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Savings: What happens when reality thwarts the best intentions

National Savings Month encourages South Africans to develop healthier saving habits and build greater financial resilience. The initiative is important, but much of the advice assumes consumers have money to save – something that doesn’t reflect the financial reality facing many households. Research suggests that the primary constraint on saving for some households is limited […]

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New Restoration Balm to support your skin after peels, laser and microneedling

SKIN functional‘s latest addition to its clinical skincare line-up, the 5% Jojoba Oil + 5% Squalane Restorative Balm is a soothing, deeply hydrating anhydrous balm formulated to support barrier restoration when skin is at its most vulnerable. Created for skin recovering from chemical peels, laser and microneedling, as well as extreme dryness and flaking caused

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Every rand counts: Don’t fall for retail marketing tricks

We’ve all popped into a shop to buy bread and milk, and found ourselves at the till with a basketful of groceries. While we may blame ourselves for shopping impulsively, we are often the target of tried-and-tested psychological techniques that encourage shoppers to spend. “Retailers spend millions of rands every year to understand how customers

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GoTyme Bank now gives you more ways to make your money work harder

As South Africans look for smarter ways to grow their savings in a high-cost economy, and with July marking National Savings Month, GoTyme Bank has expanded its Fixed Deposit offering from three term options to five – giving customers more flexibility to lock in strong, guaranteed returns over the period that best suits their goals.

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Winter pruning: What to cut back now (and what to leave until spring)

Winter may be a garden’s quiet season, but it’s also one of the best times to grab the secateurs. With sap flow slowed and deciduous trees stripped bare, it’s far easier to see plant structure and make confident cuts rather than guess. It also places less stress on plants and lowers the risk of disease

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Collagen-boosting treatments and what happens under the skin

Patients often expect instant results from a collagen-boosting treatment – changing up their exterior aesthetic just like makeup, visible by the weekend. In reality, the most significant changes happen gradually as skin rebuilds itself from within. Collagen is generally understood as the ingredient behind firmer, smoother, younger looking skin, yet what is not widely understood

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Why winter is the perfect time to refresh your everyday habits

As South Africans reach the halfway mark of the year, many people find themselves running on autopilot. The excitement of New Year’s resolutions has faded, workloads have piled up, school schedules are in full swing, and winter’s shorter days often leave us feeling tired and uninspired. Rather than waiting for summer to make positive changes,

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Affordable prices for households looking to stretch food budgets this winter

With food costs remaining a key pressure point for many South African households, retailers are increasingly focusing on value-led promotions that help consumers manage their grocery spend without sacrificing everyday essentials. In response to this demand, Makro (part of Massmart) has launched its new “Famous Four” meat promotion, locking in the price of popular meat

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From farm to glass: 6 things parents and caregivers should know about dairy drinks

Parents and caregivers often think about what their children consume, but not always where those everyday staples come from. NESTLÉ NESPRAY invites parents to take a closer look at the journey behind the dairy drink many households rely on daily: 1. Where does milk come from? It starts on local dairy farms, where animal care,

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