Prime Day, Amazon’s flagship annual global shopping event exclusive to Prime members, is taking place for the first time in South Africa from 23 to 29 June, giving Prime members seven days to shop thousands of member-exclusive deals. This year’s event delivers deep discounts on the big-ticket items members have been waiting to shop, including […]
That blackened oven tray that’s been languishing in the sink since Sunday? Say goodbye to the scrubbing, soaking and endless dishwashing cycles for good. Bonnie Bio has invented a world first: a plastic-free, pre-shaped oven tray liner with a continuous 2cm wall to contain all cooking liquids and oils. Inspired by the success of their
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A tomato plant probably won’t solve South Africa’s youth unemployment crisis. Learning how to grow one, though, may teach something just as valuable. Patience. Responsibility. Problem-solving. Consistency. The ability to care for something over time and see the result of your effort. These lessons matter even more. In a world increasingly dominated by device screens,
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As South Africans become increasingly conscious of what they put on their skin, use in their homes and expose their families to, natural skincare and eco-conscious home products are gaining momentum – and for good reason. From harsh detergents and synthetic fragrances to ingredient lists filled with chemicals few consumers can pronounce, many conventional products
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There’s a moment many gardeners are all too familiar with. You step outside, morning coffee in hand, spot a few bugs on a rose bush, and instinctively reach for the spray bottle. Later, the lawn looks dry, so out comes the hose. Over the weekend, plants get a heavy trim to ‘help them grow’. Yet,
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Anyone who lives with a cat knows that mealtime is rarely just about food. It is a ritual, a routine, and often, a very clear expression of personality. Some cats announce dinner loudly. Others hover quietly, inspect the bowl, take a few bites and walk away. Some want company while they eat, while others prefer
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In a world where we are increasingly living in the digital space, it is imperative to teach young people how to safely and responsibly manage their digital lives – and that starts at home. Children’s online safety has not kept pace with how digital households operate. Parents are advised to manage screen time, monitor apps
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Picture-perfect gardens can sometimes be green deserts. They may have manicured lawns, colourful flowers and razor-sharp edges, but beneath the surface the soil is struggling, invasive plants are taking over, and there is little shelter or food for the birds, pollinators and other small creatures that make a garden feel alive. International Day for Biological
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South Africans are counting the cost of extreme weather after devastating storms, floods, winds and even snowfall battered several provinces in recent weeks. The Western Cape, Eastern Cape and other parts of the country have experienced widespread flooding, damaged homes, power outages, road closures and displacement of families, leading to the declaration of a national
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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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