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Angelsview Hotel: A majestic retreat in Graskop

Mpumalanga seems to be calling my name so often, I think it only makes sense to start considering a second home in that area. We were summoned once again to the lush hills and breathtaking vistas of Graskop, where the Angelsview Hotel stands as a beacon of luxury and tranquillity. Offering a perfect blend of […]

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Experience a fun-filled day with loved ones at Van loveren Family Vineyards

Looking for a fun-filled day out with your loved ones? Look no further than the picturesque Van Loveren Family Vineyards, offering a range of activities to cater to every member of your family. Nestled in the beautiful Robertson Valley, Van Loveren has flourished over three generations of the Retief family to become South Africa’s leading […]

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Discover 5 of the Cederburg’s untouched hiking trails

The Cederberg is a vast and unspoiled wilderness, one of South Africa’s few wilderness areas where you can meet nature on its terms. Here are a few hiking trails in the Cederberg. Its majestic mountains are a hiker’s paradise, offering a network of trails that wind through rocky mazes, grassy plains, craggy peaks, secretive wooded […]

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Teach your child to be moneywise, here is how

Being comfortable with money is an important life skill to teach our children. Understanding the dynamics of earning, spending and saving gives them a solid foundation for success in life, by Sylvia Walker. Parenting is one of the toughest jobs on Earth. There’s no ‘how-to’ guide; you simply need to be a good all-rounder and […]

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Fun activities for kids and dads this winter holiday

With the school term over, kids might start to get bored if they have nothing to do. With these Daddy’s Deal school holiday activities, you can keep them busy and enjoy fun, discounted activities with them during the winter school holidays. If you’re in Cape Town: Tots n Pots Don’t spend the entire holiday cooped […]

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Tips on dealing with an aggressive toddler

When children are in their toddler years, they are very expressive with their emotions and their actions are sometimes unpredictable. Parents try by all means to teach their kids to use a softer approach when expressing anger and aggression, but toddlers sometimes have a limited understanding of what is right and wrong. If your 3-year-old […]

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Looking for your dream car? Auto Pedigree wants to help get you there

With over four decades of experience, Auto Pedigree has been a trusted name in the South African automotive industry, known for crafting tailor-made deals that suit customers’ financial situations. One of the standout features is Deal Assistance which gives you the ability to structure deals using up to R50 000. This is available for all makes […]

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Here’s when and why a man should see a urologist

There comes a certain time in a man’s life when he needs to take extra care of the delicate parts of his health. As the body deteriorates with age, it becomes prone to health issues that cannot be taken lightly and should be treated or prevented on time. This for men includes regular visits to […]

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Reasons why a child needs their father

It is of utmost importance for children to grow up with both parents present and active. This gives a child a sense of safety, belonging and self-worth. A child grows up knowing that they are loved and seen and parents serve as role models for their children to show them how to navigate life. Both […]

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Bogus travel agency robs 80 people from their Thailand vacation

A group of pensioners who paid R26 000 each for 14 nights in Thailand say they’ve been scammed and want their money back in response to being abandoned on the eve of their departure. According to IOL, 80 travellers were expected to leave on 20 June but were informed a week prior that their much-anticipated […]

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A couple spends R27k on Cape Town baecation

Internet users were shocked that a couple spent over R27k on their Cape Town five-day holiday. TikTok creator @vintagefantic posted a video breaking down her costs to travel from Johannesburg to Cape Town for their five-day stay. Baecations are vacations that people in relationships take to unwind and relax together. In this case, many internet […]

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South Africans can get 60 days visa free in Thailand

According to reports, Thailand is taking steps to boost its economic growth and simplify life for tourists who plan to visit the popular destination with its new 60-day visa-free visitation allowance. Travellers from 93 countries, including Greece, France, UAE, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa will be granted an extra 30 visa-free days in the […]

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