Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # The Post ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://thepost.org.za/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [The Post is Here!](https://thepost.org.za/the-post-is-here-2/) - The Post is Here! The latest edition of The Post is now available at all our distribution points! Packed with interesting articles, it's a must-read this month. Get your copy today at the nearest distribution site! - [BEYOND THE STORM](https://thepost.org.za/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, draw maps and convince yourself that if you work hard enough, - [BENEFITS OF HAVING A SPIRITUAL TEACHER](https://thepost.org.za/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 potential. CLEAR GUIDANCE ON THE SPIRITUAL PATH A spiritual teacher helps you navigate your - [LIFE IS THE SPECIAL OCCASION](https://thepost.org.za/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 that’s sitting at the back of your bathroom cupboard that’s gathering dust. Or the perfume you - [GRENSE: ‘N HOEKSTEEN](https://thepost.org.za/grense-n-hoeksteen/) - ‘n Grens is die plek waar jý eindig en ‘n ander begin. Dis die lyn waaroor daar nie getrap word nie. Dis nie ‘n muur nie. Dis ‘n heining. Ons sien mekaar en ons kuier oor die heining; die grens wat ons ruimte en ook ons verhouding beskerm. Grense is die hoeksteen van ons emosionele - [Editorial](https://thepost.org.za/editorial-3/) - Ek het nie bewustelik kennis geneem van wanneer die huppel in my stap gekom het nie, al wat ek weet is ... dit het! Dit is immers onmoontlik om nie meegevoer te raak deur die oranje-rooi aalwynfakkels langs die pad nie, plaat op plaat goudgeel Canolavelde en die son wat vroeër sy kop oor die - [BELLA’S KITCHEN: A SOUTH AFRICAN FOOD ODYSSEY](https://thepost.org.za/bellas-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 voor die geleentheid het haar voorgevoelens haar aangespoor om solank met die voorbereidings te - [CLEAN AIR FOR BLUE SKIES](https://thepost.org.za/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, or celebrate the day with the customary braai…. But I want to move the - [READ BEFORE YOU SIGN](https://thepost.org.za/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 may accept conditions they have not read and only discover them when they want to cancel, return something - [THE COST OF CONVENIENCE](https://thepost.org.za/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 and make life easier. Yet convenience is rarely free. Its real cost is often hidden in small charges - [THE SUPER POWERS OF A GOOD NIGHT SLEEP](https://thepost.org.za/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 is a natural state of rest in which - [OM GOEDHARTIGE KINDERS GROOT TE MAAK](https://thepost.org.za/om-goedhartige-kinders-groot-te-maak/) - Kinders word vandag groot in ’n wêreld wat toenemend verdeeld en ingewikkeld voel. Hulle word reeds op ’n jong ouderdom aan harde menings, aanlyn wreedheid, groepsdruk en ontstellende nuus blootgestel. In so ’n wêreld kan dit moeilik voel om ’n goedhartige kind groot te maak, maar deernis bly een van die waardevolste eienskappe wat ’n - [ILNE FOURIE BRING STORIES TOT LEWE BY MUSEFEES](https://thepost.org.za/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 tot jeugteater en eenvrouvertonings: haar werk verras, vermaak en laat gehore dikwels met nuwe oë na die alledaagse lewe kyk. Fourie skep - [WHY FIREFLIES ARE DISAPPEARING](https://thepost.org.za/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 insects are becoming less common in many parts of the world. Without intervention, future generations may never experience evenings illuminated by - [BEFORE  THE  BILL  ARRIVES](https://thepost.org.za/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, one unplanned expense can quickly become expensive debt through interest and additional fees. An emergency fund turns a crisis - [Editorial Augustus](https://thepost.org.za/editorial-augustus-3/) - Ek onthou dat ek ’n tyd gelede geskryf het dat die een ding wat elke mens elke dag in gelyke maat ontvang, tyd is. Dit was vir my wonderlik om te leer dat wanneer ek terugstaan in my eie skaduwee, gebeurlikhede ontvou: dat ek ontvang wat ek nooit vir myself sou kies of uitkies nie. - [MOUNTAINVIEW — MOSSEL BAY](https://thepost.org.za/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 Bay: qualify for the First Home Finance (FLISP) subsidy, rent from R3 000 per month, and become the owner - [THE PRICE OF IGNORANCE](https://thepost.org.za/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 signed a legal document, he or she is bound by all its terms and - [The Gravity Between Us](https://thepost.org.za/the-gravity-between-us/) - Love has always fascinated me. Not because it is rare, but because so many people quietly believe it will never happen to them. We spend years wondering if we are enough, trying to become the version of ourselves we think someone else might choose, while forgetting that the greatest love stories have never been built - [BRAIN ROT](https://thepost.org.za/brain-rot/) - The Silent Digital Epidemic Affecting Children Meta Description: Discover what “brainrot” means, the effects of excessive screen time on children, and practical ways parents can build healthy digital habits at home. Children today are growing up in a world of endless scrolling, short videos, gaming, memes, and constant digital stimulation. While technology offers incredible learning - [Editorial July](https://thepost.org.za/editorial-july/) - Wintermaande gaan dikwels gepaard met klemverskuiwings, eetpatrone wat verander, opsoek van sonplekkies in die huis, kaggelvure, vroeër inkruip saans, groter dissipline wanneer dit kom by oefening, meer gedagtetyd... Dit is reeds tydens een Saterdagoggend se strandstap met twee vriendinne, rugsakkie vol lekker peuselhappies, koffie in die warm bottel, min woorde, voetafdrukke in die nat sand, - [YOUR CHOICE YOUR VOICE](https://thepost.org.za/your-choice-your-voice/) - Public participation is a much-traversed topic. So why is it necessary to discussed again? Because in the author’s view (and experience), it is one of the general citizen’s powerful tools that is not used – at all, not even optimally. What is the purpose of Public Participation? Once again, in my humble opinion, not - [SOUTH AFRICA’S TINY LEOPARDS](https://thepost.org.za/south-africas-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 continent, the Cape population has long stood out because of its noticeably reduced size. New research has finally provided - [WHY GRIEF HURTS](https://thepost.org.za/why-grief-hurts/) - Understanding the brain in loss Grief is one of the most universal human experiences, yet it remains deeply personal and often misunderstood. Many people ask: Why does grief feel like physical pain? Why can’t I think clearly while grieving? Can grief actually change the brain? The human brain is hardwired to form attachments. It keeps - [TWIN HEART MEDITATION: A SERVICE TO HUMANITY](https://thepost.org.za/twin-heart-meditation-a-service-to-humanity/) - Service is what we give in order to uplift and better humanity. It can take many forms. At its heart, service is an expression of love, offered through our actions, our knowledge, and our willingness to support others in meaningful ways. Why do we meditate, and how can meditation be a form of service? Meditation - [THE NEED FOR CONSERVATION](https://thepost.org.za/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 the naked eye, waste re-use and waste recycling? Is it a trend? Is it even necessary? And - [LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE](https://thepost.org.za/laughter-is-the-best-medicine/) - Sometimes the most powerful remedy doesn’t come in a bottle Over the past few months, we have explored how our bodies function as interconnected systems — from the origins of early humans along our own Southern Cape coastline, to the role of biotics, and more recently, the conversation between the gut and the brain. This - [TOYOTA STELLENBOSCH WOORDFEES, 3 – 11 Oktober 2026](https://thepost.org.za/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 nader te trek en te beplan aan ’n unieke feeservaring. Daar is - [THE EXPERIENCE OF THE WAY](https://thepost.org.za/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 the plunge: to LEAVE! It is a great leap into - [THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO](https://thepost.org.za/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 the Camino, mostly autobiographical, recounting the very diverse experiences of pilgrims. However, all - [The Facts Around The Effects Of Screen On Young Minds.](https://thepost.org.za/the-facts-around-the-effects-of-screen-on-young-minds/) - Why Screen Time Needs a Rethink, Especially for Little Ones. Because their little minds are still growing, and screens aren’t going anywhere. Screens are everywhere, tablets in the lounge, TVs in the background, smartphones in tiny hands. We get it: They’re convenient, entertaining, sometimes even educational. But here’s the hard, uncomfortable truth, we must face… Too much screen - [Editorial June](https://thepost.org.za/editorial-may/) - During a recent visit to my birth town, I became aware of the importance and worth of memories… “Memories” are the thoughts, experiences, information, or events a person remembers from the past. These can be personal experiences, learned knowledge, emotions, or moments connected to people and places. Travelling, for me, is a time to reflection: - [Deep Fried Fascism](https://thepost.org.za/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 care and dignity. The deep fried potato had character, they had - [Maskers, narsiste en kulkunstenaars](https://thepost.org.za/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 is daar nie ‘n een-grootte-pas-almal-jas nie is die kernkenmerke en motivering by die verskillende tipe narsiste dieselfde: Hulle glo hulle - [LEES TYDSKRIF IN VRIENDELIKE PDF-FORMAAT](https://thepost.org.za/lees-tydskrif-in-vriendelike-pdf-formaat-2/) - 𝐇𝐞𝐭 𝐣𝐲 𝐠𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐣𝐲 𝐤𝐚𝐧 𝐧𝐨𝐮 𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐲𝐝𝐬𝐤𝐫𝐢𝐟 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐝𝐟-𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐚𝐭 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐛𝐥𝐚𝐚𝐢 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐚𝐢? Klik gerus op die skakel https://thepost.org.za/read-in-pdf/ en kies jou uitgawe en geniet die deurblaai en lees. As jy op die voorblad klik kan jy deurblaai en as jy op die teks klik kan jy aflaai. Jy is ook welkom - [HOLLAND GARDEN   - A KALEIDOSCOPE OF COLOUR.](https://thepost.org.za/holland-garden-a-kaleidoscope-of-colour/) - "Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much." When Helen Keller spoke these words, she was indeed not aware of the shared purpose, belonging and joy Holland Garden, situated in the borough of Merton, Southwest of the city of London would be offering. The borough of Merton encompasses several smaller centres - [WHY DO WE GET STUCK IN OUR WAYS?   ](https://thepost.org.za/why-do-we-get-stuck-in-our-ways/) - Some may call it closed-mindedness; others may call it stubbornness. What we believe is largely shaped by our unconscious perceptions and assumptions. As the brain matures and gains experience, it develops confirmation bias—seeking out information that supports beliefs we think keep us safe. The brain would often rather stay in an unhealthy comfort zone than - [TABLE MOUNTAIN: 60 MILLION YEARS IN THE MAKING](https://thepost.org.za/table-mountain-60-million-years-in-the-making/) - If you walk Table Mountain often enough, it starts to feel familiar. The paths become predictable, the views expected, and the mountain itself almost known. But that sense of familiarity is deceptive. Beneath the surface lies a system that has been quietly shaping itself for tens of millions of years. At the centre of this - [Editorial Mei](https://thepost.org.za/editorial-mei-2/) - Ons het almal ’n verlede en The Post is geen uitsondering nie. Marji Morkel, ’n inwoner van Groot-Brakrivier, het in Maart 2006 die koerant wat bekend gestaan het as Groot Brak Post, begin. Hierdie uitgawe het uit 12 bladsye, gedruk in swart en wit, bestaan. In Maart 2009, tydens die derde bestaansjaar, is die naam - [MEET PERIWINKLE’S NEW OWNER](https://thepost.org.za/meet-periwinkles-new-owner/) - Hi, I am Sonia, the new owner of Periwinkle Crafters Paradise in Groot Brakrivier. I am a creator and crafter myself. Someone recently asked me: “But Sonia, you are busy with your law degree, so why did you buy a Craft Shop?” Here’s the back story. I grew up in a home with a creative - [PREBIOTIC, PROBIOTIC AND POSTBIOTIC](https://thepost.org.za/prebiotic-probiotic-and-postbiotic/) - Making sense of the “biotics” in a world full of advice When one considers that many readers of The Post have at some point consulted Google — or more recently an AI tool — to self-diagnose, compare supplements, or question a prescription, it becomes clear that we are living in an age of abundant information. - [I’ll Only Be 5 Minutes](https://thepost.org.za/ill-only-be-5-minutes/) - “I’ll only be five minutes”, is one of the most common justifications for occupying a disabled parking bay without the right or need to do so. A phrase so casual, so dismissive, it reveals exactly how little thought is given to the people these spaces are meant for. Disabled parking is not about convenience; it - [Deesdae is almal glo n narsis](https://thepost.org.za/deesdae-is-almal-glo-n-narsis/) - Pasop om almal goedsmoeds as ‘n narsis te etiketteer. Die misbruik van die term kan verreikende gevolge hê en gevolglik die erns van die saak afwater. Nie elkeen wat selfsugtig optree, manipuleer, jok, ‘n opgeblase ego het en “gaslight”, ly aan ‘n versteuring nie. Daar is ‘n verskil tussen iemand met ‘n Narsistiese Persoonlikheidsversteuring (NPV) - [Editorial April](https://thepost.org.za/editorial-april-2/) - The Post is in die wolke; Benewens die feit dat ons vandeesmaand ons twintigste bestaansjaar vier, glo ons ook dat dit die ideale tyd is om na agt jaar sedert die herposisionering in 2018, die eksemplaar van die spreekwoordelike rak af te haal vir afstof, opknap en te vernuwe. Ons het besluit om ons stoute - [Kasterolie: Die Huismiddel met Moderne Voordele](https://thepost.org.za/kasterolie-die-huismiddel-met-moderne-voordele/) - Kasterolie is ’n dik, plantaardige olie wat uit die sade van die Ricinus communis‑plant gepers word. Hierdie olie het ’n baie lang geskiedenis van gebruik in beide tradisionele en moderne praktyke. ’n Verhittingsproses tydens verwerking verwyder die toksiese ensiem ricien uit die sade, wat die olie veilig maak vir gebruik in gesondheid, skoonheid en selfs - [Drome as probleemoplosser: HOE KLANKE HELP](https://thepost.org.za/drome-as-probleemoplosser-hoe-klanke-help/) - Slaap is nie net ’n tyd waarin ons liggaam rus nie — die brein bly aktief, veral gedurende drome. Nuwe navorsing toon dat ons drome selfs gemanipuleer kan word om kreatiewe denke en probleemoplossing te bevorder. Wetenskaplikes het gevind dat dit moontlik is om spesifieke drome te stimuleer terwyl iemand slaap deur subtiele klankseine te - [Creativity and the Brain](https://thepost.org.za/creativity-and-the-brain/) - Creativity can feel mysterious or even magical. It is often described as a spark or a burst of imagination, yet this does not tell the entire story. Original ideas do not emerge out of thin air. Instead, creativity involves an intricate series of brain mechanisms, with different parts of the brain contributing different advantages. When - [Herfstyd: Die Beste Plattelandse Wegbreke in Suid-Afrika            ](https://thepost.org.za/herfstyd-die-beste-plattelandse-wegbreke-in-suid-afrika/) - Terwyl die somerhitte finaal groet, word die Suid-Afrikaanse platteland omskep in ’n skildery van amber, koper en goud. Herfs is by uitstek die beste tyd vir ’n padresies – die paaie is rustiger, die goudgeel lig is ’n droom vir enige fotograaf, en die vars oggendmis nooi jou uit om die dag stadig te begin - [AI ADVERTISING       ](https://thepost.org.za/ai-advertising/) - There was a time when bad adverts required effort, and were considered innocent. Someone had to physically typeset the wrong price. A human being had to approve “GRAND OPPENING”. It took teamwork to get it wrong. It was honest human error. Now we have AI and we’ve decided to use it like a toddler handed - [‘n Kerneienskap vir karakter](https://thepost.org.za/n-kerneienskap-vir-karakter/) - Daar is iets te sê oor verantwoordbaarheid, of aanspreeklikheid. Vir my verteenwoordig dit deugde, dit is die eienskap wat die ruggraat van karakter vorm. Om gekonfronteer te wees met iemand wat nie aanspreeklikheid aanvaar nie, is ‘n helderrooi lig wat waarskuwend flikker. Ons kyk dikwels na sjarme, prestasie en goeie bedoelings. Maar vra ons ooit - [Together for Science for Health ](https://thepost.org.za/together-for-science-for-health/) - It is no secret that various factors associated with human interventions pose a risk to health. And we ask ourselves - what does science and health have in common? The answer is basically everything. Through the ages scientific collaboration strived to (and succeeded to) protect and improve the health of people, animals, plants and the - [AFRICA'S GREAT ELEPHANT: too many – or too few](https://thepost.org.za/africas-great-elephant-too-many-or-too-few/) - Africa’s elephants tell two very different stories. In some regions, they are vanishing; in others, growing populations are creating new challenges. This divide highlights both the fragility of conservation and its unintended consequences. In South Sudan, elephant populations have collapsed. In the 1970s, aerial surveys estimated more than 130,000 elephants in the region. Today, only - [Kleurvolle ekosisteme soos koraalriffe verbleik ](https://thepost.org.za/kleurvolle-ekosisteme-soos-koraalriffe-verbleik/) - Die natuurlike wêreld ondergaan ’n stil maar diepgaande transformasie: dit verloor sy lewendige kleure. Alhoewel die verlies van spesies dikwels in die kollig staan, is navorsers toenemend bekommerd oor die “homogenisering” van die natuur se palet. Briljante kleure word vervang deur dowwe, gedempte skakerings weens menslike aktiwiteit en klimaatsverandering. Onlangse studies benadruk verskeie faktore wat - [Mr & Miss Youth Café  ](https://thepost.org.za/mr-miss-youth-cafe/) - We held our annual Miss Youth Café event at the end of February, welcoming male participants this year. It was a vibrant event filled with talent and true Wonderful SA spirit, with strong support from the community, guest artists, businesses, and volunteers. We thank everyone who made it possible. We also saw great interest in - [SMOKY CAPE MALAY RECIPE (SERVES 4)](https://thepost.org.za/smoky-cape-malay-recipe-serves-4/) - This rich, aromatic stew celebrates Cape Malay flavours, with slow-cooked meat, caramelised tomatoes, and a balance of sweetness, spice, and warmth. Comforting and vibrant, it’s a classic loved across South Africa. Ingredients: 1 kg mutton or lamb (bite-sized pieces) 2 tbsp vegetable oil 2 large onions, thinly sliced 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 thumb-sized ginger, - [Awakening to Who We Truly Are](https://thepost.org.za/awakening-to-who-we-truly-are/) - A journey into Soul Mastery and conscious living. In the rush of daily life, many of us move through the world on autopilot—reacting, responding, and repeating patterns without pausing to ask: Who am I, really? This article invites you to explore the deeper layers of your being, awaken your true nature, and understand how living - [Hoekom Hardop Lees Belangrik is vir Jou Kind](https://thepost.org.za/hoekom-hardop-lees-belangrik-is-vir-jou-kind/) - "The evidence has become so overwhelming that social scientists now consider read-aloud time one of the most important indicators of a child's prospects in life." – Meghan Cox Gurdon. Data tot ons beskikking dui daarop dat die hardop lees van boeke vir vierjariges vanaf die 2000’s met 60% gedaal het en steeds besig is om - [The Lost Art of communication](https://thepost.org.za/the-lost-art-of-communication/) - Guiding our children to navigate a globalised, rapidly changing world confronts parents with daunting, multifaceted challenges. Managing the negative effects of excessive screen time, resisting peer pressure, processing bullying, and surfing the ever-evolving social networking and digital wave often leaves a parent at a loss as to how to best equip their child for the - [Youngest dinosaur tracks discovered in Southern Africa](https://thepost.org.za/youngest-dinosaur-tracks-discovered-in-southern-africa/) - A team of ichnologists has discovered 132-million-year-old dinosaur tracks in Knysna, South Africa, making them the youngest dinosaur footprints ever recorded in the region. Found along the Western Cape coastline in early 2025, these tracks date back to the Early Cretaceous period and offer a rare glimpse into a time from which very few local - [Out of Africa… or Out of the Southern Cape?    ](https://thepost.org.za/out-of-africa-or-out-of-the-southern-cape/) - A remarkable role in humanity’s journey across the world. Most people are familiar with the famous phrase “Out of Africa” — the scientific idea that modern humans originated in Africa before spreading across the rest of the world. But what if the story were even more specific? What if a key chapter of that journey - [Do We Still Have a Work Ethic Today?](https://thepost.org.za/do-we-still-have-a-work-ethic-today/) - It is a question often heard in coffee shops, boardrooms, and around dinner tables: “Do people still have a work ethic these days?” It may feel as though the answer is no. Work environments look quite different from what they did a generation ago. Remote work, flexible hours, and a stronger focus on work–life balance - [A Hidden Climate Rhythm Is Driving Extreme Floods and Droughts Worldwide](https://thepost.org.za/a-hidden-climate-rhythm-is-driving-extreme-floods-and-droughts-worldwide/) - Scientists have identified a powerful but often overlooked global climate rhythm that is driving extreme floods and droughts across the world. Rather than happening randomly or independently, many of these severe water events are connected through a shared climate system centered in the Pacific Ocean. The research highlights how large-scale ocean patterns, especially the El - [Energy efficiency](https://thepost.org.za/energy-efficiency/) - Our world is in trouble – past decades prioritised dependence on energy consumption in developments and daily life, not considering that the different energy sources are finite – we depend on natural resources such as fossil fuels, coal or natural gas to fuel our everyday life. Whether it is paraffin for cooking food, electricity to - [Wat jou koffiekeuse oor jou sê](https://thepost.org.za/wat-jou-koffiekeuse-oor-jou-se/) - Koffie is een van die wêreld se mees geliefde drankies, en die keuse wat jy daagliks maak, kan dalk sê iets oor jou persoonlikheid. Volgens ’n artikel in The South African is daar vyf gewilde koffiekeuses wat elkeen ’n ander karaktertrek kan uitwys – al is dit net vir pret. Cappuccino-drinkers word beskryf as mense - [’n Eenvoudige bloedtoets kan Parkinson se siekte jare voor simptome opspoor](https://thepost.org.za/n-eenvoudige-bloedtoets-kan-parkinson-se-siekte-jare-voor-simptome-opspoor/) - Wetenskaplikes in Swede en Noorweë het ’n belowende manier ontdek om Parkinson se siekte jare – moontlik selfs dekades – voordat die mees skadelike simptome verskyn, op te spoor. Deur subtiele biologiese seine in die bloed te meet wat verband hou met hoe selle stres hanteer en DNS-skade herstel, het navorsers ’n vroeë “venster van - [Editorial Maart](https://thepost.org.za/editorial-maart-2/) - Die woord welgeluksalig, wandel al vir paar dae in my gedagtegang rond. Oor tyd het ek al geleer dat hierdie tipe van bewuswordings aandag verdien... Ons weet almal dat wanneer dit met onsself, ons huweliksgenoot, die kinders die kleinkinders, ons leefruimte “wel” is dan ervaar ons “geluk”, die tipe van geluk wat dikwels nie in - [The Grace of Ordinary Days](https://thepost.org.za/the-grace-of-ordinary-days/) - We spend so much of our lives waiting. Waiting for the moment that changes everything. Waiting for clarity, for certainty, for something loud enough to announce that it matters. In the meantime, life happens quietly. It moves through small gestures, familiar rooms, and routines so ordinary, we forget they are alive with meaning. Meaning does - [On your marks get set, go](https://thepost.org.za/on-your-marks-get-set-go/) - Somehow, I missed the first two commands—2026 started with a bang. In Chinese culture, 2026 marks the Year of the Horse, part of the 12-year cycle of the Chinese Zodiac. Each year is represented by an animal, and the Horse is the seventh in the lineup. More specifically, 2026 is the Year of the Fire - [7 of the strangest bird noises on Earth](https://thepost.org.za/7-of-the-strangest-bird-noises-on-earth/) - Birdsong often evokes thoughts of gentle whistles and melodic chirps that soothe us and connect us with nature. But not all avian sounds are pleasant or familiar. Some species produce truly bizarre and surprising noises that challenge our expectations of what bird calls should be like. One standout is the cowbird, whose song resembles water - [Ride Into Mountain Biking   ](https://thepost.org.za/ride-into-mountain-biking/) - Mountain biking is an exciting way to explore the outdoors, combining fresh air, fitness and adventure. This guide covers the basics to help you start riding with confidence. Choose the Right Bike: Your journey starts with choosing a bike that fits both your body and your goals. Mountain bikes come in different styles, from simple - [Everyone Is an Expert         ](https://thepost.org.za/everyone-is-an-expert/) - Everyone is an expert...after the fact. Before the flames are out and the smoke has cleared, before the floodwaters recede, or the investigation concludes, the self-appointed authorities arrive on their high horses. They ride in on hindsight, armed with aspersions, crossed swords of conflation, and a polished sense of moral superiority. From the comfort of - [New Year, New Plans, Same You?       ](https://thepost.org.za/new-year-new-plans-same-you/) - As we welcome another year, it's natural to feel both hopeful and uncertain. The calendar may change, but many of our circumstances remain stubbornly familiar. We’re still working with the same resources, facing unresolved challenges, and trying to navigate the same frustrations that linger from last year. The people and institutions shaping our world continue - [When the Gut Runs Low: Fatigue, Mood, and the Aftermath of the Festive Season](https://thepost.org.za/when-the-gut-runs-low-fatigue-mood-and-the-aftermath-of-the-festive-season/) - In the December 2025 edition of The Post, this column introduced the idea that our gut is not just about digestion, but about balance — a finely tuned internal ecosystem that quietly influences immunity, energy, and mental wellbeing. As promised, this month we begin exploring specific conditions linked to gut imbalance. A good place to - [THE BALANCING ACT WITHIN](https://thepost.org.za/the-balancing-act-within/) - An introduction to gut health and the art of staying well. This festive season, as the Garden Route fills with visitors escaping city stress, many come in search of sunshine, family, and renewal. Yet few realise that the same pressures driving our modern pace of life also disturb something far more delicate — the living - [Editorial November](https://thepost.org.za/editorial-november/) - Onlangs, na afloop van ’n projek, vra iemand my: Was die projek ’n sukses? Op daardie stadium het ek nie ’n antwoord gehad nie. Twee weke later, toe ek deur die foto-album begin blaai om foto’s uit te soek, het die woorde in my kop begin ronddans – en emosies oor my gespoel. Vir die - [Raar voël ná 34 jaar weer in Engeland gesien](https://thepost.org.za/raar-voel-na-34-jaar-weer-in-engeland-gesien/) - ’n Uiterse rare voël is vir die eerste keer in 34 jaar in Engeland opgemerk. Die witkeel-naaldstert is Woensdag, 8 Oktober, by Yorkshire Water se Tophill Low Natuurreservaat in Driffield deur besoekers Mandy Gregory en Ray Maddison gesien. Hierdie spesie kom oorspronklik van Oos-Asië en Australië, en is ’n familielid van die inheemse windswael wat - [Environmental offset schemes: solution or second-place trade-off?](https://thepost.org.za/environmental-offset-schemes-solution-or-second-place-trade-off/) - The recent development application submitted for our neighbour suburb, Alwyndal that entails an environmental trade off scheme introduced this concept in our community. But what is an environmental trade-off scheme and what does it entail? We aim to explain this mechanism that was born out of desperation, an attempt to resolve an environmental dead-end. The - [My Experience at the Youth Café Muse Festival         ](https://thepost.org.za/my-experience-at-the-youth-cafe-muse-festival/) - Being part of the Muse Festival at the Youth Café in Great Brak River was truly one of the most heartwarming and inspiring experiences I’ve had. What struck me the most was how it reminded me of how uncomplicated childhood can be — witnessing children simply being children. They were fully present and in the - [Let’s talk Sustainability                    ](https://thepost.org.za/lets-talk-sustainability/) - Are you familiar with the term “Earth Overshoot Day”? If not, Earth Overshoot Day marks the date when humanity’s consumption of natural resources exceeds the planet’s ability to regenerate these resources within that same year. And from that day, we live in ecological deficit. The idea behind Earth Overshoot Day is to raise awareness about - [Nuwe studie wys: Honde verstaan speelgoed se doel beter as wat jy dink](https://thepost.org.za/nuwe-studie-wys-honde-verstaan-speelgoed-se-doel-beter-as-wat-jy-dink/) - Navorsing toon dat sommige honde nie net speelgoed kan herken by naam nie, maar dit ook kan groepeer volgens hoe dit gebruik word tydens spel - sonder dat iemand vir hulle wys of sê wat om te doen. ’n Groep honde is by hulle eienaars se huise getoets. Hierdie honde was reeds bekend daarvoor dat - [Hoe Sal Jy Jou Tyd Deel?](https://thepost.org.za/hoe-sal-jy-jou-tyd-deel/) - Voel dit vir jou asof tyd besig is om soos ʼn weghol trein spoed op te tel, veral nadat bepaalde kalendermaande verby is? ʼn Nuwe seisoen word stil- stil in die natuur aangekondig. Die winde, reuke en bloeisels is aanvoelbare en prikkelende tekens van die veranderinge. Ek hoor die woorde van die wyses in hul - [WARNING : READ NO FURTHER, OR RISK BECOMING ADDICTED](https://thepost.org.za/warning-read-no-further-or-risk-becoming-addicted/) - Turkiye is certainly a different destination. But isn’t that why we travel? The experience will be unforgettable, and the longing to return is when the addiction starts. I am talking about Turkey, or Turkiye as it is now spelled. It has changed since my first visit there in 1972, but in essence it remains the - [KONINGSKOS](https://thepost.org.za/koningskos/) - I don’t remember the first time I tasted it. It arrived in my life like memory itself… soft, slow-cooked, and timeless. Curry tripe and trotters is a dish that had always been there, simmering in the breath of old stories and the steam of satisfaction. As a small boy, I didn’t know it was called - [SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE BIRDLIFE HOLDS IRREPLACEABLE SPECIES](https://thepost.org.za/southern-hemisphere-birdlife-holds-irreplaceable-species/) - The snow petrel, a strikingly white bird with black eyes and bill, is one of only three bird species observed at the South Pole. Antarctica is the only place it lives, and like many sub-Antarctic species, it is endemic - found nowhere else on Earth. Endemism highlights areas critical for conservation, but new research shows - [MOET NIE UITMIS NIE](https://thepost.org.za/moet-nie-uitmis-nie/) - Onwillekeurig is ek deel van ʼn gesprek, gewoon omdat die koffiewinkel se tafels nie voorsiening maak vir persoonlike ruimte nie. Ek sit langs ʼn groep dames. Na ʼn rukkie is dit vir my duidelik dat hierdie hul weeklikse bymekaarkom is. Die een dame met die parmantige modieuse haarstyl, vertel dat haar liddoring besig is om - [Chongqing: The World's Largest City                   ](https://thepost.org.za/chongqing-the-worlds-largest-city/) - Chongqing, a sprawling megacity in central China, boasts a population of approximately 34 million, yet it often remains overshadowed by Beijing and Shanghai. This vibrant metropolis stands as a testament to China’s rapid urbanisation and its ability to reshape landscapes. Over the past three decades, the Chinese government’s initiative to unify vast rural areas has - [Winter Holidays and Talent Shows](https://thepost.org.za/winter-holidays-and-talent-shows/) - During the longer winter holidays the Wonderful team from the Youth Café made sure that entertainment and learning was fully on offer for the young ones not just in Greenhaven, but as far as George! We started off with a joint program at the Great Brak Primary School, where fun activities, exercises and of course - [6 Essential Winter Wellness Tips](https://thepost.org.za/6-essential-winter-wellness-tips/) - As winter approaches, maintaining health becomes crucial to combat seasonal illnesses. The University Health Center offers seven practical strategies to bolster your immune system and stay well during the colder months. Prevent Germ Transmission Minimise the spread of germs by covering your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. If a tissue - [Editorial Augustus](https://thepost.org.za/editorial-augustus-2/) - Alhoewel ek dankbaar is dat die son reeds gedraai het en die somer in aantog sal wees, besef ek uit dure ondervinding dat dit ʼn lang wag is alvorens daar nie langer warm plekkies in die huis opgesoek moet word vir die kort oomblikke wat die son daar val nie. Die wintermaande duur soms langer - [KleinBegin Organic – Meer as ’n Winkel, Dis ’n Belewenis](https://thepost.org.za/kleinbegin-organic-meer-as-n-winkel-dis-n-belewenis/) - KleinBegin Organic is ’n karaktervolle deli-winkel, geleë by Hart & Bosch Village in Hartenbos – ’n gesinsvriendelike kuierplek waar almal welkom voel. Tydens die skoolvakansie is ons elke dag oop, sodat jy en jou gesin enige tyd kan kom kuier. Dis ’n plek waar jy nie net inkopies kom doen nie – jy kom ontdek, - [Leon Roodt – Where Legacy Meets Vision in Architecture](https://thepost.org.za/leon-roodt-where-legacy-meets-vision-in-architecture/) - Leon Roodt is a passionate and innovative architect based in Bloemfontein, blending a proud family legacy with a fresh, modern approach to design. As a registered professional with SACAP, Leon represents the third generation in a line of architects at Roodt Architects, a firm rooted in excellence since 1952. With a Master’s degree in Architecture - [Interessante feite oor wolwe](https://thepost.org.za/interessante-feite-oor-wolwe/) - bron: BBC Earth Die foto van ’n wyfie wolf wat haar lyf om haar maat se nek vou, word dikwels beskryf as ’n gebaar van beskerming en onvoorwaardelike liefde. Alhoewel wolwe wel bekend is vir hul sterk sosiale bande en liefdevolle gedrag, is hierdie spesifieke interpretasie meer poëties as wetenskaplik bevestig. In werklikheid kommunikeer wolwe - [Selfhelp-Winterverkoue-Wenke](https://thepost.org.za/selfhelp-winterverkoue-wenke/) - Die wintersnuffel – daardie bekende mengsel van toe neuse, seer kele en ‘n algemene gevoel van “ek wil net in die bed bly” – is ‘n jaarlikse besoeker in baie huise. Al is dit gewoonlik nie ernstig nie, kan dit jou dag behoorlik versuur. Gelukkig is daar heelwat selfhelp-wenke wat jy kan probeer voordat jy - [Is My Old Will Still Valid—and Enough?](https://thepost.org.za/is-my-old-will-still-valid-and-enough/) - My wife and I drew up a joint will with a friend just after we got married. We now have three children, and I’m concerned what might happen to them if something happened to us. Do I need to have the will reviewed? The short answer is: yes. It’s critically important not only to have - [Jou winterklankbaan](https://thepost.org.za/jou-winterklankbaan/) - Vir koue dae, kopknikke in die reën, en dans-moves in jou kamer — hierdie is jou tienerwinter-snitlys. “Silwer” – Spoegwolf Rof, poëties en propvol emosie. Vir daardie oomblikke wanneer jy net wil dink en luister. “Leja” – Die Heuwels Fantasties Lig en opbouend. Koffie in die hand, kombers om jou skouers, en die wêreld kan - [Selfdood onder Tieners – Gevaartekens wat Ouerfigure Moet Ken](https://thepost.org.za/selfdood-onder-tieners-gevaartekens-wat-ouerfigure-moet-ken/) - Tienerwees is ‘n tyd van intense emosies, identiteitsvorming en sosiale druk. Vir sommige jongmense voel die wêreld egter donker en oorweldigend – en ongelukkig is selfdood onder tieners ‘n werklikheid wat nie meer stilgeswyg kan word nie. As ouers, onderwysers, of versorgers is dit belangrik om die gevaartekens raak te sien en betyds ondersteuning te - [Sonlig – Gratis Wintermedisyne](https://thepost.org.za/sonlig-gratis-wintermedisyne/) - In die koue maande, wanneer die dae korter raak en die komberse dikker, is daar iets wat steeds mildelik uitgedeel word — sonskyn. En dié geskenk kos jou nie 'n sent nie. Sonlig is meer as net warm lig op jou gesig. Dis ’n natuurlike bron van vitamien D, wat ’n groot rol vertolk in - [Sound Healing](https://thepost.org.za/sound-healing/) - Sound healing is an ancient practice that has seen a resurgence in recognition for its benefits to humans in the last two centuries. My journey with sound healing therapy began in 2015. Having practiced as a social worker for 23 years I realised that the needs of my clients were evolving. This prompted me to explore alternative therapies - [The Lobster’s Transformation](https://thepost.org.za/the-lobsters-transformation/) - From pauper's fare to gourmet delight In colonial New England, lobsters were so abundant that they often washed ashore in massive quantities. This overabundance led to their reputation as the "poor man's protein," commonly used as fertiliser or fed to prisoners and indentured servants. Some accounts suggest that servants even protested against being served lobster - [The Power of Breath: Why We Need to Breathe Better](https://thepost.org.za/the-power-of-breath-why-we-need-to-breathe-better/) - As I reflect on the way we live our lives, I'm struck by how often we overlook one of the most fundamental aspects of our existence: breathing. We breathe every moment of every day, yet many of us do it so inefficiently, resorting to shallow, rapid breaths that can leave us feeling anxious, fatigued, and stressed. - [A man's will](https://thepost.org.za/a-mans-will/) - There is a question that echoes through quiet moments and late-night thoughts: What will you leave behind? For centuries, humanity has searched for meaning beyond survival, seeking legacy, memory, and significance. Yet in our present era of digital noise, societal decline and instant gratification, this question feels more urgent than ever. Most of us won't - [Scaling the Wall of Laws](https://thepost.org.za/scaling-the-wall-of-laws/) - Quite often we are not satisfied with conditions in our immediate community. We bought a property where we think we will live in peace and enjoy our surroundings. But then we discover, as old cricket adage goes, that we're batting on a sticky wicket. It can take many forms - a noisy neighbour; or even - [Voëlkyk as Familie-aktiwiteit – Waar om te Begin](https://thepost.org.za/voelkyk-as-familie-aktiwiteit-waar-om-te-begin/) - Dis vroegoggend. Die lug is stil, behalwe vir die sagte fluit van ‘n voël in die boom voor jou huis. Jy steek jou kop by die deur uit, koffie in die hand, en daar’s hy — ‘n rooiborsie wat jou dophou. En só begin dit: jou eerste stap in die wêreld van voëlkykery. Voëlkykery is - [Bare but Not Boring – What to Do in the Garden This Month](https://thepost.org.za/bare-but-not-boring-what-to-do-in-the-garden-this-month/) - Winter might strip our gardens of their vibrant greens and blooms, but that doesn’t mean they have to become dull or neglected. In fact, this is one of the most important times to prep, plan, and protect — and to sneak in some peaceful, muddy-boot moments while everyone else is inside with cocoa. Here’s what - [Why Our Eating and Sleeping Habits Change in Winter](https://thepost.org.za/why-our-eating-and-sleeping-habits-change-in-winter/) - If you’ve found yourself going to bed earlier, struggling to wake up in the morning, and constantly craving carbs and chocolate — you’re not alone. It’s not just in your head: our eating and sleeping habits genuinely change during the colder months. Winter affects the body in various ways, most of which are linked to - [Winter Warmers: DIY Rice Heat Packs & Hand Warmers](https://thepost.org.za/winter-warmers-diy-rice-heat-packs-hand-warmers/) - As winter settles in, we all start craving that comforting warmth — the kind that seeps into your bones and makes the world feel a little lighter. But instead of cranking up the electricity bill or layering up like a walking laundry basket, why not craft your own reusable rice heat packs and hand warmers? - [Maklike Strekoefeninge vir Beweeglikheid – Stoeljoga vir Almal](https://thepost.org.za/maklike-strekoefeninge-vir-beweeglikheid-stoeljoga-vir-almal/) - Wanneer die koue oggende aanbreek en jy dalk minder lus voel om uit die bed te kom, is dit gewoonlik jou liggaam wat eerste protesteer. ‘n Stywe nek, gespanne skouers, en die gevoel dat jou rug dalk per ongeluk saam met die kersversie- rings in die stoor ingepak is. Maar jy hoef nie ‘n jogamat - [Ek wil glo dat almal wat hierdie stuk lees, met iets daarin kan identifiseer...](https://thepost.org.za/ek-wil-glo-dat-almal-wat-hierdie-stuk-lees-met-iets-daarin-kan-identifiseer/) - Elkeen van ons het bepaalde voorkeure — en natuurlik, afkeure. Soos daar aangestap word op die glybaan van tyd, word dit vir my al duideliker dat ek vinniger by een van hierdie twee aspekte uitkom. Dat ek al genoeg aan my neus rondgelei is, of dalk al ‘n bykomende paar ore aangesit is om beter - [Humanity’s Gamble](https://thepost.org.za/humanitys-gamble/) - Life on Earth is resilient. Across billions of years five mass extinctions have wiped out vast percentages of all species, yet each time life has rebounded, diversifying into new forms. Today, an estimated 99% of all species that ever lived are extinct. This is a stark reminder of nature’s relentless cycle of destruction and renewal. - [DIY BIRD FEEDER - A SIMPLE PROJECT FOR NATURE LOVERS                   ](https://thepost.org.za/diy-bird-feeder-a-simple-project-for-nature-lovers/) - There’s something special about watching birds flutter around your garden — little splashes of colour, movement, and cheerful song. And the best part? Inviting them over is as easy as making them a snack! Here’s a quick and easy DIY bird feeder idea that will not only keep the birds happy but also turn your - [Diere wat hou van winter](https://thepost.org.za/diere-wat-hou-van-winter/) - Sodra die koue wintermaande aanbreek, dink baie mense aan diere wat in hul neste, gate of grotte wegkruip om te gaan slaap tot die lente. Maar daar is heelwat diere wat eintlik ysige weer verkies! Sommige diere floreer juis in die winter se koue toestande – hulle is gebore vir sneeu, ys en koue temperature. - [Can your cell phone get you fired?](https://thepost.org.za/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 an employee challenged his dismissal after using his cell phone while operating machinery. Mostert faced three - [The Brenton Blue Butterfly](https://thepost.org.za/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 of escalating climate dangers – wildfire risk. The Brenton blue butterfly, listed as critically endangered and possibly extinct, is - [Editorial Mei](https://thepost.org.za/editorial-mei/) - Ek wil glo dat daar in elke huishouding ʼn item of items is wat erfstukke kan wees, miskien met geld wat eenkant gesit is, oor tyd aangekoop is òf ʼn geskenk was. Hierdie buitengewone uitsoekstukke gaan soms gepaard met ʼn stukkie geskiedenis of vertelling. Die groot lomp groen hout uitskopbank op die voorstoep van my - [The May Post is Here! ](https://thepost.org.za/the-may-post-is-here/) - The latest edition of The Post is now available at all our distribution points! Packed with interesting articles, it’s a must-read this month. Get your copy today at the nearest distribution site! - [Herfs en die Siel: ‘n seisoen van rus en refleksie](https://thepost.org.za/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 gedagtes en ons harte voor te berei vir ‘n nuwe siklus. Kyk - [The Power of a Good Night’s Sleep](https://thepost.org.za/the-power-of-a-good-nights-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 just about feeling rested; it’s a superpower that fuels your brain, body, and overall well-being. - [19 years and counting!](https://thepost.org.za/19-years-and-counting/) - While moving through time I have come to change my understanding of celebration. It has become much more attainable to rejoice in daily moments of joy than to aspire to big celebrations. Just as focusing on small steps to reach a goal, staying in the present, remaining humble, surrounding oneself with positive friends and interpreting - [Against the Tide: Unleashing My Inner Strength and Letting Go](https://thepost.org.za/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 possible. But it was also a journey of letting go – - [Explore the Wolwedans Dam Trail](https://thepost.org.za/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 old water furrow dating back to 1874, which once supplied water to the village. Along - [Die Mens-Dier Band: Gesond of Te Veel?](https://thepost.org.za/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 kan hierdie band soms ‘n bietjie té sterk raak? Navorsing toon dat diere ongelooflike voordele vir mense - [Die Mite van Multitasking](https://thepost.org.za/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. Baie mense spog daarmee dat hulle gelyktydig e-posse kan lees, ‘n gesprek kan voer en ‘n taak kan voltooi. Maar is - [Diere met Superkragte](https://thepost.org.za/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 bestaan. Die Blitsvinnige Slag van die Pistolgarnaal Die pistolgarnaal (Alpheidae) het ‘n klou wat vinnig toeklap en ‘n borrel laat - [EIGHT MUSSLES IN WARSAW](https://thepost.org.za/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 the sensor and alerting control computers. When four of the eight mussels close their shells, the control - [Substance Abuse Awareness Campaigns and Sign Language Training](https://thepost.org.za/substance-abuse-awareness-campaigns-and-sign-language-training/) - 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 a week-long, Sign Language training session during January and February. More than 40 people participated - [Swaeltjies: Lugakrobate van die Tuinroete](https://thepost.org.za/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 is bekend vir hul indrukwekkende vliegvernuf. Hulle kan skerp draai, in die lug “hang” - [Smart technology is not making us dumber, experts say](https://thepost.org.za/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 Anthony Chemero. "Despite the headlines, there is no scientific evidence that shows that smartphones and digital - [Self-Medication & The Google Trap: Why Dr. Google Isn’t Your Friend](https://thepost.org.za/self-medication-the-google-trap-why-dr-google-isnt-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 be a dangerous game. The Illusion of Knowledge A simple headache? Google might tell you - [Navigating harassment in community schemes](https://thepost.org.za/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 in the court a quo alleged experiencing harassment from another resident, the respondent. - [Honey, our world is shrinking!](https://thepost.org.za/honey-our-world-is-shrinking/) - 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! And not because our perceptions are