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What are your financial goals?
Financial planning is an essential part of life. Just as you might have career goals or ‘bucket lists’, you also ...
Surprising – “I have nothing to wear!”
Have you ever had an important date looming on the horizon and no idea at all about what to wear? ...
Creative ways by: Gabrielle Kruger
This month our focus is on Gabrielle Kruger, a South African artist who reimagines the South African landscape through a ...
Ex-South Africans leaving their mark abroad
We all know how great South Africans are – and the world is certainly aware of the famous South Africans ...
South Africa’s liquid gold currency
Beside wine and beer, what other alcohol is South Africa famous for? If you’re a brandy lover, you’ll know the ...
Quick Guide: Cape Town 10s
If you haven’t already heard, Cape Town’s biggest social sport and lifestyle event has just taken place on 1-2 February ...
How to immigrate to Canada from South Africa
When many South Africans consider moving abroad, Canada is a popular country that often comes up in discussion. What you ...
5 destinations to visit whilst Spring is in the air
Spring is on the horizon in the northern hemisphere, with the first day of spring officially being the 20th of ...
Toyota marks a milestone with injection of attitude
Are you a Toyota person? If so, you’ll know that the famous Toyota Hilux celebrated its 50th anniversary last year ...
Cryptocurrency – forever?
Cryptocurrency is a trending news topic, with many people speculating whether it’s a 21st- century unicorn or the way all ...
The best chef in the world
These days food is a very serious business and gourmet cooking is highly prized around the world. Every country has ...
Absa Cape Epic, Stage 1: Hermanus
The Absa Cape Epic is an annual mountain bike race held right here in South Africa in the Western Cape ...
What to expect when moving to Dublin
Many expats are considering Dublin as an alternative to London with the looming implications of Brexit. However, living in Dublin ...
Product of the year
Have you any invention ideas that you’d like to promote? Then you might like to consider entering Product of the ...
The tree of life, the Baobab tree
The Baobab tree is an unusual looking tree found in low-lying areas in Africa, Madagascar and Australia. The Baobab can ...
How to celebrate World Book Day in 2019
Every year an annual event, World Book Day, is held across the world in over 100 countries. World Book Day ...
Mud Run vs. Obstacle Course Racing
Mud runs also known as obstacle course races (OCR) are the new challenges in the running world, consisting of running ...
New Zealand humanity’s last refuge: Here’s how to get there
New Zealand has established itself as a target for South Africans looking to emigrate. Excellent healthcare, a sound, developing economy ...
Paris – Facts about Fashion Week
If you love clothes and everything about fashion, you’ll be on the lookout for a Fashion Week near you. For ...
Famous South African Ron Rutland
Ron Rutland is off on his next adventure! To raise awareness of the Rugby World Cup (RWC) coming to Asia ...
Planning a Thai braai
Thai food and spices are popular across the world. Delicate and fragrant Thai spices can literally ‘spice’ up any meal ...
