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Financial News

Business Report

South Africa’s annual consumer price inflation (CPI) increased slightly to four-point-five percent last month, while Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has announced further fuel levy cuts to ease pressure on South African motorists and businesses. Economist Professor Waldo Krugell talks about China’s economy that grew and what the growth stands on. In international business news, SpaceX and artificial intelligence company Anthropic have announced major financial pledges amid growing scrutiny of AI’s […]

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Technology

The Smartphone Photography Guide for Seniors

A senior’s guide to taking beautiful photographs with your smartphone You don’t need an expensive camera or years of experience to capture wonderful photographs. With a little practice, your smartphone can help you preserve precious memories, celebrate everyday moments and see the world with fresh eyes. There is something magical about a photograph. It can transport us back to a family celebration, remind us of a wonderful holiday or bring […]

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Recipes

Planning Is So Worth It – Every Time!

Cooking supper seven days a week is not necessarily something we enjoy doing all the time. Whether you are comfortable in the kitchen or not, getting into the habit of planning your weekly meals and cooking in bulk from time to time, can have many benefits to lighten the load of this daily chore. Heleen Meyer shares some of her practical advice on the advantages of this. Planning what you have […]

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Health and Welfare

Fresh Fruit To Control Blood Sugar

There are many conflicting opinions on the consumption of raw fruit, linked to blood sugar levels and diabetes control. This article deals with eating raw fruit and the role that this plays in controlling diabetes. It is an American study. The article is included in this newsletter merely to give an alternate view – it should NOT be considered to be the best way to do things. Please consult your […]

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Recipes

Jacket Sweet Potatoes with Cottage Cheese

Heleen Meyer shares this lovely side dish with us as a wonderful alternative to the well-known baked potatoes. Baked potatoes are typically served with sour cream, but Heleen’s twist includes using smooth cottage cheese as a healthier option. She is a guru when it comes to making recipes healthier, without sacrificing any of the yumminess. Heleen says with the right cooking method and seasonings, these sweet potatoes are so good […]

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Interesting Stories

The Courier Guy – A Success Story

The man who started a South African delivery giant while living in a maid’s room. Stephen Gleisner is the founder of The Courier Guy, one of South Africa’s most popular and widely-used e-commerce delivery services. Gleisner’s life might have taken a completely different direction if not for a small family favour and a little white lie while he struggled to figure out what to do with his life. In a […]

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Recipes

Vegetarian Hotpot

Vegetarian meals The concept of ‘Meat-free Mondays’ was quite a buzz word a few years ago – all thanks to musician Paul McCartney and his daughters, Mary and Stella McCartney, who started this campaign during 2009 in the UK. This was before eating vegetarian meals was as popular as it is today. He was a big advocate for making better choices, both for one’s health and for the sake of […]

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