Off-Peak is the New Peak! How Travelling Out of Season Is a Key Travel Trend in 2026

Travel patterns continue to evolve in response to ongoing economic pressures alongside shifting work habits and lifestyle priorities. This has driven a rise in off-peak holidays in South Africa, with out-of-season travel becoming a preferred choice for cost-conscious, experience-led travellers. According to statistics shared by the Holiday Club, there has been a general increase in travel…

BySpice4Life NewsMay 15, 20260Comments

Healthy Living Lifestyle

Back to basics: How to start exercising again when you’ve been out of the game

By Cherrie Blackmore (Head of Marketing at NPL) Returning to exercise after a long break can feel overwhelming. The gap between where you are and where you want to be can seem enormous. But getting back on track is less about willpower and far more about strategy. Here is how to start, and more importantly,…

BySpice4Life NewsMay 14, 20260Comments

Life @ Home Lifestyle

WHY WINTER CLEANING IS A PRODUCTIVITY STRATEGY, NOT A HYGIENE ISSUE

As winter approaches, many businesses face a familiar challenge: a rise in colds, flu and other respiratory infections among employees. These spread easily in shared indoor spaces, leading to more sick days, disrupted operations and a drop in productivity, placing strain on already stretched teams. This absenteeism costs South African businesses billions annually, with typical…

BySpice4Life NewsMay 14, 20260Comments

Lifestyle Live your best life The Look

Real Self-Care isn’t a Bath but… sometimes, it kind of is

It's 9pm. You've finally got the kids down, or finished the work email you swore you wouldn't open, or wrapped the call that ran forty minutes late. You sit on the edge of the bed and pick up your phone, because that is what we do now. Twenty minutes vanish into a feed you won't…

BySpice4Life NewsMay 14, 20260Comments

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Your reputation and AI

By Regine le Roux, founder and managing director of Reputation Matters I will admit it; I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) regularly. I used to be very wary of AI. Now, I jokingly and affectionately refer to ChatGPT as my “bestie”. AI has become part of my daily workflow. It helps brainstorm ideas, structure…

BySpice4Life NewsMay 14, 20260Comments

Featured Lifestyle The Look

Why tweens and teens shouldn’t follow every skincare trend

If your tween or teen suddenly has a 10-step skincare routine, a bathroom shelf that looks like a beauty aisle, and strong opinions about serums they saw on TikTok - you're not alone. Skincare has become a massive trend among young people, with influencers and celebrities promoting products that promise glowing, pore less skin. But…

BySpice4Life NewsMay 13, 20260Comments

Food & Wine Healthy Living Lifestyle

Putting the TEA in Affordability: Why Rooibos Tea Is the Most Underrated Affordable Item in Your Pantry

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,…

BySpice4Life NewsMay 13, 20260Comments

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Your fuel bill is only going up. Here’s what to drive instead

Every time you fill up, you feel it. The figure on the pump keeps climbing, the tank empties at the same pace it always did, and the mental maths gets harder to ignore. The good news is that the single most effective thing you can do about your fuel bill does not involve driving less…

BySpice4Life NewsMay 13, 20260Comments

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Momentum Corporate shatters legacy insurance barriers for HIV-positive employees

Momentum Corporate has announced a landmark shift in its group insurance underwriting, effectively removing the insurance ceiling for HIV-positive employees. In a first-to-market move, healthy HIV-positive individuals can now access full group risk protection including Death, Disability, and Income Protection benefits above traditional automatic acceptance limits. The South African insurance industry has for decades relied…

BySpice4Life NewsMay 13, 20260Comments

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A guide to buying your first home

Almost 60% of South African homes are owned or co-owned by women, and women are increasingly buying property without a spouse or partner. "Many will be first-time buyers who are hesitant to commit because they feel they are unable to afford such an investment," says Renier Kriek, Managing Director at Sentinel Homes . As someone…

BySpice4Life NewsMay 13, 20260Comments

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Off-Peak is the New Peak! How Travelling Out of Season Is a Key Travel Trend in 2026

Back to basics: How to start exercising again when you’ve been out of the game

WHY WINTER CLEANING IS A PRODUCTIVITY STRATEGY, NOT A HYGIENE ISSUE

Real Self-Care isn’t a Bath but… sometimes, it kind of is

Your reputation and AI

Why tweens and teens shouldn’t follow every skincare trend

Putting the TEA in Affordability: Why Rooibos Tea Is the Most Underrated Affordable Item in Your Pantry

Your fuel bill is only going up. Here’s what to drive instead

Momentum Corporate shatters legacy insurance barriers for HIV-positive employees

A guide to buying your first home

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