Sometimes you just need to get away, and for many that means packing up and sleeping under the stars for a few nights. “With remote working becoming the norm, people are taking to the road to enjoy their holidays, and some are even leaving for long periods of time to enjoy the work/life balance while…
A South African Reserve Bank report states that about 75% of the average working professional's monthly salary goes toward repaying debt. According to the National Credit Regulator, almost 40% of credit-active consumers have damaged credit records. These shocking figures paint a bleak picture of the financial sustainability and the realities many South Africans face.
With…
Ensure your car is ready for the open road - no matter the destination
Whether going on a solo trip or taking the whole family along, the open road calls for a little vehicle prepping.
According to motus.cars, before you leave home, you should do several simple car maintenance checks to ensure the safety of your…
With two months under our belts, the New Year is well and truly underway. Resolutions are most likely long-forgotten - despite our best intentions - replaced with a firm return to old habits. Some habits are unlikely to ever be shaken, specifically those that involve a chilled glass of wine after the daytime chaos.
The good…
There’s nothing worse than getting home after a long day at work, turning on the TV and nothing happens, you’ve forgotten it’s load shedding. “Well,” says John Goosen, Senior Sales Manager for SKYWORTH South Africa, “there is something worse; your TV not turning on after load shedding because of a power surge.”
A power surge can…
It’s no secret that aging is inevitable but most of us want to try and put it off for as long as possible. The market is flooded with pills, creams and new technologies that claim to be the fountain of youth but most of these lotions and potions seem to be just cheap marketing gimmicks,…
On Valentine’s Day, and during the month of February, we shower our significant other with heart shaped chocolates, flowers and candle lit dinners, but why keep this outpouring of love to a single day or month?
In today’s busy world, finding ways to keep the flame alive is important for your all-round well-being. Here are five…
As South Africa’s top mentalist, Larry Soffer knows a thing or two about successfully pursuing an unusual career
The average person will completely change their careers between five and seven times during their lifetime. There is nothing wrong with wanting a fresh new start but what happens when you decide to pack up your normal nine-to…
Welcoming a baby into your life can be a wonderful and joyous experience. The new arrival can even bring a deeper sense of purpose – and, inevitably, a lot of extra bills.
“Many young couples discover that the cost of caring for a baby is much higher than they expected,” says Shafeeka Anthony, mother of two…
When it comes to loadshedding, cleaning is not something many people want to do, but no matter the electricity situation, our houses and our clothes still need to be cleaned. When we started this loadshedding “adventure” our main concern was around the lack of lights, no television and no way to charge our devices. Now,…