Good reads

Can your cell phone get you fired?

Cell phones are part of daily life — but using them at work, especially against company policy, can have serious consequences. This was highlighted in the recent Labour Court case of Mostert v Overberg Agri-Bedrywe (Pty) Ltd [2025], where…
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The Brenton Blue Butterfly

Once saved from extinction, South Africa’s Brenton blue butterfly faces an uncertain fate after the devastating 2017 Knysna fire wiped out its last known habitat. Years of conservation efforts were undone in hours, despite researchers’ warnings…
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Herfs en die Siel: ‘n seisoen van rus en refleksie

Herfs is die seisoen van verandering – ‘n tyd waar die wêreld ‘n diep asemteug neem voordat die winter se stilte neerdaal. Dit is ook ‘n wonderlike geleentheid vir ons om dieselfde te doen: om stadiger te beweeg, bewus te wees van ons…
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The Power of a Good Night’s Sleep

Why Rest is Your Superpower In a world that glorifies being busy, sleep often gets pushed to the bottom of the priority list. “I’ll sleep when I’m dead,” some say—but science has a different opinion. A good night’s sleep isn’t…
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Against the Tide: Unleashing My Inner Strength and Letting Go

As I reflect on my recent 10km kayak challenge in the Berg River, I'm still trying to process the rollercoaster of emotions I experienced. The journey was a testament to my physical and mental limits, pushing me to dig deeper than I ever thought…
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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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