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Homemade Falafel

Wholesome bites! Falafel is becoming more and more popular on different restaurant and takeaway menus and is no longer just considered as a vegetarian menu option. Have you tried these aromatic Middle eastern chickpea bites before? Heleen Meyer is sharing her favourite Falafel recipe with us in this post. These vegetarian ‘meatballs’ are typically served with pitas, salad ingredients, and a dip like hummus  or a tahini sauce. This does […]

todayMarch 2, 2026 3

Recipes

Basil Butter

Make the most of basil season It’s summer and that means basil is available in abundance. This is definitely one of Heleen Meyer’s favourite herbs as she just loves the refreshing aroma. DID YOU KNOW this about BASIL - Basil is very easy to grow – both in a pot or in the garden. It just needs good soil and regular watering during the warm summer days. - Basil has […]

todayFebruary 23, 2026 6

Health and Welfare

HEALTH: Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Pain

7 Causes of Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Pain (Lower Back Pain) How to know if you just have a lower-back tweak or if you need to see your doctor. Key Factors If you have a dull ache in your lower back that extends down to your buttocks and gets worse when you do things like walk, sit or stand for long periods of time, it could be connected to your sacroiliac […]

todayFebruary 23, 2026 3

Interesting Stories

Reach for the Stars

UNIVERSE OF POSSIBILITIES By Naledi Sikhakhane 23-year-old Nkosinathi Sangweni's journey from rural KZN to the European laboratory for particle physics. Curiosity, collaboration and a passion for discovering how the universe works have propelled this rising astrophysicist onto the global science scene – and it’s only the beginning. From the quiet village of Ntendeka in Ulundi, KwaZulu-Natal, to the cutting-edge laboratories of the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) in Geneva, […]

todayFebruary 19, 2026 3

Recipes

Peanut Butter Energy Snacks

Flavour bombs: Heleen Meyer often gets asked if she has a recipe for a special snack, that’s not a packet of chips or sweet biscuits. Her answer is a big fat ‘YES!’. Once you’ve made these peanut butter balls, you’ll want to have them in your fridge on a regular basis. Your whole family will love these wholesome energy balls. This recipe is a simple combination of everyday ingredients, packed […]

todayFebruary 14, 2026 7

Health and Welfare

Food: Can you eat Cheese if you have High Cholesterol?

Cheese and cholesterol: Is it safe and which kinds of cheese are best? Cheese is a good source of calcium and protein, but it can also be high in saturated fats and sodium. A person can consume moderate amounts of cheese as part of a healthy dietary eating plan. Cheese on its own can be a snack or an appetizer. It can be added to sauces, soups, pastries, and many […]

todayFebruary 11, 2026 5

Recipes

Easy Bean Salad

In South Africa we love a bean salad, whether it’s a side dish at a braai or just a go-to for any other meal. This recipe by Heleen Meyer, is no ordinary bean salad. It has all the well-known flavours of a bean salad, but the homemade dressing makes it wholesome and extra good! Enjoy this as a vibrant side dish or have it as a light vegetarian meal. And […]

todayFebruary 7, 2026 4

Health and Welfare

All About Bipolar and Schizophrenia. Do They Differ?

Bipolar disorder and schizophrenia are mental health conditions that have some common traits and some key differences. Differences include the symptoms a person experiences. Bipolar disorder causes shifts in mood, energy level, and thinking. Schizophrenia causes a person to appear to lose touch with reality. People with bipolar disorder may experience episodes of mania and depression, often with periods of relative stability occurring in between. Individuals with schizophrenia experience symptoms […]

todayFebruary 3, 2026 6

Interesting Stories

Wesley Roodt on his Debut Novel “All the Saints”

Today we’re speaking to Wesley Roodt, Chevening scholar, filmmaker and educator, whose debut novel, All the Saints, brings the gale-force gees of an Eastern Cape boys’ school to the page in a voice that is as funny as it is devastating. Through Isaac “Izzy” Kingston’s confessional narration, the book plunges readers into rugby fields, overnight excursions and the quiet corners where overachievement, fear and queerness collide in contemporary South Africa.

todayFebruary 3, 2026 12

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