There’s nothing quite like that pre-holiday excitement — the countdown, the outfit planning, the playlists — but let’s be honest, the lead-up (and sometimes even the trip itself) can quickly turn from dreamy to downright stressful if you’re not intentional about how you travel. After years of airport sprints, overpacked suitcases, and Google Maps meltdowns, […]
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A fun DIY project that is super simple to make, and you probably have most of the things you need already lying around your house. You can make do without buying a single thing to create your own scarecrow. This mini DIY scarecrow project can be a fun and functional activity for you and your […]
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Calcium is an extremely important mineral, supporting strong bones and teeth and plays a significant role in heart health, muscle function, and nerve signalling. For most adults, our daily calcium goal is to ingest 1,000 milligrams (this amount differs for certain groups, including adolescents, postmenopausal women, and older adults). Many people instantly turn to a […]
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From Morocco’s Atlantic shores to Mozambique’s island enclaves, Africa’s coastline is a living canvas painted with surf, sun, and the spirit of creation. Across the continent, beach towns have become magnets for artists, makers, and dreamers. These coastal havens are where salt air meets studio air, where galleries stand beside fishing boats, and where art […]
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As the sun sets over Cape Town, casting long shadows across its historic buildings, a different kind of presence comes alive: one of spectral figures and ghostly tales that linger in the city’s air. Founded in 1652, Cape Town, South Africa’s oldest city, boasts a rich tapestry of history, woven together with myths and stories […]
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Nails do more than finish a manicure. Their natural colour and surface can hint at what is going on inside the body. While polish is fun, it also hides useful clues, so take a regular look at your nails bare. What follows explains common colour changes, what they can mean, and when to speak to […]
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South Africa prides itself on its rich cultural diversity, this is often best represented through food. From the famous bunny chow, to the delicious kota, not to mention Cape Town’s prominent street meal, the gatsby, food has a funny way of uniting communities in a manner that many still struggle to comprehend. Each city comes […]
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The watering can is one of the most useful items in any gardener’s tool shed. While a hose, sprinkler, and in-ground system can all cover wider areas of the garden faster, a watering can is inexpensive, efficient, functional and perfect for watering small areas and container gardens. As with all gardening tools, proper maintenance and storage are needed to keep […]
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After several months of delays and organisational restructuring, Qhawekazi Mazaleni has been crowned the new Miss South Africa 2025. The 24-year-old from the Eastern Cape received the crown from outgoing titleholder Mia le Roux during a ceremony at the SunBet Arena in Pretoria on Saturday, 25 October. Luyanda Zuma was named first princess, while Karabo […]
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If you’ve ever had to sit on your suitcase while whispering sweet nothings to the zipper in hopes it’ll close, congratulations – you, my friend, are a chronic over-packer. Welcome to the club. And while minimalists may scoff with their smug little carry-ons, some of us need options. Who knows if vacation-you is a “linen […]
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South Africa is home to some of the most beautiful wildlife, but not every experience needs to be lived through a safari tour in the bush, others are found in the heart of our ocean. One way of encountering this is by going shark cage diving. What is shark diving? Shark diving is an underwater […]
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South Africa is home to some of the most beautiful getaways, and if surfing is part of your activity list this summer, we have you sorted. Summer is more than just traveling on road trips or sitting around a family braai. It is also an ideal opportunity to get out and explore the beauty that […]
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