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Why cheetahs have tear marks – and 9 other mind-blowing facts

The Lion & Safari Park is shining a spotlight on one of Africa’s most extraordinary and misunderstood predators. Home to several magnificent cheetahs, the park is inviting families, wildlife lovers and photographers to visit and witness these remarkable cats up close. Cheetahs are often associated only with speed, but their adaptations, behaviours and survival challenges […]

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Your 2025 festive season survival kit

On paper, the festive season is portrayed as nothing short of celebration, rest and joy. And while it’s definitely a time for celebrating, the truth is that the festive season also poses unique challenges you don’t necessarily encounter throughout the rest of the year. From navigating family dynamics, to keeping your home clean while the

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Let rooibos brighten up your festive summer season spread

With the festive season in full swing, rooibos is finding new life across the summer table: from chilled drinks to flavour-packed starters, mains and desserts. Once a familiar comfort, it’s now proving itself to be one of the season’s most versatile ingredients. Award-winning cookbook author and independent health-focused food consultant Heleen Meyer has been experimenting

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Why your morning cup of coffee is worth every cent

As the cost of living rises faster than wages, South Africans are being urged to look beyond price tags and confront the hidden human cost of their everyday purchases. Fairtrade Africa, marking its 20th anniversary, says the country’s coffee, wine and chocolate industries cannot thrive on a system where the people producing them still struggle

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Do babies really need sunscreen? The risks of overuse and underuse

When it comes to protecting babies from the sun, many parents wonder if sunscreen is safe and necessary. The truth is, experts advise against using sunscreen on infants under 6 months old, as their skin is thinner and more sensitive, leading to greater absorption of chemicals and a higher risk of irritation and rashes. Babies

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Festive fun and Dezemba vibes at The Galileo Open Air Cinema

It’s Dezemba and time for a much-needed breather to celebrate the year and connect with friends, family and loved ones. We can now look forward to classic Cape Town vibes such as lighting the braai, heading to the beach, catching up with family from afar – and watching a Galileo movie! The festive period line-up

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How probiotics can help you over the festive season

The festive season is all about family, food and fun – but it’s also the time when our digestive systems work overtime. Between rich meals, travel stress and the occasional overindulgence, your gut can easily fall out of balance. That’s where probiotics step in. “You don’t need to wait until January to think about your

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Surviving the summer school holidays: The mom’s guide to fun, family and sanity

The school holidays are almost here, and moms across South Africa are bracing themselves for the long stretch of days with toddlers discovering everything in sight, tweens being bored, and older kids doing their own thing. Fifty or so days of school break can feel exciting, but also exhausting if there’s no plan in place.

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Use a natural, toxin-free insect repellent range this summer

Bonnie Bio, a proudly South African business, also offers the Kindness Co. range of products that are natural, plant-based alternatives to synthetic and chemical-based equivalent products. Bonnie Bio is on a mission to not only offer environmentally friendly alternatives to help address the plastic pollution crisis but also to offer safer products with regard to

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