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Brighten up your summer dining with stone fruit and seafood

Step aside, lemon and garlic, there’s a lot more on offer when it comes to South African seafood dishes. Summer is stone fruit season, and if you haven’t considered it before, you will be surprised at how perfectly our homegrown plums, peaches and nectarines pair with our favourite fish and shellfish.  Of course, the pairing […]

Confident Care Eases Vaccination Pain

Panado® knows vaccination day can feel a little daunting. But with confident care and the trusted1 power of Panado® to ease pain and provide fast relief2 for tiny humans, those necessary jabs don’t have to be scary. Parents can play a big part in soothing the sting and helping their little ones feel calmer before, during and after […]

FUEL AN ACTIVE LIFESTYLE WITH DAIRY

A healthy lifestyle does not mean that you have to play an organised sport or follow a gym routine. There are so many other ways that South Africans can embrace an active lifestyle – which is the most powerful choice you can make for your overall health. The combination of moving more, conscious eating and […]

Sun exposure in infancy can increase skin cancer risk later in life

Sun damage to the skin begins earlier than many parents realise, often in the first years of life. Because a baby’s skin is thinner and more sensitive than an adult’s, exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation during infancy and early childhood can cause damage that builds up over time, increasing the risk of skin cancer later […]

H&M Limited Edition 2026: A confident take on draping, tailoring and modern glamour

Inspired by the power of nature, the H&M Limited Edition 2026 collection elevates draping, tailoring and dramatic silhouettes to create a romantic yet confident collection. Dresses, kaftans, blazers, trousers, and matching sets billow with volume and have details like ruching, capes, statement sleeves and simple gold trims. The H&M Limited Edition 2026 collection will be […]

Everyday habits harming your child’s teeth and how to fix them

Most parents know the basics of children’s oral care: brush twice a day, limit sweets and don’t skip dental check-ups. Yet dental experts warn that it’s often the small, easy-to-miss habits in daily routines that quietly increase the risk of tooth decay. The scale of the problem is significant. According to the World Health Organization’s Global […]

All the joys of late-summer braais and al fresco eating

The holidays are over, and mid-summer is behind us, but there’s still plenty of time to make the most of the warm season – and no better way to do that than around our outdoor tables. From casual family braais on weekdays to sunny get-togethers with friends over weekends, getting outside to cook and share […]

Why Alpha Lipoic Complex Is a CornerstoneIngredient in Intelligent Skincare

By Carina Franck | January 2026. Let me take you behind the scenes of one of my favourite formulations: Alpha Lipoic Complex. This is more than just another antioxidant cream. It is a carefully composed formulation where science, skin physiology, and nature work together exactly the way skincare wasalways meant to be created. Let’s unpack why […]

DAIRY DELIGHTS FOR SUMMER DAYS

Versatile dairy plays many starring roles in our summer eating – from the honest simplicity of a refreshing, cold glass of milk on a hot day to being the game-changing ingredient in a stylish dish created to impress. With dairy in focus, your summer tables can be effortless, delicious, and full of sharing. From holiday […]

STRONG ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONS: THE FUTURE STARTS IN THE EARLY YEAR

As South Africa grapples with persistent challenges in Early Childhood Development, the conversation must move beyond access alone to impact, because the country’s future is being shaped long before children start school.  The Early Childhood Development (ECD) stage, spanning from birth to five years old and extending into Grade R, is more than just playtime – it’s the […]