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7 Reasons To Wear Sunglasses

These cool shades can protect you from headaches, wrinkles, even cancer. Just as it can damage your skin, the sun can do a number on your eyes. Among other things, ultraviolet (UV) rays can increase your chances of contracting debilitating conditions like cataracts and even cancer. Sunglasses are an efficient — and stylish — way to protect your peepers, as long as they provide 100 percent UVA and UVB protection. […]

todayJuly 7, 2025 4

Recipes

Roasted Chickpeas With Aromatics

This is such an easy recipe and the natural nuttiness of chickpeas is even more pronounced when they are roasted. Did you know that chickpeas are packed with protein, fibre, vitamins and minerals? Make these roasted chickpeas, seasoned with cumin, paprika, lemon and a bit of garlic, if you prefer. It’s really so good, that you may just want to enjoy them as a healthy snack instead of another packet […]

todayJuly 2, 2025 5

Health and Welfare

What is Dementia?

WARNING SIGNS OF DEMENTIA YOU SHOULD NOT IGNORE. Written By Rachel Nania Dementia is an umbrella term for a decline in mental ability that interferes with daily life. It can diminish focus, attention, language skills, problem solving and visual perception. Dementia can also make it difficult for a person to control emotions and can even lead to personality changes. More than 55 million people worldwide have dementia, according to the […]

todayJune 30, 2025 5

Recipes

How to Make the Perfect Pancake

Few of us are able to ignore the smell of a freshly made pancake or crêpe! Many people enjoy it as a sweet treat or dessert. If you haven’t tried it yet, it’s equally delicious as a light meal with a savoury filling. Heleen prefers to use stoneground wholewheat flour, which is less processed or bleached than regular cake flour, making this a healthier recipe. Using this flour adds more […]

todayJune 24, 2025 5

Interesting Stories

Cape Town Named the Best City in the World

After finishing in second place in 2024, Cape Town claimed the number one spot for 2025 in the British-based company’s rankings. The results were based on opinions from 18,500 people around the world who weighed in on their city as per the seventh Time Out global survey of city-dwellers. The survey’s questions covered everything from food, nightlife and culture to affordability, happiness and overall city vibe... you know us Capetonians, […]

todayJune 24, 2025 5

Interesting Stories

SA Telescope Discovers New Galaxy

SA telescope discovers Inkathazo, a giant galaxy that’s 32 times bigger than Earth’s. Inkathazo is a little different from its cosmic counterparts in several ways. Written by: Jacinta Delhaize  You may not know it, but right now there’s a huge cosmic rave party happening far, far above our heads. The chief partygoers are known as supermassive black holes. These mysterious objects can have masses several million or billion times that […]

todayJune 24, 2025 5

Health and Welfare

Lemon Juice And Your Kidneys

Is lemon water good for kidneys?  You’ve probably heard people say that lemon water is great for detoxing and cleansing the body. Some even claim it can prevent kidney stones and boost kidney function. So - Is Lemon Water Good for Your Kidneys? Yes, for most people, lemon water can be beneficial for kidney health. The citric acid in lemons helps prevent kidney stones, and proper hydration supports overall kidney […]

todayJune 14, 2025 5

Recipes

Comforting Winter Spices

Heleen Meyer’s mantra when it comes to spices is to AVOID shop-bought salty spice mixes and rather opt for salt-free options. Some of these healthier options include curry powder, paprika, ground cumin or cumin seeds, ground coriander or coriander seeds, turmeric, cayenne and ground or even fresh ginger and chillies. Just think of the combination of cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, ginger, all spice and a hint of chilli in a tomato bredie […]

todayJune 6, 2025 7

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Interview: Ryan Stamrood

Joining us is Ryan Stramrood—South African extreme swimmer, mental endurance expert, and motivational powerhouse. From the icy waters of Antarctica to the brutal currents of the English Channel, Ryan has pushed the boundaries of human performance in some of the harshest environments on Earth.

todayJune 4, 2025 10

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