South Africa's high youth unemployment rate and rising living costs are pushing many young people to seek legitimate ways to earn money online.
According to Statistics South Africa's latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey, the national unemployment rate reached 32.7% in the first quarter of 2026. Young people are hardest hit, with unemployment at 60.9% among…
From bedrooms, kitchens and smartphones, South Africans are turning everyday skills, products and services into new income streams.
For many, side hustles are no longer just extra income. They are becoming an essential way to cope with rising living costs and growing financial pressure.
According to the 2025 Old Mutual Savings & Investment…
You want to get away this summer, but it feels like the odds are stacked against you. New European Union border checks are causing hours-long queues at airports, while airlines cut schedules and nudge up fares to cope with higher fuel costs. It's a perfect storm.
Due to the crisis in the Middle East, Lufthansa…
Kitchens are increasingly becoming the stage for confident, skill-driven cooking, especially on occasions that matter. This Father's Day, on 21 June 2026, why not consider celebrating at home – trading restaurant bookings for the satisfaction of preparing a perfectly cooked steak for the family.
Most dads would agree that there are few better ways to…
We build, maintain and preserve the health of our bones throughout our lifetime. Bone health is shaped by the daily choices we make about nutrition, physical activity and lifestyle - from childhood right through to older age. Strong bones are one of the most crucial foundations for healthy ageing, impacting on long-term mobility and independence.…
Short, intentional trips let you explore your own backyard and still make the Monday meetings
Rest used to mean saving two weeks for December. That's not how most South Africans live now. Between work rosters, school lifts, fuel price hikes, and budgets that don't stretch, a full holiday feels out of reach. More people are…
5 Easy Steps to Create a Thriving Haven for Birds, Bees and Biodiversity
Picture-perfect gardens can sometimes be green deserts.
They may have manicured lawns, colourful flowers and razor-sharp edges, but beneath the surface the soil is struggling, invasive plants are taking over, and there is little shelter or food for the birds, pollinators and…
With winter here and the air sharper and drier, your skin starts to show it first. Tightness, flaking, and irritation are all signs that moisture is escaping faster than it can be replaced. In South Africa, seasonal shifts are one of the biggest contributors to compromised skin barriers, with colder temperatures and indoor heating accelerating…
With research increasingly showing that diets rich in healthy fats and whole foods can support sustained energy and overall well-being, more consumers are rethinking how they approach comfort eating, especially in winter.
As temperatures drop and cravings for heavier meals set in, the challenge becomes finding foods that feel indulgent while still delivering nutritional value.…
For many in South African healthcare decisions are shaped as much by habit and hearsay as they are by facts. Whether it’s putting off a doctor’s visit, relying on a quick pharmacy stop, or assuming medical aid will cover everything, these choices often stem from long-held beliefs.
But with healthcare costs on the rise and…