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Digital giving: South Africans are embracing new ways to celebrate together

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As the year moves steadily toward its final months, many South Africans are beginning to plan for December: a time known for weddings, birthdays, homecomings and heartfelt community celebrations. It’s a season rich with tradition, connection and giving. And in recent years, the way people support one another during these life moments has begun to […]

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Giving back: 5 holiday activities that teach empathy and beat boredom

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School holidays are approaching with all the subtlety of a sugar-fuelled toddler at 6 a.m. Soon, your little ones will be bouncing off the walls, you’ll hear “I’m bored” seventeen times before breakfast, and you’ll be wondering if it’s too early to start counting down to the new school term. Sure, you could let them

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5 ways South Africans are supporting each other through funeral fundraising

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In South Africa, when a loved one passes, communities don’t hesitate – they come together. We cook for one another, offer our time and presence, and when possible, contribute financially to help cover funeral costs. It’s Ubuntu in action: people standing together during life’s most difficult moments. But with the rising cost of funerals and

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WIN! Introducing the diaper of every parent’s dream

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If there was ever a word that summed up the experience of becoming a parent, it would be ‘responsibility’. There’s so much to think about: feeding times, sleep rhythms, healthy development and, of course, diaper changing. It’s safe to say that for most new parents, the diaper change is the least glamorous of the lot.

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Play with personality: Why Weird is Wonderful

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Celebrate International Day of Play with Weird Toys That Build Real Confidence Johannesburg, 4th 2025 – This International Day of Play (11 June), flip the script on cookie-cutter toys with a celebration of self-expression, silliness and everything strange. Fugglers new to South Africa, are adorably weird plush creatures with wonky teeth, mischievous grins and a whole lot

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Is your thyroid the missing piece of the puzzle?

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International Thyroid Awareness Week, held annually from 25 to 31 May, is a global initiative aimed at raising awareness of thyroid health and the significant effects that undiagnosed or inadequately treated thyroid disease can have on a person’s quality of life. The theme for this year, chosen by global, non-profit network, Thyroid Federation International, is

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Help the Cableway Charity Challenge reach R1 million

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On Sunday, 11 May 2025, participants from across South Africa will descend on Table Mountain with one common goal – to tackle Platteklip Gorge, as part of the annual Cableway Charity Challenge. While the event is well known for its physical demands and spirit of generosity, this year’s spotlight is on something small, meaningful and

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Diphtheria alert: Why past vaccinations may not be enough

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Netcare Medicross, South Africa’s largest network of private medical and dental centres, has joined the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) in urging all South Africans to stay alert and ensure their vaccinations are up to date due to a rise in diphtheria cases. Recent NICD situational reports show that from January to March 2025,

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The SANBS and the Western Cape Blood Service Unite in a Call to Action for New Blood Donors

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In a united effort to address the growing demand for blood, the South African National Blood Service (SANBS), in collaboration with the Western Cape Blood Service (WCBS) are urging all South Africans—particularly new donors—to come forward and make a life-saving difference by donating blood on Saturday, 12 April 2025, from 09h00 to 16h00. As the demand for

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The Real Mama Club Events Are Back – Bigger, Better and Nationwide

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Calling all new and expecting parents. The much-loved Babies R Us Real Mama Club event series is back and bigger than ever, with 12 exciting events taking place nationwide from April to November. Now in its fourth year, this must-attend event is designed for moms and dads who are expecting or navigating the first year

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