changing, but our neighbourhoods are developing - [HET JY GEWEET?](https://thepost.org.za/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 met die blaasoppies se wapen in aanraking kom. Die karnallies blaas die blaasoppies aspris op en gee - [United in Stillness: Unlocking the Power of Meditation in Groups](https://thepost.org.za/united-in-stillness-unlocking-the-power-of-meditation-in-groups/) - Discover how consistent communal practices can transform individual lives and foster lasting community connection. While solitary meditation and breathwork practice offers numerous benefits, group meditation takes these advantages to the next level. In a group setting, the collective energy and intention amplify individual benefits, creating a supportive environment that fosters deeper relaxation, increased focus, and - [Editorial March](https://thepost.org.za/editorial-march/) - Die vertelling van ʼn mede-yogi die afgelope Valentyns-Vrydag van haar negejarige kleinkind wat met sy eerste Valentynsbrief borrelend en blosend in haar rooi motortjie klim, gee aanleiding tot my reis na gister... Ek onthou ʼn tyd toe ek as student gewoonlik op Sondag, laatmiddag briewe aan my ouers geskryf het. Verslag is gedoen van hoe - [The Post is Here!](https://thepost.org.za/the-post-is-here/) - The latest edition of The Post is now available at all our distribution points! Packed with interesting articles, it’s a must-read this month. Also, be on the lookout for the GB Walk—a fun event where all dogs and family members are welcome! Entry forms are inside The Post, so grab your copy and follow the - [REFRAME, RECHARGE AND RESET FOR 2025](https://thepost.org.za/3495-2/) - "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 blues Returning to the real world after a holiday can be pretty - [LOOKING AHEAD AT 2025!](https://thepost.org.za/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, keep an eye on – or come join in - our community vegetable garden, - [LIEFDE IN AL SY GEDAANTES](https://thepost.org.za/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 weerspieël liefde ’n dieper band wat ons verbind met diegene rondom ons. Die - [𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐬𝐞 𝐠𝐞𝐝𝐫𝐮𝐤𝐭𝐞 𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐠𝐚𝐰𝐞 𝐯𝐢𝐫 Februarie 𝐢𝐬 𝐯𝐚𝐧 𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐠 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐤𝐛𝐚𝐚𝐫 𝐛𝐲 𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐝𝐞 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐩𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞.](https://thepost.org.za/𝐓𝐇𝐄-𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐓-𝐬𝐞-𝐠𝐞𝐝𝐫𝐮𝐤𝐭/) - Hierdie maand se voorbladfoto is ’n asemrowende aksieskoot van ’n kleurvolle visarend wat uit die water opskiet, met ’n silwer vis styf vasgeklou in sy snawel. Die spatsels en beweging vang die oomblik van oorwinning en presisie vas. Dit bring ons by Albert Einstein se inspirerende woorde: “Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for - […EN SO IS ONS PENS EN POOTJIES IN 2025!](https://thepost.org.za/en-so-is-ons-pens-en-pootjies-in-2025/) - Seesand uit matte klop, kussings oppof, vriende na Desember se familietyd opsoek… hiervoor was daar nog nie veel tyd nie. Wat nog van behoeftes en prioriteite probeer identifiseer! Die guru’s beveel aan: haal diep asem, vat een tree op ‘n slag, een taak per dag en so bou jy ritme en momentum op… Opnuut weer - [Strangefoot – do we leave her be?](https://thepost.org.za/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 intervene or let nature take its course? ‘Old foot has his own laws. Forest law. “The same law that - [Smart Gifting on a Budget: Creative, Meaningful Gift Ideas ](https://thepost.org.za/smart-gifting-on-a-budget-creative-meaningful-gift-ideas/) - The festive season doesn’t have to strain your wallet. With a little creativity and thoughtfulness, you can give meaningful gifts that warm hearts without emptying your bank account. Here are some smart ideas to inspire your holiday giving: Personalise the Practical Turn everyday items into something special by adding a personal touch. Decorate a plain - [Kunsmatige Intelligensie en Outentieke Leefstyl](https://thepost.org.za/3451-2/) - 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 benut sonder om ons gevoel van egtheid te verloor? Die antwoord lê in ’n bewustelike - [Ripples on the Water](https://thepost.org.za/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 start to reflect on the year that is morphing into history. Making time to reflect on - [Mosaïek by Die Poort: ‘n Gemeenskapsprojek](https://thepost.org.za/mosaiek-by-die-poort-n-gemeenskapsprojek/) - Dit was soos altyd vroeg in die oggend, voor die son nog behoorlik oor die horison gekom het. Die wit skuim van die golwe het vrolik oor die bekende rotse gebreek, en Die Poort was lewendig met geselskap. ‘n Groep van sowat 15 vroegoggend-swemmers het mekaar se stories oor kinders, vakansieplanne en meer gedeel, sommige - [Kuala Lumpur: The Must-Visit Destination for 2025](https://thepost.org.za/kuala-lumpur-the-must-visit-destination-for-2025-2/) - National Geographic recently named Kuala Lumpur as one of the top destinations for 2025, and it’s easy to see why. This vibrant city is a perfect mix of old-world charm and modern marvels, making it an exciting choice for any traveller. Whether you’re drawn to stunning skyscrapers, rich cultural experiences, or delicious street food, Kuala - [GB NIGHT RIDE HAS HEART](https://thepost.org.za/gb-night-ride-has-heart/) - 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 in town -The Bicycle Service Company, Hartenbos Vleismark and Vleispaleis Deli. - [Kuala Lumpur: The Must-Visit Destination for 2025](https://thepost.org.za/kuala-lumpur-the-must-visit-destination-for-2025/) - National Geographic recently named Kuala Lumpur as one of the top destinations for 2025, and it’s easy to see why. This vibrant city is a perfect mix of old-world charm and modern marvels, making it an exciting choice for any traveller. Whether you’re drawn to stunning skyscrapers, rich cultural experiences, or delicious street food, Kuala - [Health Benefits of Going to the Beach](https://thepost.org.za/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 has a positive effect on our brain waves, luring us into a - [Die Swartrugmeeu – sommer net ‘n meeu?](https://thepost.org.za/die-swartrugmeeu-sommer-net-n-meeu/) - Volgende keer as jy op die strand sit, en dan bo-oor die voëltjie hier naby jou kyk – want dis net nog ‘n seemeeu – kyk weer! Is dit dalk die Swartrugmeeu? Die Swartrugmeeu is 'n bekende gesig langs die kuslyne van die Suidelike Halfrond, insluitend Suid-Afrika. Hierdie groot seemeeu, is maklik uitkenbaar en speel - [Die Geheime Lewens van Poelwesens](https://thepost.org.za/die-geheime-lewens-van-poelwesens/) - Tussen die rotse van Suid-Afrika se kuslyn lê ’n wonderwêreld van poelwesens wat wag om ontdek te word. Rotspoele is nie net ’n speelplek nie, maar ook die tuiste van fassinerende diertjies en plante. Hier is ’n paar wenke vir gesinne wat die geheime lewens van hierdie wesens wil verken. Wat om te soek Rotspoele - [Body Stress Release: A Natural Way to Relieve Stress and Pain](https://thepost.org.za/body-stress-release-a-natural-way-to-relieve-stress-and-pain/) - In today’s fast-paced world, stress accumulates in our bodies, often leading to tension, pain, and discomfort. Body Stress Release (BSR) offers a natural and non-invasive way to address this. It’s a technique that helps the body release stored stress, promoting healing and well-being. BSR works by using the body’s own biofeedback system. A trained practitioner - [BLOUVLAGSTRANDE LANGS DIE TUINROETE](https://thepost.org.za/blouvlagstrande-langs-die-tuinroete/) - Altesaam 20 van die strande in ons streek het hierdie jaar blouvlagstatus ontvang. Om 'n Blou Vlag te ontvang, is geen klein prestasie nie. Daar is 33 streng kriteria wat nagekom moet word, wat wissel van watergehalte tot omgewingsopvoeding, toeganklikheid en besoekersfasiliteite. Die toekenning beklemtoon die toewyding van plaaslike munisipaliteite, toerisme-operateurs, hawe-eienaars en vrywilligers in - [Beach Safety and the Law: Know Your Responsibilities ](https://thepost.org.za/beach-safety-and-the-law-know-your-responsibilities/) - South Africa’s pristine beaches are a summer magnet for holidaymakers, but enjoying the sun and surf comes with legal responsibilities. Understanding the rules not only keeps you safe but also helps avoid fines and ensures everyone enjoys these public spaces. Littering and Environmental Responsibility South Africa’s beaches are protected by environmental laws, including the National - [THE POST SE GEDRUKTE UITGAWE VIR DESEMBER/JANUARIE IS VAN VANDAG BESKIKBAAR BY ONS GEREELDE VERSPREIDINGS PUNTE](https://thepost.org.za/the-post-se-gedrukte-uitgawe-vir-desember-januarie-is-van-vandag-beskikbaar-by-ons-gereelde-verspreidings-punte/) - THE POST se gedrukte uitgawe vir Desember/Januarie is van vandag beskikbaar by ons gereelde verspreidings punte. Ons voorbladfoto dié maand is van kleurvolle seilbote met helder seile wat pragtig weerspieël tydens sonsondergang, met ’n verwysing na Albert Schweitzer se aanhaling “Kindness can accomplish much. As the sun makes ice melt, kindness causes misunderstanding, mistrust, and - [WEES BEWUS](https://thepost.org.za/wees-bewus/) - Ek wil glo dat ek nie die enigste persoon is wat aanvoel dat die jaareinde my bekruip het nie. Daar is al vir ‘n geruime tyd vir my nie sin in die konsep van ‘n “bucket list” nie. Ek het geleer dat elke dag se sinvolle leef, bewustelike omgaan met ander en om myself in - [The State (aka the Thirty Tyrants) vs Socrates Sophroniscus 399BC](https://thepost.org.za/the-state-aka-the-thirty-tyrants-vs-socrates-sophroniscus-399bc/) - Presiding Officer: King Archon Charges: Asebeia (impiety) against the Pantheon of Athens Corruption of the youth of the city-state of Athens Penalty demanded: Death Penalty. Main witness for the Prosecution: Meletus - The accused failed on numerous occasions to acknowledge the gods acknowledged by the State of Athens and through his actions - [Taking charge](https://thepost.org.za/taking-charge/) - The Tragedy of the Commons and Broken Window Syndrome are both social theories that demonstrate how small, unchecked actions can lead to larger societal issues. While they arise in different contexts, both highlight the importance of individual and community action in maintaining a healthy environment and society.mi The Tragedy of the Commons, first introduced by - [Discover the Healing Power of Reiki](https://thepost.org.za/discover-the-healing-power-of-reiki/) - When you’re seeking balance, relaxation, and inner peace, one of the complementary therapies to experience is Reiki. It is an ancient Japanese healing art that channels universal energy to nourish your body, mind, and spirit. What is Reiki? Reiki, meaning "universal life energy," was developed by Mikao Usui in the 1920s. This gentle, non-invasive - [PRINS ALBERT: ‘N KAROO JUWEEL](https://thepost.org.za/prins-albert-n-karoo-juweel/) - Prins Albert is 'n juweel van 'n dorpie in die Karoo, wat net 'n kort entjie van die Tuinroete af geleë is en 'n ideale bestemming vir mense wat in dié area bly, maar op soek is na 'n rustige wegbreek. Hierdie dorpie, bekend vir sy skoon lug, pragtige landskappe en geskiedkundige argitektuur, bied - [Nul is NIKS – of is dit IETS?](https://thepost.org.za/nul-is-niks-of-is-dit-iets/) - Daar is min dinge wat so interessant is soos: NUL. Die eerste opgetekende voorkoms van die gebruik van ‘n simbool soortgelyk aan die een wat ons as nul ken, dateer terug na ongeveer 3 eeue VC, in antieke Mesopotamië. In jonger geskrifte is daar dikwels spasies, tussen kolomme waar getalle opgeteken is, gevind. Hierdie spasies - [VOËLKYK IN DIE TUINROETE](https://thepost.org.za/voelkyk-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, wat 'n groot verskeidenheid voëls aantrek. Hierdie omgewing huisves meer as 450 voëlspesies, wat basies die helfte van Suid-Afrika se - [BLOKKIESRAAI AUGUSTUS OPLOSSINGS](https://thepost.org.za/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 your home country. (semigration) 14. Hierdie voëltjie het ‘n kenmerkende gespikkelde bors en liggeel onderkant. (karoolangstertjie) 16. Die - [INTERNASIONALE WIKKEL-JOU-TONE-DAG…](https://thepost.org.za/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 geluk. Daar is 144 teëls gebaseer op Chinese karakters en simbole. Die woord “mahjong” beteken mossie, - [MUSE-LIN* COMPETITION](https://thepost.org.za/muse-lin-competition/) - 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 winner will be announced on… The MUSE-LIN✶ competition forms part of the Muse Festival, for - [DIS HEERLIKE LENTE, DIE WINTER IS VERBY](https://thepost.org.za/dis-heerlike-lente-die-winter-is-verby/) - Dis vroegoggend. Al die woorde wat ek al padlangs teëgekom het, flits in my gedagtes verby: “Hoe ouer mens word, hoe minder die slaap.” Ek is nou nie seker oor die “ouer” nie, wat wel waar is, is dat my kleiner porsie slaap nog altyd genoeg was. Deur die jare het ek geleer om met - [ELLEN VAN RENSBURG BIBLIOTEEK](https://thepost.org.za/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 die biblioteek het egter ‘n hartseer agtergrond. Die leesgierige Ellen van Rensburg se gesin het oorkant die - [KUIER IN ENGELAND](https://thepost.org.za/kuier-in-engeland/) - Daar is so baie van ons wat elke jaar die reis na Engeland aanpak. Hoekom? Omdat ons kinders en kleinkinders daar is. Baie jongmense het ongeveer 20 jaar gelede van die 2 jaar werksvisum na Engeland gebruik gemaak, hulle studieskuld binne ‘n kort tydjie terugbetaal en uitstekende poste daar losgeslaan. Later het hulle verlief geraak, - [GARDEN ROUTE BIRDS OF PREY REHAB-CENTRE](https://thepost.org.za/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 are much rarer or live in places that are difficult to get to. - [THE TALE OF TWO WILLIES](https://thepost.org.za/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 thanks to Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931), or Eskom, but to the ingenuity - [INTERNSHIP TEAM, BARISTA TRAINING & SOUPERHERO’S](https://thepost.org.za/internship-team-barista-training-souperheros/) - Wonderful SA is very proud to introduce our new internship team for the next 12 months. They reported for duty on the 1st of August! This will be the team with which we will Make Transformation Possible during the next year. We are excited about the talents, strengths and energy this new team brings to - [PRAYER AND MEDITATION: A DIVINE CONVERSATION](https://thepost.org.za/prayer-and-meditation-a-divine-conversation/) - In the stillness of our minds and the depths of our souls, we yearn for connection with something greater than ourselves. We seek guidance, comfort, and understanding in a chaotic world. For centuries, humans have turned to two timeless practices to bridge the gap between the mortal and the divine - prayer and meditation. When - [OUR CHALLENGE WITH ELECTRONIC WASTE](https://thepost.org.za/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 are not using a type of electronic equipment. We cannot deny that these instruments make our lives - [THE ART OF BONSAI](https://thepost.org.za/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 Buddhism. It has been around for well over a thousand years. The ultimate goal of growing a - [TURNING THE TIDE ON TRASH](https://thepost.org.za/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 about? International Coastal Clean-Up (ICC) Day is an annual event that unites communities worldwide in the - [EDITORIAL](https://thepost.org.za/editorial/) - The change in a season has the potential to bring about change within us. At times transformation is a conscious decision, an unexpected life happening, the departure of a close friend, an inspiring moment. I could not help but think what it would be like to express and perform kindness to those who cross my - [DIE NOODSAAKLIKHEID VAN ‘N TESTAMENT](https://thepost.org.za/die-noodsaaklikheid-van-n-testament/) - Dit is van kardinale belang om die waarde van 'n goed gestruktureerde testament te verstaan, asook die potensiële uitdagings van om sonder 'n testament te sterf (intestate). In Suid-Afrika onderskat baie mense die belangrikheid van die opstel van 'n testament en die impak van om sonder een te sterf. Hierdie besluit kan egter beduidende gevolge - [ "FIND MEANING.](https://thepost.org.za/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 into another world. It doesn't have to be a walk during which you'll have multiple life epiphanies - [FIFTY-EIGHT OR OLDER? THIS IS HOW YOU WILL BE IMPACTED BY THE TWO-POT SYSTEM](https://thepost.org.za/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, provident funds, pension preservation funds, provident preservation funds and retirement annuity funds, - [THE HARMONIOUS UNION: HOW CONVENTIONAL MEDICINE AND ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES CAN THRIVE TOGETHER](https://thepost.org.za/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 well-being. The truth is that these two approaches can coexist in a beautiful symbiosis, each complementing the other to - [STRAATLIGTE SE INVLOED OP INSEKTE](https://thepost.org.za/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 insekte dit nie kan eet nie, wat die natuurlike voedselketting in gevaar stel. Die navorsing, wat gepubliseer - [NEW ZEALAND VS SOUTH AFRICA - A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE](https://thepost.org.za/new-zealand-vs-south-africa-a-different-perspective/) - I recently had the privilege to travel to New Zealand – the Land of the Long White Cloud. The primary purpose of the visit was to visit my children, but I used the opportunity to compare the facilities and customs with our own nation’s. The obvious facts: South Africa is about four and a half - [IN SEARCH OF THE ABERDEEN BED GRAVE    ](https://thepost.org.za/in-search-of-the-aberdeen-bed-grave/) - The Eastern Cape is a beautiful and diverse province and has a to offer visitors and explorers. Near the roadside between Aberdeen and Graaff-Reinet, in the middle of the veld, lies an old cast iron bedstead. The site isn’t that well known and most people would drive right by without realising it there. According to - [PRAKTIESE WENKE: HOE OM JOU KIND ‘N GOEIE LESER TE MAAK](https://thepost.org.za/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 is. Elke vak op skool, selfs Wiskunde, vereis die kennis van klanke om - [DIE LEKKERTE VAN LAASTE](https://thepost.org.za/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 meer emosionele waarde en kan dit selfs eindelose plesier aandui. Afrikaans beskik oor soveel raaksê-gesegdes - [EDITORIAL](https://thepost.org.za/editorial-2/) - Onlangs bevind ek my in die geselskap van mense wat hul misnoeë uitspreek oor die gevoel dat daar eenvoudig nie genoeg ure in die dag is nie. “Ek kry doodeenvoudig nie alles gedoen nie.” Hierdie stelling maal in my gedagtes rond soos goeie rooiwyn op die tong. As daar een gelykmaker in die lewe is, - [7 WENKE OM JOU KIND TE LEER OM GELD TE SPAAR](https://thepost.org.za/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 situasie het dikwels verskeie oorsake, maar om die vaardigheid van spaar vroeg aan kinders - [DON’T GAMBLE WITH BANKING DETAILS VIA EMAIL](https://thepost.org.za/dont-gamble-with-banking-details-via-email/) - Electronic invoices and banking details received via email are now routine, but do you take steps to confirm those details? Do you verify account changes or look for signs of suspicious activity? Many people don't, relying on the information at face value and risking serious consequences from cybercriminals. The recent case of Edward Nathan Sonnenberg - [FOOITJIES SONDER KONTANT](https://thepost.org.za/fooitjies-sonder-kontant/) - Het jy ook agtergekom dat jy nie meer kontant het om fooitjies uit te deel aan al die mense wat jou deur die dag met klein dingetjies help nie? Wie dra deesdae nog kontant? Veral die karwagte kry swaar. ‘n Bekende joernalis skryf dat hy jare gelede vir ’n vriendin gesê het hy is nie lus om ’n “lapswaaier” - [HET JY 'N STOKPERDJIE?](https://thepost.org.za/het-jy-n-stokperdjie/) - Stokperdjies is nie net ’n heerlike manier om jou vrye tyd deur te bring nie. Die voordele daarvan wissel afhangend van wat jy kies om mee besig te wees. ’n Belangstelling is die begeerte om iets nuuts te leer, sonder dat dit fisiese aksie verg. Jy mag dalk belangstel in olieverf nadat jy ’n kunsgalery - [THE THINGS THEY CARRIED](https://thepost.org.za/the-things-they-carried/) - Goodreads.com describes the book as follows: “A classic work of American literature that has not stopped changing minds and lives since it burst onto the literary scene, The Things They Carried is a ground-breaking meditation on war, memory, imagination, and the redemptive power of storytelling.” The primary theme is the burdens that everyone carries, specifically, - [THE POST SE GEDRUKTE UITGAWE VIR NOVEMBER 2024 IS VANDAG BESKIKBAAR BY ONS GEREELDE VERSPREIDINGSPUNTE.](https://thepost.org.za/the-post-se-gedrukte-uitgawe-vir-november-2024-is-vandag-beskikbaar-by-ons-gereelde-verspreidingspunte/) - Ons voorbladfoto dié maand is van vier potlode wat lê op 'n kleurvolle, tekstuurryke oppervlak, gevul met verfstrepe, met ’n verwysing na Bruce Garrabrandtse se aanhaling “Creativity doesn't wait for that perfect moment. It fashions its own perfect moments out of ordinary ones.” Een van die hoogtepunte in hierdie November 2024-uitgawe is die inligting oor - [THE POWER OF SOUND: HOW IT SHAPES OUR LIVES](https://thepost.org.za/the-power-of-sound-how-it-shapes-our-lives/) - Sound is a powerful force that surrounds us every day, shaping our emotions, behaviours, and our physical well-being. From the soothing sounds of nature to the jarring noises of the city, sound has a profound impact on our lives. One of the most significant ways sound affects us, is through its influence on our emotional - [DIE SOGENAAMDE REËNVOËLTJIE](https://thepost.org.za/die-sogenaamde-reenvoeltjie/) - 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 in die vroeë somer gehoor word. Hierdie geluid is tipies van die mannetjie wat sy gebied afbaken of 'n maat probeer - [THE POST se gedrukte uitgawe vir Oktober 2024 is van vandag beskikbaar by ons gereelde verspreidingspunte.](https://thepost.org.za/the-post-se-gedrukte-uitgawe-vir-oktober-2024-is-van-vandag-beskikbaar-by-ons-gereelde-verspreidingspunte/) - Ons voorbladfoto dié maand is olifantrobbe met ’n verwysing na Lao Tzu se aanhaling “Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love.” In hierdie Oktober 2024-uitgawe kan jy nie die twee bladsye volgepak met foto-hoogtepunte van die Musefees mis nie! Dié Oktober 2024-uitgawe bevat onder meer interessante artikels - [STORIES EN MUSIEK VIR DIE JONGSPAN](https://thepost.org.za/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 almal die voorreg en verantwoordelikheid het om ‘n meesterstuk - [ONDERWYS EN OPLEIDING : ‘n MYNVELD VAN AKRONIEME](https://thepost.org.za/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 in Suid Afrkaanse skole en word in drie dokumente vervat Hierdie dokumente en die onderwyslandskap in die algemeen, is - [THE POST se gedrukte uitgawe vir September  2024 is nog nie beskikbaar by ons gereelde verspreidingspunte nie.](https://thepost.org.za/september-2024-uitgawe/) - Ons gereelde drukker se rolpers het tydens die druk van ons tydskrif ’n meganiese-probleem opgedoen waarvoor onderdele tans ingevoer word. Die drukker het vir instaan-kapasiteit by ’n drukker in Port Elizabeth gereël. Die proses is dus vertraag en ons is dus nog nie op straat nie. Hou ons sosiale media dop vir meer inligting. Die - [Blokkies Raai Augustus 2024](https://thepost.org.za/3066-2/) - 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 Augustus. Created using the Crossword Maker on TheTeachersCorner.net Across 4. Die Afrikaanse woord vir “podcast”. 5. Never save this onto your phone or computer. 