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Sustainable living: Repurposing invasive trees

South Africa has a significant issue with invasive and alien tree species that have spread across nearly 10 million hectares of land, consuming around 7% of the country’s precious water resources each year. Imagine these as uninvited guests at a party – and having made themselves at home, they’re incredibly hard to remove. Despite the […]

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Rooibos has performance-boosting and healing properties for Comrades athletes

With intensive training under way for the Comrades Marathon on Sunday, 9 June 2024, athletes need to retain optimum health before, during and after The Ultimate Human Race. The good news is that athletes competing in South Africa’s biggest event on the running calendar can seek restoration from a truly South African source – rooibos

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The B-well Around the Pot cycling event is back!

Gear up for South Africa’s premier gravel cycling event, taking place on 26 and 27 July in the charming town of Swellendam. The B-well Around the Pot, presented by SEESA, has quickly become a staple on the cycling calendar and promises an exhilarating and demanding ride for cyclists of all abilities. “After the unfortunate cancellation

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How to protect your trusty two-wheeler against the risks of the road (or trail)

With South Africa playing host to a few of the most iconic cycling races – including the world’s largest individually timed cycle race, the Cape Town Cycle Tour – the country has no shortage of avid two-wheeled adventurers. This growing passion for competitive cycling has been met in recent years by an increase in the

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Stay and play: Tips for the ultimate golfing getaway

Autumn is the perfect time to book a golfing getaway with your golfing buddies or your partner if they enjoy golf. The weather is cooler, and rain is less likely, but the fairways remain lush and inviting. Shaun Lamont, managing director of First Group Hotels and Resorts – and avid golfer – shares some great

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Festival of Games: Bringing tabletop fun to everyone

In an age dominated by screens and digital entertainment, there’s a growing movement to unplug, reconnect with others and discover the joys of tabletop gaming. Unplug Yourself has taken a significant step in this direction with the launch of its inaugural Festival of Games. The Festival of Games is more than just another series of

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