Much of the activity in South Africa's housing market, especially in the sectional title sector, is driven by women.
"Currently, female buyers account for almost 43% of BetterBond's successful home loan applications - almost three times more than in 2010 when only 14% of successful applicants were women," says Carl Coetzee, CEO of BetterBond. Although…
Spring is the time for fresh new beginnings and, of course, a fresh and clean home! CHUX® makes Spring cleaning simple, and quicker, so that you have more time to spend enjoying the new season your way. Here are a few cleaning hacks brought to you by CHUX®: In the kitchen:Don't struggle to…
Did you know between 70 and 80 per cent of your immune cells are in the gut?1 This emphasises how closely linked gut health and the immune system are,1 and when out of balance, it is harder for the body to fight infection.
While you can boost a weakened immune system, gut health experts say it is…
When we waste food, we waste the labour, effort, investment and precious resources (like water, seeds, feed, etc.) that go into producing it, not to mention the resources that go into transporting and processing it. In short, wasting food increases greenhouse gas emissions and contributes to climate change!
To address this, leftover foods can be a…
Although we are told exposing our children to germs is good for them, as it boosts their immune system, we are also told that to keep them safe, we need to keep them away from germs. These two contrasting statements can drive any parent insane. It’s hard enough trying to do the right thing, but…
Women's Month not only shines a light on the inequalities women have, and currently, experience but also celebrates the women who have made a difference and made their mark in history. This year, as the world seems to be off its axis – with the concerning increase of gender-based violence statistics and talk of more radical…
An accurate assessment of value in the marketplace is essential for the success of any company, however, if you’re a female business owner, chances are you’re not charging enough and if you’re an employee, you’re probably earning less than your male counterpart.
This is according to Yael Geffen, CEO of Lew Geffen Sotheby’s International Realty,…
Hearing is one of the five human senses that ensures that information is gathered, processed and interpreted effectively. Without sound, we would be unable to experience the world around us the way we do. New sensory experiences are transforming the way we consume sound today. From noise canceling headphones to high-res technology that enhances the…
A recent Money-stress Tracker survey by DebtBusters, a leading debt counselling company, has revealed that women are more stressed about their finances, home and work life, and health, than men. Women are 30% more likely to be concerned about their health as a result of financial stress, and 20% more anxious about paying their debt…
It’s been a long year already, and it’s only the beginning of August. A lot of us, as women, are feeling depleted, overwhelmed, snowed-under and perhaps even feeling like we have lost our inner strength. Whether it’s because we’re a working mom trying to find the balance between family and work; a career woman trying…