Good reads

Explore the Wolwedans Dam Trail

The Wolwedans Dam Trail is one of Great Brak River’s hidden gems, offering a scenic and historically rich hiking experience. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, this 6.4 km out-and-back trail is well worth exploring. The route follows an…
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Diere met Superkragte

Die natuur is vol wonderlike wesens, maar sommige diere het vermoëns wat klink soos iets uit ‘n superheldfliek! Van kleurveranderende inkvisse tot selfgenesende axolotls – hier is ‘n paar van die ongelooflikste dierekragte wat regtig…
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Die Mite van Multitasking

Die taalpuriste verkies dalk die frase gelyktydige taakverrigting of die woord veeldoening, maar “multitasking” is iets wat ons almal dadelik verstaan. Ons leef in ‘n wêreld waar multitasking as ‘n noodsaaklike vaardigheid beskou word.…
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Die Mens-Dier Band: Gesond of Te Veel?

Mense en diere het ‘n unieke en diepgaande verhouding wat al eeue lank bestaan. Van getroue honde en geselskapkatte tot perdry-terapie en selfs eksotiese troeteldiere – ons liefde vir diere is ‘n integrale deel van ons samelewing. Maar…
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Substance Abuse Awareness Campaigns and Sign Language Training

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Wonderful SA started the new year with a bang, both out loud and also signed out for our hearing impaired friends and neighbours in our community! In partnership with DeafNet Centre of Knowledge and the Mossel Bay Municipality, we hosted…
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EIGHT MUSSLES IN WARSAW

The city of Warsaw, Poland, uses eight mussels with sensors hot-glued to their shells to monitor and automatically shut off the city water supply if the shellfish so chooses. When water quality drops, mussels close their shells, tripping…
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Swaeltjies: Lugakrobate van die Tuinroete

Met die herfs wat stadig in die lug begin kriewel, is die swaeltjies weer op hulle bekende seisoenale trek na die noorde. Hierdie klein, rats voëltjies is ‘n algemene gesig regoor die Tuinroete en het ‘n interessante lewe vol verrassings. Swaels…
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Smart technology is not making us dumber, experts say

There are plenty of negatives associated with smart technology -- tech neck, texting and driving, blue light rays -- but there is also a positive: the digital age is not making us stupid, says University of Cincinnati social/behavioral expert…
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Self-Medication & The Google Trap: Why Dr. Google Isn’t Your Friend

In today’s digital age, information is at our fingertips 24/7. Need a recipe? Google it. Want to learn a new skill? Watch a YouTube tutorial. But when it comes to diagnosing medical conditions and self-medicating, turning to the internet can…
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Navigating harassment in community schemes

The recent case of MM v Kiewiet (A193/2023) [2024] ZAGPPHC 411 (3 May 2024) sheds some light on the appropriate forums for addressing different types of disputes when it comes to community schemes. In the case of MM v Kiewiet, the appellant…
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Honey, our world is shrinking!

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Do you recall the lyrics of the Bee Gee song: “When we were small, and Christmas trees were tall...”? Well, now that we are tall, our neighbourhoods seem pretty small. No case of mind games here – our world is indeed becoming smaller!…
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HET JY GEWEET?

Blaasoppies (Puffer Fish) stel ‘n gifstof vry wanneer hulle opblaas, wat bedoel is om hul aanvaller te verdoof sodat hulle veilig kan ontsnap. Ironies genoeg werk hierdie gifstof nie op dolfyne nie. Dolfyne voel net bedwelmd wanneer hulle…
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REFRAME, RECHARGE AND RESET FOR 2025

"Don’t let the words “back to work” overwhelm you. The best way to tackle a new year is with enthusiasm and a positive mindset. With some simple strategies and small, consistent steps, you can make 2025 your best year yet. Beat the post-holiday…
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LOOKING AHEAD AT 2025!

After a busy, but fun-filled holiday and festive season, our Wonderful Team are ready to tackle the new year with much joy, laughter and service in our community and surrounding areas! While we have many exciting projects planned for the year,…
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LIEFDE IN AL SY GEDAANTES

Liefde is ’n universele gevoel wat in verskillende gedaantes voorkom en elkeen van ons op unieke maniere raak. Dit is nie net beperk tot romantiese liefde nie, maar sluit ook die liefde vir familie, vriende, en die natuur in. In elke gedaante…
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Strangefoot – do we leave her be?

Wandering the depths of the Garden Route National Park, the only known survivor of the historic and iconic Knysna forest elephant herd, Strangefoot, faces an uncertain future. Conservationists and locals wrestle with the question: Should we…
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Ripples on the Water

The earth has travelled around the sun again. We are heading into the crazy, sun-filled, family and put-your-feet-up time of the year. Slowing down our work activities. Looking forward to smell the coffee, roses and nature. And unavoidably we…
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Kunsmatige Intelligensie en Outentieke Leefstyl

In ’n wêreld waar kunsmatige intelligensie (KI) ’n alomteenwoordige assistent in byna elke aspek van die lewe geword het – van die beplanning van afsprake tot die komponeer van musiek – ontstaan die vraag: hoe kan ons die voordele daarvan…
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GB NIGHT RIDE HAS HEART

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The GB Night Ride hosted on 27 December 2024 is the initiative of a group of businesses who want to contribute to the well-being of the town of Great Brak River. Laurinda Smit is driving this event with the support of three local businesses…
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Health Benefits of Going to the Beach

  The beach puts us into a meditative state Imagine sitting by the shore and watching the waves as you sip your favourite smoothie. Just thinking of it gives us the idea of relaxation. It has been proven that staring at the sea…
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