6. - [SLUIT AAN BY DIE POTGOOI REWOLUSIE!](https://thepost.org.za/sluit-aan-by-die-potgooi-rewolusie/) - As jy nog nie die wonder van potgooie (Engels: podcasts) ontdek het nie, het ons vir jou goeie nuus! Potgooie is vir daardie dae wat jy besig is met ‘n stokperdjie en moeg is vir jou Spotify luisterlys, nog nie ‘n nuwe boek by die biblioteek gekry het nie, of sommer net lus is om - [DIE MUSEFEES 2024 IS OM DIE DRAAI](https://thepost.org.za/die-musefees-2024-is-om-die-draai/) - “’n Viering van kreatiwiteit, gemeenskap en interaksie.” Dít, beloof die organiseerders, gaan vanjaar die sielskos van die nou reeds bekende Musefees op Groot Brakrivier wees. Die dorp het reeds die afgelope drie jaar gasheer gespeel vir die fees wat in 2024 op 21, 22 en 23 September plaasvind. Laurinda Smit, organiseerder, sê wanneer daar ’n - [DIE KRAG VAN ‘n VROU MET ‘n PEN](https://thepost.org.za/die-krag-van-n-vrou-met-n-pen/) - As ek my oë toemaak en my ma onthou, dan sien ek haar hekel. Voor die TV, op haar stoel langs my pa s’n wanneer hy vuurmaak vir braaivleis, selfs in die kar op pad see toe. Sy was altyd besig om iets moois te maak. My ma se gene sit stewig in my lyf, - [DO NOT CLICK ON THAT LINK!](https://thepost.org.za/do-not-click-on-that-link/) - Cybercrime - perhaps the fastest growing crime! More and more criminals are exploiting the speed, convenience and anonymity of the Internet to commit a diverse range of criminal activities that know no borders, either physical or virtual. Scams can cost people a lot of money and cause a great deal of distress. Phishing, Vishing and - [DEELTITELSKEMAS, REGSPERSONE EN HEFFINGS](https://thepost.org.za/deeltitelskemas-regspersone-en-heffings/) - Het jy geweet? Daar is meer as 56 000 geregistreerde deel-titelskemas in Suid-Afrika en hierdie getal is aan die toeneem. Eerste-keer huiskopers en jonger kopers het die afgelope paar jaar kleiner eiendomme en spesifiek eiendomme in deeltitelskemas verkies, aangesien dit nie net meer bekostigbaar is nie, maar ook omdat hulle veilige, toesluit-en-gaan-opsies bied. Deeltitelskemas - [Biological Warfare](https://thepost.org.za/biological-warfare/) - Within the Garden Route there are numerous alien invasive vegetation species that pose a significant threat to the bio-diversity and ecological balance. These invasive species outcompete native plants, disrupt ecosystems, increase the threat and intensity of wild fire and lead to severe environmental and economic consequences. One effective strategy in combating these invasives is biological - [AUGUSTUS 2024 UITGAWE NOU BESKIKBAAR REG OOR TUINROETE](https://thepost.org.za/𝐀𝐔𝐆𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐒-𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰-𝗨𝗜𝗧𝗚/) - THE POST se gedrukte uitgawe vir Augustus 2024 is van vandag beskikbaar by ons gereelde verspreidingspunte. Gepas vier ons voorbladfoto dié winter-sitrus- en vroue-maand met ’n verwysing na D.J. Opperman se gedig “My nooi is in ’n nartjie, my ouma in kaneel, daar’s iemand ... iemand in anys, daar’s ’n vrou in elke geur!”. Dié - [DIE HEEL BESTE IS WANNEER JY VIR JOUSELF KAN LAG](https://thepost.org.za/editorial-augustus/) - Toenemend groei die bewustheid in my dat dit goed is wanneer jy soms alleen kan lag en saam met ander kan lag. Maar die heel beste is wanneer jy vir jouself kan lag. ʼn Maandag kondig gewoonlik die begin van ‘n werksweek aan. Ek het al gehoor dat vriende so in hul sewentigs plus murmureer - [Community Garden, Holiday Program and Job Placements](https://thepost.org.za/community-garden-holiday-program-and-job-placements/) - Even though it was winter, we capitalised on the warmer weather to host our quarterly school holiday program. As always, it was fun, with lots of laughter and plenty of games. Some valuable life skills were taught. It is a great opportunity to engage with the younger generation in our community through the holidays. July - [A River Runs Through it …](https://thepost.org.za/a-river-runs-through-it/) - …and so does the N2. That just about summarises our dilemma. We live in an area with a very distinct character, rich cultural history, and an established sense of place. But we also crave the comforts associated with development, the availability of resources and the welcome inflow of money associated with these developments. In addition, - [BLOKRAAI OPLOSSING / CROSSWORD PUZZLE SOLUTION Julie 2024](https://thepost.org.za/blokraai-oplossing-crossword-puzzle-solution-julie-2024/) - Across Responsibility Eisteddfod Economic Rijksmuseum Dish Artificial Meditation Loneliness Regspersoon Suidelike Clint Eastwoord Serotonin Dramabeoordeling Down Antonie van Leeuwenhoek Oxygen Ibiza Heffings Retirement Tax Ponzi - [Blokkiesraai Julie](https://thepost.org.za/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 This is what children learn through daily pet-care routines. Hierdie gala word op 24 Augustus in - [The Power of Meditation: Unlocking its Scientific Benefits](https://thepost.org.za/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, brain wave activity, heart rate variability, inflammation, and immune response. Meditation is a practice that involves training your mind to focus, relax, and become more - [Delft: ‘n stukkie Hollandse blou](https://thepost.org.za/delft-n-stukkie-hollandse-blou/) - Meeste Suid-Afrikaners verbind die Nederlandse dorpie Delft met blou porseleinware. Hier is 'n paar interessante brokkies oor hierdie geskiedkundige plek. Alle Hollanders is Nederlands, maar nie alle Nederlanders is Hollands nie. Heelparty mense dink Hollands en Nederlands is dieselfde woord wat inwoners van Nederland beskryf. Noord-Holland en Suid-Holland is twee van twaalf provinsies in Nederland. - [2024 Mosselbaai Eisteddfod](https://thepost.org.za/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 wat in Julie en Augustus beoordeel word. Visuele Kuns Die kunsuitstalling word om 15:00 op Sondag 28 Julie geopen. Die tema - [The two-pot retirement system](https://thepost.org.za/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 pot under the new system. How will the two-pot system work? From 1 September 2024, your retirement - [The Benefits of Pets for children, families and seniors       ](https://thepost.org.za/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 emotional growth, responsibility, and strong family bonds. Pets and Children: Fostering Responsibility and Emotional Growth Learning Responsibility: Pets teach children - [The dark side of light](https://thepost.org.za/the-dark-side-of-light/) - 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 of species, many of which require a degree of balance. An excess of artificial light is known to disrupt these habitats, - [TE GOED OM WAAR TE WEES?](https://thepost.org.za/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 persoonlike geldmaakgeheime op sosiale media, en ons wil dit só graag glo, dat ons - [PUBLIC PARTICIPATION](https://thepost.org.za/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 in our government. Or do we? Not necessarily. You are aware - [Pa: veel meer as net ‘n Broodwinner](https://thepost.org.za/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 hom €14 skuld en dat ons moet uitklim. Die strand - [Celebrations, Skills and Awareness](https://thepost.org.za/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 during June, such as barista training. We also participated with the Mossel Bay Municipality to do Substance Abuse - [Die Wonder van Posduiwe: 'n Historiese stokperdjie](https://thepost.org.za/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 Suid-Afrika. Dit strek terug tot by die vroeë Europese ontdekkingsreise op pad na die Ooste. In - [LEES TYDSKRIF IN VRIENDELIKE PDF-FORMAAT](https://thepost.org.za/lees-tydskrif-in-vriendelike-pdf-formaat/) - 𝐇𝐞𝐭 𝐣𝐲 𝐠𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐣𝐲 𝐤𝐚𝐧 𝐧𝐨𝐮 𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐲𝐝𝐬𝐤𝐫𝐢𝐟 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐝𝐟-𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐚𝐭 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐛𝐥𝐚𝐚𝐢 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐚𝐢? Klik gerus op die skakel https://thepost.org.za/read-in-pdf/ en kies jou uitgawe en geniet die deurblaai en lees. As jy op die voorblad klik kan jy deurblaai en as jy op die teks klik kan jy aflaai. Jy is ook welkom - ['n Hupstoot](https://thepost.org.za/n-hupstoot/) - Soms is ek nie altyd seker waar om te begin nie, en dan, wanneer ek geduld aan die dag kan lê, is daar ʼn meevaller wat oor my wel en weë kom wat my darem 'n hupstoot gee. Hoe meer ek oor die woord hupstoot tob, hoe meer kom die volgende gedagtes by my op... - [𝗝𝗨L𝗜𝗘 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗨𝗜𝗧𝗚𝗔𝗪𝗘 𝗡𝗢𝗨 𝗕𝗘𝗦𝗞𝗜𝗞𝗕𝗔𝗔𝗥 𝗥𝗘𝗚 𝗢𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗨𝗜𝗡𝗥𝗢𝗘𝗧𝗘](https://thepost.org.za/𝗝𝗨l𝗜𝗘-𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰-𝗨𝗜𝗧𝗚𝗔𝗪𝗘-𝗡/) - THE POST se gedrukte uitgawe vir Julie 2024 is van vandag beskikbaar by ons gereelde verspreidingspunte. Ons voorbladfoto dié maand is ’n Mexikaanse pinata gereed vir ’n partytjie van geluk en goeie wense. Die Julie 2024 uitgawe het onder meer interessante artikels oor die waarde van troeteldiere vir ’n gesin, die effek van spreiligte op - [What Is Hygge, and Why Is It Good for Your Well-Being?](https://thepost.org.za/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, comfortable, and safe. If you haven’t joined the trend yet, these colder weather months - [VROETELVOORSKOOT PROJEK MET ADASA](https://thepost.org.za/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 die lewenskwaliteit van individue wat deur demensie geraak word, asook diegene wat vir hulle sorg. ADASA se doel is om die belange van demensie-lyders te - [Van die 'brak tot in Bangkok](https://thepost.org.za/van-die-brak-tot-in-bangkok/) - Ons dink met harte vol nostalgie terug aan ‘n klein dorpie by die see wat tot onlangs ons tuiste was. Lang wandelings langs die strand, ‘n pizza en bier oorkant die strandmeer, vis en skyfies, “boogie”-bord saam met brawe, nie-meer-so-jonk vriendinne, die warmte van goeie vriende wat soos familie geword het. Grootbrak het diep in - [Wiskunde of Wiskundige Geletterdheid?](https://thepost.org.za/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 Wilkinson(2022) “Math Is the Great Secret”, New York times Guest Essay https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/18/opinion/math-adolescence-mystery.html Voor die - [TROUBLE IN PARADISE](https://thepost.org.za/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 much is a neighbour expected to endure before he or she can take - [Point of Human Origins](https://thepost.org.za/point-of-human-origins/) - 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 concentration of well-preserved archaeological sites which contain a record of human occupation over - [BIBLIOTEKE: HET ONS HULLE STEEDS NODIG?](https://thepost.org.za/biblioteke-het-ons-hulle-steeds-nodig/) - “I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of a Library.” Jorge Luis Borges In ‘n tydperk wat oorheers word deur digitale tegnologie en die internet, kan mens die relevansie van biblioteke bevraagteken. Met groot hoeveelhede inligting tot ons beskikking, het biblioteke nog ‘n plek in die digitale era? Die antwoord is ‘n - [THE POST se gedrukte uitgawe vir Junie 2024 is van Saterdag, 1 Junie, beskikbaar by ons gereelde verspreidingspunte.](https://thepost.org.za/the-post-se-gedrukte-uitgawe-vir-junie-2024-is-van-saterdag-1-junie-beskikbaar-by-ons-gereelde-verspreidingspunte/) - Ons voorbladfoto dié maand is deur Susan Wilkinson, wat eksperimenteer met vloeistof-kunsfotografie, van Unsplash. Die Junie 2024 uitgawe het onder meer ’n interessante artikel oor die waarde van goeie buurskap, hoe om die uitdagings van digitale bankdienste te hanteer, die keuse tussen “Wiskunde” en “Wiskundige Geletterdheid”, selfsorg deur die Deense konsep van “hygge” en natuurlik - [Editorial June](https://thepost.org.za/editorial-june/) - Sometimes we find ourselves at a loss for words and thoughts. Then, a short WhatsApp from a dear friend with the following words of Stephen R Covey: “The biggest communication problem is that we don’t listen to understand, we listen to reply.” I took a few moments to reflect on these words, asking myself the - [Bosbou en Koolstofkrediete (“carbon credits”)](https://thepost.org.za/bosbou-en-koolstofkrediete-carbon-credits/) - Bome is nie net 'n bron vir papier en hout nie, maar is ook 'n belangrike strategiese wapen teen klimaatsverandering. Koolstofdioksied is een van die kweekhuisgasse wat bydra tot aardverwarming. Bome absorbeer daagliks koolstofdioksied uit die atmosfeer deur fotosintese, en stoor dan die koolstof as ‘n voedingsbron vir die boom in sy stam, takke en - [Vlaamse Stowepot – trooskos vir die Winter](https://thepost.org.za/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 eetlepel bruinsuiker 2 lourierblare ‘n takkie vars tiemie ‘n takkie vars roosmaryn sout en swartpeper Aanwysings - [Jou lyf en die draai van die seisoen](https://thepost.org.za/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. Ontspan 'n uur voor slaaptyd deur jou foon af te sit, die TV af te skakel, - [IS JY SUID-AFRIKA SE CARLOS SAN JUAN?](https://thepost.org.za/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 bejaardes, sowel as om die digitale oorgang vir hierdie teikenmark meer vriendelik - [FREQUENCY, VIBRATION AND SOUND](https://thepost.org.za/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 singing bowls, utilized for centuries, emit frequencies, sounds, and vibrations believed to impact the mind, body, and spirit. Understanding their interconnectedness is - [Important Announcement: GB Walk Postponed to April 17th](https://thepost.org.za/important-announcement-gb-walk-postponed-to-april-17th/) - Dear GB Walk Community, Due to adverse weather conditions and ongoing disruptions caused by wind and rain in the province, we have made the decision to postpone the GB Walk. The safety and well-being of our participants are our top priority, and we want to ensure everyone has an enjoyable experience. New Date: The GB Walk - [PUBLIEKE DEELNAME: ENIGMA OF BEMAGTIGING?](https://thepost.org.za/publieke-deelname-enigma-of-bemagtiging/) - Ons leef in moeilike tye. En partymaal druk die lewe in so ‘n mate dat mens jou stem moet laat hoor. Jy is nie die enigste persoon wat die besondere probleem ervaar nie - die ongemak en pyn raak ‘n groter groep van die samelewing of mense in jou onmiddellike omgewing. Dis tyd om jou - [How liable is an owner for damage caused by animals?         ](https://thepost.org.za/how-liable-is-an-owner-for-damage-caused-by-animals/) - One has often read about owners being held liable for a dog attack on a person, but what about an animal on the road which ends up causing an accident? Can the owner be held liable for the resulting damage? To hold an owner liable for the actions of his domesticated animal, our South African - [MENTAL ROTATION EXERCISE TO CHALLENGE YOUR BRAIN](https://thepost.org.za/mental-rotation-exercise-to-challenge-your-brain/) - Mental rotation refers to moving things around in your mind. It is one of the main visuo-spatial skills we all have … in different degrees, yes. Here’s an example. Please picture in your mind an arrow pointing to the right. Now, turn this arrow so it points to the left. Done? You have just performed a mental rotation. - [Commercial Forestry Software: Transforming the Landscape of Forestry Operations     ](https://thepost.org.za/commercial-forestry-software-transforming-the-landscape-of-forestry-operations/) - In the vast expanse of our planet, forests play a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance, providing habitats for diverse species, and serving as a sustainable resource for human needs. With the ever-growing demand for timber, paper, and other forest products, managing forestry operations efficiently becomes paramount. Fortunately, techno-logical advancements have paved the way for - [TWA DIE TYDLOPER - BOEKRESENSIE](https://thepost.org.za/twa-die-tydloper-boekresensie/) - “Ons is nou te ver om gedane sake om te draai, maar as jy vandag hier met my saam-kom, moet jy weet daar gaan ’n geheim op jou skouers kom rus wat nie vir tjênners bedoel is nie.” Daar is mense wie se lewens van die begin af anders verloop. Sulke mense se liefde lê - [DINK JY DAARAAN OM 'N BOUPROJEK AAN TE PAK?](https://thepost.org.za/dink-jy-daaraan-om-n-bouprojek-aan-te-pak/) - Lees hier voor jy 'n boukontrakteur aanstel! “Maar hy het na so ‘n aangename mens gelyk!” Dis dikwels die moedelose uitroep van iemand oor ‘n boukontrakteur wat hulle met ‘n sak vol katte agtergelaat het en niks meer het om te wys vir ‘n stewige deposito wat betaal is nie. Om ‘n boukontrakteur te kies - [INTRODUCING: TIBETAN SINGING BOWLS      ](https://thepost.org.za/introducing-tibetan-singing-bowls/) - In ancient times, caravans of merchants and monks travelled from near and far to Tibet, along the Silk Road and other routes of Asia and Mongolia to transport goods for trade, and to spread knowledge, news and wisdom. Travellers told stories of metal smiths who forged metal bowls by hand and that these bowls were - [SKOOLGEREED OF NET SKOOLRYP?    ](https://thepost.org.za/skoolgereed-of-net-skoolryp/) - Is my kind gereed om skool toe te gaan? Beskik my kind oor die vaardighede om Graad 1 suksesvol te voltooi? Verskeie Provinsiale Onderwysdepartemente het reeds begin om aansoeke vir toelating van leerders tot Graad 1, aan die begin van 2025, te verwerk. Die toetrede tot 12 jaar se formele onderrig is seker een van - [MEI 2024 UITGAWE NOU BESKIKBAAR REG OOR TUINROETE](https://thepost.org.za/mei-2024-uitgawe-nou-beskikbaar-reg-oor-tuinroete/) - THE POST se gedrukte uitgawe vir Mei 2024 is van Woensdag, 1 Mei, beskikbaar by ons gereelde verspreidingspunte. Ons voorbladfoto dié maand is van Free Stock @ Adobe. Die April 2024 uitgawe het onder meer ’n interessante artikel oor die waarde van publieke deelname om ’n stem aan menings te gee, ’n artikel oor hoe - [TEACHING KIDS TO SAY NO  ](https://thepost.org.za/teaching-kids-to-say-no/) - The world we live in is a complex mixture of real-life and the digital world. This can be a very confusing space for our children to navigate and it could lead an innocent child down the wrong path if it’s not understood properly. Predators and scammers seek out the gullible and vulnerable – often our - [SKILLS AND CREATIVITY ABOUND!    ](https://thepost.org.za/skills-and-creativity-abound/) - During April we had an absolute plethora of courses and skills development opportunities, as well as some creative juices flowing forth at the Youth Café. Our Creative Arts and Media Course – in our very own recording studio – starts off with the "how to of song writing", followed by the composition, and lastly the - [COMBATING KILL CULTURE ](https://thepost.org.za/combating-kill-culture/) - The Southern Cape boasts breath-taking landscapes and diverse wildlife, that come together to be aptly named Eden. However, alongside the natural beauty lies a disturbing trend: the senseless killing of indigenous animals driven by ignorance and intolerance. This "kill culture" not only threatens the delicate ecological balance but also perpetuates harmful attitudes towards wildlife. The - [STORIES...](https://thepost.org.za/stories/) - Soms skryf ek stories in my kop, stories wat hul oorsprong het uit ʼn vertelling, ʼn woord, ʼn foto of insident. Nie elke storie is oorvertel materiaal nie: sommiges het vlerke wat op ʼn verbeeldingsvlug van ontsnapping gaan, ander is ʼn boetedoening. Hoe dit ook al sy, “stories” is alombekend. Ek wil glo dat elke - [HAAL ASEM EN TEL TOT 10...              ](https://thepost.org.za/haal-asem-en-tel-tot-10/) - RONEL NAGEL Woede is ‘n hoogs destruktiewe emosie, maar dit kan ook ‘n kragtige motiveerder wees, afhangend van hoe jy besluit om dit te gebruik. Wat belangrik is, is om bewus te word van dit wat aanleiding gee tot die emosie en wat die onderliggende oorsake is. As daar nie aandag aan geskenk word - [ERFKENNIS HELP OM VOLHOUBARE LANDBOU-NETWERKE IN DIE TUINROETE TE SKEP           ](https://thepost.org.za/erfkennis-help-om-volhoubare-landbou-netwerke-in-die-tuinroete-te-skep/) - FOTO: Kloksgewys van links agter: Michael Bothma, Esparton Phiri, Gerrie Dykstra, Thomas Campher en Ceilia Ferreira. “Erfkennis moet gedeel word om mense oor alle gemeenskappe in staat te stel om hulle eie landbou-produkte te verbou en op die manier selfversorgend te word. Die surplus van die plaaslike, en soms baie klein produsente, moet dan by - [GREENHAVEN: RURAL AREA OF DREAMERS AND OVERACHIEVERS](https://thepost.org.za/greenhaven-rural-area-of-dreamers-and-overachievers/) - Welcome to Greenhaven (including Wolwedans and Greenfields), a rural area situated in Great Brak River. In Afrikaans we are what we call an “agtergeblewene dorpie”, which directly translates to “town that is left behind”. In that sense, we used to be conditioned by that description. Like most of my peers, we used to think we - [THE PRICE OF “PROGRESS”](https://thepost.org.za/the-price-of-progress/) - Most of us opted to live in the Garden Route to leave the hustle and bustle of city life behind. We enjoy the atmosphere and serenity of these areas, the close proximity of the open spaces, green meadows and belts, and beaches. Although the comfort of bigger businesses and amenities such as medical care is - [GAAN DIT NET OOR KARRE?](https://thepost.org.za/gaan-dit-net-oor-karre/) - Die reuk van warm metaal vanaf die oudste Mercedes op die Ou Motorskou in George wat reg voor my staan vir die verbyrit. Van tweeslag-olie as die DKW’s wegtrek met hul kenmerkende rokende uitlaatpype. ’n V8 wat goedgunstelik deur die eienaar aangeskakel en waarvan die revolusies opgejaag word, onder toejuiging van bevoorregte toeskouers. Honde wat - [10 FOODS THAT FUEL “DOPAMINE”, THE HAPPY HORMONE, NATURALLY](https://thepost.org.za/10-foods-that-fuel-dopamine-the-happy-hormone-naturally/) - What you eat can have a significant impact on your happiness and health. Food not only promotes physical well-being, but it can also improve your mental health. Including certain vegetarian food in your diet may help boost your mood. Here are some nutritional options that promote overall mental health. Enjoy these flavours and nourish your - [Editorial Maart](https://thepost.org.za/editorial-maart/) - Kiertsregop sit ek geduldig in die “voorhuis” van my oogkundige in afwagting op my beurt. Ek voel effe skuldig, eerstens aangesien ek deeglik bewus is van die feit dat hierdie afspraak reeds ’n jaar terug moes plaasvind en tweedens omdat ek nie kan help om elke woord van die oogkundige se telefoniese gesprek te hoor - [ANTON SMIT-BEELDE IN GROOT-BRAKRIVIER](https://thepost.org.za/anton-smit-beelde-in-groot-brakrivier/) - Die alombekende Anton Smit-beelde in Groot-Brakrivier is onlangs gerestoureer en opgeknap deur ’n span deskundiges van Anton Smit se Kaapstad-ateljee. Die span het stil-stil die dorp binnegekom en aan die beelde begin werk, op eie onkoste. Nie net bly hierdie beelde ’n groot toerisme-aantreklikheid vir die dorp nie, maar dit dui ook op die onbaatsugtige - [HOME OF THE OLD FOSSIL](https://thepost.org.za/home-of-the-old-fossil/) - The Great Brak River harbours a treasure trove of geological and archaeological wonders, if one knows where to look and what one is looking at. These geological features hold worldwide scientific acknowledgment, yet their significance unfortunately remains shrouded by invasive plant species and a lack of general knowledge. Who knew that the unassuming rocks that - [HELP! MY NEW HOUSE IS A HERITAGE RESOURCE!](https://thepost.org.za/help-my-new-house-is-a-heritage-resource/) - Nestled between the mountains, with a river that lends its name to the town, Great Brak River is steeped in history. But we are not always aware of the historical value of the properties we acquire and most of us are blissfully unaware of the requirements associated with older properties. In South African legislation any - [APRIL 2024 UITGAWE NOU BESKIKBAAR REG OOR TUINROETE](https://thepost.org.za/april-2024-uitgawe-nou-beskikbaar-reg-oor-tuinroete/) - THE POST word