The fixer-upper – financial trap or untapped treasure?

With South Africans spending around R1.5 billion a month on building alterations, according to Statistics South Africa, many homebuyers are seeing the value in purchasing fixer-uppers and modifying them to suit their needs. While these properties are often more accessible, it's important to focus on renovations that will add long-term value to a property, says…

BySpice4Life NewsJuly 17, 20260Comments

Life @ Home Lifestyle

Why Formula 1 fans are reimagining race day at home

Formula 1 is enjoying one of the strongest periods of growth in its history. The sport's global fanbase has surpassed 800 million. At the same time, audiences are younger and increasingly engaged with every aspect of the race weekend, from practice sessions and qualifying to team radio and strategy analysis. As interest in the sport…

BySpice4Life NewsJuly 17, 20260Comments

Your walls are ready for a refresh. Are your DIY skills up for the task?

Life @ Home Lifestyle

Prep, fill and paint your walls like a pro

Prep, fill and paint your walls like a pro Few things satisfy quite like transforming your home with your own hands, especially when all that’s needed is a weekend, the right products and a little know-how. This step-by-step guide to cleaning, prepping and painting your walls is everything a DIY homeowner needs for a beautiful finish. Step…

BySpice4Life NewsJuly 16, 20260Comments

Let's talk Business

Mid-year career check: Are you growing, drifting or standing still?

Here's an uncomfortable question: are you growing in your career right now, or are you simply treading water? There is a difference between being busy and making progress. You can spend your days in back-to-back meetings yet still not be moving forward in any meaningful way. Progress, on the other hand, is about developing skills,…

BySpice4Life NewsJuly 13, 20260Comments

Lifestyle The Look

The skin barrier reset: Your winter routine needs

When winter arrives, your skin often feels it first. Cold mornings, dry inland air, icy winds, indoor heating and hotter showers can all leave the skin feeling tighter, flakier and more reactive than usual. That tightness is often the first sign the seal is compromised, not simply a lack of oil. Winter skin is not always…

BySpice4Life NewsJuly 13, 20260Comments

Life @ Home Lifestyle

WINTER PRUNING: WHAT TO CUT BACK NOW (AND WHAT TO LEAVE UNTIL SPRING)

Winter may be a garden's quiet season, but it's also one of the best times to grab the secateurs. With sap flow slowed and deciduous trees stripped bare, it's far easier to see plant structure and make confident cuts rather than guess. It also places less stress on plants and lowers the risk of disease…

BySpice4Life NewsJuly 13, 20260Comments

Healthy Living Lifestyle

The hidden hotspots spreading colds through your home

A sniffle at the dinner table or a scratchy throat when your child returns from school can, within days, have the entire family suffering from coughs and shivering with fever. “When one family member gets ill, cold and flu viruses, especially during colder months, can easily spread through a family since everyone spends more time…

BySpice4Life NewsJuly 8, 20260Comments

Life @ Home Lifestyle

Winter-Proofing Baby’s Skin: How to Prevent Dryness During the Colder Months

With winter setting in across South Africa, many parents notice changes in their baby's skin. Dry patches, irritation, flakiness and increased sensitivity are common during winter, when cold outdoor air and indoor heating can strip the skin of its natural moisture. Because a baby's skin is thinner and more delicate than an adult's, it loses…

BySpice4Life NewsJuly 7, 20260Comments

Food & Wine Healthy Living Lifestyle

Vegetables disappear from South African plates when winter hits

As temperatures drop, breakfasts become toast instead of tomatoes, lunches lean towards bread and soup, and hearty dinners replace lighter meals. It's an entirely human response to winter, but one that can leave vegetables falling further down the shopping list. Every winter, South Africans naturally gravitate towards warm, comforting meals, but in the process, vegetables…

BySpice4Life NewsJuly 7, 20260Comments

Let's talk Business

National Savings Month: Choose the right stokvel to maximise your savings

South Africa marks National Savings Month in July. Among the many ways to save, stokvels can play a vital role in helping people pool resources and manage financial pressure. According to the National Stokvel Association of South Africa, there are around 800,000 of these community-based, deposit-taking clubs nationwide, with combined assets worth over R50 billion.…

BySpice4Life NewsJuly 7, 20260Comments

Tag: tips

The fixer-upper – financial trap or untapped treasure?

Why Formula 1 fans are reimagining race day at home

Prep, fill and paint your walls like a pro

Mid-year career check: Are you growing, drifting or standing still?

The skin barrier reset: Your winter routine needs

WINTER PRUNING: WHAT TO CUT BACK NOW (AND WHAT TO LEAVE UNTIL SPRING)

The hidden hotspots spreading colds through your home

Winter-Proofing Baby’s Skin: How to Prevent Dryness During the Colder Months

Vegetables disappear from South African plates when winter hits

National Savings Month: Choose the right stokvel to maximise your savings

Get the latest stories in your inbox!

About

Quick Links