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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

Hearty Barley Soup with Sausages and Sour Cream

This soup recipe by Heleen Meyer is a winter winner! Why? Because it’s a filling meal-in-one that will warm you up on a cold winter’s night. The barley thickens the soup and gives it a lovely creaminess. Remember that barley is a grain containing quite a bit of starch, which makes the soup extra filling. No bread is needed with this hearty soup, but that’s a matter of preference.  Heleen […]

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Recipes

Make it Mexican

Flamboyant family food! Mexican food is a vibrant celebration of textures, bold flavours and bright colours. It’s the kind of food that brings family and friends together, sharing all the lovely aromas. Mexican food is typically served in an array of plates and bowls perfect for everyone around the table to share and help themselves. This recipe perfectly captures this warm style of eating with the variety of accompaniments used. […]

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Health and Welfare

What Your Blood Type Says About Your Health

Do you know your blood type? There’s a good chance that you don’t. There are compelling health reasons why you should know, especially when it comes to your heart. Research suggests that people with certain blood types — namely A and B — are at higher risk of developing blood clots and having attacks and strokes. “We think about blood type a lot when we think about transfusions,” says Robert […]

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Recipes

Upside Down Onion Tart

This upside-down tart always looks impressive and is not difficult to make. The homemade pastry is less delicate compared to some other shortcrust pastries, so not much can go wrong. The last step in the method may look a bit strange, but remember, it is an upside-down tart, so it needs to be turned over. Just read the recipe carefully to follow the instructions. Caramelised onion & pecorino tart So, with a tried and tested pastry recipe like this, all […]

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Health and Welfare

Another View on Processed Foods

Written by Alison Gwinn Not all processed foods are alike. Not all fall into the “junk food” category.  According to the Department of Agriculture, (USA) processed foods are any raw agricultural commodities that have been altered from their original state. That can include cutting, drying, freezing, pasteurising or packaging.  The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics places these foods on a continuum, says Nancy Farrell Allen, an Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics […]

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