LinkedIn Post 1 Importance of Water Quality and Managing Water-Related Risks at Packhouses While South Africa’s supply routes are “business as usual”, the biggest challenge for packhouses is complying with water contaminant standards and showing that processed fresh produce poses zero risks to importing countries. A packhouse uses significant amounts of water from orchards to […]
Many invisible threads connect nature to our plates, backyards, and to the products we use—but of them all, water is the lifeblood. Experts have warned of a looming water crisis that could mirror our nations energy woes. South Africa will have a 17% water deficit by 2030. Unless we take urgent steps to implement a […]
What if we told you that water covers 70% of the earth’s surface—with 97% salt water and 3% freshwater? Of the 3%, less than 1% is portable, and by 2030, the water demand will exceed supply by 17%. But it’s not just overpopulation and climate change that are to blame. South Africa’s municipal water treatment […]
You’ve just moved into a new home, you’re building a cottage on your property to rent out for an extra income, your teen is moving into student accommodation for the first time, or you’re giving your kitchen new life. Either way, you’re going to need a new stove. From fire to electric to gas, today, […]
Promised your wife you would revamp the bathroom this winter—but worried about if you can afford it, or is your old bathtub not living up to your expanding household? Whenever we think of the words: ‘bathroom renovation’ or ‘new bathtub’, we immediately visualise a five-figure job that entails ripping out the entire bathroom. There goes’ […]
Have you ever had the pleasure of spending an entire weekend soaking in a Hot Spring in cold temperatures or the middle of nowhere with an outdoor jetted bathtub under the stars? A spa bath is a fantastic way to turn any dull bathroom into a healing space. An outdoor jetted bathtub under the stars, […]
Want to win an easy cash prize of R5000 – does your youngster have the cutest personality ever? Do all your friends and family constantly nag you to enter your cherub in a kid’s competition? You should—because it is a great way to win money. Today, it is difficult raising a child—jobs are scarce, and […]
As women increasingly make their presence felt, the days of male-dominated kitchens are a thing of the past. There are more female chefs than ever before, and the numbers show no signs of slowing down. So, with August marking International Women’s Month, we couldn’t imagine a better time to salute some of our very own […]
In the wake of lockdown, you have chosen to end your marriage, but you are wondering what the next steps are and whether you need an attorney by your side. Marriage is not always easy. Add a global pandemic coupled with job loss, financial issues, and escalating living costs, and you have a recipe for […]
Eskom has been the subject of much criticism over several years, costing tens of millions a day in lost productivity. From accusations of corruption to the mismanagement of funds and illegal tenders, Eskom is struggling under the demand for energy expected of it. The results: neglected power plants, inflated energy costs, and rolling blackouts. An […]