Four scams to watch for, and six habits that help keep your money safe
Black Friday bargains are designed to make shoppers act fast. So are scams. With International Fraud Awareness Week running from 15 to 21 November and Black Friday following on 27 November, RCS is encouraging South Africans to pause and check before…
One day your baby is gazing up at you from their play mat, and before you know it, they're sitting up, reaching for everything in sight and trying to make a great escape across the lounge floor! The first year is full of exciting changes, as little ones develop new physical skills, explore their surroundings…
By Andy Moore, Research & Development and Quality Control Manager at NPL Nutritional Performance Labs
For decades, creatine has been associated with bodybuilders, athletes and men looking to gain muscle. It is an association that has followed this supplement for decades, despite an impressive body of research showing that its benefits extend well beyond bodybuilding.…
From faster cooking times and greater energy efficiency to intelligent technology that helps prevent food from burning, induction cooking is transforming the modern kitchen. And with its new KM 8000 range, Miele is taking the technology a step further, bringing professional-level precision, flexibility and convenience into the heart of the home.
There was a time…
For most South Africans, pets are far more than animals. They are family. They greet us at the door, comfort us after a difficult day and become part of our biggest milestones. Yet when the unexpected happens, from an accident to a sudden illness, many pet owners are faced with an impossible choice between doing…
South Africans have had an early reminder of the weather summer can bring. Last week, the South African Weather Service warned of extreme heat in KwaZulu-Natal and severe thunderstorms in the Eastern Cape . Its seasonal outlook suggests hotter, drier months ahead for much of the country. But the temperature outside doesn't…
Only 10% of dog allergies are food-related. Most are triggered by the environment.
If your dog is prone to scratching, licking its paws or having noticeably irritated skin, you might assume something in its food is to blame. But food allergies are far less common than many pet parents realise. Only around 10% of dogs…
As South Africa marks Mental Health Awareness Month, Steenberg Spa explores how everyday habits, connection and restorative experiences can support overall wellbeing.
Modern life leaves little room to pause, yet everyday habits from sleep and movement to managing stress and maintaining relationships, play an important role in how we feel and cope.
The World…
Perimenopause and menopause can be a challenging time for any woman, bringing a wide range of physical and emotional changes, from hot flushes and disrupted sleep to mood changes, brain fog and shifts in body composition. Yet despite the commonality of these experiences, many women still struggle to access practical guidance on how to support…
The festive season has an unmistakable feel to it. It seems to add a sparkle to everything. Christmas decorations are everywhere, festive playlists are on repeat, year-end functions fill diaries, restaurants buzz, and shops take on that end-of-year energy as shoppers hunt for the perfect gift.
December also coincides with the summer holidays, when hotels, resorts,…