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After 175 years of helping families thrive, we believe that making plans for the worst can actually allow you to…
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The focus of Grade 12s is now firmly on the final 2020 Matric exams. But they should also take some…
In 1968 Idonie and Oscar Troisi decided to start a meat and deli business on their farm in Salisbury, the…
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The last few months we have been chatting about sensory processing, and the way in which our children modulate their…
The word revision used to evoke in me (and I am sure many of you) the following thoughts – ‘revision…
Regular eye examinations are extremely important to your overall health and your vision. Everyone wants clear, healthy, and comfortable vision…
One of the easiest and fastest ways for us grown-ups to really connect with and teach our kids is to…
The theme for World Diabetes Day 2020 is The Nurse and Diabetes. The campaign aims to raise awareness around the…
Probiotics support the body’s natural defences, starting in the digestive tract by naturally restoring the balance of “good” beneficial bacteria…
• 1.2kg potatoes • 6 pork or veggie sausages • 2 large leeks • 2 apples • ½ a bunch…
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The Sunflower Fund partnered by DKMS’s annual Sunflower Day campaign will be commemorated on Friday 13 November this year. The…
Make these doughnut-style apple rings for a picnic with the kids. Children will love helping to make, decorate and eat…
The Amanzimtoti Warhammer Club focuses on painting figurines and playing tabletop games based on the sci-fi universe called Warhammer 40…
Laager Rooibos shares 6 tips to deal with end-of-year exam stress The month of October will see South African students…
Investments, house or wheels? Many people would say it’s their investments, beautiful home or even the set of wheels parked…
Here are five tips to get the most out of online learning by Kristen Lisa Strahlendorf, registered counsellor and private…
This year, the Centre for Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) celebrates its 40th anniversary, and Compass Cares celebrates its 12th calendar…
In spring the sun is out today. and all the animals come out to play. When it rains it’s called…
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October is mental health awareness month, and the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (sadag) provides some helpful tips to…
Sterilising baby bottles may seem like a tedious job, and let’s be honest, it can be! But although it’s not…
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I was recently sent a copy of Jamie Oliver’s 7 Ways – Easy Ideas for Every Day of the Week.…
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Sarah Mackintosh spoke to Trudy Chetty, mother of a son with Down syndrome and founder of non-profit organisation, You’re Magical.…
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Sarah Morrow, owner of Little Leaders Preschool in Glenhills, was recently placed second out of 400 other contestants in the…
The sensory system is comprised of the brain, spinal cord, and neurons. It is the neurological wiring by which we…
October is ADHD awareness month and www.adhdawarenessmonth.org is a website dedicated to this important topic – below they share some…
All parents want their child to be happy in the school they choose for them. What some parents may not…
Did you know you have a left and right brain? Here is a fun article to test whether you are…
Dr Melissa Chettiar qualified as a medical doctor in 2006 at Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine (UKZN). After completing…
According to Dr Pramod Reddy, director of the Durban Breast Clinic and the Surgical Screening Clinic, despite Covid-19, breast cancer…
National Nutrition Week is from 9 to 19 October. Eating well and making good nutritional choices is one of the…
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According to the latest statistics published by the South African National Cancer Registry, breast cancer is the leading cause of…
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Nobody wants an emergency to happen in their home, but unfortunately we just never know. It is one of those…
Global Handwashing Day (GHD) is a global advocacy day dedicated to increasing awareness about the importance of hand hygiene, especially…
The toll of a pandemic on healthcare costs and provisioning. Adapting to a new way of enabling and delivering quality…
Azile Ngubane just turned six on 5 September. A time that is meant to be joyous and filled with the…
Long before the COVID-19 disruption started, the government and financial institutions have continuously been warning consumers to be vigilant and…
Attorney and mediator, Ugeeta Pala, discusses what happens when saying “i do” becomes “I don’t want to”. The unprecedented strain…
The mental health fallout of Covid-19 has hit working adults hard, leaving them – and their loved ones – financially…
This was my great grandma’s recipe from the 40s and earlier. It’s so easy to make. I remember this being…
This is a quick and easy morning or afternoon snack. I use the regular size muffin pans but fill them…
Intercare Woodburn Medical and Dental Centre opened its doors in Woodburn Square Centre in Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg. At this modern, family-friendly…
KwaZulu-Natal’s much-loved East Coast Radio House & Garden Show has announced that the 2020 show, set to have taken place…
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Despite constant progress in terms of vehicle safety, road traffic accidents still represent the number one causes of fatalities amongst…
Meet Francoise Malby-Anthony, the passionate woman who keeps the late elephant whisperer’s legacy alive – and more, writes Katrine Anker-Nilssen…
Africa’s Wild Dogs – A Survival Story is a large-format photographic celebration of one of the continent’s most charismatic and…
Do you have a new picture in mind regarding your financial freedom or independence, especially after various lockdown levels you…
The first annual Great Sunflower Bake Off in celebration of the Sunflower Fund’s 20th birthday was a resounding success, with…
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Train your brain to implement money-saving tactics, even during difficult financial times! What a difficult and emotional time it has…
The pandemic has not only had a catastrophic effect on the economy, but it has destroyed the academic year. However,…
While the perception might be that children have an intuitive grasp on technology, this is not always the case. According…
Schools can still enter the 2020 Olympiads and write on your preferred dates until the end of 2020. Conquesta is…
Sensory processing is such an important part of the way our children develop. Each child processes sensory information in different…
If a child begins to learn and practice the skill of summarising at a young age, it will help him…
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