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How fitness influencers game the algorithms to pump up their engagement

And even if influencers do attract large followings, social media users shouldn’t necessarily buy what the influencers are selling.

Lifestyle Health Fitness
The Conversation|Published

Focus on women’s healthcare needs can help avoid illness

What if some health conditions could be easily avoided prior to any required medical intervention?

Lifestyle Health
Vuyile Madwantsi|Published

Horoscope: What your zodiac sign has in store this week (Mar 5 - Mar 11)

Whether you’re hoping to meet new people or start a new job, the planets finally align in your favour.

Lifestyle Health Mind
Tanya Obreza|Published

The latest leather alternative is made from shrimp shells

And while the fabric doesn’t have any of the rich smell of cow leather, neither does it smell anything like seafood.

Lifestyle Style Beauty Fashion
The Washington Post|Published

Seasonal cooking: Healthy autumn foods and the best ways to eat them

These days, it’s almost impossible to talk about inspired cooking without talking about seasonality.

Lifestyle Food and Restaurants
Lutho Pasiya|Published

Peru’s Machu Picchu reopens: What you should know

The reopening of the popular Unesco World Heritage site came days before a congressional deadline to decide whether to hold early elections this year, in response to continued protests.

Travel World South America
The Washington Post|Published

How to put your best foot forward when it comes to a healthier version of yourself

How can you put your best foot forward when it comes to setting yourself up for success?

Lifestyle Health Fitness
Vuyile Madwantsi|Published

The sale of counterfeit luxury fashion goods is on the rise - how to avoid falling for a scam

With counterfeit luxury items now looking more genuine than ever, the sale of these fakes are on the rise.

Lifestyle Style Beauty Fashion
Gerry Cupido|Published

What your zodiac sign has in store this week (Jan 29 - Feb 4)

What your zodiac sign has in store for you this week.

Lifestyle
Tanya Obreza|Published

Lessons learnt from the UCT online high school’s first year

OPINION: The most important lesson here is that the education department ought to take a closer look at online high schools, writes Wesley Diphoko.

Tech Opinion
Wesley Diphoko|Published

Wondering what the future holds for tech? Top technology trends to watch in 2023

OPINION: In 2023, there are technology developments that will probably evolve and change our everyday reality, writes Wesley Diphoko.

Tech Opinion
Wesley Diphoko|Published

Best of 2022: Plan to build South Africa’s first Smart Township revealed

OPINION: The goal is to use Kayamandi township as an innovation lab for townships and rural areas on the African continent. Over time, the smart township model will be replicated in other townships, writes Wesley Diphoko.

Tech Opinion
Wesley Diphoko|Published

Best of 2022: The plan to build South Africa’s first Smart Township in Stellenbosch revealed

OPINION: The goal is to use Kayamandi township as an innovation lab for townships and rural areas on the African continent. Over time, the smart township model will be replicated in other townships, writes Wesley Diphoko.

Tech Opinion
Wesley Diphoko|Published

The meaning of the GovChat CEO resignation

OPINION: An environment should be created for entrepreneurs and innovators to develop solutions for government challenges in a way that does not hurt their reputations and standing in the business world, writes Wesley Diphoko.

Tech Opinion
Wesley Diphoko|Published

Meet Twyg Changemaker Award winner Cleo Droomer

‘Story-tailor’ Cleo Droomer shares his thoughts on the current state of sustainable fashion and winning this year’s Twyg Changemaker Award.

Lifestyle Style Beauty Fashion
Gerry Cupido|Published

Horoscope: What your zodiac sign has in store this week (Dec 4 - Dec 10)

You’re primed for change, Sagittarius. This year work offers new challenges.

Lifestyle Health Mind
Tanya Obreza|Published

Skincare trends we will see the back of in 2023

While some of these trends might be great and work wonders, others can cause more harm than good.

Lifestyle Style Beauty Beauty
Gerry Cupido|Published

Technology trends to watch in 2023

OPINION: In 2023, there are technology developments that will probably evolve and change our everyday reality, writes Wesley Diphoko.

Tech Opinion
Wesley Diphoko|Published

South African sustainable beauty brand wins international beauty award

‘We don’t need a handful of people doing zero waste perfectly, we need millions of people doing it imperfectly,’ said Anne Marie Bonneau.

Lifestyle Style Beauty Beauty
Gerry Cupido|Published

Horoscope: What your zodiac sign has in store this week (Nov 27 - Dec 3)

Sagittarians become more determined than ever. Also, it’s a year of gradual metamorphosis.

Lifestyle Health Mind
Tanya Obreza|Published

Celebrity skincare and cosmetic brands are taking over the beauty industry

Over the past 20 years, the celebrity beauty industry has grown at a rapid rate.

Lifestyle Style Beauty Beauty
Gerry Cupido|Published

RECIPES: Desserts to serve this festive season, besides trifle

The good news is that there are many amazing sweet treats to choose from, including classic, modern, chocolate, and sugary desserts, and everything in between.

Lifestyle Food and Restaurants
Lutho Pasiya|Published

Horoscope: What your zodiac sign has in store this week (Nov 20 - Nov 26)

It’s a grinder of a year, but remain steadfast, major planets are on your side.

Lifestyle Health Mind
Tanya Obreza|Published

Designer labels for 15-year-olds? New generation splashes on luxury

Luxury shoppers are getting younger and younger, forming a group that's expected to buoy growth in the sector in the coming years.

Lifestyle Style Beauty Fashion
Reuters|Published

Everything you need to know about vegan skincare

Vegan beauty products are not only cruelty-free, but they are also free from any animal ingredients, by-products or animal-derived products.

Lifestyle Style Beauty Beauty
Gerry Cupido|Published