maandeliks ingewag deur getroue lesers en ondersteuners – soos duidelik spreek uit die staaltjie van iemand wat spesiaal haar inkopies en reis uit Danabaai na Mosselbaai beplan om die nuutste uitgawe elke maand betyds op te tel. THE POST se gedrukte uitgawe vir April 2024 is van Dinsdag, 2 April, beskikbaar by - [NEWS FROM THE POST](https://thepost.org.za/news-from-the-post/) - For everything there is a season: we adjust our outlook, change our habits and move forward. And so it is at The Post. In the April edition we bid Annlerie and Lindie farewell as they will be venturing into new territory. We have been very privileged to rely on them both, and they - [HOW TO AGE GRACEFULLY](https://thepost.org.za/how-to-age-gracefully/) - Growing old is a blessing, especially if you age with elegance and fulfillment. Every moment that you are blessed to be alive makes you that moment older. These moments become seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks and years. The instance these moments halt, we stop ageing, but by implication, one is also not alive anymore … - [HOE GEREELD VIER JY JOUSELF ?](https://thepost.org.za/hoe-gereeld-vier-jy-jouself/) - Dit is belangrik om tyd in ruim vir jouself aan die begin van jou dag, want dit verhoog jou gevoel van selfwaarde en geloof in jouself. Dit help jou ook om met selfvertroue op te tree in jou daaglikse lewe en omgang met ander. Verder kan dit van die negatiewe gevoelens wat ons daagliks ondervind, - [SMARTEN UP IN 2024!](https://thepost.org.za/smarten-up-in-2024/) - To Smarten up is to make a place or person look neater or more attractive. In Mei 2022 het Johan Erasmus, mede-direkteur en -eienaar van die Smarten Renovate Groep van Maatskappye, toe reeds bykans ’n dekade ’n gevestigde en meermalig-bekroonde eiendomsverbetering-onderneming in Gauteng, tydelik Glentana toe verhuis. Die rede? ’n Tevrede bestaande Smarten Renovate - [THEATRE, EDUCATION AND BUSINESS!](https://thepost.org.za/theatre-education-and-business/) - During March, the Youth Café hosted our quarterly holiday program, to make the most of the last vestiges of summer here in the Garden Route. It is always busy, and it is always a lot of fun! We remain thankful to our partner organisations for the work they do with us to make these holiday - [TOEKOMS](https://thepost.org.za/toekoms/) - Tussen al die nuwe uitbreidings en woonbuurtes in die gebied tussen Tergniet en Groot-Brak lê daar ’n rustige woonbuurt genaamd Toekoms. Kan daar ’n mooier naam wees vir ’n klein gemeenskap wat altyd in ’n toekoms vir hulle en hul kinders geglo het? Die sendingstasie wat op Friemersheim deur die Duitse sendelinge gestig is, het - [SUTHERLAND – IETS VIR ELKEEN!](https://thepost.org.za/sutherland-iets-vir-elkeen/) - Sutherland, ’n klein dorpie in die hart van die Noord-Kaap, is bekend vir sy ysige winters en helder sterrehemel. Met ’n huidige bevolking van ongeveer 2 841 mense, bied hierdie rustige plek ’n geleentheid om uit die besige stadslewe te ontsnap. Die klimaat hier is een van uiterstes – warm somers en bitter koue winters, - [PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: ENIGMA OR POWERFUL TOOL?](https://thepost.org.za/public-participation-enigma-or-powerful-tool/) - From time to time our communities are invited to take part in the public participation processes of proposed developments. But what does this entail? What is expected from residents or local businesses that may be affected by a proposed development? The public participation process forms part of the embodiment of the Constitutional right of all - [OASES OP DIE LANG PAD](https://thepost.org.za/oases-op-die-lang-pad/) - Ek het die voorreg om gereeld tussen die Tuinroete en die Karoo te reis – iets waarna ek gewoonlik baie uitsien. Van die natuurskoon van die Tuinroete met al die inheemse plantegroei en indrukwekkende bergpasse, tot die oop, uitgestrekte landskappe met kort grasse en karoobossies en plat koppe … wêrelde uitmekaar, met elk ’n besondere - [CAN BUYER’S REMORSE SAVE YOU FROM PAYING ESTATE AGENT COMMISSIONS?](https://thepost.org.za/can-buyers-remorse-save-you-from-paying-estate-agent-commissions/) - For buyers, the prospect of a new home can be exciting and daunting. You saw a house that you are interested in buying, and you want to seal the deal before somebody else does. You sign the Offer to Purchase, then only crunch the numbers and realise you can’t afford the house. Surely you can - [NECTAR IN THE GARDEN](https://thepost.org.za/nectar-in-the-garden/) - Like the hummingbirds of the Americas, Africa’s sunbirds and sugarbirds are specialised nectarivores (feeding primarily on nectar produced by flowers), but supplement their diet with some protein by eating small insects, especially when feeding their chicks. Both sunbirds and sugarbirds are incredibly well adapted to collect the energy-rich nectar from flowers and in doing so, - [Editorial April](https://thepost.org.za/editorial-april/) - Dikwels moet ’n mens maar ’n stukkie humor in jou lewe bewerkstellig. Op hierdie wyse is jy verseker van ’n goeie opkikkertjie en wie kan nie daarmee doen nie? Ek het al geleer dat die mense met wie jy jouself omring beslis ’n stap in die regte rigting is en daarom verdien dié vertelling beslis - [ALGAE EATERS](https://thepost.org.za/algae-eaters/) - The Shaggy Sea Hare, Bursatella leachii, is a fascinating marine gastropod mollusc found in estuaries along the South African coast, including that of Great Brak River. This unique creature belongs to the Aplysiidae family and is distinguished by its shaggy appearance and striking colouration. Measuring up to 20 cm in length, the Shaggy Sea Hare boasts - [MAART 2024 UITGAWE NOU BESKIKBAAR REG OOR TUINROETE](https://thepost.org.za/maart-2024-uitgawe-nou-beskikbaar-reg-oor-tuinroete-2/) - THE POST se gedrukte uitgawe vir Maart 2024 is van Vrydag, 1 Maart, beskikbaar by ons gereelde verspreidingspunte. Ons voorbladfoto die maand is van die internasionaal bekende Switserse kunstenaar Ugo Rondinone se “Seven Magic Mountains”, ’n reuse- plekspesifieke openbare kunsinstallasie naby die Jean Dry-meer, ongeveer 20 km van Las Vegas, in Nevada, in die VSA. - [Fragrance Fest 2020 is here!](https://thepost.org.za/fragrance-fest-2020-is-here/) - Anelma Ruschioni Food, local culture, the beauty of the countryside … this and more will be part of the 6th Fragrance Fest on Saturday 14 March. The only day when all venues on the circular Fragrance Route open their doors! This is an outing for the whole family: bring walking shoes, sun hats, umbrellas in - [BOEKRESENSIE](https://thepost.org.za/boekresensie/) - Dié boek se titel sê dit alles! Hierdie bygewerkte tweede uitgawe deur Braam van Wyk en Piet van Wyk verskaf ’n duidelike uiteensetting van hoe bome saamgestel is en waarna om op te let wanneer ’n boom geïdentifiseer word. Die boek bestaan uit twee dele: Deel 1 beskryf en illustreer duidelik die verskillende dele van ’n - [WINDOWS ON THE WORLD](https://thepost.org.za/windows-on-the-world/) - In South Africa, we’re into our fourth month of lockdown. It struck me one morning, just before we were granted the freedom of a few hours every day to go outdoors and exercise, that this enforced, and extended, lockdown has funnelled our visual horizons to the height and width of our windows. For days on - [CHALK ADVENTURES](https://thepost.org.za/chalk-adventures/) - People have found many fantastic ways in which to engage creatively during lockdown. Abbey Burns Tucker from Atlanta in Georgia, for example, started a series of photos on her Facebook page showcasing a variety of playful situations where her daughters interact with chalk drawings on the concrete. Before long, it became very popular with people - [HOMELESS DURING LOCKDOWN](https://thepost.org.za/homeless-during-lockdown/) - Sleeping rough presents one of the biggest challenges of survival as a human being. It does not happen overnight and is usually a process triggered by unexpected events and bad choices. Slowly you start sinking into a hole without realising how dark and deep it is becoming until you finally give in to a fatalistic - [FOTO FOCUS: GREAT TIPS FOR CELL PHONE PICS](https://thepost.org.za/foto-focus-great-tips-for-cell-phone-pics/) - USE GRIDLINES TO BALANCE YOUR SHOT Turn on the camera’s gridlines to superimpose a series of lines on the screen of your smartphone’s camera that are based on the “rule of thirds” – a composition principle that says an image should be broken down into thirds, both horizontally and vertically, so you have nine parts - [A DIFFERENT FACE OF PICASSO](https://thepost.org.za/a-different-face-of-picasso/) - I have been fortunate, during the course of our travels, to have seen many different exhibitions of Pablo Picasso, one of the most famous and influential artists of the 20th century. During a fairly recent trip to Berlin (before we’d even heard the word COVID-19), we discovered the Berggruen Gallery, very close to the famous - [BESONDERSE BESOEK, BESONDERSE LAND](https://thepost.org.za/besonderse-besoek-besonderse-land/) - Ons almal soek ontvlugting gedurende grendeltyd. Dit is ’n heerlike, nostalgiese tydverdryf om na ou foto’s te kyk en weer na te dink aan iets buitengewoons wat jy ervaar het. In my geval was dit my twee besoeke aan Iran. Die meeste mense hoor net die naam Iran en hulle dink dadelik aan die Amerikaanse - [THE ART OF CERAMICS](https://thepost.org.za/the-art-of-ceramics/) - Earlier this year (when we lived a different life, we travelled to distant lands, and the word COVID-19 had hardly found a place in the world’s vocabulary), I was in the middle of a snow blizzard in Toronto, Canada. It was the perfect day for a visit to a museum, in this case, the Gardiner - [FOTO FOCUS – PICTURE EDITING](https://thepost.org.za/foto-focus-picture-editing/) - Most of the photos we take can be improved in some way, no matter how skillful the photographer. Computer programs and cellphone photo editing apps vary from very basic free editors to advanced programs like Photoshop or ON1 with both mobile and PC options. Photo editors may be included in operating systems and applications of - [Foto Focus – Creating Motion](https://thepost.org.za/foto-focus-creating-motion/) - If you want to create movement in a photograph you need to make use of a combination of methods. These include panning, as in tracking the movement of your subject, choice of shutter speed and to a degree aperture. What shutter speed you use will depend on the speed your subject is moving, or the - [‘PETRO HANSEN SE AFRIKAANS SMELT SOOS BOTTER OP DIE TONG’](https://thepost.org.za/petro-hansen-se-afrikaans-smelt-soos-botter-op-die-tong/) - “Aandskemering. Rintinkel. Winternag. Hantam. Dit is woorde wat ek gebore is om te sê… Awendster. Pypkaneel. Kotiljons. Kalbas. Appelliefie. Ons mooie Afrikaanse taal rol soos botter op my tong. Ek weet dit. Die winkelassistent in Woolworths vir wie ek nou die dag vra om vir my twee heel gaar hoenders oor die toonbank aan te - [Monastery of San Galgano, Tuscany](https://thepost.org.za/monastery-of-san-galgano-tuscany/) - While we were exploring Tuscany recently, a lively waitress at our favourite coffee shop tut-tutted when we admitted we hadn’t yet visited the monastery of San Galgano. It was roughly an hour out of our tiny settlement, Acquacalda, on the outskirts of Siena, so that’s where we headed. I found the idea totally thrilling as - [Visiting Berlin ꟷ Expectations and Reality](https://thepost.org.za/visiting-berlin-ꟷ-expectations-and-reality/) - For a while, the word on the street has been that Berlin is the new hip and happening hotspot. Having recently been absorbed by several Netflix series set in Berlin in the post-war Roaring Twenties, I was intrigued, and soon we had the opportunity to find out what the fuss is all about. For one, - [Blown away by Guggenheim Bilbao](https://thepost.org.za/blown-away-by-guggenheim-bilbao/) - The city of Bilbao sits at the northern edge of Spain where Basque country attaches itself to southwestern France. It wasn’t too long ago that Bilbao exported iron ore; it was also a major ship-building centre on the estuary of the Nervión River. Cobbled as it is to either side of the Nervión, the river - [MAPUNGUBWE – DIE “HEUWEL VAN DIE JAKKALS”](https://thepost.org.za/mapungubwe-die-heuwel-van-die-jakkals/) - Wintertyd is Bosveld-tyd met die lang pad Noorde toe. Daar waar die hardekoolvuurtjie jou vleisie beslis anders laat smaak. Mapungubwe Nasionale Park, digby Musina, wag ons (normaalweg) gereeld in wintertyd ruimhartig met erfenis, skoonheid en diversiteit in. Die kremetart-kolosse hier wat meer as ’n duisend jaar oud is, laat die werklikheid van jou eie verganklikheid - [PARADYS (KLOOF) THROUGH THE EYES OF DYLAN LEWIS](https://thepost.org.za/paradys-kloof-through-the-eyes-of-dylan-lewis/) - Overwhelming. Awesome. World class. These are all words that describe South African sculptor Dylan Lewis’s sculpture garden on Mulberry Farm in Paradyskloof (a very apt name, that!), Stellenbosch. The artist started the garden himself way back in 2009, using an excavator to dig and pile up earth and mould it into dips and mounds and - [OUR SHOES WILL LEAD US](https://thepost.org.za/our-shoes-will-lead-us/) - What COVID-19 has done to all of us, with no discrimination whatsoever since every single one of us is feeling it, no exceptions, is create a loss of any sense of direction. The virus has put us in a holding pattern, particularly with the second major lockdown (we thought we were over it!). And none - [MULTIPLE TECHNIQUES, SINGULAR BEAUTY](https://thepost.org.za/multiple-techniques-singular-beauty/) - Stripes, layers, stacked textures … these striking sculptures by different artists appear to use the same techniques but in fact they’re highly divergent. For one there’s Japanese-American artist Jun Kaneko’s six-foot-tall head sculpture, which stands outside the Gardiner Ceramic Museum in Toronto. It is constructed of galvanized steel and finished in glazed ceramic. Entirely different - [GRAFFITI OR MURAL ART?](https://thepost.org.za/graffiti-or-mural-art/) - The word graffiti has its origins in both Greek and Italian. Graphein is Greek for “scratch”, “carve” or “write” while graffiato in Italian means “scratched”. Although there have been different forms of graffiti (before it became an official term) since earliest civilisation, it became a pervasive element in the 1970s and 1980s, particularly in large cities like New York. - [BRIDGES … A MEANS OF CONNECTING](https://thepost.org.za/bridges-a-means-of-connecting/) - Bridges … a connector for people, traffic, neighbourhoods. They are often architecturally challenging, visually striking, or enshrouded by urban legend. (Sometimes they combine all three.) Take the Ponte Luís I in Porto, Portugal, for example. It was initially designed by the French civil engineer responsible for the Eiffel Tower. However, Gustave Eiffel disagreed with the - [’N KYKIE NA KLEUR DEUR ’N CHINESE LENS](https://thepost.org.za/n-kykie-na-kleur-deur-n-chinese-lens/) - My “stiefpa” (by gebrek aan ’n beter woord) is onlangs oorlede. ’n Kreatiewe en vaardige man wat in 1972 vanaf Duitsland hier ter plaatse geland het. Hy het soveel uniekhede, kunsskatte en ’n magdom kuns-naslaanbronne saamgebring, dat daar geen plek vir ekstra klere was nie. My vorige artikels is bykans alles nagevors uit boeke wat - [‘TIS THE SEASON FOR CYCLING](https://thepost.org.za/tis-the-season-for-cycling/) - Freddie Mercury of the band Queen once sang: “I want to ride my bicycle, I want to ride my bike. I want to ride my bicycle, I want to ride it where I like …” These aren’t the cleverest of Queen’s lyrics but the words really are apt right now. Because, hey, the holiday season is - [HEROLD’S BAY AND ITS LABYRINTH](https://thepost.org.za/herolds-bay-and-its-labyrinth/) - One of the most peaceful places along the Garden Route is to be found in Herold’s Bay where a beautiful garden filled with birdsong, flowers, milkwood trees and the aromatic scent of coastal fynbos boasts a new labyrinth. Labyrinths have been around for many centuries and afford the walker an opportunity to meditate, pray or - [UPLIFTED BY ART](https://thepost.org.za/uplifted-by-art/) - At the beginning of 2022 it is apt to celebrate the amazing, uplifting things ordinary South Africans are doing to ameliorate the dysfunctional (non) running of our towns. They’re getting out there and physically doing something about taking our towns back, making them appealing and attractive, places we want to live in. Among these wonderful - [SCOTLAND – HASTE YE BACK!](https://thepost.org.za/scotland-haste-ye-back/) - Scotland is a small country, in square kilometres much smaller than the Western Cape and at its narrowest point a mere 38 km. Although public transport is efficient and easily accessible in the central parts of the country, having your own transport is better for the northern Highlands, the Islands and south to the Border - [THE HISTORY OF MOSAICS](https://thepost.org.za/the-history-of-mosaics/) - With the Muse Festival and its abundance of creativity around the corner, perhaps a brief look at the history of mosaics might be in order. The history of mosaic dates back some 4 000 years or more, initially with the use of terracotta cones pushed point-first into a background to give decoration. By the 8th century - [SAGRADA FAMILIA, BARCELONA](https://thepost.org.za/sagrada-familia-barcelona/) - To get into this incredibly famous cathedral designed (although not finished by) Antoni Gaudí, a Catalan architect from Spain, you first have to book a time slot. Then you have to go through an entry process that is more complicated than a security check at an Israeli international airport. We almost had to disrobe, bar - [FINLAND, THE HAPPIEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD](https://thepost.org.za/finland-the-happiest-country-in-the-world/) - For five years in a row, Finland has ranked No. 1 as the happiest country in the world, according to the World Happiness Report. As a Finnish philosopher and psychology researcher who studies the fundamentals of happiness, I’m often asked: What exactly makes people in Finland so exceptionally satisfied with their lives? To maintain a high quality of life, - [CAMDEBOO-BERGE EN KAROOVLAKTES](https://thepost.org.za/camdeboo-berge-en-karoovlaktes/) - Die afgelope jaar en ’n half het groot dele van ons land die wonderlikste reën gekry en die droogte is nou iets van die verlede. Die Karoo is groener as ooit! Die voëls geniet die groenigheid net so baie soos die diere en voëlkykgeleenthede is tans ongelooflik. Die Karoo wemel van die voëls – daar - [MOUNTAIN TRAIL INTO BAVIAANSKLOOF](https://thepost.org.za/mountain-trail-into-baviaanskloof/) - We are not strangers to the Baviaanskloof valley, but we haven’t explored it for a long, long time. So we set out to put things right. Just under 200 km in length, the valley is hemmed in by the Baviaanskloof mountains to the north and the Kouga mountains to the south. This offroad excursion, over the - [TOLHUIS OP MONTAGUPAS](https://thepost.org.za/tolhuis-op-montagupas/) - Die historiese Tolhuis op die Montagupas net buite George is in 1847 gebou. Die padingeneur van die pas self was Henry Fancourt White. 250 gevangenes is opgelei as padbouers en klipkappers en dit het drie jaar geneem om die pas te bou teen ’n koste van 35 000 pond. Dit is een van die min - [ON THE ROAD AGAIN](https://thepost.org.za/on-the-road-again/) - Our travels have taken us many times to Mountain Zebra National Park in the Eastern Cape, and I have written often about it, so on this particular occasion I won’t go into too much detail. Just a dip-in. But it did give us the opportunity to see the lovely park under a different weather condition. - [MY BALI](https://thepost.org.za/my-bali/) - Ek het onlangs die voorreg gehad om saam met my geliefde moeder deur Bali te reis. Soos die meeste van julle nou al weet, is die Google-ding nie een van my top-aktiwiteite nie. Ek moes egter noodgedwonge ’n paar blogs skandeer ter voorbereiding. Die resultaat was dat ons hier wegtrek met tasse muskiet-afweerder, son-blokkeerder, snesies, - [REIS NA DIE ONBEKENDE](https://thepost.org.za/reis-na-die-onbekende/) - We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us. Baie mense het vervaard rondgekyk toe ek genoem het dat ek en my suster na Armenië, Georgië en Azerbeidjan gaan reis. As hulle nie dadelik ’n atlas of tannie Google nader getrek het nie, was die volgende reaksie dat hulle aan moontlike - [HOW CAN WE ALL DEFY EFFECTIVELY?](https://thepost.org.za/how-can-we-all-defy-effectively/) - Being thankful for what we have doesn’t prevent us from acknowledging ways things could be better. There is always more that can be done to create a better world and to give more of those around us reasons to be thankful too. One key to making changes in the world is knowing how to use - [BREATHE …](https://thepost.org.za/breathe/) - Changing the way you breathe can change the way you feel, think, act, modulate, and express. Breath affects, and is affected, by everything we do, think, and feel. Breath is a language. It supports our communication, the energy in a room, and our physical presence. It reflects our emotional and physical states, and by changing - [FOTO FOCUS](https://thepost.org.za/foto-focus/) - CLOSE-UP AND MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY Close up photography covers images that your closest focusing lens or camera can take effectively. Macro allows you to go even closer, using extension tubes or macro filters fitted to your camera and lens which allow you to focus beyond the 1:1 ratio. For the iNaturalist challenges where you will be - [Resep – Tamatiebredie met spekboom](https://thepost.org.za/resep-tamatiebredie-met-spekboom/) - Tamatiebredie met spekboom 8 porsies 8 groot tamaties, skil verwyder 6 wortels, in blokkies gesny 6 groot aartappels, in blokkies gesny 6 groot uie, gekap 3 selderystingels, in dun stukkies gesny kookolie 2 kg stowebiefstuk, in dun skywe gesny ’n bietjie bruinbroodmeel sap van 2 suurlemoene 3-5 eetlepels heuning Skil en kap al die groente. - [FOREST BATHING](https://thepost.org.za/forest-bathing/) - Since the creation of man, humans have long recognised the importance and benefits of the natural world for our health. The fresh air, the filtered sunlight through the canopy, the subtle whistling of birds – these things offer an eco-antidote for the scramble and bustle of our contemporary lives. But what exactly is this feeling - [Alhambra, Granada: an Assault on the Senses](https://thepost.org.za/alhambra-granada-an-assault-on-the-senses/) - We discovered, way before we set off for Spain, the challenges entailed in securing yourself an entry to the hallowed portals of the Alhambra ꟷ part palace, part fortress ꟷ in Granada, Andalusia, set at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains. We couldn’t even get a general admission ticket online ꟷ sold out … - [DAZZLING SANLAM ART EXTRAVAGANZA](https://thepost.org.za/dazzling-sanlam-art-extravaganza/) - During the month of October and until November 8th, if you are lucky enough to enter the Sayers Art Gallery in the George Museum your eyes will be pulled every which way because of the superb collection of art in many disciplines. Sanlam, in order to celebrate their 100 years of business in South Africa, - [Bekende Digter by Leeskring](https://thepost.org.za/bekende-digter-by-leeskring/) - Op Woensdag 14 Augustus het die digteres René Bohnen met die Groot Brakrivier Leeskring oor haar digkuns kom gesels. Hierdie verrykende woord-oggend het oudergewoonte by Art@39 Long kunsgalery plaasgevind. Dr Gerrit Theron het René aan die gehoor voorgestel en as gespreksleier opgetree. René, ‘n gebore Nataller, het vir etlike jare in Johannesburg gewoon en het - [Holiday Photo Hints](https://thepost.org.za/holiday-photo-hints/) - Get really close to your subject – fill the frame, make it huge and impossible to miss! This is far more impressive than a cluttered, busy scene. Yes, show the surroundings or old fishing boat but also get up close, show the detail of fittings, coiled or frayed rope, chains, textures, patterns