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Technology

Smart Phone, Smart Habits. Avoiding Addiction

Whether you use your smartphone as a camera, newspaper, shopping mall, office, classroom or for your social media, it has transformed everyday life, but constant connection can come with a price. For millions of people, checking a phone has become an almost automatic habit. A notification flashes, a screen lights up, or you feel the urge to see what is happening on social media, and once again the phone is […]

todayOctober 5, 2026 8

Health and Welfare

Health: Possible Causes of an Itchy Throat

Itchy throat can be caused by a number of things. What to know about itchy throat causes, treatments, and related symptoms. Possible causes: Allergic rhinitis Food allergies Drug side effects and allergies Bacterial and viral infections Dehydration Acid reflux Home remedies Prevention Contacting a doctor Home remedies such as lozenges and honey may help. It is often possible to manage an itchy throat at home. However, if itchiness persists or […]

todaySeptember 30, 2026 9

Technology

Mobile Banking and Digital Payments

A smartphone has become much more than a device for communication. For millions of people, it is now a bank branch, payment terminal, and financial management tool that fits in the palm of a hand. Mobile banking and digital payments have transformed how people save, transfer, spend, and manage money. Yet, alongside their convenience and growing popularity, these technologies raise important questions about security, privacy, accessibility, and trust. Banking without […]

todaySeptember 27, 2026 8

Health and Welfare

Bananas – More than just a Fruit

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 […]

todaySeptember 23, 2026 10

Technology

Navigating Social Media with Purpose

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 […]

todaySeptember 21, 2026 11

Health and Welfare

Changes for Mayonnaise and Salad Dressings in South Africa

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 […]

todaySeptember 18, 2026 18

Motoring Today

Driving Licences – Plans in the Pipeline

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 […]

todaySeptember 13, 2026 10

Health and Welfare

The 3am Sleep Disturbance

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. […]

todaySeptember 2, 2026 12

Technology

Seven Smartphone Features Hidden in Plain Sight

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, […]

todayAugust 31, 2026 9

Health and Welfare

Health: How can Psoriatic Arthritis affect the Feet?

PsA (Psoriatic Arthritis) is a chronic condition that causes pain, swelling, and inflammation in the joints. It also causes dactylitis, which refers to the swelling of entire toes or fingers. This article examines how PsA can affect the feet, including symptoms, risk factors, and diagnosis. It also covers how to manage and treat the foot-related symptoms of PsA. Key takeaways Psoriatic arthritis is a chronic inflammatory condition that commonly affects […]

todayAugust 26, 2026 12

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