R100k per week spent to clear ‘foreign objects’ from Johannesburg’s sewer lines | Water will have a budget of over R5 billion over the next three years, but needs help from the public to fight theft, vandalism and blockages

Tessa Dooms was in conversation with spokesperson for Joburg Water, Nombuso Shabalala.

KNOWING YOUR RIGHTS WITH HR PRACTITIONERS within the organisation – How to navigate HR working against you

Understanding your rights when interacting with HR practitioners is essential for creating a fair and respectful workplace. Whether you're navigating employment policies, addressing workplace disputes, or ensuring compliance with labor laws, knowing your rights helps you advocate for yourself and p…

What’s are we eating? effective January meal planning and what to do with leftovers

South African households are struggling with the rising cost of living, with food prices taking a significant toll on monthly budgets. We speak to Chef Olwethu Mabena on how to stretch your rand post the festive overindulgence

SAVINGS PLAN & STRATEGIES FOR 2025: Cultivating better relationship with money

SAVINGS PLAN & STRATEGIES FOR 2025: Cultivating better relationship with money Savings plans are important because they provide financial security, help achieve personal goals, and ensure a comfortable future. They create an emergency fund, avoid debt, and offer peace of mind. Savings are essentia…

Profile of book author - Jesse Mbogoma

Author profile of Jesse Mbogoma. We unpack the writing journey of ambitious, Jesse Mbogoma and review his books with him.

AWARENESSS - Journey to Motherhood - Looking out for being misdiagnosed during pregnancy and giving birth

We spoke with mom and Lifestyle digital content creator, Boitumelo Nxumalo who shares her difficult journey into labour and motherhood. 

DETOX: exploring different ways to detox the physical body

The festive season, for many involves a lot of food and drinking consumption – more, than you would on a regular day in a year. With this, there’s often a culture where people either go on a sobriety in the month of January, start the gym and intentionally try detox or start a “cleaner” lifestyle h…

ALCOHOLISM AND EFFECT IT HAS ON THE NEXT GENENRATION 

Alcohol use/abuse is a significant problem in society, even among children in South Africa, with some starting to drink as young as 10 years old. We delve into the prevalence, risks, and societal impacts of underage drinking with Clinical Psychologist Nthuthu Mpondo. 

CARVING YOUR OWN PATH: Self-awareness; How to stop victim proofing 

Today, we look at a fascinating and vital topic: victim-proofing. Accountability presents us with a choice—to live above the line or to settle into the role of a victim. But where exactly is the line between accountability and victimization? Accountability isn’t just personal; it has a shared dimen…

The Political Year that Was

2024 was a remarkable year for elections as voters in more than 60 countries went to the polls. It also turned out to be a difficult year for incumbents and traditional political parties. WIth many countries rattled by rising prices, some found themselves divided over cultural issues and angry at t…