Good reads

KAN IEMAND JOU SONDER JOU TOESTEMMING AFNEEM OF OPNEEM?

Met selfone binne almal se bereik kan gesprekke, foto’s en video’s binne enkele sekondes opgeneem en versprei word. Dit laat ’n belangrike vraag ontstaan: Mag iemand jou in Suid-Afrika sonder jou toestemming afneem of opneem? Die antwoord…
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PREPARED FOR DISASTER

Natural disasters are a reality – just in the past year we are aware of droughts, earthquakes, the devastating mudslide and associated floods in Nepal, South America and parts of Europe. Earlier this year we experienced significant storm…
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THE BIG “P” WORD: PROCRASTINATION!

Pro-cras-ti-na-tion is the act of delaying or putting off tasks that need to be done, often until the last minute. The word comes from the Latin procrastinare, where pro means “forward” and crastinus means “tomorrow.” It literally translates…
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THE LAST CONVERSATION

There are numbers so enormous that they become almost meaningless. We read them, absorb them for a moment, and then continue scrolling. But behind every number is a human being. A voice that went quiet. A chair that became empty. A family left…
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DIE WAARHEID AGTER “PERFEKTE” OUERSKAP

Sosiale media is vol foto’s van ouers en kinders wat oënskynlik die perfekte lewe lei. Die kinders dra soortgelyke uitrustings, die huis is altyd netjies en elke gesinsuitstappie lyk sonder enige probleme. Etes word betyds voorberei, kinders…
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HOE OM FINANSIEEL VIR JOU EERSTE HUIS VOOR TE BEREI

Om jou eerste huis te koop, is ’n groot mylpaal, maar dit verg deeglike finansiële voorbereiding. Die koopprys is slegs een deel van die uitgawe. Daar is ook ander kostes waarvoor jy vooraf moet begroot, waaronder oordrag- en verbandregistrasiekoste,…
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LEARNING LANGUAGES: LIFELONG BENEFITS FOR YOUR BRAIN

Could learning French do more than help you order a croissant in Paris? Growing evidence suggests that learning and using an additional language throughout life may help keep the brain healthier for longer. An increasing number of researchers…
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THE GREAT DECLUTTER

There’s more to clearing out your cupboards than creating extra space – your brain might thank you too. There is a particular kind of happiness that comes from throwing something away. Not happiness in the grand, life-changing sense.…
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‘IF ONLY PEOPLE KNEW’: THE FASCINATING LIVES OF FLIES

Every spring, billions of flies commute thousands of miles in a huge web around the world. They may begin life in Iran and then spend the rest of it in the UK. They may hatch in India but undertake seasonal migrations to the fertile regions…
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DIE STORIES TUSSEN DIE RESEPTE

’n Ou resepteboek vertel dikwels baie meer as net hoeveel meel, suiker of botter in ’n gereg hoort. Tussen die vergeelde bladsye, vetkolle en handgeskrewe notas skuil die geskiedenis van ’n familie. Dit vertel van verjaardae, Sondagetes…
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YOUR CHILD’S SUPERPOWER

As parents, we spend so much time worrying about our children’s future. Will they succeed at school? Will they be kind? Will they be safe online? Yet one of the greatest gifts we can give our children is often the simplest: a cardboard…
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BEFORE  THE  BILL  ARRIVES

Most financial emergencies are not truly unexpected. Cars eventually need repairs, appliances break and medical expenses appear. We may not know exactly when these costs will arrive, but we know that something eventually will. Without savings,…
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WHY FIREFLIES ARE DISAPPEARING

For generations, fireflies have transformed warm evenings into natural light shows. Their glow comes from a chemical reaction inside their bodies. These flashes help them find mates, communicate and warn predators. However, these remarkable…
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BEYOND THE STORM

There are seasons in life when it feels as though you are walking through a corridor with no doors. You keep moving because standing still feels worse, but every time you think you can finally see the end, another wall appears. You make plans,…
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ILNE FOURIE BRING STORIES TOT LEWE BY MUSEFEES

Ilne Fourie is ’n bekroonde skrywer, aktrise en stemkunstenaar wat met haar besondere kombinasie van humor, emosie en oorspronklike storievertelling ’n sterk merk op die Suid-Afrikaanse kunstebedryf gemaak het. Van radiodramas en televisiereekse…
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THE COST OF CONVENIENCE

Convenience has become one of the most successful products of modern life. We pay to have meals delivered, groceries packed, entertainment available instantly and purchases brought to our doors. Each service promises to save time, reduce effort…
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THE SUPER POWERS OF A GOOD NIGHT SLEEP

All of us want to live a long life, but no one wants to grow old. So, how do we grow older while maintaining a healthy and active life? One of the most important factors is something we spend almost one-third of our lives doing: sleep. Sleep…
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READ BEFORE YOU SIGN

The smallest words in a contract can carry the biggest consequences. Cancellation fees, automatic renewals, interest charges and limits on refunds are often hidden in sections people skip. By signing a document or clicking “I agree”, consumers…
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CLEAN AIR FOR BLUE SKIES

The month of September is associated with Heritage Day in South Africa, celebrated on 24 September. And you are encouraged to celebrate our diverse and rich heritage this month – visit a local museum, learn a custom from other ethnic groups,…
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BELLA’S KITCHEN: A SOUTH AFRICAN FOOD ODYSSEY

Isabella Niehaus se kulinêre loopbaan het nie in ’n professionele kombuis begin nie, maar heel toevallig in haar huis aan die Weskus. Sy was destyds ’n suksesvolle moderedakteur toe haar huis as die venue vir ’n troue gekies is. Die aand…
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