve all been there: running around like headless chickens, grabbing whatever food’s quick and easy just to get through the day. In this mad rush, we’ve let ready-made convenience trump nourishment. This Women’s Month, home cook turned bestselling cookbook author Chantal Lascaris helps busy women everywhere rediscover an easy entry point to self-love – and

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Infertility in the workplace: Navigating the challenges, staying the course

For female career women, the struggle of balancing work and family responsibilities is well-known and widely discussed. Relatively little attention, however, is given to their counterparts, those women who are struggling to conceive, and have to manage tremendous personal demands and trauma while still performing to the best of their ability at work. “Infertility is

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kibooks.online wants to make reading fun again

The Qualibooks Group is looking to bring the fun back to reading with kibooks.online. A fully online platform, kibooks.online provides children with access to around 8 000 top-quality books that they can read anywhere and at any time, says Christopher de Beer, a director at the group. “At the Qualibooks Group, our goal is to

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Embark on a culinary adventure from the comfort of your kitchen

Nuts About Cooking has released its Global Flavours Cookbook, a free digital collection designed to take you on a gastronomic journey around the world. This exquisite cookbook features 40 mouthwatering recipes from the most cherished food destinations, all while showcasing the incredible versatility of Nuts About Cooking Coconut Oil. Whether you are frying, sautéing, baking

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Celebrate and savour South African flavours with new cookbook

As a brand that is all about shining a light on local produce, African Gold Extra Virgin Olive Oil has launched its new cookbook. The Savouring South Africa cookbook is free to download – it’s a celebration of local flavours and produce, featuring recipes for breakfasts, snacks, side dishes, main meals and, of course, desserts

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