Lifestyle

Cell phone theft is rife – women are mostly targeted

Cell phone theft remains rife in South Africa and with an alarming 11 404 reported incidents of common robbery in the first quarter of 2023 – an increase of 7.9% over the previous year, it’s imperative for South Africans to be vigilant. “This is especially true for South African women, who are targeted almost five times […]

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4 Things to avoid for a smooth co-parenting

Co-parenting requires for two people who have children together to put aside their differences and find ways to raise their kids with each other. Both parents have to be patient with each other, be empathetic and create open communication lines with each other. This is often easier said than done as sometimes there might be […]

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Watch: Woman’s wig snatched in Jozi

A young woman was left traumatised after getting her wig snatched in Johannesburg CBD. The young woman took to her TikTok account where she uploaded a video showing herself wearing just a wig cap and what looked like a closure instead of her human hair wig. Users of social media were shocked as they saw […]

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A hearing-impaired barista and a chef overcome sound barriers

Phumzile Mazibuko (38) has made thousands of coffees but has never heard the sound of a coffee grinder or the gurgling noises of the milk steaming. Chef Lindokuhle Mashiane (29) does not know what the clatter of appliances, meat sizzling or bubbling boiling sounds like. However, despite being deaf, both have managed to break the […]

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What colours say about your mood

Using a certain colour in your space could tell people more about you than you may realise, as well as have a marked impact on both you and those enjoying the space. As a child, were you obsessed with mood rings? Do you remember them? – the pieces of jewellery with the stone that would […]

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Foods to eat to reduce type 2 diabetes risks

Diabetes mellitus (DM), as it is medically known, is a chronic disease. According to the National Library of Medicine, type 1 diabetes, means there is a lack of the production of insulin as a result of autoimmune destruction of the insulin-producing cells within the pancreas. This is the case for 8% of diabetics. In type 2 […]

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Healthy habits to adopt for longer life

We all desire a long and fulfilling life, and one of the keys to achieving this goal is to adopt healthy habits that promote longevity. While genetics certainly play a role in our lifespan, our lifestyle choices can have a profound impact on our overall health and how many years we get to enjoy. Healthline […]

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Inspirational short film to watch: ‘SEE US

ON THE BRINK, a marine campaign led by local conservation organisation, WILDTRUST, has just released “SEE US” – a short film following two intrepid underwater explorers along South Africa’s untamed coastline revealing sanctuaries where sharks and rays find refuge. Embarking on a journey of exploration with a team of marine conservationists, divemaster, Thandeka Hlongwa, and […]

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5 Wired signs of early pregnancy

Everyone who has been pregnant before will tell you a different story of what the early signs of their pregnancy were. Even those who have been pregnant more than once are likely to experience different signs. Of these early pregnancy signs, some are normal and can be expected, while some are wired and funny. Below […]

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5 Tips to welcome spring into your home

The spring season would be incomplete without a touch of living decor around your home. Use these tips to fill your home with as many spring flowers as you can from the garden. Go all out If you have masses of flowers and don’t know what to do with them, a flower wall is your […]

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Signs of a toxic mother-in-law

Marriage not only consists of you and your partner but your partner’s family too. Therefore, it is important to get along with your in-laws. However, for some, there may be an unfortunate instance where their mother-in-law makes it difficult for their relationship to flourish. So, how do you know that you have a toxic mother-in-law? […]

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Saudi Arabian Airlines to resume flights to Johannesburg

Saudi Arabian Airlines, or Saudia, has announced plans to resume direct flights from Jeddah to Johannesburg on 1 December. Johannesburg is South Africa’s biggest city and is known as the ‘City of Gold.’ With diverse attractions for tourists, the city sees a large number of tourists annually. Between 1 December 2023 and 31 January 2024, […]

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