Good reads

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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BENEFITS OF HAVING A SPIRITUAL TEACHER

One of the greatest blessings on the spiritual path is having a genuine spiritual teacher. A true teacher not only shares knowledge but also provides guidance, inspiration, and practical methods that help us grow, serve, and unfold our highest…
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LIFE IS THE SPECIAL OCCASION

Why are we saving our favourite things for “one day” when today is already worth celebrating? Do you own something you’re “saving”? Not because you can’t use it, but because it feels too special. Maybe it’s a luxurious candle…
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THE PRICE OF IGNORANCE

Much has been written about the need to heed conditions of contracts and especially Deeds of Sale. The Latin phrase “Caveat Subscriptor” – let the signor beware applies in the event of all contracts. The implication is that once a person…
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MOUNTAINVIEW — MOSSEL BAY

FIRST-TIME BUYERS: FAST-TRACK YOUR APPLICATION AND MOVE INTO YOUR OWN MOUNTAINVIEW HOME MUCH FASTER Mossel Bay Municipality approves a rent-now, buy-later fast track — no home loan needed to move in Rent-to-buy 2-bedroom homes in Mossel…
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TOYOTA STELLENBOSCH WOORDFEES, 3 – 11 Oktober 2026

Die program vir die 2026 Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees is nou bekend en is aanlyn beskikbaar op die fees se webwerf by woordfees.co.za. Kaartjieverkope open 18 Junie vir die publiek. “Met 15 weke om te beplan is dit nou die tyd om ’n feesgids…
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THE NEED FOR CONSERVATION

We frequently ask ourselves what the hype about conservation of the environment is. Why are certain people always on about clean water, clean air, conservation of indigenous plants animals and even micro-organisms that we cannot even see with…
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SOUTH AFRICA’S TINY LEOPARDS

For decades, scientists have wondered why the leopards of South Africa’s Cape Floristic Region are so much smaller than their counterparts elsewhere in Africa. While leopards are known for their adaptability and wide distribution across the…
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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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