Christo Wessels As we begin the year, smartphones and connected devices are poised to become smarter, faster and environmentally friendly. The sensors that surround you at home and work, the devices you wear and carry, and the latest artificial intelligence (AI) tools will start blending together into an ambient network that anticipates your needs, adapts to…
Here’s what to do before you take on a loan this year For many South Africans, borrowing remains an essential part of daily life. But January often brings added pressure. Back-to-school costs, festive season debt, and the familiar ‘Januworry’can stretch household budgets to the limit. As this pressure marks the start of 2026, taking on…
Michele Stark January is the perfect time for meaningful family discussions. After the festive season, when everyone is relaxed and focused on the year ahead, these conversations can help set the tone for your family’s future and ensure your legacy is built with intention. Legacy isn’t just about financial planning, it’s about values, purpose and…
Each January, detox diets surge as part of the annual post-holiday reset. A US study published in Nutrients found that around 26% of consumers have tried a juice cleanse or detox programme, underscoring how entrenched detox culture has become. Although the data is US-based, experts suggest the trend mirrors behaviour seen in many countries with comparable wellness…
The City of Johannesburg has launched its first-ever Sanitary Towels Distribution Programme aimed at supporting girls aged 10 to 19, beginning in Ward 50, Doornkop. The programme was officially launched by the Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Health and Social Development, Cllr Ennie Makhafola, at Bophelong Clinic in Region C. The launch was…
As the world marked World AIDS Day on 1 December, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) South Africa, in collaboration with provincial Departments of Health, civil society partners, and community stakeholders, led a series of impactful events across KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, and the Eastern Cape. This year’s commemorations placed a strong emphasis on men’s wellness, HIV prevention, community mobilisation, and…
The Gauteng MEC for Health and Wellness, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, has extended heartfelt congratulations to the parents of 217 newborns delivered at public health facilities across the province during the first 12 hours of Christmas Day..This figure, recorded from midnight to midday, marks a joyous start to the festive season for many families. Together with the…
Johannesburg, 02 December 2025 – Buster, Oscar, and Titan have spent years waiting behind kennel doors for someone to choose them. They’ve watched puppies come and go, watched families walk past their enclosures, and watched hope fade a little more each day. These are dogs who have never been given a real chance at life or a…
Johannesburg, South Africa (30 November 2025) – The Soweto Theatre was aglow with elegance, excitement, and emotion on Saturday night as the 46th White Star Miss Soweto pageant crowned its new queens in a spectacular celebration of womanhood, culture, and leadership. What started on 16 October 2025 with the unveiling of the Top 20 finalists…
The Greatest Conference Ever? With Savanna, Anything Was Possible and Nothing Was What It Seemed Savanna called it The Greatest Conference Ever.This was DryCon. Friday 28 November 2025: Johannesburg: It looked like a conference, behaved like a conference, and carried all the markings of a serious keynote event. But because it was Savanna, there was…
