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How a simple cup of tea can treat the toxins in water
A new study has found that tea leaves naturally adsorb heavy metals, filtering out harmful water contaminants like lead, cadmium or arsenic.
'Accountability, zero!': Booze brand's tone deaf response to online backlash sparks further outrage among netizens
Beauty influencer, Vongai Mapho has recently faced backlash after advertising for a an alcoholic beverage, Ice Tropez saying that since it is alcohol free, it is safe for pregnant women as well children to consume. Netizens are having none of it.
Is Bonang’s House of BNG really R99 now?
Award winning media personality, Bonang Matheba has been the talk of the town lately after a picture of her popular alcohol brand, “House of BNG” was circulating with it being priced to clear at R100 per bottle at a Woolworth store.
Herbal teas that help with coughs and colds
Drinking tea has shown to be beneficial when suffering from a cough. Research indicates that tea helps the immune system naturally recover.
Mzansi’s luxury denim brand Tshepo Jeans unveils new partnership
Mohlala tells IOL Entertainment that he couldn't believe his eyes when he saw the number of people wearing Tshepo at lifestyle event Kunye.
Liqui Fruit confirms mould findings in some juice cartons
Pioneer Foods has confirmed that traces of mould have been found in some Liqui Fruit cartons.
Parents urged to help fight underage drinking
According to Aware. org, an NPO dedicated to promoting responsible drinking and reducing alcohol harm in South Africa, research findings showed that the youth were drinking from as young as 13 years.
SAB says a clear tax environment is essential to invest and create new jobs
The South African alcohol industry is experiencing a tough year of falling sales and Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will hopefully “stick to policy” and keep customs and excise duty increases on alcohol products in line with inflation, SAB CEO Richard Rivett-Carnac said yesterday.
Food product recalls can happen without warning – producers and retailers should be prepared
A product recall may have a disastrous impact on a company’s reputation and public confidence in the product.
All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others
OPINION: At its heart, an excise tax system should be based on the alcohol strength of the product, writes Fatsani Banda.
Famous Chinese liquor Fenjiu officially launched in South Africa
Chinese brand Fenjiu launches the country’s traditional distilled drink baijiu in South Africa, bringing a proud tradition of over 6,000 years of brewing and distilling to our country’s shores.
Local company launches new naturally fermented low sugar and preservative-free drinks
Local company launches new naturally fermented low sugar and preservative free drinks.
DA vows to recoup R20K spent on expensive booze and food, by JB Marks municipal staff
The DA in Potchefstroom has vowed to recover over R20 000 - among which R10 000 was spent on alcohol, when 30 staff in the JB Marks Municipality attended a Women’s Month GBV event in August.
Toast with Moët & Chandon at KZN’s top Golden Glow sunset spots
Moët & Chandon invites you to celebrate the golden glow of Durban’s magnificent sunsets at some of KZN’s favourite sundowner spots.