made by rust, - [Black & White Photography](https://thepost.org.za/black-white-photography/) - Black & White photographers take a step back from reality: to see light differently, to ‘see’ in mono tones, eliminating the dominance and psychological associations of colour, instead, concentrating on tonal values and elements of shape, line and texture to convey emotion, power and drama. Good black & white images are crafted – photos are - [Spekboomsensasie](https://thepost.org.za/spekboomsensasie/) - Annlerie van Rooyen Wie sou kon dink dat ons inheemse spekboom so gewild sou raak dat 164 000 bome gebruik sou word om in Stellenbosch die grootste labirint in Afrika mee te beplant? En met reg ook, want hierdie plant beskik oor kenmerke wat tot groot voordeel van almal strek. Die spekboom of elephant bush(Portulacaria - [Manneloog](https://thepost.org.za/manneloog/) - Grootbrak Leeskringlede en besoekers se hartsnare is op 10 Julie by Art@39Long geroer deur twee uiteenlopende digters van ons kontrei. Johan Rabie Murray, plaaslike inwoner van Groot Brak, het uit sy twee digbundels “geskoei” van 2017 en “intussen” wat onlangs verskyn het, aangrypende gedigte voorgedra. Hannes Visser, bekende digter van Oudtshoorn en redakteur van die - [Vader Noël-Jean Creille , ‘n befaamde orrelis in ons midde](https://thepost.org.za/vader-noel-jean-creille-n-befaamde-orrelis-in-ons-midde/) - Orrelspel val nie noodwendig in iedereen se smaak nie, maar kan ‘n mens nie anders as om verstom te staan en ‘n waardering te ontwikkel vir sy wysheid en kennis, nie net van orrespel nie, maar ook van sy lewenservaring in die Kerk en die Akademie. Sedert 2019 is hy orrelis by die NG Kerk - [Winners of Expression Art Competition](https://thepost.org.za/winners-of-expression-art-competition/) - The 7th SCAVA Annual Open Visual Expression Competition was a true celebration of art with more than 78 artists and 236 entries from as far as Oudtshoorn, De Rust, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay and Mossel Bay Region. The various divisions’ winners are as follow: Landscape: Zanne Small Portrait Figures: Rosanne van Niekerk Floral Still Life: Hein - [SES REGRUK INTERIEURWENKE VIR ‘n NUWE SEISOEN](https://thepost.org.za/ses-regruk-interieurwenke-vir-n-nuwe-seisoen/) - Verfris vinnig jou badkamer of kombuisteёls deur dit te verf of met die nuutste byderwetse teëlplakkers te versier. “Big & Bold” – Helder ‘n area op deur bv. een bank in ‘n kuierarea in ‘n helder kleur oor te trek. Verf die 5 de muur, die plafon, in die vertrek ‘n ander skakering as die - [Book Review: De Geschiedenis van Nederland in 100 Oude Kaarten](https://thepost.org.za/book-review-de-geschiedenis-van-nederland-in-100-oude-kaarten/) - Hierdie boek geskryf deur Marieke van Delft en Reinder Storm, vertel die geskiedenis van Nederland aan die hand van honderd historiese kaarte. Van die oudste bekende Nederlandse kaartjie uit 1307 oor die bou van ʼn kerk in de Aardenburgse heideveld tot een van die eerste fietskaarte uit 1896 en ʼn kaart van die stormvloed in - [LEESKRING VERWELKOM WOORDKUNSTENAAR, DANIёL HUGO](https://thepost.org.za/leeskring-verwelkom-woordkunstenaar-daniёl-hugo/) - Om ‘n besoek te kry van Daniël Hugo en sy vrou, Marlene, al die pad van Prins Albert af, was louter vreugde vir Grootbrak Leeskring se woord-mense op 8 Mei. Soos gewoonlik was die byeenkoms by die mooie Art@long kunsgalery in Groot Brakrivier. Daniël Hugo, destyds bekende en geliefde stem agter die Tale Wat Ons - [GOOD PHOTOS OF THE MOON](https://thepost.org.za/good-photos-of-the-moon/) - When a full moon rises, many people will pull out their mobile phones to try and get a worthy photo, but unfortunately the moon is a really challenging subject to photograph. Two reasons: it is very far away and unless you have a telephoto lens (which makes the moon appear closer than it is) it - [AGRICULTURE – HOW LONG HAS IT BEEN AROUND?](https://thepost.org.za/agriculture-how-long-has-it-been-around/) - Recently the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture visited the Mossel Bay District to meet with the Western Cape Women’s Agricultural Organization, whom he calls “the backbone of the agricultural sector”. With agriculture still very much the essence of modern-day civilizations, this raised the question: How long has it been around? The change from living as nomadic - [SCULPTING THE HUMAN BODY … WITH BICYCLE CHAINS!](https://thepost.org.za/sculpting-the-human-body-with-bicycle-chains/) - South Korean artist Young-Deok Seo uses the unlikely material of bicycle chains as a way to craft realistic sculptures of the human body. For years, we’ve marveled over his figurative artwork, some of it life-sized and others larger than life, that features intricate details you wouldn’t expect from something as clunky as chains. Seo, however, - [GET CREATIVE!](https://thepost.org.za/get-creative/) - If the cold weather, children’s holidays and lockdown have left you stuck at home looking for something interesting to do, why not upgrade something in your home to give it new life? It’s bound to cheer you up and leave you feeling mentally refreshed! After all, art makes for the best therapy! Here is an - [THE ART OF WRITING](https://thepost.org.za/the-art-of-writing/) - After a recent article on the development of agriculture in the ancient civilizations, someone asked me where I got all this information. “Do you Google it?” Since early childhood I liked words – in actual printed books – with pages that you can turn, feel, and smell (especially encyclopaedias and stories about faraway lands and - [GEEN WYN VIR ’N WEEK NIE](https://thepost.org.za/geen-wyn-vir-n-week-nie/) - My pa het altyd gesê ’n mens praat nie oor politiek en godsdiens nie, maar hier gaan ons … Mitologie en religie bestaan al van die begin van tye af. Dit is ’n manier om die begin van die mensdom, die plek wat die mens in die heelal beset, wat belangrik is, en hoekom dinge - [HOLIDAY FUN WITH DIY TIE-DYE!](https://thepost.org.za/holiday-fun-with-diy-tie-dye/) - Tie-dye your very own T-shirt, beach towel, hat, beach bag, mask or even fabric sneakers. You can buy complete Tie-dye kits – enquire at your nearest craft shop: Choose your design and dye colours. There are many inspirational design ideas online and in magazines. Make sure your item to dye is 100% cotton. Synthetic fibres - [OP PAD MET SOPHY GRAY – EERSTE VROULIKE ARGITEK IN SA](https://thepost.org.za/op-pad-met-sophy-gray-eerste-vroulike-argitek-in-sa/) - Tydens ’n onlangse wegbreek bevind ek myself in “St. John in the Wildernis”, ’n klipkerkie op Louvain-vakansieplaas in die Bo-Langkloof. En net daar word ek bewus van die formidabele Sophy Gray (1814-1871), een van die eerste vroue wat argitekswerk in Suid-Afrika gedoen het. In ’n tyd toe vroue-argitekte ’n vreemde fenomeen was, was Sophy betrokke - [INSPIRASIE UIT THE POST!](https://thepost.org.za/inspirasie-uit-the-post/) - By The Post is daar niks wat lekkerder is as om positiewe terugvoering te ontvang nie, maar as ons hoor dat iets in die koerant heel onverwags van ons lesers tot groter hoogtes geïnspireer het, is dit voorwaar die spreekwoordelike “kersie op die koek”. Ek ontvang een Saterdagmiddag die volgende boodskap op WhatsApp: “So verloor my Sweetie - [TAKE THE TIME TO MAKE A CLOCK](https://thepost.org.za/take-the-time-to-make-a-clock/) - Crafting can be decorative and functional at the same time! Here’s how to make your own little kitchen clock. You will need: A nice piece of MDF craft-wood, or plastic, wood, flat ceramic, or even a piece you’ve made from plaster of Paris or resin, as the backing for your clock. Make sure you have - [LIGHT PAINTING USING THE NIGHT AS A CANVAS](https://thepost.org.za/light-painting-using-the-night-as-a-canvas/) - Visual artist Hannu Huhtamo has been creating art with the dark night as his “canvas” and light as his “brush”. Using a technique known as light painting, the Finnish artist makes his works with a photographic technique based on long exposure times that vary from a few seconds to hours. While the camera’s shutter is - [’N VEERTJIE IN JOU HOED](https://thepost.org.za/n-veertjie-in-jou-hoed/) - Vroeër jare het ons foutiewelik na hedendaagse Inheemse Amerikaners as “Rooi Indiane” verwys. Dit was natuurlik Christopher Columbus se skuld, want toe hy die Amerikaanse kontinent in 1492 bereik, het hy gedink dit is Indië, vandaar die naam. Die Inheemse Amerikaners (Amerindiaanse stamme) glo reeds vanaf antieke tye in Animisme (vandag word hierdie holistiese beskouing - [GIVE THE GIFT OF FESTIVE SPARKLE!](https://thepost.org.za/give-the-gift-of-festive-sparkle/) - The best way to be creative during the festive season and give something handmade to your loved-ones? Your own hand-crafted jewellery and decorations! You need: Earring hooks, studs Earring pins Small metal jump-rings Glue gun Small craft pliers, tweezers Beads and/or polymer clay, glaze Twine or string Scissors Toothpicks Festive stickers/decorations, Washi-tape, craft paint and - [ANTON SMIT SCULPTURES IN GREAT BRAK RIVER](https://thepost.org.za/anton-smit-sculptures-in-great-brak-river/) - 8 December 2021 was a memorable day for art lovers in the Garden Route. After months of planning as part of a tourism initiative for Great Brak River, eight works by world-renowned sculptor, Anton Smit, were erected in this picturesque town as part of a new art route. The project was initiated and managed by - [MAY A MUSE GUIDE YOU](https://thepost.org.za/may-a-muse-guide-you/) - I recently signed a poetry book for a young aspiring poet and wrote “follow your muse” as inspiration to him. Afterwards I wondered if people know where the “muses” originated? Most people are familiar with the Greek god Zeus, but as we want to get to the muses it involves a little bit more background - [ART ADVENTURES WITH WATERCOLOUR](https://thepost.org.za/art-adventures-with-watercolour/) - If you as a budding artist, like me, have often felt the pull of the ocean, stopped to smell the flowers on the side of a less-travelled road, noticed the beautiful sights of a glorious landscape – and couldn’t help but feel that you’d love to capture it on paper – watercolour makes a fantastic - [“DIS ’N TEKEN”…](https://thepost.org.za/dis-n-teken/) - Een van my gunstelingskrywers, Patricia Cornwell, bring blykbaar binnekort weer ’n nuwe boek uit. Met dit in gedagte, besluit ek om sommer weer haar hele reeks van voor af te lees. Eers val daar ’n foto van my nagraadse gradeplegtigheid uit, wat my vreeslik na my pa laat verlang. Effe later lees ek Cornwell se - [TEXTILE ART](https://thepost.org.za/textile-art/) - Ricky Timms, a well-known textile artist and quilter says: “Art is a language and language is what we use to express everything. Art is an avenue whereby our voices can be heard and our opinions expressed.” What is textile art? Textile art is art that uses various materials and fibers to produce decorative artistic objects. - [MY PA, MEESTER CLIFFORD (CLIFFIE) JACOBS](https://thepost.org.za/my-pa-meester-clifford-cliffie-jacobs/) - Hulle het baie arm grootgeword. Sy pa, Izak, was ’n smous wat met sy donkiekar vrugte en lekkergoed verkoop het. Daar was nie geld vir verdere studies nie, daarom het hy na st. 8 (Gr. 10) vir ’n wyle gaan werk om vir sy eie studies te betaal. Hy het hom as onderwyser by Söhnge - [GREAT BRAK RIVER ART ROUTE IS EXPANDING!](https://thepost.org.za/great-brak-river-art-route-is-expanding/) - At the beginning of March 2022 three new sculptures by Anton Smit were erected in Great Brak River as part of the town’s Art Route. Beginning of wisdom (grey head, front) and Astronomer’s head (in the background) were placed in front of Peperboom Restaurant with the third, Colossal youth, in the beautiful gardens of Westbank Manor. West Bank Manor was - [NORVAL FOUNDATION ART MUSEUM](https://thepost.org.za/norval-foundation-art-museum/) - Finally we got to visit this art museum and sculpture garden next door to Steenberg Wine Estate in Cape Town’s Constantia /Tokai area. Featuring artists in the visual arts from all over Africa, the museum has a beautiful setting below the Constantiaberg mountain, part of the Table Mountain spine. It was a really worthwhile couple - [ALKOHOLIESE EERSTES!](https://thepost.org.za/alkoholiese-eerstes/) - Sedert die mens fermentasie sowat 7 000 jaar gelede in Mesopotamië (Irak) ontdek het, was daar baie alkoholiese eerstes. Suid-Afrika was ’n betreklike laatkommer, maar sy produsente (en dalk verbruikers ook!) het die verlore tyd gou ingehaal. Die mensdom se eerste bekende wette, wat selfs vroeër is as die Tien Gebooie, was onder meer oor - [MY MUSE HET NIE GROEN OË NIE](https://thepost.org.za/my-muse-het-nie-groen-oe-nie/) - Ek het altyd gedink dat wanneer ek aangesig tot aangesien met my Muse sou staan, haar oë groen sal wees. Weet nie hoekom nie, net gedink dit sou haar laat uitstaan … toe nie. Die mees algemene oogkleur in die wêreld is bruin. Wetenskaplikes kontempleer dat daar in antieke tye oorheersend warm klimate was en - [YOUTH MONTH](https://thepost.org.za/youth-month/) - The Great Brak River Youth Café celebrated Youth Month during June, and with that hosted many great events to celebrate the Youth in our community. The theme for Youth Month this year was Youth Arise, and arise they did – from our very own intern group that has grown from strength to strength this year, - [LOVE AFFAIR WITH TURKEY](https://thepost.org.za/love-affair-with-turkey/) - The first thing I do when I have booked a flight to Turkey is to buy a travel diary. I create a calendar starting with the date of departure, the date of return, and then I settle down to look at all the empty pages, so full of promise and adventure. In March 2020, such - [HANDS UP COLLECTION](https://thepost.org.za/hands-up-collection/) - Never has there been a time when hands were so important – clean hands, but not touching hands. Yet open hands, caring hands, praying hands, giving hands … In July 2020 the SAQG (South African Quilters Guild) quilt teachers who are members of the SAQG Teachers’ Forum were invited to show us their hands by - [ONTMOET JOU MUSE!](https://thepost.org.za/ontmoet-jou-muse/) - Met die Augustuswind wat ruk en pluk aan my rok se pante is ek maar bly dat hoed en sambreel nie deel gevorm het van my uitrusting nie. Tog is die Augustuswinde die voorloper van die lentereën – buig en wieg dus eerder soos ’n jong struik saam met die wind in afwagting van hierdie - [KOM ONS VAT HANDE!](https://thepost.org.za/kom-ons-vat-hande/) - Telkens word ek verras wanneer daar insidente plaasvind wat later oorspoel in wonderlike geleenthede van inspirasie wat met ander gedeel kan word. Maar wag, laat ek by die begin begin. Ek het onlangs die voorreg gehad om na ’n uitstalling van kwiltwerke te gaan kyk wat in die grendeltydperk geskep is. Effe geamuseerd kyk ek - [AMBASSADEUR VIR DIE MUSEFEES, GROOT-BRAKRIVIER](https://thepost.org.za/ambassadeur-vir-die-musefees-groot-brakrivier/) - Die Musefees-organiseerders het die Uitvoerende Burgemeester van Mosselbaai, Raadslid Dirk Kotze, genader om as ambassadeur op te tree vir die Musefees. As organiseerders deel ons graag die motivering vir hierdie stap met die Groot-Brak-gemeenskap. Nie alleenlik val Groot-Brakrivier binne die Mosselbaai Munisipale distrik wat deur die Burgemeester bedien word nie, maar deur die Musefees skep - [A ROCKY FRIENDSHIP – VAN GOGH AND GAUGUIN](https://thepost.org.za/a-rocky-friendship-van-gogh-and-gauguin/) - Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) and Paul Gauguin (1848-1903) both experimented with the expressive possibilities of color and line to create distinct personal styles of painting. Working in France at the end of the 19th century, the two friends inspired each other during a nine-week period in the autumn of 1888. In February of that year, - [DIE KREATIEWE PROSES](https://thepost.org.za/die-kreatiewe-proses/) - Tydens die aanvoorwerk vir die Musefees, het dit my weereens opgeval hoe omvattend die kreatiewe prosesse is wat lei tot die skep van ’n kunswerk. In die lig hiervan is ’n paar kunstenaars genader om ons ’n kykie in hul kreatiewe prosesse te gee – op sigself inspirerend! SHEENA RIDLEY, SCULPTOR AND ARTIST Sculptures in - [THE PERPLEXITY OF PREFERENCE](https://thepost.org.za/the-perplexity-of-preference/) - When one considers the growing feral geese and/or rabbit population in Great Brak River, one generally falls into one of three camps. Those who are for, those who are concerned about their impact on the environment and those who genuinely couldn’t be bothered. Whether strongly for, against or inert on this subject a good place - [MOMENTUM …](https://thepost.org.za/momentum/) - Vir ’n oomblik haak my gedagtegang by die woord “momentum” vas. Wees nie bevrees nie, ek gaan nie gesels oor polisse nie – ek laat dit vir die kundiges. Nee kyk, ek praat hier oor die tipe momentum wat met beweging gepaard gaan. Onwillekeurig wonder ek of sommige persoonlikheidstipes meer geneig is om tot beweging - [MURAL CAPITAL OF THE WORLD](https://thepost.org.za/mural-capital-of-the-world/) - Philadelphia has had its share, historically, of cultural discrimination, racial tension and race riots. The 1960s and early 1970s were particularly turbulent times, with drug-related gang warfare plaguing the city. In 1970 crime was rated Philadelphia’s number one problem. In the late 1980s, as a part of efforts to revive and revitalise the city, an - [JOU PLAN VIR 2023?](https://thepost.org.za/jou-plan-vir-2023/) - Gemoedelik word die nuwe jaar begroet – dankbaar dat ’n volle COVID-vrye jaar verby is waarin ons nie huis toe gestuur is met aktetassies, lêers, skoolboeke en ekstras van alles net ingeval ons nie vinnig weer by die inkoopsentrum kan uitkom nie. Uithouvermoë, lang werksure en selfdissipline moes opnuut weer ingedril word in 2022. Maar - [5 WAYS TO PRACTICE GRATITUDE](https://thepost.org.za/5-ways-to-practice-gratitude/) - Gratitude is one of the healthiest qualities and emotions available to all. Being grateful improves relationships, relieves stress, improves self-esteem, and even boosts our immune system. While it is a big key to a happy life, thankfulness is often something that takes daily focus and practice. Here are five of our favorite ways to practice gratitude. - [DIGTER LOODS BOEK SE TWEEDE DRUK OP GROOT-BRAK](https://thepost.org.za/digter-loods-boek-se-tweede-druk-op-groot-brak/) - Sedert die bekendstelling van deel vanaand my boom deur tomas van Klein-Brak op Internasionale Vigsdag op 1 Desember 2022 is die eerste oplaag van honderd getekende en genommerde boeke opgeraap. Van die terugvoer op die bundel is hartroerend: Vir Irene Hartzenberg van Wolwedans het die bundel haar ’n heeltemal nuwe uitkyk op die lewe gegee: “Die boekie - [VAN NUUSKIERIGHEID IS DIE ALBUMS VOL](https://thepost.org.za/van-nuuskierigheid-is-die-albums-vol/) - My ouers, oom en tannie het ons land oor die jare deurkruis. Hulle het ’n menigte plekke besoek, interessante goed beleef en wonderlike mense ontmoet. Ek kan my verluister aan hul vertellinge van plekke en unieke belewenisse wat hul op hul reise ervaar het. Na elkeen van hierdie reise wat van ’n week tot ses - [YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES AS A NEW HOME OWNER](https://thepost.org.za/your-responsibilities-as-a-new-home-owner/) - “So many new property owners believe that once the property is in their name all that is left is to enjoy their new home. Unfortunately, there are still a few other important responsibilities that should not be forgotten.” Generally, when you buy a home, you buy either a stand-alone house or a unit in a - [IS YOUR BRAIN AS OLD AS YOU ARE?](https://thepost.org.za/is-your-brain-as-old-as-you-are/) - We know that our brains are often not the same age as our chronological age. For instance, there is a group of people called SuperAgers, who are in their eighties and beyond but have the cognitive function of those decades younger. Conversely, it’s possible for your brain to be older than your chronological age. Obviously, - [VOËLKYK TUSSEN DIE GROOTVOETE](https://thepost.org.za/voelkyk-tussen-die-grootvoete/) - Ek begin hiermee ’n reeks artikels van ’n paar puik voëlkykplekke wat net te ver van die Tuinroete is vir ’n gemaklike dag-uitstappie, maar tog naby genoeg vir ’n naweek se wegbreek. Die Addo Olifant Nasionale Park is een van hierdie plekke. Dit is sekerlik een van die mees biodiverse parke in Afrika. Die Park - [RESTORE YOUR SENSE OF INNER PEACE](https://thepost.org.za/restore-your-sense-of-inner-peace/) - Relationships are the foundation of life, and the one we have with ourselves is paramount. Unfortunately, many of us take it for granted. Here are three research-backed ways to calm your inner demons and approach life with a heightened sense of self-compassion. 