We Know We Should Eat Less Sugar. But What Should We Replace It With?
By Mbali Mapholi, Canderel Partner Dietitian Most of us have heard the advice… “eat less…
By Mbali Mapholi, Canderel Partner Dietitian Most of us have heard the advice… “eat less sugar”. But that advice becomes more complicated when we apply it to everyday life. What happens to the two teaspoons of sugar in your morning coffee? The sugar sprinkled over breakfast? The afternoon cup of tea? Or the sugar you…
Langelihle Phili‘s opener was made 1-1 by Cassius Mailula after the head of the Mamelodi Sundowns to make drew 1-1 in the Betway Premiership at FNB Stadium on Saturday. Phili — a recent signing from Stellenbosch — netted the opening goal for Chiefs shortly after the hour-mark. Cassius Mailula, who is back for a second stint at Mamelodi Sundowns after a…
As part of its sustainability initiative, Primedia Sport, in partnership with Amazeballs, is helping create new sporting opportunities for learners in Diepsloot by donating more than 600 balls used at the inaugural Pretoria Premier Padel P1 to Musenga Vhadzimu Primary School. The balls, which were used during professional practice sessions and main draw matches throughout…
When Thandi Mokatse plays rugby, it’s often a case of the opponents having the ball and suddenly not having it anymore. It shouldn’t come as a surprise. When the Tuks loose forward is asked what she brings to the team when she plays for them, her honest answer is, “I steal balls. That’s my best…
The country’s premier university netball competition, Varsity Netball returns this month and TuksNetball is coming in with intent – a new-look management team, a blend of experience and fresh talent, and a campaign that starts both on court and in the UP community. On the weekend of the 23rd of August, TuksNetball will launch its…
Women’s month is more than a date on the calendar. It’s a reminder of strength. Of resilience. Of women who show up even when it’s hard. Celebrating Women Who Show UP – This Women’s Month, we celebrate two different arenas, but with the same spirit as we prepare for Varsity Netball and encourage everyone to…
As healthcare costs rise and household budgets remain under pressure, South Africans are being forced to rethink what value from medical aid really means. While claims protection remains essential, new insights suggest that long-term value may also come from benefits that help people understand risks earlier and avoid or delay more serious health events. Momentum…
As South Africa heads towards its busy summer tourism season, hotels, lodges, resorts and guesthouses have reason to be optimistic if recent figures are anything to go by. International tourist arrivals rose by 12.8% between January and May 2026, with arrivals from the rest of Africa up 14.7% and Europe 11.1%.¹ More visitors mean more…
When someone in the family needs a doctor, scan, specialist or hospital procedure, healthcare cover quickly stops feeling like paperwork. It becomes a practical question: who pays, how much, and what happens if there’s a shortfall? For many consumers, the confusion starts with three terms that sound similar: medical aid, medical insurance and gap cover….
Every July, National Savings Month prompts South Africans to take a closer look at how they manage their money, protect themselves from financial shocks and plan for the future. But one of the most important investments we can make is often left out of the savings conversation: our health. For many households, saving is no…