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Artificial Sweeteners – Good or Bad?

A new study has linked several artificial sweeteners to a decline in cognition. Low-calorie sweeteners and sugar substitutes such as aspartame, saccharin, and xylitol have been used since the early 1900s. Past studies show there may be potential health risks including cognitive issues, to using sugar substitutes. A new study provides more evidence suggesting a correlation between sugar substitute use and cognitive decline. Low-calorie sweeteners and sugar substitutes have been […]

todayNovember 17, 2025 3

Interesting Stories

Why is it Wise to Eat Seasonal?

In today’s modern world, as consumers we are used to supermarkets having a wide range of fruit and vegetables on shelf throughout the year. On the one hand, many of these are imported and not necessarily in season in our country at that time. So read the label, to make sure it’s grown in South Africa. The other side of the coin is that agricultural developments and farming practices are […]

todayNovember 14, 2025 4

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Art Theft Grows Apace

CRIMINALS HAVE A NEW TARGET IN SOUTH AFRICA – AND THEY’RE LOOKING FOR HOMES THAT HAVE THEM South Africans are being warned that criminals are increasingly targeting homes, galleries and institutions for valuable artworks. What used to be rare has now become more frequent, with thieves carrying out both planned heists and opportunistic break-ins. This is according to Gail Bosch, Product Head at iTOO Artinsure, who noted that art crime […]

todayNovember 11, 2025 6

Recipes

Perfect Summer Drink!

Pour your guests an appetising and ice-cold mocktail this summer. Just look at the vibrant colour of this sparkling and cooling drink by Heleen Meyer. It’s quite unique, flavourful and so easy to prepare! You will never guess what she does to prepare this drink … The drink is mixed in a jam or preserve jar – such a clever way to add some sweetness to the drink, and to […]

todayNovember 7, 2025 5

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Interview: Naudhad Khan on the launch of “Cape Town This Month”

Welcome to Styleskoops, where we celebrate the vibrant culture, lifestyle, and stories that shape our world. Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with veteran media entrepreneur Naushad Khan, who recently launched an exciting new digital platform, Cape Town This Month. Naushad shares with us his inspiration behind this stunning project, the collaboration with Bahrain’s Red House Marketing, and what this means for Cape Town’s tourism and cultural landscape. Stay […]

todayNovember 6, 2025 6

Health and Welfare

Contraversial Coffee – How many Cups a Day are Beneficial?

3-5 cups of coffee a day - linked to longer life, lower diabetes risk  A recent review gives an overview of coffee’s health benefits, considering the most recent data. For most, moderate coffee intake offers health benefits, including decreased mortality and decreased risk for some diseases like cardiovascular disease, and type 2 diabetes. There are still factors to consider, such as caffeine intake during pregnancy and decaffeinated drink. More research […]

todayNovember 3, 2025 4

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Somernagereg

Steenvrugte is wel net vir ’n sekere tyd van die jaar beskikbaar, maar daar is ’n hele paar smullekker idees wat jy daarmee kan maak. Dis heerlik in ’n groenslaai, as alternatief vir tamaties of in ’n slaai met ’n stysel as basis soos koeskoes, bulgar of stampkoring. Gebruik steenvrugte met ander vars bestanddele soos komkommer, sprietuie en soetrissie vir ’n kleurvolle en geurige bygereg. Of maak ’n salsa met […]

todayNovember 3, 2025 3

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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

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