The recent spike in measles cases in Gauteng and the Western Cape is as a direct result of parents refusing to vaccinate against the illness, which is of growing concern since the reckless habit of not vaccinating in general could fuel a rise in antibiotic-resistant superbugs, warn experts. 

NOTICE: PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITIES​

Rosond (PTY) LTD has the following procurement opportunities available at their operation on the Ivanplats project:

With mid-year exams only a few weeks away, an education expert has warned Grade 11 learners to take this year, and their preparation for it, just as seriously as Grade 12 - if not more so.​

Die Direksie van Residentia, wat binne ‘n bejaardesorg omgewing funksioneer, nooi hiermee toepaslike gekwalifiseerde/ervare persone om aansoek te doen vir die pos van:
PROFESSIONELE VERPLEEGKUNDIGE (RESIDENTIA WATERBERG)

You’re feeling rather smug as you chug another gulp of water from your trusty old plastic water bottle, which is still in service a month since you bought it. Helping your body and the planet, right? Wrong.​

The intensity with which we experience a salty or bitter taste may very well explain why it’s so difficult for South Africans to shake the salt habit, which has come under the spotlight again in the wake of National Salt Awareness Week (20 to 26 March).

We are nearing the end of the first quarter of 2017 and you made a  resolution to take care of your financial and credit profile this year. How are you doing? Do you need to reduce your debt but don’t know where to start? It’s important to take control of your finances before your commitments spiral out of control. By Garnet Jensen, senior director, TransUnion.

Minister of Finance, Pravin Gordhan, released updated tax tables on the 22 February. ​We understand that as company employees we will be paying more tax and therefor taking less money home in our pockets at the end of the month, because the country needs more money to keep things running. Here's how to calculate your tax, writes Cathie Webb, Director, South African Payroll Association.

Type ‘teaching children about money’ into a search engine and most of the information you’ll find makes the point that it’s seldom too early to start. From a much earlier age than most parents think possible, children have the capacity to soak up financial lessons such as understanding the value of things, saving towards something rather than immediate gratification and that money must be earned.

Pedestrian fatalities is a major concern for road safety and emergency servicesLimpopo.  While the sidewalks of our towns' central business areas bustles with pedestrians and hawkers, there are many roads in our villages that users should take care on.

Cancer is one of the most serious diseases that a person can face. Research shows that healthy eating habits can not only help you lose weight but can also help fight breast cancer.

Freshpak and Five Roses recently released a few ice tea recipes that will not only fit your pocket, but also have your family enjoying a refreshing drink on warm summer days. A few of the recipes offer sugar alternatives, like honey, for a healthier alternative.​

It’s no longer a secret that the vast majority of us are blissfully unaware sugar addicts.  Modern conveniences in consumables are great at making life easier in the short term, but what about the long term implications?

LIMPOPO – Die kostes verbonde aan ‘n wegbreek vakansie is vir sommige mense onbekostigbaar, maar met ‘n bietjie kreatiwiteit kan ‘n vakansie by die huis net so lekker wees. Hier is ‘n paar plekke om te besoek naby Lephalale en Mokopane.​

From a soothing beverage to beauty elixir, Rooibos tea is one versatile brew. Now researchers have discovered that it can also undo some of the damage caused by the sun’s harmful rays.