1. RESPECT YOUR LEARNING CURVE Many of us have unrealistic expectations about how - [MANY REASONS TO LOVE THE SEA](https://thepost.org.za/many-reasons-to-love-the-sea/) - Did you know that long ago, physicians recommended going to the beach for medical reasons? When consumption or tuberculosis was claiming lives by the thousands back in the 1900s, some doctors had a rather unconventional approach to treat it. So patients were sent to the seaside by the droves to breathe the salty sea air. - [REHABILITASIE VAN ’N INSOLVENT](https://thepost.org.za/rehabilitasie-van-n-insolvent/) - Voor ’n insolvent ’n einde kan bring aan die sekwestrasie van sy boedel, moet hy/sy eers gerehabiliteer word. Na rehabilitasie sal die insolvent weer van voor af kan begin en kwytgestel wees van sy/haar skuld voor sekwestrasie. Die rehabilitasieproses verskil van een insolvente boedel na die ander. Die opsies wat oorweeg kan word, hang af - [SIX THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE RETIRING](https://thepost.org.za/six-things-to-consider-before-retiring/) - Many people aim to retire at the age of 60 in the hopes that they’ll still be fit and healthy enough to enjoy an active retirement. While there’s a lot to be said for retiring early, it’s important to keep in mind the potentially extensive retirement period you will need to fund for, and the - [LET’S GO BOSSIES!](https://thepost.org.za/lets-go-bossies/) - As empty erven within the Garden Route are steadily transformed for housing there is genuine concern from long-time residents whether any green areas will be left at all. Clearing of areas rich in biodiversity is often met with animosity, which at times is understandable. But let’s not forget that where every house stands, once existed - [AMAZING GRACE](https://thepost.org.za/amazing-grace/) - Grace is a cream, longhaired dachshund who turns six in May. She’s sweet but protective and fiercely independent. She’s active too and looking back, I should’ve put up ramps around our house and supervised her more, but at the end of the day, if she wants to do something, nothing gets in her way! Grace - [NEWS FROM WONDERFUL SA FOUNDATION/GREAT BRAK YOUTH CAFÉ](https://thepost.org.za/news-from-wonderful-sa-foundation-great-brak-youth-cafe/) - Over the last few months the Wonderful SA Foundation and Youth Café had the incredible opportunity to partner with Mossel Bay Municipality to do some rural outreaches to some of our communities with limited access to various services and opportunities. Brandwag and Herbertsdale were some of the outlying areas we could visit to facilitate Basic - [GEELBEKVLEI BIRDING DRIVE](https://thepost.org.za/geelbekvlei-birding-drive/) - Another wonderful birding drive in the Garden Route starts near Klein Brak River, a route that is most rewarding in summer, when the non-breeding migrants are back from Europe and Asia (from November to April). Geelbekvlei Birding Drive This route takes you past a variety of habitats including riparian forest, thicket, farmland, farm dams, rivers - [WAT JOU DIERE VAN JOU SÊ](https://thepost.org.za/wat-jou-diere-van-jou-se/) - Diere en hul welstand is iets wat my baie na aan die hart lê. Geen dier, net soos geen mens, behoort te ly of sleg behandel te word nie. Nederland het die eerste land ter wêreld geword waar daar geen rondloperhonde is nie. Die probleem van diere wat bly aanteel en sonder behoorlike sorg oral - [LIG EN LAF!](https://thepost.org.za/lig-en-laf/) - Ek voel so aan my bas dat dinge besig is om die verkeerde rigting te neuk, soos my Ouma Kittie altyd gesê het. Dis Saterdagmiddag, maar geen gevleuelde woorde het nog in my skryfkamer kom nesskop nie. Vir ’n oomblik voel ek soos ’n bruid wat almal laat sit en wag in die kerk, terwyl - [EENVOUDIG “PRICELESS”](https://thepost.org.za/eenvoudig-priceless/) - Ek het my lank gelede voorgeneem dat ek nooit my verwondering wil verloor vir die klein of eenvoudige dinge in die lewe nie. Ek wil ruimte laat dat die alledaagse vir my vreugde kan bring. ’n Klomp klein vreugdes kan tog nie anders as om in een groot “VREUGDE!” te manifesteer vir diegene wat kies - [FROM BEACH TO MILL](https://thepost.org.za/from-beach-to-mill/) - From a pristine, unspoilt beach … past remaining tracts of indigenous forest … to a 19th century complex just outside Plettenberg Bay that promotes fine South African craftsmanship, art and design. We started in Brenton-on-Sea on the Garden Route and finished at the Old Nick Village in Plett. The core buildings of Old Nick Village were - [RAKU – HAPPINESS IN THE ACCIDENT!](https://thepost.org.za/raku-happiness-in-the-accident/) - The two Raku pottery workshops held in Great Brak River in early March 2023 were absolutely sizzling – for more reasons than one! Raku, meaning “happiness in the accident”, was inspired by traditional Japanese pottery techniques and involves removing pottery from 800-1000 degrees Celsius kilns while still red-hot. The workshops involved two different techniques, each - [WAT KIES JY?](https://thepost.org.za/wat-kies-jy/) - Elkeen van ons kan getuig van ’n traumatiese gebeurtenis in ons lewens. Dit is dalk nie so intens soos ’n ander persoon s’n nie, maar dit beteken nie dat jy nie trauma beleef het nie. Die impak van trauma verskil van mens tot mens. Soveel aspekte het ’n invloed hierop dat niemand die reg het - [YEAR OF THE RABBIT](https://thepost.org.za/year-of-the-rabbit/) - When Marthie Nel Hauptfleisch first sang enquiring “Hasie Hoekom Is Jou Stert So Kort?” did she stop to consider that whilst Hasie’s tail is indeed short, the tale of the rabbit is in fact an incredibly long one? Ancestors of modern day rabbits and hares (Leporidae) can be traced, through fossil records, all the way - [NAVIGATING THE YES/NO PARADOX](https://thepost.org.za/navigating-the-yes-no-paradox/) - One of the most important skills to develop as we age is the ability to say, “Yes!” One of the most important skills to develop as we age is the ability to say, “No!” That’s the yes/no paradox. Learning to say yes invites people, possibility, and opportunity into our lives. Learning to say no ensures - [WINE LABEL STORIES](https://thepost.org.za/wine-label-stories/) - It’s a tough job making sure our travelling friend gets the full experience of (some of) the more unusual wine estates and their winemakers in the Western Cape. Our next two visits each had a lovely story going in terms of their wines and, more importantly, the logo on their labels. First up, was John - [DOUBLE INSURANCE – STROKE OF GENIUS OR WASTE OF MONEY?](https://thepost.org.za/double-insurance-stroke-of-genius-or-waste-of-money/) - We all know that insurance is there to provide relief from an uncertain event that could arise and cause damage to your property. But, can you insure for example your car with two insurers and should your car be written off in an accident claim for and receive double compensation from two insurers for the - [SEISOENE …](https://thepost.org.za/seisoene/) - My biologiese wekker maak my vroegoggend wakker. Optimisties, opgewonde skuif ek die kamergordyne weg, maar dis donker buite, baie donker. Eensklaps besef ek die somer het aangeskuif sonder dat ek eers daarvan bewus was. Ek was vas oortuig dat ek vir oulaas “boogie bord” sou kon ry saam met die Boogie Brigade-groepie, maar helaas. Wanneer - [GB WALK 2023](https://thepost.org.za/gb-walk-2023/) - Die derde GB Walk is moontlik gemaak deur die betrokkenheid van Cool Ideas, City & Suburbs Realty, Grootbrak Apteek en Aqua é Vida. Tweebeen-deelnemers, vierbeenmaats en selfs driewiel-stootwaentjies, getooi in haassterte, tutu’s en haasore, het die strate van Groot-Brakrivier opgekikker tydens die stap. Dit was duidelik dat ouderdom geen perke plaas op kreatiwiteit en om - [MAAK DINGE VIR JOU WERK](https://thepost.org.za/maak-dinge-vir-jou-werk/) - Vir diesulkes wat min, iets, baie of niks van my weet, het dit moontlik met verloop van tyd duidelik geword uit my skrywes, woorde en dade dat ek nie eintlik ’n wintermens is nie. Nie net voel ek ingeperk met die korter dae nie, maar die aantrek van lae klere strem my woelige geaardheid. Soos - [WILDE VITAMIENE!](https://thepost.org.za/wilde-vitamiene/) - My broer kuier hier vanuit ’n ander land. Ons verken die omgewing, rits rond, soek na Afrika-vitamiene vir sy expat-tekorte. Ons gaan op ’n “game drive”. ’n Wildsrit. ’n Wildrit. Dit blyk toe ’n Wilde Rit te wees. Die gids is spitsvondig. “Welcome to your African massage,” sê hy. “Deep tissue!” Ons lag. Die Italiaanse - [MOKKA/MOCCA](https://thepost.org.za/mokka-mocca/) - In 2013 het die Mosselbaai Munisipaliteit plaaslike kultuurorganisasies en kunstenaars genooi om ’n Kultuurvereniging vir die Mosselbaaidistrik te begin. Mokka (Mosselbaai Kreatiewe Kulture Assosiasie) of in Engels Mocca (Mossel Bay Creative Cultures Association) is gevorm met Petronel Baard as voorsitter. Oor die jare het die organisasie verskeie bydraes tot dorpsfeeste, -gebeure en individuele loopbane op plaaslike - [TELENOVELAS VS GESKIEDENIS](https://thepost.org.za/telenovelas-vs-geskiedenis/) - My ma, ’n groot aanhanger van telenovelas (televisiedramas of sepies), vertel my gereeld van die “ongelooflike” intriges daarvan. Vir my is geskiedenis egter waar die ongelooflikste intriges lê. ’n Mens kan na ons eie geskiedenis kyk, hoewel dit ’n bietjie van ’n warm patat is. Die Engelse koninklike huis soos dit vandag staan, met koning - [GROUNDING – AN EASY 5-STEP PRACTICE](https://thepost.org.za/grounding-an-easy-5-step-practice/) - Grounding is a coping skill you can easily learn and practice anywhere at any time. I use it just about every day. Grounding is a simple exercise that instantly jerks your mind out of the chaos of your head and back into the present moment. When you calm your mind, you calm your brain and body. - [ONDERSTEUN PLAASLIKE INISIATIEWE!](https://thepost.org.za/ondersteun-plaaslike-inisiatiewe/) - KINDERWELSYN CANDICE BUGAN Child Welfare South Africa Groot Brakrivier/Great Brak River is ’n inisiatief wat ontstaan het uit die behoefte aan dienste vir kinders en families in nood. Dit is op 31 Julie 1984 geregistreer as welsynsorganisasie en in Oktober 1984 is die eerste maatskaplike werker in ’n ongesubsidieërde pos aangestel. Die organisasie is sedert 19 - [WHY YOUR BRAIN LOVES TO LAUGH](https://thepost.org.za/why-your-brain-loves-to-laugh/) - Who doesn’t love a good laugh? We all do and for good reason. There aren’t too many other things that you can do that feel good and are good for you at the same time. Laughing is not just a fun way to kill time. It has neuropsychological benefits, including improving your mood, exercising your - [INCREDIBLE “SEA ORGAN” USES OCEAN WAVES TO MAKE MUSIC](https://thepost.org.za/incredible-sea-organ-uses-ocean-waves-to-make-music/) - Croatian architect Nikola Bašić grew tired of his war-torn city of Zadar being rebuilt with drab concrete structures so he decided to bring a little music back to the area. The architect created an incredible nature-based instrument, the Sea Organ, a set of 35 organ pipes installed in the town’s marble jetty that make beautiful - [EEN TREE VORENTOE, TWEE TREË AGTERUIT](https://thepost.org.za/een-tree-vorentoe-twee-tree-agteruit/) - Die ontwikkeling van die wêreld waarin ons leef, is vinnger as wat enigeen van ons waarlik besef. Dít wat ’n dekade terug as onmoontlik en ekslusief beskou is, is nou moontlik en alledaags en vir almal beskore. Hierdie vooruitgang is fantasties en maak die wêreld waarin ons leef, ’n beter plek. Of doen dit? Ek - [HEIMERSRIVIER ROAD BIRDING DRIVE](https://thepost.org.za/heimersrivier-road-birding-drive/) - This birding drive take us into the Little Karoo, an arid landscape, with birds that are well adapted to cope with the warm, dry summer days and the chilly winter mornings. For most of the year this landscape is brown and dry in comparison to the wet, lush landscapes that lie south of the Outeniqua - [THEY ARE DUNES NOT DUMPS](https://thepost.org.za/they-are-dunes-not-dumps/) - Like most urban-based conservancies within the Garden Route, the Great Brak River Conservancy finds itself operating within the realm of assuming responsibility. Roles within awareness, conservation-based community projects, preservation of indigenous species and the eradication of alien invasive plant species are assumed not because conservancies view themselves as the authority or responsible but because they - [KONFLIK MET JOU HUISEIENAARSVERENIGING (EN/OF BEHEERLIGGAAM)?](https://thepost.org.za/konflik-met-jou-huiseienaarsvereniging-en-of-beheerliggaam/) - Suid-Afrika, en veral die Tuinroete, beleef tans ’n drastiese toename in behuisingsontwikkelings wat oor die algemeen gepaard gaan met die oprigting van Huiseienaarsverenigings en/of beheerliggame (wat ook al van toepassing is). Verskillende opinies en voornemens tussen Huiseienaarsverenigings (en/of beheerliggame) en huiseienaars kan lei tot onvermydelike geskille wat nie altyd tussen die betrokke partye opgelos kan - [TIME-BAR CLAUSE IN YOUR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT](https://thepost.org.za/time-bar-clause-in-your-construction-contract/) - Clients are often surprised when they discover clauses in their construction contract that require them to give notice to the building contractor, usually within very short periods of time, of their intention to dispute a set of circumstances, failing which, they lose their right to refer such a dispute for dispute resolution. This then raises - [SLEGS SKAKERINGS VAN GRYS?](https://thepost.org.za/slegs-skakerings-van-grys/) - Ek was onlangs by ’n geleentheid waar baie mense bymekaargekom het, waarvan onder meer ’n netjiese jong man met skouerlengte hare. Dik, gesonde hare wat goed versorg is. Van waar ek sit, hoor ek hoe die jongman se lang hare reaksie uitlok. Negatiewe reaksie. Mense skud hulle koppe en sê dat hulle dit nie kan - [ARE YOU A DOG OR A WOLF PERSON?](https://thepost.org.za/are-you-a-dog-or-a-wolf-person/) - Currently I am binge watching “Game of Thrones” again, and still loving it. The “dire wolf” is very much part of this epic ancient world fantasy. The dire wolf (Aenocyon dirus) is an extinct canine. It is one of the most famous prehistoric carnivores in North America and lived, according to dated remains, between 125 - [LIFE WITHOUT INTERNET: NIGHTMARE OR BLESSING?](https://thepost.org.za/life-without-internet-nightmare-or-blessing/) - To imagine a world in which we don’t have access to the internet is something that most of us can’t even imagine. We use it for literally everything in our lives, including staying in touch with folks in our near surroundings. Consider what would happen if the internet suddenly shut off in this scenario. While - [Making adult friends](https://thepost.org.za/making-adult-friends/) - For many, making friends seemed a lot easier when we were kids than it is now in adulthood. Why is it that as we age, the art of making and keeping close friends becomes so difficult? Dr. Marisa Franco, a psychologist and professor, wrote a bestselling book that addresses this very question, entitled Platonic: How the Science of - [8 Habits that can hurt your memory](https://thepost.org.za/8-habits-that-can-hurt-your-memory/) - Your memories are an essential part of who you are. Your memories contain every lesson you’ve ever learned, every person you’ve met, and everything you’ve ever enjoyed, hated or loved. People unknowingly do things every single day to erase them but the good news is that there are ways to avoid doing this too. Eating - [KWIKKIEKOS](https://thepost.org.za/kwikkiekos/) - Die kwikkies het my mak gemaak. Ek sou sê hulle het my na die hand geleer, maar hulle is mos handlose klein voëltjies met vier fyn toontjies. Volksname verwys so treffend na diere se voorkoms of gedrag, dit is ’n tipe poësie op sigself, wat ons gewaarwordings verryk. Kwikstertjie, sê my voëlboek. Ook wipstertjie – - [SANDSIRKELS EN KLIPKRINGE](https://thepost.org.za/sandsirkels-en-klipkringe/) - Die inkomende gety spoel oor die lyne wat die kunstenaar in die sand getrek het, terwyl die wind die takkies uit die boommik waai onder die Outeniekwa-geelhout waar die Knysna Loerie koggel … Landkuns is ’n kunsvorm wat tegnies gesproke in die sestigs ontstaan het in die VSA en Europa, maar prakties gesproke maak ons - [LIEWE OUER ](https://thepost.org.za/liewe-ouer/) - My wense vir jou is: Dat jy sal besef dat jou kind ’n geskenk is, en dat dit ’n absolute voorreg is om ’n ouer te kan wees. Dat jy sal besef dat ouerskap nie ’n vaardigheid is nie, maar wel ’n verhouding met jou kind is. Dat jy altyd konneksie voor korreksie sal kies. - [CAN YOU BE FIRED IF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TAKES YOUR JOB?](https://thepost.org.za/can-you-be-fired-if-artificial-intelligence-takes-your-job/) - Social media has been flooded with chatter about the chatbot phenomenon ChatGPT which seems destined to be able to, if not far better do, what humans can! So, what does this mean for employees? Can you be replaced by a bot like ChatGPT? In this article, we take a closer look at what this could mean for employees in - [WILL SOLAR POWER INCREASE THE VALUE OF YOUR HOME?](https://thepost.org.za/will-solar-power-increase-the-value-of-your-home/) - With loadshedding firmly in effect, many South Africans are without power for up to 12 hours each day, and the threat of Stage 8 blackouts looms large on the horizon. It’s no wonder then that many households are turning to “off-grid” power sources to keep the lights on and return to some semblance of normality. - [How a simple smile benefits your brain and body](https://thepost.org.za/how-a-simple-smile-benefits-your-brain-and-body/) - Each time you smile, a little party happens in your head. Seriously. Science has shown that smiling increases your health and happiness on the spot and long-term – maybe even to the point of helping you live longer. Your smile also benefits the people around you. How smiling changes your brain When you smile, your - [The human body: An Ecosystem of Microbiome and Medicinal plants](https://thepost.org.za/the-human-body-an-ecosystem-of-microbiome-and-medicinal-plants/) - The human body is a remarkable ecosystem, consisting of trillions of cells working together to sustain life. Within this intricate system, two key elements play a vital role in maintaining balance and diversity: the microbiome and medicinal plants. The microbiome refers to the vast community of micro-organisms that reside within and on our bodies. These - [BLINK TROEBADOER](https://thepost.org.za/blink-troebadoer/) - Ek het ’n “Goth boyfriend” wat ’n sagte liedjie sing en my balkon toe lok. Sy oë is intens. “Voëls kyk is ’n ander manier van gedigte skryf,” het ek iewers in 2015 of so beweer. Dit was toe ek nog in die stad gewoon het; die bome in die tuin was papierbas en doringbome, - [THE POWER OF HERBAL MEDICINE: NATURE’S HEALING TOUCH](https://thepost.org.za/the-power-of-herbal-medicine-natures-healing-touch/) - Herbal medicine, also known as herbalism or phytotherapy, is a practice that harnesses the therapeutic and energetic properties of plants to promote health and well-being. For centuries, different cultures around the world have relied on the healing power of plants to treat various ailments. Today, herbal medicine continues to gain recognition for its efficacy and - [AMBASSADEUR VAN DIE MUSEFEES 2023](https://thepost.org.za/ambassadeur-van-die-musefees-2023/) - As ambassadeur vir die Musefees in Groot-Brakrivier en die hoogs suksesvolle Musefees in 2022 sien ek met groot opgewondenheid uit daarna om weer in hierdie hoedanigheid betrokke te raak by die Musefees wat vanaf 21-23 September 2023 in Groot-Brakrivier plaasvind. As Burgemeester en feesganger bied dit vir my die geleentheid om Groot-Brakrivier op informele wyse - [DIE KUNS VAN VERVALDATUMS](https://thepost.org.za/die-kuns-van-vervaldatums/) - Onwillekeurig wonder ek oor vervaldatums. Natuurlik verstaan ons almal die konsep in die konteks van kos, medikasie, kwotasies en waarborge. Waarom my gedagtegang nou weer so anders loop, hou seker maar verband met wanneer ek gekonfronteer word met wat was en wat nou is. Vergun my om te verduidelik. Tydens ’n onlangse besoek van my - [MUSE SE TEMA NURTURE NATURE](https://thepost.org.za/muse-se-tema-nurture-nature/) - Die Musefees se tema vir hierdie jaar, Nurture Nature, strek veel verder as die klein Suid-Kaapse dorpie, Groot-Brakrivier. Tydens ’n dinkskrum met lede van die gemeenskap is daar besluit om na kinders ver oor die seewaters heen ook uit te reik. Vir Trudie Pieterse, wat by hierdie projek betrokke is, beteken die woord “nurture” noodwendig - [WAAROM DIE MUSEFEES?](https://thepost.org.za/waarom-die-musefees/) - As organiseerders van die Musefees in Groot-Brakrivier poog ons om die ekonomiese groei van die dorp te stimuleer, ’n gulde geleentheid vir die jeug te skep om hul talente uit te leef as sangers, skilders of skrywers en ’n platform vir alle ander kunstenaars te bied om hul gawes te deel en só almal se - [GREAT BRAK RIVER MUSEUM](https://thepost.org.za/great-brak-river-museum/) - Great Brak River is a charming town in the Western Cape with a rich and vibrant history. The Great Brak River Museum, housed in the historic building known as the “old school house,” offers visitors a glimpse into the past of this village. The museum has a vast collection of old photographs, artifacts, and implements - [GARDEN ROUTE BOTANICAL GARDEN](https://thepost.org.za/garden-route-botanical-garden/) - The Garden Route Botanical Garden (GRBG) team will take part in the Muse Festival, taking place in Great Brak River from 21-23 September 2023. The GRBG Trust is a privately run, Public Benefit Organisation, aimed at the conservation and awareness of locally indigenous plants and their associated ecosystems. GRBG is also a Non-Profit Organisation and - [5 Tips to take care of your eyes in the digital age](https://thepost.org.za/5-tips-to-take-care-of-your-eyes-in-the-digital-age/) - Follow these guidelines for optimal eye health: Have a comprehensive eye test at least once every two years The screening that you had when you renewed your driver’s licence doesn’t count because it would not have been comprehensive. During a comprehensive eye exam the optometrist will not only check for refractive errors, but will also - [EXCITING NEWS FROM THE YOUTH CAFÉ](https://thepost.org.za/exciting-news-from-the-youth-cafe/) - After a busy Youth Month during June, July did not slow down for the team at Wonderful SA and the Youth Café. With a school holiday comes a holiday program, and we had more than 400 kids attend our first week of holiday activities. Thankfully the weather played along, and much fun was had by - [Mobilizing Community Involement](https://thepost.org.za/mobilizing-community-involement/) - What if your mobility relied upon a complete stranger’s willingness to set aside and recycle their plastic bottle tops and bread tags? Whilst this question may seem far reaching, this is the reality faced by those who simply can not afford the exorbitant costs and financial implications that come with the burden of a physical - [TRAVELLING WITH KIDS](https://thepost.org.za/travelling-with-kids/) - You love to travel, but you dread the thought of travelling with kids. What to do? Over the last decade or two, travel blogging has become a necessary support system for tourism industries the world over. However, only a small percentage of these specialize in family travel. Influencers and social media specialists make themselves available - [NEW BOARDWALKS AT SUIDERKRUIS BEACH](https://thepost.org.za/new-boardwalks-at-suiderkruis-beach/) - It provides great interest and excitement to witness the current upgrading of boardwalk infrastructure on the Orion Drive Dune System, Great Brak River. This new chapter is said to cater to the needs of wheelchair users who will now be able to gain access to views of the majestic ocean whilst enjoying the surrounding coastal - [THE IMPORTANCE OF BIODIVERSITY AND ALIEN INVASIVE PLANTS](https://thepost.org.za/the-importance-of-biodiversity-and-alien-invasive-plants/) - Biodiversity is the link between all organisms on earth, binding all into interdependent ecosystems. Healthy eco-systems underpin the health of the planet and have a direct impact on all our lives. We rely on biodiversity for everything – from the air we breathe to the water we drink and the food we eat. Worldwide, invasive - [GROOTBRAK NETWERKFORUM](https://thepost.org.za/grootbrak-netwerkforum/) - Die Grootbrak Netwerkforum is op 30 Julie 2022 gestig. Bets Nel het die behoefte vir samewerking onder verskillende organisasies en persone met ooreenstemmende belange in ons gemeenskap geïdentifiseer. Saam met haar drie kollegas, naamlik Tokkie Oosthuizen, Anita Bolton en Val Marsh by Outreach Inspiration (Searle Memorial Kerk), is besluit om die Netwerkforum te stig na - [DIE SEISOEN VERANDER …](https://thepost.org.za/die-seisoen-verander/) - Eersdaags is dit September. “Dis heerlike lente die winter’s verby”, maar ons weet almal dat dit nie regtig waar is nie … van ons koudste dae volg na September. Vir my is dit die gedagtegang van verandering wat in my kop begin afspeel en aangekondig word deur die vroeër lig word, die voëls buite my - [GROOT DANKBAARHEID VIR KLEIN VREUGDES](https://thepost.org.za/groot-dankbaarheid-vir-klein-vreugdes/) - Terwyl ek hierdie artikel skryf, beleef ons land een van die koudste weke in jare. Sosiale media gons met insette van sneeu wat op onwaarskynlike plekke val en paaie wat glad en gevaarlik is. Waarskuwings word uitgereik vir dele van die land wat swaar deur die koue getref gaan word. Ongeag of jy ’n aanhanger - [DIE MUSEFEES 2023 IS HIER!](https://thepost.org.za/die-musefees-2023-is-hier/) - Vanjaar bied die Musefees musiekuitvoerings uit die boonste rakke, allerlei werkswinkels, interessante stokperdjies, kuns, beeldhouwerk, uitstappies om na voëls, geskiedkundige huise en die Hidro-kragstasie te kyk, opwindende aanbiedings vir die jeug, liplekker kos en vele meer. Kom maak jul muses wakker en besoek ons vir die hooffees vanaf 21-23 September! ONS SKOP AF! 2 September - [CARE FOR OUR COAST](https://thepost.org.za/care-for-our-coast/) - Beaches in South Africa are classified as public open spaces, and according to legislation within the Sea-shore Act should be accessible for everyone to enjoy. The government goes a step further in their attempt to ensure beaches remain public spaces by actively opposing attempts to privatize any section of coastline by individuals or businesses for - [IS ENIGIETS OOIT BLOU?](https://thepost.org.za/is-enigiets-ooit-blou/) - ’n Walvis kan nie ’n cliché wees nie. In ’n tyd van ruimtetye en virusse, klouter ons steeds op rotse met kameras en verkykers om die ou-ou gevoel van verbintenis te ervaar. Elke jaar is ons opnuut verwonderd, opnuut opgewonde, opnuut aan die skryf en skilder. ’n Skaarser kommoditeit is mos meer gesog, leer handelsbeginsels - [HARNESSING THE HEALING POWER OF INDIGENOUS MEDICINAL PLANTS](https://thepost.org.za/harnessing-the-healing-power-of-indigenous-medicinal-plants/) - Indigenous medicinal plants hold a wealth of wisdom and healing potential that has been passed down through generations. These plants have played a vital role in the traditional healthcare systems of indigenous cultures. The utilisation of indigenous medicinal plants offers several advantages. These plants have adapted to local environments, making them well suited for their - [STORIEBOEKE MAAK ’N VERSKIL!](https://thepost.org.za/storieboeke-maak-n-verskil/) - Hoekom