We all love bananas as a quick snack or smoothie booster, but what if this everyday fruit could do so much more than you ever imagined? There’s a fascinating trick that many people are talking about: boiling bananas to unlock their hidden power. It might sound strange, but it’s something you should try! Bananas are one of the most popular fruits in the world, known for their sweet taste and […]
For many people in the world, social media has become far more than a means to pass the time. It serves as a vital window into the lives of family members, a means to reconnect with old friends, an information highway for news and entertainment, and a doorway to vibrant new communities and shared interests. Popular platforms such as Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, and YouTube have woven themselves into the fabric […]
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The Department of Agriculture has gazetted changes to regulations governing mayonnaise and other dressings in South Africa. The main changes relate to “reduced oil” variants of mayonnaise, alongside stricter packaging requirements around health claims. The gazette follows the publishing of draft regulation amendments in 2023, where the department sought to change the classifications of different kinds of dressings based on their oil content. This is a revision of the previous […]
Good news for anyone with a driving licence in South Africa. The Department of Transport is moving to extend the validity of driving licence cards in South Africa from five to ten years, with the process laid out in its annual performance plan for 2026/27. According to the department, it plans to have the policy document for the change sent to Cabinet for approval by the end of the 2026/27 […]
Waking at 3am every night? If you often find yourself awake at 3am. You're not alone. These are some of the reasons that might be behind the, awakenings as well as ways to enhance your sleep: Waking during the night is actually a normal part of sleep. Most people wake briefly several times but usually fall back to sleep so quickly that they do not remember it the next morning. […]
You are so used to your smartphone and the general use that it gives you, but there are some features that are perhaps overlooked. Some of these features can be very helpful. Let’s have a look at seven features that may be of use. 1. Calculator Most smartphones have a built-in calculator where you can perform basic tasks when holding the phone vertically. However, if the phone is rotated horizontally, […]