As South Africa steps into the final, warmer stretch of the year, said Bilaal Darsot of the Car Care Clinic at Sunninghill’s The Square Shopping Centre, getting your car in shape is as important as we would consider shedding winter’s woollies and kilos for the season.
Checking, cleaning or replacing pollen or cabin filters are…
There was once a story of a gentleman who by the age of 40 had travelled to most of the provinces across South Africa. When friends and family asked what his experience of each province was like he responded by saying 'very similar actually'. His experience was one of staying at the same hotel and…
If your kids have flown the nest or you’re looking for a safer place to live, you’re probably considering downsizing. With all the appeals of downsizing — like saving money, reducing clutter and less maintenance —you may still be worried about your living spaces looking and feeling small. Luckily, there are tricks of the design…
Penned by the Pandemic
Spring has sprung and after almost three years of social distancing, lockdowns and travel bans the need for travel is in full bloom. With the Covid-19 pandemic seeming to finally be under control and the subsequent easing of travel restrictions, there appears to be a bright end in sight for South…
September is the first month of spring – a time, traditionally, to clean out, refresh and renew. It’s a good reminder to review your budget and put plans in place to help your finances flourish.
Consumer finance website JustMoney.co.za offers some helpful tips to assist you with this process, and get your financial affairs in…
It seems that whenever we chat with friends, the first thing we talk about is how busy life is. “It becomes the reason why we don’t catch up with friends and family, reschedule appointments and stop looking after ourselves. It often feels as though life doesn’t seem to slow down, and that the option of…
South Africans love their space, and over the last few years so many of us have embraced the trendy open-plan floor layout. Tearing down dividing walls between the kitchen, dining area, and living room was the perfect way of fashioning out expansive open space at the heart of the home and bringing everyone together for…
By Tamryn Lamb, head of retail distribution at Allan GrayÂ
There is still a significant gender gap when it comes to important issues like financial security. There are many reasons for this, some of which are complex and embedded in societal imbalances, and others which are simple and easier to solve for. While a generalisation,…
It has been a time of turmoil. As the pandemic subsided, a war erupted and a recession loomed. Because of this, the cost of living has gone up for consumers, and businesses that had hoped to get back to how things were before COVID have had to get ready for another year that might not…
New and expecting moms know that there is plenty to prepare in and around the home before baby’s arrival. From setting up a nursery to making sure you’ve stocked up on all the essentials, expecting moms go through plenty of effort to ensure a seamless transition to their new normal.
For the first few months,…