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Louise Volschenk balances motherhood, business and fame as the founder of Halouw and a star of The Mommy Club: Van Die Hoofstad.
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Lipstick, legacy and Louise Volschenk

At 39, Louise Volschenk proves you do not need to choose between motherhood, marriage and ambition. The Pretoria-based entrepreneur is the founder of...

Expert tips on choosing wall colours. Learn how lighting, balance and testing help you paint your home with confidence.
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How to Choose the Perfect Wall Colour

Choosing a wall colour shapes how a room feels, functions and flows. With expert guidance from Plascon, this guide breaks the process into...

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Push comes to love

Shopping for a stroller can feel like stepping into a whole new world of wheels, handles and folding mechanisms, but choosing the right...

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Surviving the season of spending temptation

Psychologist Zipho Mhlongo, who practises at Netcare Akeso Nelspruit, says that although the festive season is a joyous period when people wish to...

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The 5 types of bullying and how to address them

Bullying isn’t just about playground scuffles or stolen lunch money – it’s a shape-shifting menace that can sneak into schools, workplaces, and even...

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Top 5 Summer Adventures You Can Only Experience with CapeNature.

When summer arrives in the Western Cape, it brings with it a sense of joy – long golden days, warm breezes, and the...

Dibber International Preschools South Africa explains how fine and gross motor skills build confident, capable children.
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Building Blocks for Confident, Capable Children

From the moment a baby first wraps their tiny fingers around yours or kicks their legs in excitement, they’re beginning a remarkable adventure...

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Meet Caroline Lucido

When Caroline Lucido found a lump in her breast one evening in January 2016, life was already full. She had just moved from...

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A fun interactive guidebook brings South Africa’s Mother City to life for kids

Written by Jeanne Bonnema and Emma Cleworth, Kids’ Cape Town guidebook and activities provides an interactive and engaging experience for children aged 6-10,...

81% of SA Grade 4 learners can’t read for meaning. Here’s why mother tongue reading could transform literacy — and children’s futures.
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Unlocking Literacy: Why Reading in Your Mother Tongue Could Change Everything

Did you know that children in Africa who learn to read in their home language are 30% more likely to achieve reading comprehension...

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