Your first salary lands. After deductions, there’s something left over – and you’ve seen enough FinTok to know you should be investing. So, you open an investment account, set up a monthly debit order into a balanced exchange-traded fund (ETF), and pat yourself on the back. Job done, right? For now, yes. But your financial
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Most parents plan and budget carefully for the various expenses of raising a child, such as education, food, clothing and extracurricular activities. Healthcare, however, is sometimes treated differently: as an expense to be dealt with only when a child falls ill, is injured or requires specialist support. The reality is that healthcare presents significant cost
September is Oral Health Month, and while most of us think about oral health in terms of our teeth and gums, what happens in our mouths doesn’t necessarily stay there. Gum disease has been associated with more than 50 systemic conditions, making good oral care an important part of looking after our overall health. Yet,
Becoming a parent is one of the most significant life transitions you will experience, but when you choose to start a family, there can be financial implications that extend well beyond the immediate costs of raising a child. For women who choose to have children later in life, the financial planning conversation needs to consider
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Youghazi has officially unveiled Aswad, a new sensory collection bringing together home fragrance, personal care and the everyday rituals that make a space feel like home. The collection was introduced at an intimate launch at 156 Kloof Street, Cape Town, bringing together a curated group of influencers, content creators, media and industry guests for an
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With the cost of living stretching budgets to breaking point, South Africans are increasingly looking for ways to save. Many turn to loyalty programmes, which can be an effective way to cut costs – provided they are used wisely. A loyalty programme is a marketing system that companies use to reward customers who shop or
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There’s a particular kind of optimism that arrives with spring, inspiring a familiar ritual among gardeners – from the seasoned to the enthusiastic and sometimes the reluctant – to head for the nursery. “It’s exciting to plant things for the summer,” says Kate Johnson, operations manager at the South African Landscapers Institute (SALI) KwaZulu-Natal, and
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As the world marks the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies on 7 September, South Africans are being reminded that air quality is shaped by more than what happens outdoors. The 2026 Clean Air Day campaign is focusing on the economic and health benefits of tackling air pollution and climate change together. Locally,
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The ranch gates are opening onto something wilder, brighter and bigger than ever before as Cartoonito launches Dino Ranch: Island Explorers, a vibrant new preschool adventure. Premiering 14 September 2026 at 16h45 on Cartoonito Africa, available on DStv channel 302, the spin-off follows the Cassidy siblings and their dino pals to Dino Island, a dazzling
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Homeowners have traditionally been encouraged to think of their property as an investment because of its potential to increase in value. Today, there’s another reason to invest in your home – it could reduce your monthly expenses. Faced with electricity prices that have increased by between 8.76% and 9% this year, rising municipal charges and
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