Most of us recognise the moment: An unknown number flashes on the screen. We hesitate, decline or answer, expecting to disengage quickly. Unsolicited calls have become part of everyday life. Increasingly, the instinct to avoid them is driven by more than inconvenience. It’s about trust. The recent shutdown of an illegal call centre in Umhlanga […]
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The conversation around South Africa’s two-pot retirement system has largely centred on one key feature: access. Since its implementation on 1 September 2024, the ability to withdraw from the savings component of retirement funds has provided many South Africans with much-needed financial flexibility. As the system evolves, a more nuanced picture is starting to emerge.
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A love of reading doesn’t develop by chance. It is built early through everyday habits that shape how children experience books – not as work but as discovery, imagination and connection. And, these habits start at home. Tasleem Sather, education programme lead at SPARK Turffontein, explains that while educators play a critical role in shaping
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Under pressure from rising electricity prices and municipal rates, South African consumers now face soaring fuel costs, which will have a knock-on effect throughout the economy. The consequences for people with little or no financial wiggle room are already apparent, with applications for debt counselling in April already significantly up compared to last year. National
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The skincare conversation is evolving. No longer limited to serums and routines reserved for the face, a new wave of conscious consumers are recognising that the skin on the body deserves the same level of care, intention and ingredient integrity. Responding to this shift, Fundamentals Skincare has launched two results-driven body washes designed to treat,
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South Africans are living through another cycle of sustained economic pressure as rising fuel costs continue to filter through the economy, pushing up the price of transport, food and household goods. At the same time, broader global uncertainty and ongoing geopolitical tensions are adding further worry and dread to an already financially stressful landscape for
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Every child deserves the chance to thrive, yet misconceptions about Down syndrome can leave families feeling unsure about how best to care for them. While Down syndrome may bring unique considerations, the essentials of love, stimulation, safety and bonding remain the same – and recognising this can make a meaningful difference in a child’s early
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For widows and their children, celebratory moments typically associated with togetherness can often sharpen feelings of loneliness. Zanele Elane Ngubane knows that feeling well. It is why she started the Mesuliwezinyembezi Support Group in Durban, and why she continues to create spaces for connection and support for others navigating similar journeys. At their annual Family
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Environmental awareness days like Earth Day on 22 April, and World Environment Day on 5 June, have steadily shifted how many people think about our impact on the planet. What was once limited to recycling bins and switching off lights has grown into something far more practical and individual. Businesses are now measured against sustainability
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It’s natural to feel reluctant to let go of the wonderful flavours of summer, as well as all the ways that our braais and roasts, salads and smoothies have been filled with the sunshine sweetness of peaches, nectarines and plums over the past months. The good news is that there is still some time left
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