Good reads

The Power of Meditation: Unlocking its Scientific Benefits

Meditation, a centuries-old practice, has been extensively researched recently, revealing its profound effects on the brain and body. This article explores its impact on neuroplasticity, brain networks, attention, neurotransmitters, hormones,…
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2024 Mosselbaai Eisteddfod

Die 2024 Mosselbaai Eisteddfod het op ’n lewendige noot afgeskop met die dansbeoordeling wat in Mei plaasgevind het.Daar was uitstekende en opwindende inskrywings met vele prestige-toekennings. Reëlings is in plek vir die ander kategorieë…
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The two-pot retirement system

Early in June 2024, the Revenue Laws Amendment Bill of 2023, which establishes a two-pot retirement system, was signed into law.  This means that from September 1, 2024 South Africans will be allowed to start withdrawing from their savings…
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The dark side of light

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Artificial lighting is essential for human activity, especially when it pertains to security. It can however have significant negative impacts on estuarine environments. Estuaries are vital and important ecosystems that host a diverse range…
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The Benefits of Pets for children, families and seniors       

Animals can significantly enhance the lives of people across different age groups, particularly in improving the memory and overall mental health of seniors. Moreover, pets also offer substantial benefits to children and families, fostering…
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TE GOED OM WAAR TE WEES?

Ai, die soeke na rykdom! Ons dans op “Money Money Money” van Abba, verdrink in die kasregisterklanke van Pink Floyd se “Money” en sit en kyk na wat Clint Eastwood sal aanvang vir “A Few Dollars more”! Bekende rykes verklap hulle…
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

So, the elections have come and gone. And only time will tell if our votes resulted in the much needed improvement in our country. We will have to wait for the next opportunity, such as municipal elections or by-elections, to have our next say…
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Pa: veel meer as net ‘n Broodwinner

  "It's not flesh and blood but the heart that makes us father and son." Dit het die eerste keer op 'n Maandag gebeur. Meeste mense werk dan. Die taxi hou met mening stil. Die skraal man met die swaar Spaanse aksent beduie dat ons…
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Blokkiesraai Julie

Al die antwoorde op die vrae in hierdie raaisel is vervat in die artikels wat hierdie maand gepubliseer is. The solution will be published on our website: www.thepost.org.za on 15 July. Created using the Crossword Maker on TheTeachersCorner.net Across…
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Celebrations, Skills and Awareness

June is Youth Month, and during this month we wanted to celebrate everything youth, while also acknowledging the challenges that youth face today, through all social circumstances. With that in mind, we hosted some fantastic skills courses…
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Die Wonder van Posduiwe: ‘n Historiese stokperdjie

Posduiwe, met hul vermoë om van ver af weer tuis te kom, het 'n magiese aantrekkingskrag wat mense oor eeue fassineer het. Hierdie indrukwekkende voëls, bekend vir hul oriëntasievermoë en toewyding aan hul hokke, het 'n ryk geskiedenis in…
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Wiskunde of Wiskundige Geletterdheid?

Mathematics is one of the most efficient means of approaching the great secret, of considering what lies past all that we can see or presently imagine. Mathematics doesn’t describe the secret so much as it implies that there is one. Alec…
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What Is Hygge, and Why Is It Good for Your Well-Being?

  Taking cues from the Danish art of getting comfy and cozy can definitely be a way to practice self-care. People have been talking about “hygge” (HUE-geh) for a few years now. It’s the Danish word for coziness or feeling warm,…
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VROETELVOORSKOOT PROJEK MET ADASA

September is Internasionale Alzheimer’s Bewusmakingsmaand. ADASA (Vereniging vir Demensie en Alzheimer van Suid-Afrika) is die land se verteenwoordigende liggaam by Alzheimer's Disease International. Hulle is toegewy aan die verbetering van…
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Vlaamse Stowepot – trooskos vir die Winter

Bestanddele 600 gram beesvleis , in 4 cm stukke gesny 1 ui, grof gekap 6 gemmerkoekies 1 eetlepel mosterd 2 eetlepels botter 2 eetlepels meel 1 bottel (330ml) bruin bier (Heineken of Black Label) 100 ml beesvleisaftreksel 1…
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TROUBLE IN PARADISE

We don’t live in isolation on an island – the days of Robinson Crusoe are gone forever. And the closer we live to our neighbours, the likelier it becomes that my neighbours’ actions may get under my collar. The question arises: “How…
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Point of Human Origins

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The point of Human Origins is a Western Cape Provincial Heritage Site at the Pinnacle Point Golf Estate Caves. It is also listed with UNESCO for nomination as a World Heritage Site. Pinnacle Point is significant because it is a uniquely dense…
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Jou lyf en die draai van die seisoen

Met elke nuwe seisoen verander jou gesondheids- en voedingsbehoeftes. Hier is 6 stappe om jou liggaam deur seisoenale veranderinge te ondersteun. Gaan slaap op dieselfde tyd, elke aand Prioritiseer slaap, en mik vir 7 tot 9 ure per nag.…
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IS JY SUID-AFRIKA SE CARLOS SAN JUAN?

  "Ek is oud, nie 'n idioot nie.”  Dit was die naam van die veldtog wat Carlos San Juan, 'n 78-jarige afgetrede dokter van Spanje, in Desember 2021 begin het. Hy het geëis dat banke 'n nuwe benadering volg in hulle interaksies met…
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FREQUENCY, VIBRATION AND SOUND

Frequency, vibration, and sound influence the nervous system and every cell in the body. Tibetan Singing Bowl Therapy harnesses these elements to penetrate deeply, reaching areas beyond physical touch, facilitating profound healing. Tibetan…
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