Good reads

Maskers, narsiste en kulkunstenaars

In Engels is die woord, conman, afkomstig van confident man, en Google verduidelik: “Confidence with a sense of assurance based on insuffient grounds.” My begrip hiervan is die “spesiale-ek gebaseer op ‘n gefabriseerde narratief”. Al…
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Deep Fried Fascism

There was a time when a potato had a heritage, a future, a calling, true potential. This lumpy little dirt covered starch nugget needed to be peeled and hand-cut by a cook who envisioned something better for it, and tossed into hot oil with…
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THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO

HISTORY OF THE CAMINO You have certainly heard about the Camino de Compostela or the Camino de Santiago (Santi-Ago, Saint James) from a friend, an article, or even a film. But what is it really about? Many books have been written about…
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THE EXPERIENCE OF THE WAY

THE EXPERIENCE OF THE WAY   THE CALL OF THE WAY The call of the Way — religious for some, spiritual for others, or perhaps both. You will feel it growing within you, like a crescendo, until one day you make the decision and take…
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The Facts Around The Effects Of Screen On Young Minds.

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Why Screen Time Needs a Rethink, Especially for Little Ones. Because their little minds are still growing, and screens aren’t going anywhere. Screens are everywhere, tablets in the lounge, TVs in the background, smartphones in tiny…
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HOLLAND GARDEN   – A KALEIDOSCOPE OF COLOUR.

"Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much." When Helen Keller spoke these words, she was indeed not aware of the shared purpose, belonging and joy Holland Garden, situated in the borough of Merton, Southwest of the city…
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MEET PERIWINKLE’S NEW OWNER

Hi, I am Sonia, the new owner of Periwinkle Crafters Paradise in Groot Brakrivier. I am a creator and crafter myself. Someone recently asked me: “But Sonia, you are busy with your law degree, so why did you buy a Craft Shop?” Here’s…
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Mr & Miss Youth Café  

We held our annual Miss Youth Café event at the end of February, welcoming male participants this year. It was a vibrant event filled with talent and true Wonderful SA spirit, with strong support from the community, guest artists, businesses,…
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Kasterolie: Die Huismiddel met Moderne Voordele

Kasterolie is ’n dik, plantaardige olie wat uit die sade van die Ricinus communis‑plant gepers word. Hierdie olie het ’n baie lang geskiedenis van gebruik in beide tradisionele en moderne praktyke. ’n Verhittingsproses tydens verwerking…
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SMOKY CAPE MALAY RECIPE (SERVES 4)

This rich, aromatic stew celebrates Cape Malay flavours, with slow-cooked meat, caramelised tomatoes, and a balance of sweetness, spice, and warmth. Comforting and vibrant, it’s a classic loved across South Africa. Ingredients: 1 kg…
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Kleurvolle ekosisteme soos koraalriffe verbleik 

Die natuurlike wêreld ondergaan ’n stil maar diepgaande transformasie: dit verloor sy lewendige kleure. Alhoewel die verlies van spesies dikwels in die kollig staan, is navorsers toenemend bekommerd oor die “homogenisering” van die natuur…
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AFRICA’S GREAT ELEPHANT: too many – or too few

Africa’s elephants tell two very different stories. In some regions, they are vanishing; in others, growing populations are creating new challenges. This divide highlights both the fragility of conservation and its unintended consequences. In…
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Drome as probleemoplosser: HOE KLANKE HELP

Slaap is nie net ’n tyd waarin ons liggaam rus nie — die brein bly aktief, veral gedurende drome. Nuwe navorsing toon dat ons drome selfs gemanipuleer kan word om kreatiewe denke en probleemoplossing te bevorder.  Wetenskaplikes het…
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AI ADVERTISING       

There was a time when bad adverts required effort, and were considered innocent. Someone had to physically typeset the wrong price. A human being had to approve “GRAND OPPENING”. It took teamwork to get it wrong. It was honest human error.…
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Hoekom Hardop Lees Belangrik is vir Jou Kind

"The evidence has become so overwhelming that social scientists now consider read-aloud time one of the most important indicators of a child's prospects in life." – Meghan Cox Gurdon. Data tot ons beskikking dui daarop dat die hardop lees…
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The Lost Art of communication

Guiding our children to navigate a globalised, rapidly changing world confronts parents with daunting, multifaceted challenges. Managing the negative effects of excessive screen time, resisting peer pressure, processing bullying, and surfing…
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Youngest dinosaur tracks discovered in Southern Africa

A team of ichnologists has discovered 132-million-year-old dinosaur tracks in Knysna, South Africa, making them the youngest dinosaur footprints ever recorded in the region. Found along the Western Cape coastline in early 2025, these tracks…
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Out of Africa… or Out of the Southern Cape?    

A remarkable role in humanity’s journey across the world. Most people are familiar with the famous phrase “Out of Africa” — the scientific idea that modern humans originated in Africa before spreading across the rest of the world. But…
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’n Eenvoudige bloedtoets kan Parkinson se siekte jare voor simptome opspoor

Wetenskaplikes in Swede en Noorweë het ’n belowende manier ontdek om Parkinson se siekte jare – moontlik selfs dekades – voordat die mees skadelike simptome verskyn, op te spoor. Deur subtiele biologiese seine in die bloed te meet wat…
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Wat jou koffiekeuse oor jou sê

Koffie is een van die wêreld se mees geliefde drankies, en die keuse wat jy daagliks maak, kan dalk sê iets oor jou persoonlikheid. Volgens ’n artikel in The South African is daar vyf gewilde koffiekeuses wat elkeen ’n ander karaktertrek…
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