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Did you know that the kind of coffee you drink says a lot about your personality? Over the years we have been drinking coffee as part of our daily routine to kick start off the day and get the creative juices flowing. Little did we know that the type of coffee you drink says a lot about your character. For example, people who are trendsetters, adventurous, perfectionistic and sensitive are most likely to opt for Cappuccinos and Lattes, the type of coffee most South Africans are associated with. Research has shown that drinking coffee is good for your health. Not only does a couple ofRead More →

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In winter, cold temperatures can cause dryness to your skin until it flakes and cracks. Learn how you can avoid these with the four following routine tips. 1.       Moisturise – Replace the moisturising creams used in summer made with the ones meant to protect your skin in colder temperatures. 2.       Avoid Wet Clothes – You may get away with doing this in summer but these will make you feel cold, irritate your skin and cause itching, cracks and sores. 3.       Wear Sunscreen Everyday – Just because the sun isn’t as hot in winter doesn’t mean you must pack your sun lotion away. The UV rays areRead More →

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Did you know that there are many things you can do to keep your feet warm when it’s cold than just wearing boots? Below are tips on not getting cold feet this winter. Begin Your Day on a Warm Note —When you leave your house for outdoor activities, put on your boots, socks and insoles to ensure that your feet are warm all day long. Dress Up —Seeing that the temperatures are slowly dropping outside, try to keep warm inside at all times. Don’t be shy to take out your scarves, gloves, coats boots and coats. Apply a little bit of heat – Should your feetRead More →

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Many graduates who have a good credit profile often get carried away by the excitement of qualifying for a loan, while overlooking the risks of misusing it, which could potentially lead to financial mishaps. Lynette Kloppers, FNB Premier CEO, says “taking the time to do your homework about different types of loans and how to use them effectively can help you avoid common mistakes that often leave graduates over-indebted.” Below are four mistakes to avoid when taking out a loan as a graduate. Needlessly using credit – Avoid mistakenly rushing into taking out a loan without first considering your needs and the most ideal wayRead More →

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Menu – check, décor – check, entertainment – check, wine – well?? It can be intimidating preparing the wine portion of a dinner party when there is always at least one self-proclaimed wine expert in the mix. To ensure your next dinner party success (on the wine front at least) the team of sommeliers at Somm Hospitality Enterprises in Stellenbosch, shared some essential wine tips with Come Dine With Me South Africa fans, to get you started and thinking like a connoisseur.   The most important tip from sommelier Joakim Blackadder of Somm, “the first rule of wine is there are no rules, it’s all aboutRead More →

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Do you ever wonder if you’re dating an age appropriate partner? While taking into account that age is nothing but a number; sometimes you just want to find out if the person you’re with might be too young for you! Like any other South African culture, we also have traditional “happy” songs that we would normally sing at ceremonies for celebratory reasons. However, technology is taking over everything including music, therefore most traditional songs have been replaced by electro songs. Your partner may know Bengu Bengu and Tshetsha but do they know these lyrics? If they don’t know these lyrics, they’re too young. “Thimbya rimbya! ThimbyaRead More →

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Many business owners often grapple with insurance premium increases without taking time to understand what leads insurers to hike premiums. Malesela Maupa, Head of Insurer Relationships at FNB Insurance Brokers, says understanding some of the common factors that impact the price of premiums can help businesses plan ahead for unavoidable increases when drawing up their budgets. Maupa unpacks five reasons why insurance premiums have doubled over the past five years: Claims frequency and severity – There has been a substantial increase in the frequency and severity of losses in the past five years, which has had a huge impact on risk underwriting and insurance premiums. Insurers operateRead More →

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Temperatures are dropping and that can only mean one thing, winter is slowly making its way into our lives. Our bodies will also go through changes and one of the main things that get affected is our skin, it tends to get dry and would need great care. If you’re not sure how you can take care of your skin, don’t worry; we got you! Below are three easy tips! When you bath, add some oil to your bath water and if you prefer a shower, get in there with an in-shower moisturiser to help replenish the moisture you actually lose when taking a bathRead More →