Trying to plan the perfect dinner party can be stressful enough without having the added distress of a failed meal. For a ‘surprise free’ evening its usually best to stick to tried and tested dishes however once your guests get to know your menu repertoire you’ll need to up your game to still surprise and delight. The latest season of Come Dine With Me South Africa  has plenty of awkward and sometimes hilarious moments as contestants try out several ‘difficult’ dishes on their unsuspecting dinner guests with mixed reactions. To avoid the anguish the latest season of Come Dine With Me South Africa, there areRead More →

Your mornings set the tone for the rest of your day. While everyone’s morning routine is different and unique, we all share a sense of ritual; each person has morning customs, habits and set methods for completing daily tasks before heading out the door. As our lives are defined by a sense of urgency – rushing to get to work, to school, to appointments, to achieve our goals – ensuring that you have a productive and relaxing morning mitigates the manic and sets you up for the day ahead. Nespresso has five ways for you to awaken your senses in the morning so that you start yourRead More →

Looking into visiting the Limpopo Province but not sure where to go? There are top five hidden gems nestled within the Garden of Eden that you can visit. Whether you’re a Limpopian or not; the thought of taking a holiday in other provinces or out of the country might have crossed your mind a few times as Limpopo is mistakenly perceived to be a no-man’s-land with extreme hot weather conditions or a thorn bush-covered place. Did you know the province boasts of South African diverse cultures and languages; nature reserves, game lodges, breathtaking landscapes and beautiful hotels?  If you’ve always made a mistake of notRead More →

Do you know what you need to do to eat smarter, move more and live better?   Nestle has created The Choose Wellness Plan aimed at helping you find balance in your life with useful tips on how you can do the above. What does it mean to eat smarter, move more and live better? Eat Smarter ­– Proper nutrition is key, it is the fuel that drives your body throughout the day. Ensuring variety from all the five food groups, leading an active lifestyle and sticking to recommended serving sizes are all essential elements of nutrition. Move More – Make an effort to moveRead More →

“What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead,” – Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela (1918 – 2013). Nelson Mandela, the revolutionary freedom fighter, who sacrificed 27 years of his life to make a difference to the lives of all South Africans, would have turned 100 years old this year. This coincides with the centenary celebrations of Panasonic. Panasonic relaunched in South Africa three years ago and has demonstrated its dedication to make an impact on disadvantaged South Africans by introducingRead More →

Have you thrown away the polony together with all the other processed cold meats out of your refrigerator yet? If not, what are you waiting for? You might die from listeriosis.   On 4 March 2018, the Department of Health announced the listeriosis outbreak strain known as ST6 which has been discovered to be from Enterprise Foods production facility in Polokwane and Rainbow Chicken in Free State. What is Listeriosis? This is a food borne disease caused by the Listeria monocytogenes bacteria which can be treated and is preventable. It is widely distributed in nature and can be found in soil, water and vegetation. AreRead More →

It can be a bit tricky to tell if you’re head over heels in love with the woman in your life, especially if you’ve just entered a relationship. There are signs you can lookout for to know if you’re really into her.   If you find yourself doing the following things; you’re definitely crazy about her. You never forget what she says: If you’re able to remember what she tells you all the time, it indicates that you take her seriously. You’re courteous: You’re well mannered towards her as what she thinks about you is important. You take care of her: Whether it is inRead More →

It doesn’t matter if you’re Tsonga or not, a woman or not – in Lucille Ball’s words, “Love yourself first and everything else will fall into place.” In a society that pressures women [and men] to act and be a certain way, the Brutal Fruit #bravetoloveme campaign is about breaking stereotypes and stripping normative labels that marginalise those who don’t “fit into society’s beauty mould”.  It motivates women from all walks of life to be brave and unapologetic about who and what they are, and also challenges young women to ask themselves: what does it mean to be brave enough to love yourself? Leanne Martin,Read More →

On the morning of the 27th February 2018, Flying Fish CHILL LITE launched the Lite Brunch and we were lucky to be part of the guests that were shuttled to the event in a Cadillac.   Hosted by radio and TV personality Pabi Moloi, the event took place at The Royale in Craighall Park whereby Flying Fish CHILL LITE launched the Lite Brunch Collective, an Instagram page dedicated to winning at brunch in 2018. The event which was attended by media, social media bloggers and industry influencers kicked off with a delectable brunch harverst and Flying Fish CHILL LITE infused cocktails.        Read More →

Don’t make a mistake of leaving your house in your beautifully matched traditional attire, tirhandzi from head to nail and toe! Do your nails and make sure they blend in with the rest of your outfit! With these colours we hope to inspire you to always look dazzling… HOT PINK NAILS   LIME GREEN TALONS   MULTI-COLOURED TALONS   OMBRE HUES   MUSTARD NAILSRead More →