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Navigating the rules of rugby

I feel like they change the rules of rugby every season just to annoy those of us who didn’t even fully understand them last season. I clearly remember it being ‘touch, pause, engage’ before they gave each other a big hug and fell about giggling, and now I hear the ref saying some completely different…

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Time to get our rage on

November is a very important time of the year, mostly because it’s an important practice month for Dezemba, but also because a large contingent of young South Africans sit down to write their matric finals. This is arguably one of the most important moments of their young lives, drawing on a culmination of knowledge gained…

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Being a real sport about it

The South African obsession with outdoor sports is well-documented, and pretty clear-cut considering it’s the one area we tend to dominate on a global scale – illiteracy rates and corruption levels notwithstanding. This fervour, while admirable in tackling our ever-rising obesity and diabetes rates, does, however, come with its setbacks. Injuries and concussion? Sure. But…

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Don’t get petty when choosing the purrfect friend

As I sign up for insurance to prolong the lives of my dogs, I count the cost of these rescue pets who have enriched our lives in love but depleted our bank accounts and patience in nuisance. What do you need to buy a dog? Some bowls? Collars? A leash? Food? Sure. But those are…

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5 epic ways to experience the Sardine Run on the mid-South Coast

The annual Sardine Run, which passes by the KZN South Coast, is a world-renowned phenomenon, accompanied by some of the best diving. With the Marine Protected Area (MPA), Aliwal Shoal located just offshore, Rocky Bay has become a prime dive site for everyone from beginners to advanced level – with the winter Sardine Run making…

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Top speaker line-up announced for this year’s Future of Education summit

Leaders in the tertiary education sector locally and abroad are set to congregate at the 8th Annual Future of Education Summit, by CNBC AFRICA in partnership with FORBES AFRICA to discuss digital solutions for student advancement. Following the theme, The Pathway to Digital Transformation, this free-to-attend digital seminar will see academics and business leaders unpacking…

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3 ways Dingo is flipping the traditional approach to conservation – with results

“It doesn’t matter how noble or noteworthy your conservation message is, if nobody is hearing it, it will make no difference to our natural world.” – Dingo Dinkelman Known as South Africa’s ‘Steve Irwin’, Dingo Dinkelman, has fast become a household name on the global conservation platform through daring wildlife videos, death-defying escapades and genuine…

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Top 5 myths about smoke alarms

When it comes to home safety, having a smoke alarm installed should be at the top of the list. There are so many flammable materials sitting around the home, and what starts out as a small flame can quickly engulf an entire home. A fire alarm, quite literally, saves lives as it lets you know…

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