Good reads

DIE SOGENAAMDE REËNVOËLTJIE

Die Piet-my-vrou, bekend vir sy ikoniese roep, is eintlik die rooiborsduif (Cuculus solitarius), 'n koekoekspesie wat wydverspreid in Suid-Afrika voorkom. Sy naam kom van sy duidelike, herhalende roep wat klink soos "piet-my-vrou," wat dikwels…
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7 WENKE OM JOU KIND TE LEER OM GELD TE SPAAR

Die gewoonte om geld te spaar is ’n belangrike lewensvaardigheid, maar dit kom nie altyd maklik nie. Navorsing het getoon dat tot 64% van volwassenes van salaris tot salaris leef, met min of geen geld weggebêre vir toekomstige behoeftes nie. Hierdie…
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DIE LEKKERTE VAN LAASTE

Daar is min ander woorde in die Afrikaanse taal wat sy tentakels in soveel lewensterreine ingeslaan het as: LAASTE. Alhoewel die direkte betekenis van die woord allerweë aanvaar word as heel agter, of op die einde, bevat hierdie woord soveel…
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PRAKTIESE WENKE: HOE OM JOU KIND ‘N GOEIE LESER TE MAAK

Navorsing het getoon dat slegs 22% van Suid-Afrika se tienjariges kan verstaan wat hulle lees. Indien ‘n kind nie kan verstaan wat hy/sy lees nie, kan hy/sy nie akademiese sukses in die skool behaal nie, aangesien lees die weg tot alle leer…
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STRAATLIGTE SE INVLOED OP INSEKTE

Wetenskaplikes glo dat kunsmatige lig die natuurlike ekologie van plante kan beïnvloed deur die proses van fotosintese te verleng. 'n Onlangse studie het bevind dat straatligte wat snags brand, veroorsaak dat blare van bome so hard word dat…
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THE HARMONIOUS UNION: HOW CONVENTIONAL MEDICINE AND ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES CAN THRIVE TOGETHER

For centuries, conventional medicine and alternative therapies have been viewed as separate entities, often pitted against each other in a battle for legitimacy. However, this dichotomy is not only unnecessary but also detrimental to our overall…
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FIFTY-EIGHT OR OLDER? THIS IS HOW YOU WILL BE IMPACTED BY THE TWO-POT SYSTEM

We have previously reported on the Two-pot system, what it is and when it will be implemented.  Let’s look at it from a more practical point of view. It is important to realise that although the two-pot regime will apply to pension funds,…
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 “FIND MEANING.

"Find meaning. Distinguish melancholy from sadness. Go out for a walk. It doesn't have to be a romantic walk in the park, spring at its most spectacular moment, flowers and smells and outstanding poetical imagery smoothly transferring you…
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TURNING THE TIDE ON TRASH

  On Saturday 21 September at 10:00, at Suiderkruis Beach, the Great Brak River Conservancy will once again be a registered role player and organiser in the world renowned International Coastal Clean-up Day. But what is this day all…
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THE ART OF BONSAI

The word "Bon-sai" is a Japanese term which, literally translated, means "planted in a container". This art form is derived from an ancient Chinese horticultural practice, part of which was then redeveloped under the influence of Japanese Zen…
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STORIES EN MUSIEK VIR DIE JONGSPAN

So dikwels praat ouer mense van ons kinders en jongmense as die toekoms.  Nee! Hulle is hier, by ons en deel van ons hede. Lewende boodskappe wat ons die toekoms in stuur na ‘n tyd wat ons self nie sal sien nie. Blanko bladsye waarop ons…
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OUR CHALLENGE WITH ELECTRONIC WASTE

Our existence is interwoven with electronic equipment. Our cellular telephones, tablets, laptops, desk computers, TV screens, watches, pacemakers – and that is just starting to scratch the surface. We cannot imagine an hour in a day that we…
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ONDERWYS EN OPLEIDING : ‘n MYNVELD VAN AKRONIEME

Enigiemand wat in die opvoedkundige landskap in Suid Afrika belangstelling, sal saamstem dat daar 'n menigte aspekte is wat dringende aandag moet geniet. Die Nasionale Kurrikulum- verklaring Graad R –12 het betrekking op onderrig en leer…
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THE TALE OF TWO WILLIES

How did it come about that the village of Great Brak River had electricity long before the citizens of George and Mossel Bay could pack away their candles and paraffin lamps for the pleasure of reading their newspapers in the evening? No, not…
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GARDEN ROUTE BIRDS OF PREY REHAB-CENTRE

Birds of prey are predatory bird species that tend to feed on small mammals, birds, insects and reptiles. These type of birds live in a variety of habitats, including woodland, farmland and even in cities. Some are easy to spot, while others…
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ELLEN VAN RENSBURG BIBLIOTEEK

Deel van die Musefees Gemeenskapsprojek vir 2024 Die Ellen van Rensburg Biblioteek is ‘n kosbare instelling in die hart van Groot Brakrivier, en speel 'n belangrike rol in ons gemeenskap se opvoeding en kultuur.   Die naam van…
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MUSE-LIN* COMPETITION

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Here are the proud participants of this year’s MUSE-LIN✶ competition!   Each of the participants received their Mystery Box with 3 items - vegetables / fruit / spice – on 19 August.  Judging will commence on 2 September. The…
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INTERNASIONALE WIKKEL-JOU-TONE-DAG…

en ander interessante dae wat in Augustus gevier word. 1 Augustus - Internasionale Mahjongdag Mahjong is 'n teëlspeletjie wat in China in die middel 1800s ontwikkel is. Dis 'n spel van vaardigheid, strategie en berekening, en ook 'n bietjie…
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BLOKKIESRAAI AUGUSTUS OPLOSSINGS

Across 4. Die Afrikaanse woord vir “podcast”. (potgooi) 5. Never save this onto your phone or computer. (passwords) 6. Collectively we can all inspire _________. (inclusion) 9. It can be described as moving to another location within…
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VOËLKYK IN DIE TUINROETE

Die Tuinroete in die Wes-Kaap, met sy pragtige landskappe en diverse voëllewe, is 'n paradys vir voëlkykers. Hierdie skilderagtige gebied, wat strek vanaf Mosselbaai tot by Stormsrivier, bied verskeie habitats soos kuslyn, woude, en vleilande,…
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