moet kinders boeke lees? En hoekom moet ek vir my kind stories voorlees? Hoekom moet ek swaarverdiende geld op boeke uitgee? En dit op ’n storieboek? Volgens Christien Neser, leesterapeut en skrywer van kinder- en jeugboeke, is daar vele redes hiervoor: In Brittanje word gepraat van The home literacy event, wat ons slaaptydstories noem. Kinders - [BUYING PROPERTY AS COHABITING PARTNERS](https://thepost.org.za/buying-property-as-cohabiting-partners/) - Buying or selling property is a significant step in any individual’s life, but when it comes to cohabiting partners, the process can be even more complex. Cohabitation, where an unmarried couple lives together, brings its own unique set of considerations when it comes to property transactions. In this article, we will discuss the essential aspects - [DIE MUSEFEES VIR GEMEENSKAPSBOU EN -GROEI](https://thepost.org.za/die-musefees-vir-gemeenskapsbou-en-groei/) - Wanneer daar ’n geleentheid plaasvind in ’n dorp kom mense van ander plekke om dit by te woon of meer te leer oor die dorp. Plaaslike inwoners kom byeen vir al die georganiseerde aktiwiteite. Die totale sakesektor vind dus baat by “meer voete en oop harte” – kettingwinkels, besighede, entrepreneurs, restaurante, vulstasies. Die waarde van - [A DOLPHIN IS A DOLPHIN RIGHT…?](https://thepost.org.za/a-dolphin-is-a-dolphin-right-2/) - We, along the coastline that S.M.A.R.T (Stranded Marine Animal Rescue Team) is responsible for, are extremely lucky in that we can watch numerous dolphins swimming, playing, breaching and surfing on a regular basis. Question is … do we actually know which types of dolphins we are watching? The species of dolphins we see along our - [Praat-Praat deur die lewe](https://thepost.org.za/praat-praat-deur-die-lewe/) - Daar is ’n Sweedse spreekwoord wat lui: “Shared joy is a double joy. Shared sorrow is half a sorrow.” Om positiewe ervarings met ander mense te deel, verbeter ons gevoel van inklusiwiteit, geborgenheid en sin vir betekenis. Verder verhoog dit ons selfbeeld en verminder gevoelens van depressie, angs en isolasie. Om oor negatiewe ervarings te - [WHALES ALONG OUR COASTLINE](https://thepost.org.za/whales-along-our-coastline/) - As with the dolphins, this time of year we are all oohing and aahing when sighting whales along our coastline, especially when baby whales accompany their mothers. In the Mossel Bay area, the whales normally seen are the Humpback, the Southern Right and Bryde’s whales. There are two more that we sometimes find along our - [YOUNG IDEAS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT](https://thepost.org.za/young-ideas-for-the-environment/) - Engaging the youth, in Great Brak River, in environmental conservation efforts is crucial for several reasons. The region, known for its stunning natural beauty and diverse ecosystems, faces numerous environmental challenges, including habitat degradation, pollution, and the impacts of climate change. Harnessing the energy and enthusiasm of young people can significantly contribute to addressing these - [Klein vreugdes, groot geluk](https://thepost.org.za/klein-vreugdes-groot-geluk/) - Jare gelede het ’n gewilde tydskrif maandeliks ’n artikel gepubliseer oor vyf dinge wat verskillende bekende persoonlikhede vreugde bring. Alhoewel ek toe maar ’n jong meisie was, het die artikels ’n baie groot indruk op my gemaak. Dit was heerlik om te sien wat mense lys as dinge wat hulle vreugdemeter opjaag, maar wat meer - [SAAM BEREIK ONS MEER!](https://thepost.org.za/saam-bereik-ons-meer/) - In September 2021 is die Bergsig Veiligheidsgroep deur die Department of Community Safety (DOCS) in die Wes-Kaap geakkrediteer. Dié naam word vanaf 2023 ook gebruik op die WhatsApp-groep, met die visarend as embleen. Tans sluit ons grense die volgende areas in: ons besigheidspersele in Langstraat tot by die N2, Bergsig-Oos en -Wes, Sandhoogtevallei, en die - [MY FAMILIELID HET ALZHEIMERS/DEMENSIE – WAT NOU?](https://thepost.org.za/my-familielid-het-alzheimers-demensie-wat-nou/) - Alzheimers en Demensie is van die mees gevreesde siektes wat wêreldwyd aan die toeneem is. Dit het menige gevolge, veral as dit by die bates van die geaffekteerde persoon kom, aangesien die persoon, wanneer hy/sy gediagnoseer is met Alzheimers of Demensie, nie meer in staat gaan wees om na sy/haar eie sake om te sien - [FELINE ANTICS](https://thepost.org.za/feline-antics/) - If you share your home with a feline family member, you’ll probably recognize at least a couple of the following oddball behaviors. Refusing to drink from their water bowls Some cats walk right by the cool, clean water in their own bowls, preferring to have a nice long drink from the toilet bowl instead – - [DIE STOMPKOPKEWER](https://thepost.org.za/die-stompkopkewer/) - Dit was in 2017 dat die stompkopkewer die eerste keer in ons land raakgesien is in die Nasionale Botaniese Tuine in KwaZulu-Natal. Hierdie onwelkome immigrant uit Suidoos-Asië het intussen versprei na agt uit die nege provinsies in die land, o.a. ook na die Tuinroete en veral George-omgewing. Al is die kewer slegs 2 mm lank, - [Die Breë spektrum van verlies](https://thepost.org.za/die-bree-spektrum-van-verlies/) - Wanneer die seisoene begin verander, word ’n mens dikwels bewus van die veranderinge in jouself. Die woord wat dikwels na vore kom, is “verlies”. Tydens verlies beleef ons ’n woestyntyd waarin ons soek na die sin van die lewe. Verlies is nie net die proses rondom die dood nie – dikwels is dit dinge waaraan - [THE MUSE-LIN * COMPETITION – AND THE WINNERS ARE …](https://thepost.org.za/the-muse-lin-competition-and-the-winners-are/) - Firstly on behalf of the Muse-lin* judges special thanks and acknowledgements must be given to all the establishments that took part. Thank you for the vulnerability expressed by opening up your establishment to the critique that comes with a culinary competition. As judges we were humbled by your generosity, kindness and willingness to rise to - [Unsupervised Surfing - 5 Things to Remember](https://thepost.org.za/unsupervised-surfing-5-things-to-remember/) - Unsupervised surfing – letting your child loose online – could end in tears! Life is busy, the demands are challenging and juggling home and work responsibilities can be tricky. No one is judging you! If a screen buys you 20 minutes to get things done, we understand. However, we must ask ourselves the following before we - [VAN SPOKE TOT SPOOKASEM!](https://thepost.org.za/van-spoke-tot-spookasem/) - Ek en ’n woordeboek het nie altyd voor dieselfde vuurherd ingeskuif nie. Nie seker of dit te doen gehad het met wanneer ek as kind tydens huiswerksessies gevra het hoe spel ’n mens ’n woord dat diesulkes om my, wat gewoonlik my oudste sus of Moeder was, my dadelik vermaan het met “Gaan soek dit - [WHERE DID RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER COME FROM?](https://thepost.org.za/where-did-rudolph-the-red-nosed-reindeer-come-from/) - For many people, Christmas will forever be associated with the television specials they watched as children, and there may be no better-loved program than Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. The original broadcast of this Rankin/Bass stop-motion classic took place December 6, 1964, on NBC, and starred the voice of Toronto’s own Paul Soles! Rudolph the Red-Nosed - [HEALTH BENEFITS OF LIVING BY THE SEA](https://thepost.org.za/health-benefits-of-living-by-the-sea/) - We love the feeling of warm sand touching our skin. The energy, the fun, and all the memories we create around the sea. The ocean has a direct connection to our souls and makes us happy, and those are some of the health benefits of living by the sea. The sea has a direct influence on our physical - [USING GRATITUDE FOR HEALING](https://thepost.org.za/using-gratitude-for-healing/) - While the Age Wave study shows the remarkable freeing and opening many of us feel as we age, we still have to grapple with difficulties beyond our control, including upsetting and tragic developments. We’ve all experienced myriad personal and global trials, some of us weathering the storms better than others. How do we remain grounded when the - [EASY WAYS TO BE MINDFUL (THAT AREN’T MEDITATION) ](https://thepost.org.za/easy-ways-to-be-mindful-that-arent-meditation/) - With the deluge of endless alerts, to-do lists, and bingewatching TV, it can be hard to tame the thoughts. But not think about anything? It can be quite a challenge. WAYS TO BE MINDFUL THAT ARE LIKE MEDITATION Mindfulness may be the next best thing and a less daunting way to get the wheels of - [WHEN TO LET YOUR CHILD LOOSE ON THE INTERNET](https://thepost.org.za/when-to-let-your-child-loose-on-the-internet/) - There is no one-size-fits-all answer to when a child should be allowed to go online unsupervised, as it depends on various factors such as the child’s age, maturity level, and understanding of online safety. Online includes a wide variety of access to the internet, surfing Google, online shopping, playing games on your phone, watching a - [CHASED BY A LION!](https://thepost.org.za/chased-by-a-lion/) - In Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park we’ve gone over to the dark side … waking up early and setting out as the gates open, resting during the hottest time of the day when most respectable cats are under a tree, sleeping. First we stayed at the Nossob riverfront chalets, lining the dry Nossob riverbed, waterhole directly ahead. - [Druppels vir stilword en stilstaan](https://thepost.org.za/druppels-vir-stilword-en-stilstaan/) - Gedurende die saktyd van die tweede laaste uitgawe van The Post vir 2023 gaan die sluise van die hemel behoorlik oop in die kusdorpie, Groot-Brakrivier. My oog vang die wasgoedlyn deur my kombuisvenster. Onwillekeurig begin ek glimlag, want vir ’n verandering is die wasgoedlyn, wat altyd sinoniem is met werk, ’n bekoorlike kunswerk. Vandag spreek elke druppel - [DRUPPELS VIR STILWORD EN STILSTAAN](https://thepost.org.za/druppels-vir-stilword-en-stilstaan-2/) - Gedurende die saktyd van die tweede laaste uitgawe van The Post vir 2023 gaan die sluise van die hemel behoorlik oop in die kusdorpie, Groot-Brakrivier. My oog vang die wasgoedlyn deur my kombuisvenster. Onwillekeurig begin ek glimlag, want vir ’n verandering is die wasgoedlyn, wat altyd sinoniem is met werk, ’n bekoorlike kunswerk. Vandag spreek elke druppel - [SEVEN REALITIES YOUR CHILD COULD FACE IN THE DIGITAL WORLD](https://thepost.org.za/seven-realities-your-child-could-face-in-the-digital-world/) - We are living in a digital world so monitoring your child while they learn or play online is not enough. Empower them with the skills to think before they click! Keeping your child talking at every turn is the secret to a confident surfer of the future. What are the seven realities that your child could face? - [MY BALI – VAN RYS TOT RAMBUTAN](https://thepost.org.za/my-bali-van-rys-tot-rambutan/) - Volgens ’n plaaslike boer in Ubud word ryslanderye deur middel van die tradisionele Balinese besproeiingstelsel bekend as subak van water voorsien. Die subak is ’n tradisionele besproeiingsbestuursinstelling vir rysverbouing wat hier deur die eeue ontwikkel is. Terwyl ’n deel van die bevolking van Bali geleidelik van besproeiingsryslandbou wegbeweeg en toenemend van inkomste uit toerisme afhanklik word, bly heelwat kleiner - [’N NUWE BEGIN](https://thepost.org.za/n-nuwe-begin/) - Mona de Wet tree na 18 jaar in die eiendomsbedryf af, maar het groot planne vir die toekoms. Sy deel hier van haar ervarings. Hoe het jou reis met eiendomme begin? Dit het in 2005 begin toe ek De Kaap Eiendomme by Marinda Self gekoop het. In die jaar 2014 het sy saam met Pauline Richards - [THE POST – VERLEDE EN TOEKOMS](https://thepost.org.za/the-post-verlede-en-toekoms/) - Ons het almal ’n verlede en The Post is geen uitsondering nie. Marji Morkel, inwoner van Groot-Brakrivier, het in Maart 2006 die koerant begin wat bekend gestaan het as Groot Brak Post. Hierdie uitgawes het bestaan uit 12 bladsye in swart en wit. In Maart 2009, tydens die derde verjaarsdag, is die naam verander na Great Brak Post met enkele - [UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE](https://thepost.org.za/university-of-the-third-age/) - ’n Nuwe organisasie vir afgetredenes en semi-afgetredenes, U3A (University of the Third Age) Glentana tot Dana, het in Julie 2023 in die groter Mosselbaai begin. Die afskop het saamgeval met ’n praatjie oor walvisse deur Nico Booysen, navorser van die Haainavorsingeenheid in Mosselbaai, en was net betyds om die walvisse in Mosselbaai te verwelkom. Die - [CELEBRATING FESTIVE SUSTAINABLY](https://thepost.org.za/celebrating-festive-sustainably/) - As the holiday season approaches, many of us eagerly anticipate the joyous festivities and the spirit of giving. However, this December, let’s embark on a journey to celebrate in a way that not only warms our hearts but also nurtures our local surroundings. In the spirit of a green holiday season, consider adopting eco-friendly traditions - [HANTEER WHATSAPP-GROEPE MET RESPEK!](https://thepost.org.za/hanteer-whatsapp-groepe-met-respek/) - WhatsApp-groepe in belang van die gemeenskap is noodsaaklik vir koördinering, maar om dit sinvol te laat werk, is die samewerking van elkeen op die groep allerbelangrik. Wat ek op sommige platforms sien, is teleurstellend en dikwels skrikwekkend. WhatsApp-groepe bring mense van verskillende agtergronde bymekaar om interaksie met mekaar aan te moedig en om inligting te - [WAT GAAN JY ANDERS DOEN VIR JOUSELF HIERDIE JAAR?](https://thepost.org.za/wat-gaan-jy-anders-doen-vir-jouself-hierdie-jaar/) - So met die een voet nog op die strand en die ander in die realiteit van ’n werkskedule wat roep om aandag is ek bewus 2024 is hier, alhoewel ek reeds verlede jaar vir my ’n “old school”-dagboek aangeskaf het. Ek hou van voel en vat, die klank van potlood op papier, die letters wat - [LIGHTS AND LANTERNS 2023](https://thepost.org.za/lights-and-lanterns-2023/) - Wat 'n wonderlike opkoms was daar nie by die sewende Lights & Lanterns wat op 20 Desember 2023 plaasgevind het nie! 'n Heerlike aand onder die sterre, met mense wat piekniek gehou en tyd saam met vriende en geliefdes deurgebring het. Die vlotte met kerse was pragtig en het almal met besondere herinnerings gelaat van - [WIE NIE VRA NIE …](https://thepost.org.za/wie-nie-vra-nie/) - “Wie nie vra nie, kry nie.” Dit klink baie logies, want hoe gaan iemand weet dat jy iets nodig het as jy nie vra nie? Dít is egter presies die punt – ons vra nie, en daarom kán ander nie weet nie, en sal ons nie kry nie. Hierdie kort, kragtige stelling bestaan uit twee - [IT’S KHULA TO CLEAN UP TOGETHER](https://thepost.org.za/its-khula-to-clean-up-together/) - The It’s Khula to Clean Up team of the aQuellé brand joined the Mossel Bay Municipality late last year to demonstrate their commitment to creating a healthy and sustainable community. Hopefully, they will also come and help the Great Brak team this year. Nombuyiselo Majola, the manager of refuse removal, collections and waste disposal facilities - [’N ROEIKLUB VIR GROOT-BRAKRIVIER](https://thepost.org.za/n-roeiklub-vir-groot-brakrivier/) - Groot-Brakrivier is geseënd met een van die mooiste riviervalleie, maar dit is totaal onderbenut. As dit sensitief hanteer word, kan die rivier tot groot voordeel van inwoners en besoekers benut word. Daar is talle enkellopende mense in die area wat iets soek om te doen oor naweke. Party het ook ’n kajak of kano in - [FUN AT THE GREAT BRAK YOUTH CAFÉ!](https://thepost.org.za/fun-at-the-great-brak-youth-cafe/) - Decembers are a lot of fun at the Youth Café, with the holiday season and summer always bringing lots of joy to staff and visitors alike. As always, we had a well-planned holiday program, with plenty of participants and fun activities. More than 150 youth from our community attended, and we also assisted the wonderful - [VANDAG IS NIE JOU OUDAG NIE!](https://thepost.org.za/vandag-is-nie-jou-oudag-nie/) - Februarie 2024 se The Post was uitstekend. Ek hoop almal in ons omgewing wat bevoorreg is om hierdie tydskrif “gratis en verniet” soos my ouma sou sê, te ontvang, sien dit met dankbaarheid raak. Iemand skenk hulle tyd en energie en vaardighede om adverteerders te kry, stories bymekaar te maak, dit keurig uit te lê, - [VAN LAURINDA MAART 2024: “JY WEN SOMS, JY LEER SOMS.”](https://thepost.org.za/van-laurinda-maart-2024-jy-wen-soms-jy-leer-soms/) - Kiertsregop sit ek geduldig in die “voorhuis” van my oogkundige in afwagting op my beurt. Ek voel effe skuldig, eerstens aangesien ek deeglik bewus is van die feit dat hierdie afspraak reeds ’n jaar terug moes plaasvind en tweedens omdat ek nie kan help om elke woord van die oogkundige se telefoniese gesprek te hoor - [OCTOBER – A BUSY MONTH ON ALL FRONTS!](https://thepost.org.za/october-a-busy-month-on-all-fronts/) - October proved to be another busy month for the Wonderful Team at the Youth Café as we had a holiday program, a few outreaches, and a supportive role at the first Khoisan First Nation Festival to run with through the month. Our holiday program, as always, was a resounding success, and we even had the - [SPRING – A TIME OF GROWTH AT THE YOUTH CAFÉ](https://thepost.org.za/spring-a-time-of-growth-at-the-youth-cafe/) - The start of spring always means a time of growth, not just in nature, but also for our team at Wonderful SA and the Youth Café. Our new intern group started finding their feet, and we capped it off with a beautiful, powerful and inspiring team-building weekend. During this weekend the team got to understand - [GOODBYES, WELCOMES AND SNAKES AT THE YOUTH CAFÉ!](https://thepost.org.za/goodbyes-welcomes-and-snakes-at-the-youth-cafe/) - August means a new intern team has started at the Youth Café. We want to celebrate these eight young people from our local community – they all went through vigorous interview, selection and volunteering processes before being appointed for the next 12 months. So if you are a regular at the Youth Café, you would - [CELEBRATING OUR YOUTH](https://thepost.org.za/celebrating-our-youth/) - In June we celebrated our youth, and this year we had the incredible privilege of hosting the second annual Provincial Youth Expo in our area. The event was held on 16 June 2023 at the George City Hall, with Youth Café’s, NGO’s and government departments (including the Minister of Social Development and Mayor of George) - [TOKENS VIR ’N TOEKOMS](https://thepost.org.za/tokens-vir-n-toekoms/) - As some of our regular followers will know, March turned out to be quite the month for the Youth Café and WSA. Not only did we have our normal range of exceptional courses and programs, and partnered with the Mossel Bay Municipality to host a Human Rights Day event on “Breaking the Criminal Cycle”, but - [MISS YOUTH CAFÉ!](https://thepost.org.za/miss-youth-cafe/) - In 2022 we gave our interns at Wonderful SA Foundation/Great Brak Youth Café the opportunity to flex their creative and administrative muscles by asking them to brainstorm, plan, organise and host an event that will be for the benefit of our vibrant community, as well as attract young people (and those more advanced in years) to - [STAPROETES TE KIES EN TE KEUR!](https://thepost.org.za/staproetes-te-kies-en-te-keur/) - Die Tuinroete, met sy matige warm somers en gematigde tot verfrissend koel winters, is een van die gewildste bestemmings in die land. Dit is ook besonder gewild onder stappers omdat daar so ’n groot verskeidenheid staproetes in die gebied is. Vier van die dagstaproetes in die Tuinroete Nasionale Park het reeds so lank terug as - [LIGHTS & LANTERNS ON 20 DECEMBER 2023!](https://thepost.org.za/lights-lanterns-on-20-december-2023/) - Family and friends are invited to participate in the Lights & Lanterns project, sponsored by Suiderkruis Security, opposite the police station in Long Street on 20 December 2023 at 19:30. This will be the seventh year the event will take place. The event was made possible by a generous donation of candles by SPAR DE - [GB WALK 2023](https://thepost.org.za/gb-walk-2023-2/) - Familie, vriende en besighede kan uitsien na ’n opwindende GB Walk wat op 6 April om 17h00-19h00 plaasvind. Die nie-kompeterende byeenkoms kan gestap, gehop of gehardloop word, met of sonder jou haasore en stertjie aan. Inskrywings kan reeds gedoen word by Grootbrak Apteek – as jy een van die eerste 300 is wat inskryf, ontvang - [FOTO FOCUS – A DIFFERENT VIEWPOINT](https://thepost.org.za/foto-focus-a-different-viewpoint/) - Most of us want to take photos that have impact, that are somehow different, especially when visiting popular landmarks and tourist sites. Take the snapshots and selfies but then go walkabout – survey the scene, look for different angles and viewpoints, maybe interesting foreground detail to include. Reflections can also be interesting – in a - [COVID-19: DEBT STRESS DUE TO LOCKDOWN](https://thepost.org.za/covid-19-debt-stress-due-to-lockdown/) - Businesses are opening again with staff returning to work. However, several factors are affecting people’s ability to afford debt instalments. These include: Lower salaries due to a business being unable to afford post-lockdown salaries Reduced working hours to maintain COVID-19 regulation requirements in the workplace Retrenchment of one of the salary earners in a household - [SPOOKLOOP IN GRENDELTYD](https://thepost.org.za/spookloop-in-grendeltyd/) - Mosselbaai se strate skep tans die perfekte agtergrond vir opportunistiese spooksoekers wat wil terugstap na die beginjare van dié Suid-Kaapse dorp. Dis einde Junie, midwinter-ysig en gekontroleerde staptoere word tydens Fase 3 van die inperkingstyd toegelaat. Ons lig die stram grendeljuk effens deur saam met Leon van der Walt, ’n geregistreerde gids, deur die doodstil - [LIGHTS & LANTERNS FESTIVAL](https://thepost.org.za/lights-lanterns-festival-2/) - Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared. At the time of going to print, a new wave of COVID-19 swept across the Garden Route. As a safety precaution, it was therefore decided to postpone this year’s - [LIGHTS & LANTERNS FESTIVAL](https://thepost.org.za/lights-lanterns-festival/) - If all goes well, the well-known Lights & Lanterns Festival will take place again in December 2021. Thousands of plastic bottles are needed in which all the candles will be placed for this event. Please donate all your clean, empty 2 litre plastic bottles with caps and hand them in at Jan-Frederik in Long Street - [LIGHTS & LANTERNS](https://thepost.org.za/lights-lanterns/) - Vanjaar se Lights & Lantern-fees vind op 20 Desember 2021 oorkant die polisiekantoor In Langstraat, Groot-Brakrivier, plaas. Soos altyd, is die fokus van die fees stille refleksie en om lig na buite uit te dra. Vanweë die onsekerheid rondom COVID-19 sal feesgangers nie hierdie jaar ’n piekniek op die perseel kan hou nie, maar slegs - [WAAR DIE HART VAN VOL IS, LOOP DIE MOND VAN OOR](https://thepost.org.za/waar-die-hart-van-vol-is-loop-die-mond-van-oor/) - Waar die hart van vol is, loop die mond van oor. Die Musefees tydens September was vol … eintlik propvol op alle vlakke. Vol dorp, vol strate, vol restaurante, vol gallerye, vol sale, vol harte. Wanneer ’n mens besluit om ’n fees aan te pak, is daar talle onvoorspelbare elemente: Eskom (!), die weer, gaan - [WEES DEEL VAN GROTER GEHEEL](https://thepost.org.za/wees-deel-van-groter-geheel/) - Elkeen van ons is besig om onsself voor te berei op die einde van ’n jaar wat vinnig naderkom. Voorbereidings vir die jaarlikse Lights & Lanterns-projek is al bykans twee maande lank aan die gang met vrywilligers wat inspring deur 2l-koeldrankbottels bymekaar en skoon te maak, kerse wat gesny word en so gaan die lys - [ANNA DAVEL IN GROOT-BRAK TYDENS DIE MUSEFEES!](https://thepost.org.za/anna-davel-in-groot-brak-tydens-die-musefees/) - Dit is met groot opgewondenheid dat ons kan aankondig dat Anna Davel tydens die Musefees in Groot-Brakrivier sal optree. Anna se loopbaan het begin as die algehele wenner van Crescendo Nasionale sangkompetisie (1997), en haar tyd as deel van die A capella groep Cutt glas neem haar dwarsoor die wêreld. 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