Lifestyle

Here’s why raw milk is not safe to drink

People often believe that when something is in its original form, it’s unblemished and therefore good. That might be true for some things but not for milk, at least not entirely. Raw milk is milk that comes straight from animals, likely from cows, sheep, and goats. The UCLA Health publication defines it as milk that […]

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How to stay warm and safe this winter

Winter brings with it a desire to snuggle up in the comfort of our homes. Fireplaces, gas and electric heaters, electric blankets, and hot water bottles become our trusted companions during these chilly months. And, of course, many of us rely on generators and inverters to keep the heat turned up when the power’s out. […]

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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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Micro joys, the key to a happier life

There’s a saying that says “Life is about the little things”, it means that focusing more on the small moments that bring you joy is important and allows you to live your life to the fullest. These little moments are called micro joys and they are the key to living a more peaceful and positive […]

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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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Is it the end of an era for green ID books?

Is it possible that the green barcoded ID books are on the verge of being phased out? It’s been more than 10 years since they were first introduced into the system, and even though smartcard IDs are now the more commonly used form of identification, there are discussions about phasing out the green books. According […]

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Internet users react to woman who finds her mom’s hidden cash stash

A curious TikToker uncovered a big secret when she opened her kitchen cupboard and found her mother’s hidden money stash. TikTok user @mivumemani posted a video showing her finding her mother’s cash hidden in the kitchen. In the video, she opened a Frozen container, typically used to store butter and found money inside. It can […]

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Watch: TikTok duo paint village house using soil

Popular TikTok duo under the handle @Fezzy.Fezz are loved by many for their natural and raw content centred around village life. The two sisters trended when they posted videos speaking English amusing many users with their disregard for grammar and tense. While many corrected their grammar, the two continued creating content in English as more […]

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Pensioners facing murder charges die in police custody

North-West pensioners Daniel Madumo and Jeremia Mmatli have died after being arrested for allegedly murdering another pensioner at an old age home in Brits, North West. As per reports by news publication, The Citizen, Daniel and Jeremia were allegedly charged on counts of murder for Godfrey Motsepe. The news publication states that the untimely death […]

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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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Hijacking: 7 ways to avoid becoming a statistic

The latest figures from the SA Police Service show that 66 cars are being stolen daily across South Africa – an increase of 6.5% from 2023. Information from Tracker shows that hi-jackings account for 55% of vehicle crime incidents among their customer base. So how do you reduce your chances of becoming the latest statistic? […]

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