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Nearly 5 000 children are living with blood cancer – you can help

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Blood cancer, a term covering several malignant diseases of the bone marrow or blood-forming system, accounts for 33% of all childhood cancers in South Africa. Currently, nearly 5 000 children are living with the condition. For parents and caregivers, the emotional and financial strain can be overwhelming, often leaving them struggling to cope. Palesa Mokomele, […]

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From shelves to minds: The vital role of paper books

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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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How nature helps South Africa’s fatherless boys

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In western philosophy, the concept of ‘the healing power of nature’ dates to the father of medicine, Hippocrates. However, the conviction in the restorative capacity of being connected to nature is reflected also in indigenous knowledge across the world. While modern science delivers ample evidence that nature is good for body, mind and soul, people

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Navigating back-to-school, based on your child’s age

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Can you believe that back-to-school time is already here? It’s a tough time for learners and parents alike, though for different reasons. Parents worry about providing their children with everything they will need for the school year, and there’s a lot to consider: academic considerations, friendships, logistics, stationery lists – and lunch! BIC is always

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Make sustainable choices with the Be Fair Right Now initiative

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Smallholder farmers and farmworkers in South Africa are struggling to make ends meet, with earnings that barely cover basic needs like food, housing and education. But there is hope – and it starts with our buying habits. By choosing Fairtrade-certified products, you can help transform the livelihoods of these farmers and workers, while supporting a

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Experience the magic of connection with Zip Zap Circus’ “A Piece of Us”

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Looking for an unforgettable way to spend the festive season? Zip Zap Circus invites you to A Piece of Us: a mesmerising performance blending breathtaking circus arts, live music and powerful visual storytelling. From 12 to 22 December, step into The Zip Zap Dome, Jan Smuts Street, Cape Town and be transported into a world

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SA Harvest launches Virtual Food Pantry for GivingTuesday 2024

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SA Harvest – South Africa’s leading food rescue organisation – is launching its Virtual Food Pantry, a digital initiative designed to provide meals, restore dignity and empower communities. The campaign kicks off on GivingTuesday – 3 December – and invites everyone to play a role in creating a hunger-free South Africa. SA Harvest aims to

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SA women achieve life’s milestones sooner than expected

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1st For Women, the car and home insurance brand specifically designed for women, has embarked on a campaign to celebrate South African women’s fearless firsts after its nationwide survey uncovered that a shocking 60% of women have felt societal pressure to achieve certain milestones by a specific age; almost three-quarters (74%) believe society puts more

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