With the rising cost of fuel, electricity and groceries, South Africans are increasingly looking for ways to stretch their budgets without compromising their health. While many households are cutting back, one everyday pantry staple continues to deliver exceptional value for money, but it often goes overlooked: the humble cup of rooibos tea.
According to Mbali Mapholi,…
For centuries, homegrown Rooibos has been enjoyed by millions of South Africans as a delicious cup of tea, with benefits ranging from heart health to improved digestion. However, many people don't realise just how versatile this South African herb is, with a multitude of everyday uses. With the costly festive season fast approaching, it's worth…
Few things are as uniquely South African as rooibos tea – and few brands as iconic as Laager Rooibos, which in 2025 celebrates 80 years of warming the nation's hearts and homes. September, being both Heritage Month and Heart Awareness Month, is the perfect time to honour a brand that embodies South Africa's natural heritage…
There is clear evidence that excessive sugar intake results in various health issues, from obesity, heart disease, and diabetes to tooth cavities. While many people are looking to avoid the health risks associated with overconsumption of sugar, it can be difficult when sugar is hiding in everyday food and drinks, without being immediately evident.
According to…
It's hard to believe it's been five years since President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered South Africa's first 'Family Meeting,' announcing a hard lockdown starting 27 March 2020. Five years since the country doom-scrolled Covid-19 updates, debated the ban on cooked chicken, and baked more bread than anyone ever thought possible. While many of those moments are…
The teenage years can be challenging as young people navigate new experiences, an increased workload, and hormonal changes in a short space of time. This is also an impressionable time where bad habits can be picked up, or good habits enforced with the right guidance. Mbali Mapholi, Laager Rooibos partner dietitian, has shared insight into…
The festive season is a time of family fun, connection, and delicious food – but it's also a season where it's easy to overindulge. With South Africans particularly susceptible to heart disease, Laager Rooibos partner dietitian Mbali Mapholi is sharing some tips to follow for a heart-healthy festive season.
"The festive season is often a period…