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

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

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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

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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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Winter is when bad money habits show up

Winter doesn’t just bring colder mornings. It exposes the weak pressure points in your finances. Electricity bills climb, fuel costs bite harder, food budgets stretch, and small maintenance issues suddenly demand attention. For many South Africans, these aren’t once-off costs, they’re predictable seasonal expenses. Yet too often, they’re treated as emergencies. That’s where…

BySpice4Life NewsMay 12, 20260Comments

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Adaptive Deepfake Detection Revolutionises Digital Fraud Prevention

Sumsub launches its upgraded deepfake detection solution with instant online self-learning updates, setting a new standard in catching sophisticated fraud online Sumsub, a leading full-cycle verification platform that enables scalable compliance, launched Adaptive Deepfake Detector. The new model tackles the prevailing issue of traditional offline solutions being unable to detect the newest deepfake scams. Unlike…

BySpice4Life NewsMay 12, 20260Comments

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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

Winter is when bad money habits show up

Adaptive Deepfake Detection Revolutionises Digital Fraud Prevention

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