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Homegrown success: South African brand goes global

In a significant milestone for South African entrepreneurship, Gloot, the fast-rising female wellness brand, has officially expanded its reach beyond Africa. Following a highly successful presence at the prestigious FIBO Global Fitness Expo in Cologne, Germany, Gloot is proud to announce new distribution partnerships across Europe, the United Kingdom, and the Middle East. The brand, […]

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This June, deal with generational debt to help secure your children’s future

Concerns about high debt levels can affect entire families, and children growing up in financially stressed households are more likely to inherit poor financial habits and anxiety about money.  This is according to the National Debt Counsellors’ Association (NDCA), which represents South Africa’s largest and most experienced debt counsellors, and wants South Africans to deal

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Children’s gut health: Why fibre matters more than you think

In today’s fast-paced world, where convenience often trumps nutrition, many parents find themselves asking: Is my child eating well enough? While the focus often falls on sugar or fat intake, there’s a less discussed but equally critical question we should be asking – Is my child getting enough fibre? Fibre is not just about preventing constipation. It plays

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Struggling to keep up? It may be time to rethink your finances

Even though loadshedding has eased, inflation is slowing down, and interest rates have dropped since their peak in May 2023, many South Africans remain under serious financial pressure. Average electricity tariffs rose by 190% between 2014 and 2024. This excludes the 2025 12.75% increase for Eskom customers in April. In addition, municipal tariffs are set

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From Curb to Couture: The haute street food movement

Move over, foie gras. The culinary spotlight is shifting to food trucks, corner grills, and bustling township pop-ups – where chef whites meet street corners and every dish is plated like art. As part of its Future Menus 2025 report, Unilever Food Solutions has declared what many in the food world have suspected: street food has gone couture. Think: smoky mielies

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Fraud and your bank account

In the digital age, online transactions have become integral to everyday life. E-commerce has transformed the way we shop, pay bills and manage finances. “However, this convenience comes with significant risks,” says Ann Cloete from Aon South Africa, an insurance brokerage and risk advisor. “Cybercriminals constantly develop new ways to exploit online banking users and fraudulent

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Move over fillers: Why SA patients are choosing PRF anti-ageing treatments

A major shift is underway in South Africa’s aesthetics industry, as cutting-edge platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) is quickly surpassing fillers or traditional platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy as the anti-ageing treatment of choice, delivering results that patients describe as “four times better” than its predecessor. “Since introducing PRF into our practice, patients overwhelmingly choose it over PRP

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Fugglers: The delightfully Disturbing Plush Toys Arrive in South Africa

South Africa is about to experience a plush toy revolution as ZURU introduces Fugglers, the Funny Ugly Monsters that have captivated hearts worldwide with their mischievous charm and unconventional appeal.​ These quirky creatures, known for their human-like teeth, vacant eyes, and signature ‘butt-on hole,’ have become a global sensation. In the past year alone, sales

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Consistency & variety – Nutrition for real immune support

Like a seesaw, winter temperatures plunge and there’s a synchronised spike in the prevalence of colds and flu. This can partly be explained by the fact that some viruses survive better in colder temperatures, but also that our response to cold weather results in conditions and behaviour changes that make us more vulnerable. We’re more

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Qwantani resort rolls out the red carpet for man’s best friend

For many people, a holiday isn’t truly a holiday unless the whole family goes with, and that includes their furry, four-legged members. But finding a resort that welcomes dogs can prove to be difficult. According to Shaun Lamont, Managing Director of First Group Hotels and Resorts, South Africa is still playing catch-up when it comes

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