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When the article “what we can learn from Gen Z” (page 84) was suggested, my first thought in response was, obviously, how to set up Netflix, what else? Perhaps it was because two of my Gen Z children had just moved to the UK, and left somewhat of a t

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Heather de Vos lives in Benoni with her husband Malcolm, their daughter Rachel, and share the property with her mom and dad and many pets, including donkeys, chickens, bunnies, four dogs, two cockatiels and a cat! Her two elder children, Jason and Va

I was diagnosed with stage three inflammatory breast cancer on my birthday on 23 October 2019, and started with chemo on 12 November of the same year. I finished phase one of my chemo on 14 January this year and I’m currently doing phase two and thre

We love potatoes! This versatile root vegetable is filling, cheap and cheerful and has many health benefits. These starchy tubers are high in natural, unprocessed carbohydrates, which makes them a great source of energy. Potatoes contain the highest

Kauai’s frozen product range at Pick n Pay means you can enjoy Kauai’s delicious meals and smoothies at home whenever the craving calls. The new healthy ready-to-eat frozen range contains no additives, preservatives, artificial colourants or flavoura

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According to Purewow.com, you can naturally whiten your teeth by rubbing the inside of a banana peel across them. Let the paste that forms sit on your teeth for about 10 minutes, then brush them. It’s thought that as the peel contains minerals includ

Genuine boar bristle hairbrushes have benefits for fine and normal hair. The scaled bristles help move dirt and debris off the hair shaft while helping distribute oil away from the scalp towards the ends. For fine delicate hair, choose the softest br

Enhancing your natural memory is where your lifestyle comes in, because it involves forming healthy habits. Once again, what we put in our mouths plays a huge impact on our overall state of wellbeing. According to Health.harvard.edu, the build-up of

Email can feel like a real time vortex – spend three hours on it, and you might have just as many emails because new messages keep flying into your inbox. Our best advice is to designate specific email times and turn it off or pause it (if you have G

QI’m a full-time working mom and have a wonderful nanny who comes in daily for my two children, aged five and seven. My question is, at what stage do I transition to an aupair to fetch them from school, help them with homework and other things in tha

According to the UK’s office for national statistics, 246 000 South Africans had relocated to the UK as of the end of 2018. Their latest data shows that approximately 7 300 people emigrated from South Africa to the UK in 2017 alone, making it one of

Combine 1kg halved baby potatoes, 180ml cider vinegar, 3ml salt and 125ml water. Cover and steam over medium heat for about 20 minutes, or until tender. Drain. Mix through 45ml cider vinegar and 30ml olive oil. Season. Bake at 200°C for 20-25 minutes

There’s a tendency among South African parents to think that tuberculosis (TB) is something that happens to somebody else. I was one of these parents, until my three-year-old’s teacher was hospitalised with TB. With her diagnosis, panic quickly set i

Have an open discussion about date rape, even if they haven’t yet opened up to you about whether they’re dating or not. Teens go to a lot of parties (some of which you won’t know about) where they drink alcohol and may even take drugs. Explain to the

On the flip side, it’s just as important to discuss respecting the boundaries and consent of others. At this age, adolescents have developed a moral compass and have a good sense of the differences between right and wrong. However, there’s always roo

Ozzie is an awkward ostrich with a gammy leg who struggles to fit in with his powerful and athletic peers. A chance meeting with a flock of eccentric flamingos brightens his day and ultimately brings love, colour and joy into his life when they invit

There they lie, the expensive jerseys, the mandatory hats, the partnerless shoes, the mouldering lunchboxes – all bought and paid for by some hard-working mom or dad. All abandoned by some thoughtless child. No amount of sticky labels, the permanent

Certain supplements can negatively interact with medications Ginkgo can increase the risk of bleeding when taken in conjunction with antiplatelet and anticoagulant medications, and is also thought to interact with certain glucose and psychiatric medi

Keeping your liver healthy is essential to overall good health. Your liver performs more than 500 vital functions, including removing toxins, filtering blood, storing glucose for energy, digesting fats, and absorbing vitamins and minerals. Research s

According to Dr Naidoo, these include: Exposure to actual or threatened death, serious injury, or sexual violence. This could be directly, by witnessing or learning of a trauma, or by repeated or extreme exposure. Intrusive symptoms such as physical

Triggers can be anything that cause fear or distressing memories, and which are associated with a traumatic experience. They can be both internal and external events and are usually personal and specific, Dr Naidoo explains. Stress Anxiety Feeling ov

The hypothalamic pituitary axis (HPA) is responsible for the endocrine output during the fear/stress response, and is regulated by the amygdala. It’s useful to think of the amygdala, which is a primitive animalistic part of our brain that’s wired to

Almost every clique of friends in school has one girl who asserts herself as the leader, pulling other girls around her to take up the role of her followers. This concept can be seen in childhood and runs right through to adulthood. So how and why do

Observing from the outside, it’s difficult to comprehend why women are so quick to succumb to Queen Bee’s control. Why don’t they just stand up to her? ‘It’s because they’re usually charming and well-connected, so those who want to fit in are easily

Do you have a controlling mom or sister who is always critical of you? But you often find yourself giving in and taking their “advice” because you feel you need their approval. ‘The first step is to be comfortable with not getting their approval at a

Whale poop is used as an ingredient in certain designer perfumes. Ambergris, a type of whale poop that’s yellowish-grey and greasy, is produced in the intestines of sperm whales. It’s a prized scent used in high-end fragrances and is worth more than

A great way to add goodness (and a little indulgence) to lunchboxes is with Clover’s Bliss yoghurts, now available in convenient a six pack of all your favourite flavours – Strawberries and Cream, Black Forrest and Chocolate Chip. Your family will lo

Q My five-year-old dog refuses to eat her dry canine food. She only wants to eat the saucy canned meat. This has been happening since she was a puppy. I’ve tried buying all kinds of dry food. Tinned food is more expensive and we’re trying to cut cost

Archie the cat and Vanessa the dog live in Somerset West and are both rescue animals. Although Archie is almost three years old, he’s never managed to grow out of his kitten meow. In fact, he insists on starting his day with a bowl of milk. Both Arch

If you’re looking for that beautiful, conversation-worthy piece for your home, then move aside malls, and hello markets. Kamers is back for another autumn showcase, with over 180 ‘makers’ offering you their best wares. Kamers is arguably one of the b

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