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Travel patterns continue to evolve in response to ongoing economic pressures alongside shifting work habits and lifestyle priorities. This has driven a rise in off-peak holidays in South Africa, with out-of-season travel becoming a preferred choice for cost-conscious, experience-led travellers. According to statistics shared by the Holiday Club, there has been a general increase in …

Why Krugerrands Still Hold Their Value The Krugerrand has been around since 1967, and it remains one of the most recognised gold coins in the world. South Africa was the first country to produce a gold bullion coin designed for everyday investors, and that move changed the way people think about owning gold. Decades later, …

What It Means and How the Process Works Cash for gold is a straightforward concept. A person brings in gold items, a buyer tests and weighs them, and then makes an offer based on the current gold price. If the seller accepts, payment is made on the spot or via EFT. The whole process can …

Why Rolex Watches Hold Their Value Rolex is one of the few watch brands where most models hold or increase in value over time. A stainless steel Submariner bought ten years ago is worth more now than what was paid for it. This is unusual in the watch world, where most timepieces lose value the …

Why People Sell Their Jewellery Jewellery is personal. It carries memories and meaning. But there are plenty of practical reasons why people decide to part with pieces they no longer wear. A divorce, a move overseas, an unexpected expense, or simply a change in taste can all make selling the right call. Gold and platinum …

Getting products off the line and into the hands of customers sounds simple enough. But anyone who has worked in manufacturing or food processing knows that the step between “finished product” and “shipped product” is where things can fall apart fast. That step is packaging and the machines handling it matter more than most people …

Most people don’t plan to end up in financial trouble. It starts small?—?a store card here, a personal loan there, maybe a credit card that was only meant for emergencies. Then one month, the payments start overlapping. The salary comes in and it’s gone before the weekend. Bills pile up. Calls from creditors start coming …

South Africa’s young people are navigating identity, relationships, social pressure and expectations at a time when the country faces serious and connected challenges, such as gender-based violence, youth unemployment and a shortage of safe spaces for honest conversations. In response, What About the Boys 2 (WATB 2), a bold youth education initiative that aims to …

Finding the right place for basic medical care should feel simple. Many people only start looking when they feel sick, need a check-up, or want help for a child or family member. At that point, the search can feel rushed. A little planning can make the choice much easier. A local clinic or doctor can …

Sandton podiatry practice addresses two common but frequently mismanaged foot health problems affecting athletes and adolescents. SANDTON — M Maddocks Inc has published two new resources covering recurring running injuries and ingrown toenails in active teenagers. These two conditions regularly bring patients in after weeks of trying to manage things on their own. The injury …