Month: October 2025

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Interesting Stories

Emma Chademena on the CHIME Project

Following World Mental Health Day, conversations around emotional wellbeing continue to resonate—especially in the rural heartlands of South Africa, where innovation often emerges from necessity. One such story comes from the Eastern Cape, where One to One Africa’s CHIME initiative—Community Health Intervention through Musical Engagement—is using music as a powerful form of mental health care. Today on StyleSkoops, we speak with Emma Chademana, who shares how Mentor Mothers are transforming […]

todayOctober 30, 2025 11

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Interview: Colette Botha on the She Leads Conference

Today we’re joined by the dynamic Colette Botha, founder of Colette Strategic Solutions and the driving force behind the upcoming She Leads Women’s Conference happening on the 31st of October at Pont de Val in Parys, Free State. With the theme “Encouraging a mindset where we as women graciously share space, celebrate our uniqueness, uplift, empower and support one another”, the event promises to be an unforgettable experience filled with […]

todayOctober 29, 2025 10

Health and Welfare

The 10 Symptoms of Macular Degeneration

Macular Degeneration is a painless medical condition affecting vision. As the macula, which is part of the retina, degenerates, vision deteriorates in the centre of the visual field, often leading to blindness. It more frequently occurs in older individuals, though mild symptoms may be present even before the condition is severe enough to provoke a medical investigation. If detected early on, treatment and contingency measures slow the progression of this […]

todayOctober 27, 2025 7

Recipes

Fruity Spring Salad

Seasonal abundance A good salad is so much more than lettuce, tomato, cucumber and maybe an olive or two with some feta and a dressing. Why not make your next salads the hero on the table? The secret to a scrumptious salad is to keep things simple, so don’t fall into the habit of combining too many ingredients in one bowl. This tasty homemade salad dressing with mustard and herbs […]

todayOctober 25, 2025 4

Recipes

Indonesian Rice Dish

Packed with flavour! This recipe is indeed a surprisingly good combination of vibrant Indonesian-inspired aromas. If you are an adventurous cook and enjoy something new and different, then this recipe is for you. Or are you perhaps looking for a delicious meat-free meal? Then, do give this aromatic idea a try. To describe Indonesian food in one sentence is quite tricky, as the flavour influences for this cuisine ranges from […]

todayOctober 17, 2025 8

Tech News

Support for Windows 10 ended on October 14. What are your Options?

What does "End of Support" mean? Microsoft has had a formal policy of supporting each major operating system release for 10 years. Windows 10 was released in 2015, so its 10 years are almost up! This means that Microsoft will no longer provide Security Updates, Bug Fixes or Techical Support, and that you will have no protection against any new threats that emerge. And there will almost certainly be new […]

todayOctober 15, 2025 10

Health and Welfare

Cucumbers and Your Kidneys

Is cucumber good for your kidneys? The truth that saved me. Written by Lisa Macdony The Kidney-Cucumber Connection  Cucumbers aren’t just crunchy water sticks. They’re kidney superheroes disguised as salad ingredients. Here’s what makes them so powerful: 1. Hydration Powerhouse Your kidneys LOVE water. Dehydration is one of the worst things you can do to them. Cucumbers are 96% water, making them one of the most hydrating foods on the […]

todayOctober 13, 2025 6

Financial News

What is the Difference Between a Bookkeeper and an Accountant?

“Finance is effectively the rhythm section of a company. It creates the company cadence that every company needs.” (John Baule, CPA and ecommerce expert) In a nutshell: A bookkeeper keeps your financial records accurate and current. They handle the day-to-day recording of transactions, issuing of invoices, reconciling of bank statements, and making sure everything lines up. Think of it as the hygiene of your business finances. If it’s not being […]

todayOctober 13, 2025 9

Recipes

Bobotie: A Family Favourite!

Everyone has their own version of this well-known South African recipe – an aromatic mince mixture baked with an egg custard on top. It may sound strange if you have not had it before, but with its typical Cape Malay seasonings, we promise that it will impress every time. Did you know that bobotie originated as a recipe to use the leftover Sunday lunch roasted leg of lamb? Unthinkable in […]

todayOctober 10, 2025 4

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