You know that feeling when you’re lying in bed, staring at the ceiling, wondering why your brain has decided that 11 PM is the perfect time to replay your day on loop? Or suddenly waking up and picturing all the things that could go wrong with your presentation next week? Your bedroom has blackout curtains, […]
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Heat-and-eat heroics for busy households, lunchboxes, and lazy weeknights. There’s something deeply comforting about a warm, curry-scented meal, especially when it’s ready in minutes. Bull Brand’s new Chicken Curry Mince, a proudly South African, first-of-its-kind canned meal designed for the modern, time-strapped kitchen. High in flavour and low on prep, this heat-and-eat hero makes deliciousness as
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South Africans are known for their resilience. Our ability to adapt, endure and keep moving forward, even when faced with load-shedding or water disruptions, makes us unique. But true financial resilience goes beyond grit. According to JJ van Wyk, financial adviser at Momentum Financial Planning, it starts with a well-considered backup plan. With the cost
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Think log fires, festive cheer, a three-course dinner and dancing to a live band – all wrapped up in the joy of giving. On Saturday, 5 July 2025, PinkDrive will host a Christmas in July dinner at the Indaba Hotel in Johannesburg, a night of holiday cheer and hope in action: raising funds for a
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Today’s hyperconnected world has enabled more global connectivity, but it has also drastically impacted childhood and adolescent development. Families are increasingly being encouraged to spend more time outdoors, and in a South African context, nature reserves, the seaside, and eco-focused estates are great options. Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt’s bestselling book The Anxious Generation draws attention
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Jet is a modern and accessible clothing brand for every customer: a store that boasts some of the most trendy designs for all ages, which situates its products between affordability and world-class concepts in clothing. The brand recently launched its flagship store in Canal Walk – and the new 1 800-square-metre space is something special
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Unforeseen car repairs can be a major financial blow, especially if you’re caught without the right cover. Labour rates at franchised dealerships in South Africa can range from R800 to R1 500 per hour, and parts are often imported, making them even more expensive. Replacing brake pads can cost R2 000 to R3 500 on
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South Africa’s bursting with unique home-grown herbs, and it’s high time we introduce those authentic Mzansi flavours into our everyday staple family dishes. Wayne Blake, Cluster General Manager at ANEW Hotels & Resorts, is flying the local flavour flag proving just how appetising local botanicals can be. Luckily, many of these fun indigenous herbs, including
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Why Fugglers, Kawaii, and Rainbocorns are the new stars of South Africa’s toy shelves and TikTok feeds If you’ve scrolled TikTok recently, chances are you’ve stumbled upon a chaotic grin from a Fuggler or witnessed the dramatic reveal of a Rainbocorn surprise. What used to be the domain of toddlers and toy aisles has found
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As winter sets in across the country South Africans need to do what they can to keep warm when running a heater becomes more expensive as the cost of electricity increases. It’s time to bring out the winter blankets – whether it’s to sleep tight, or keep cosy on the couch in front of the TV,
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