Stainless steel kitchen appliances have revolutionised urban kitchens, making industrial finishes fashionable again. With electricity prices and accessibility becoming a challenge, many households have changed to gas cookers. Cleaning a stainless steel cooktop is an important part of kitchen…
People in coastal towns along the west coast of southern Africa watched skies turn red on September 25, 2019. Fierce wind picked up and carried huge plumes of sand and dust westward toward the Atlantic Ocean. The plumes were…
Gang rivals and violent youth culture have led to an increase in violent knife crimes across the globe. In order to understand this knife-carrying culture, the BBC undertook an investigation to find out what lies at the root of…
From #AmINext to #I’mStaying, it’s been a rollercoaster for South Africans over the last few weeks. This past weekend brought healing to a nation divided by fear and trepidation, faced with political divides in both the ruling and opposition…
Reports of poorly maintained alarm systems breaking down due to power outages have swept the nation from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg. Christelle Fourie, managing director of MUA Insurance Acceptances, said it was crucial that homeowners take a proactive approach…
THE FIGHT against crime has gone digital. Residents in Isipingo, south of Durban were introduced to an app that will help them report crimes to the police. The My SAPS app is available on Android and iOS and is…
The United States’ Department of Congress has published the 2018 International Narcotics Control Strategy (INCS) Report and South Africa has been ranked as the largest market for the sale of illicit drugs in sub-Sahara Africa. The report has become…
The National Stokvel Association of SA (Nasasa) has warned South Africans that WhatsApp stokvels are most likely to be pyramid schemes rather than genuine savings vehicles according to news reports. A stokvel is a savings scheme where a group…
Recent news reports confirm that police have arrested 15 people in the first three months of a specialized team of anti-fraud cops focused operation in the Eastern Cape. A slew of ATM frauds has plundered the accounts of hundreds…
Interior design trends have shaped the way we look at flooring and modern consumers are opting for options that minimise the appearance of dirt and are easy to clean and maintain. Homeowners want flooring materials that have been given…