Let’s be honest, the traditional Father’s Day script could do with a revamp. Usually, we scramble for a last-minute card, pick up a predictable gift – perhaps a pair of socks or a gadget that will sit in a drawer – and call it a day. But if we stop to really look at the […]
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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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Ask any ringside doctor what they do when a fighter’s ear balloons between rounds: drain it before the damage sets. Online, that logic is now being inverted. The deformity that surgeons work to prevent has become something young men are paying for, and in some cases, doing to themselves. Professor Chrysis Sofianos, a triple board-certified
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When do people start taking their health seriously? For many, the answer comes after a health scare, a significant birthday or a diagnosis that affects them or someone they love. Health is often viewed as something that becomes important later in life, when problems begin to emerge. Yet, the reality is quite different. Many of
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There is a particular kind of South African magic that happens when the world’s biggest football tournament arrives. Couches are crammed. The neighbours and friends have arrived with camp chairs. Everyone’s eyes are glued to the Sony BRAVIA screen in the living room while three overlapping conversations about the referee’s last decision happen. Outside, someone
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Loud laughter across a playground. Tiny hands digging for imaginary treasure. A cardboard box transformed into a rocket headed for the moon. Childhood is filled with magical moments that may look like simple fun, yet remarkable learning is happening every second. “Play is childhood,” says Tersia Scholtz, principal of Glenwood House Primary in George. “It’s
Every day, millions of South Africans make decisions about what to feed themselves and their families. They compare prices, choose trusted brands, pack lunchboxes, prepare dinners and try to make the best choices they can. But what if the biggest challenge isn’t choosing healthier food? What if it’s understanding what is actually inside it? That
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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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In June, the world pauses to mark Cancer Survivors Day, a day of celebration for those who have survived, and inspiration for those who have just been told they have a fight ahead of them. For Joshua (AKA Josh), a 29-year-old from Cape Town, this day carries deep personal meaning. Eight years ago, he was
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