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WATCH: TikTok mum shares nightmarish experience living in snake-infested house
Callie Phillips, a TikTok creator, reveals her shocking struggle with a garter snake infestation in her Montana ranch house, drawing mixed reactions from social media.
This is the best month of the year in which to sell your house according to a property specialist
Planning to sell your house? January is your best bet! Data from Lightstone shows homes listed this month spend just 75 days on the market and have an 85% chance of selling at the list price.
Eskom's new homeflex tariff: what South African households need to know
Eskom's new Homeflex time-of-use tariff system is set to reshape how South African households consume and pay for electricity. From smart meters to peak-hour pricing, discover what these changes mean for your home and wallet, and learn practical ways to adapt to the new system
Siblings evicted from their home after late parents fell into arrears with bond payments
In court, the sister argued that her siblings financially depend on her, once evicted, they will become her financial burden.
Nightmare in Northcliff: Family trapped in their own home as former owner refuses to leave and even moves in 'back up'
The South Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg ordered a woman to vacate her former home after years of resistance.
Court rules Body Corporate can sell property over R50,000 in unpaid levies
A Roodepoort body corporate secured the right to sell a property after the owners owed over R50,000 in unpaid levies.
WATCH: TikToker takes us on a tour inside her tastefully decorated new tin shack home and Mzansi loves it!
A woman in South Africa has shown off her humble home, which has stunned Mzansi and proved that people should never judge a book by its cover.
Air fryers recalled due to fire risk: here’s the list of brands
Since 2022, over 3 million air fryers from brands like Insignia, Magic Chef, Cosori, Secura and Empower have been recalled.
Will Tyla launch a ‘Tygers’ Stanley Cup? New social media post sparks speculation
The ‘Push 2 Start’ songstress shared a picture of herself holding a Stanley Cup branded with her renowned tiger print, captioned: ‘Finally got my water bottle Tygers’.
How to naturally repel flies in your home this summer
As summer approaches in South Africa, the warmer weather brings with it a less welcome guest—houseflies!
How to clean your extractor fan filters
Yellow-stained extractor fan filters are a common sight in many kitchens, hidden under the hood of the extractor.
Garden Town Stellenbosch 2024 blooms with beauty and inspiration
This year’s event promises to delight visitors from 25 October to 3 November 2024.
Bed bugs, dust mites, bacteria, and fungi: What’s really living in your bed?
Hidden beneath the surface, your bed linen may be home to millions of bacteria, fungi, mites, and viruses.
Bye bye Tupperware! Why are Stanley Cups so popular and pricey?
Whether it’s the original Stanley Cup or a dupe, owning this insulated tumbler seems to be the “in thing. ”
Must-have tools for effortless spring cleaning
Spring is in the air, which means it's time to roll up our sleeves and do some serious spring cleaning.
10 Ways to use Epsom salts in your daily routine
Incorporating Epsom salts into your daily routine is a simple and cost-effective way to reap numerous health and wellness benefits.
TikTok Air fryer cleaning hack gets mixed reactions
If you've got an air fryer at home, you'll know it can be an absolute nightmare to clean.
Every girl's Barbie dream house is for sale - at R9 million
This house is so pink it could put any-thing Barbie might dream up to shame.
Diepsloot resident fumes over R100,000 water bill after neighbours illegal connections
Sixty-year-old alleged that his neighbour’s water supply was connected to his, because when he turned off his own supply, his neighbour’s water also stopped.
Cape Town mom who squatted at property for 19 months and racked up R50,000 rent bill ordered to vacate
The unemployed woman told the court that none of her siblings were willing to assist her and her mother lived far, in the Northern Cape.
Man wins 10-year legal battle against occupants of house he bought on auction
A Johannesburg man who bought a house through an auction 10 years ago, will finally move into his home after winning a legal battle with the occupants.
You should never store these items in plastic containers
The acidity in certain foods can degrade the plastic and cause it to absorb odours over time.
Widowed mother's fight against fraudulent home sale ends in court-ordered eviction
Despite receiving funds in her account, the woman insisted that the house was fraudulently sold by her son without her knowledge.
Want to buy cast iron cookware? Here’s what you need to know
Here are the pros and cons of using cast iron cookware to help you decide if it’s the right choice for your kitchen.
Morongwe Mokone and Refilwe Sebothoma shine at 2024 Veuve Clicquot Awards
Morongwe “Mo” Mokone and Refilwe Sebothoma, pioneering entrepreneurs, have been named the winners of the 2024 Veuve Clicquot Awards in the categories of Bold Woman and Bold Future Awards, for their exceptional impact on innovation and sustainability.