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Recipes

Colourful and Tasty

This crunchy salad from Heleen Meyer delivers on all levels – colour, taste and texture! The variety of fresh ingredients all complement one another beautifully and the dressing is really special. Enjoy it as a side dish with any meat, from chicken, pork or steak to even fish. This recipe makes a big batch, so if you don’t need to feed a crowd, only make half the recipe. Or add cooked chicken to […]

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Health and Welfare

Parkinson’s – Is there Help on the Horizon?

Scientists are testing new drug molecules to develop treatments for Parkinson’s. Researchers at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, have found that a novel drug molecule may have the ability to fight the development of early-onset Parkinson’s disease in younger people, according to a new study published in Nature Communications.  The new compound is in the family of tetrahydropyrazolo-pyrazine (THPP) compounds developed by Biogen. The most successful such compound, referred to as BIO-2007817, can […]

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Health and Welfare

10 Things Most Commonly Missed By Doctors

Most Commonly Missed or Delayed Diagnoses by Medical Condition Derived from 836 relevant cases from patient safety incident reports, malpractice claims, morbidity and mortality rounds (conferences that review patient deaths and complications), and focus group responses. Reported in JAMA Network Open. 1.    Colorectal cancer 2.    Lung cancer 3.    Breast cancer 4.    Myocardial infarction (heart attack) 5.    Prostate cancer 6.    Stroke 7.    Sepsis 8.    Bladder cancer 9.    Pulmonary embolism 10. Brain […]

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Health and Welfare

Social Clubs

About Social Clubs There are 18 of these scattered across the country. They are run by committees of volunteers and charge a small annual membership fee to cover their running costs. Enjoy your retirement and meet with like-minded people in your area. Examples of the services offered by a club: They encourage participation in monthly meetings They provide varied forms of entertainment at these meetings They arrange outings and excursions […]

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Recipes

A South African Culinary Delicacy

Pickled fish, also known as curried fish (or ‘kerrievis’ in Afrikaans) is a dish many South Africans absolutely love! It’s a fabulous summer dish, as the fish in its delicious sauce, is best served ice cold. For those who celebrate Easter, it’s often a popular part of the menu, but pickled fish can be enjoyed all year round. There are many different recipes for this simple dish made with portions of […]

todayMarch 19, 2025 13

Health and Welfare

When to drink Coffee

This article explains when the best time to drink coffee is to maximize its benefits and minimize its side effects. Coffee is one of the world’s most popular beverages. It contains a very popular stimulant called caffeine. Many people reach for a cup of this caffeinated beverage immediately after rising, whereas others believe it’s more beneficial to hold off for a few hours. It is thought that drinking coffee too […]

todayMarch 19, 2025 11

Interesting Stories

Retired? Now What?

Retirement is a process, not a happening. It stands to reason therefore that there are various possibilities that can enhance/harm your situation prior to you taking a final bow. Generically speaking we can be certain that not all these possibilities will take place in our lives, but the reality is that our Retirement plan should ideally have assessed and addressed these issues to allow for the eventuality of our being […]

todayMarch 19, 2025 12

Interesting Stories

Interview: Mike Handcock & Landi Jac

Welcome to Styleskoops, the show where we explore the latest trends, powerful insights, and inspiring journeys that shape our world. Today, we have two extraordinary guests—Mike Handcock and Landi Jac—renowned global entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and business strategists. With experience spanning multiple countries and industries, they’ve mastered the art of blending business success with personal growth. From leadership and mindset shifts to the power of storytelling and the future of entrepreneurship, […]

todayMarch 18, 2025 14

Interesting Stories

Interview: Barry Hilton

Welcome to Styleskoops, where we bring you the stories behind the personalities that shape our world. Today, we have the legendary Barry Hilton with us—one of South Africa’s most beloved comedians. With his sharp wit, relatable humour, and decades of experience, Barry has kept audiences laughing across the globe. But beyond the punchlines, what drives his passion for comedy and motivation? Let’s find out!

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Short Stories

Buttercup

BUTTERCUP A more experienced man would have seen right away that she was trouble. But as I trudged up the grey, stone steps with my books, and as the morning sun caught that mane of golden hair above me, I thought she was a goddess. She was certainly very different from Sannie Bezuidenhout back in Tweebuffels. For a start, as I was to discover, she smelled different. Tweebuffels is pig […]

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