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Valentine’s Poetry in a Cocktail Glass

Flowers, stuffed teddies and cards may be your standard Valentine’s Day fare, but this 14th of February, what about concocting something special and romantic for the love of your life that you can sip and savour together? Saying ‘I love you’ with a fortified wine cocktail you’ve made yourself can speak louder and even more […]

Get fresh this February – take the Kiss-O-Meter challenge

The best way to ensure fresh breath is an oral hygiene routine that includes correctly brushing, flossing and cleaning the tongue. According to a South African consumer survey* 35% of people “never” floss and less than a third do so on a daily basis. Little surprise that halitosis is such a widespread problem, with over […]

Pregnancy Education Week – 14 to 22 February 2015

Childbirth educators, hospitals and specialist skincare brand Bio-Oil are joining hands to highlight the importance of childbirth education during Pregnancy Education Week, 14 to 22 February 2015. With free talks and various pregnancy-related events happening around the country, this is an excellent opportunity to learn more about antenatal classes. “At worst, childbirth education will improve […]

A Feline Friendly Festive Season

Vacations may be fun for owners, but how do they affect the feline family members? Cats don’t usually make good travel companions, preferring the security of home. But even at home cats can find the holidays stressful, whether their owner is away or visitors are staying over. Any change in routine can create anxiety for […]

Le Bonheur releases its first new wines under winemaker Lauren Behrens

Stellenbosch wine farm, Le Bonheur, has released its latest wines – the first under winemaker Lauren Behrens, who was appointed in October 2013 Behrens first joined the team as assistant winemaker to Sakkie Kotzé in January 2013 and worked closely with him to get to know the vineyards and wines, before assuming her new role. […]

Neethlingshof welcomes a newcomer to the team

Stellenbosch Wine Estate Neethlingshof has bolstered its award winning wine team under De Wet Viljoen with the appointment of a new assistant winemaker who brings fresh energy and experience. Jacobus van Zyl has worked at a number of South Africa’s most prominent wineries and completed a harvest in California’s famed Napa Valley. “We required a […]

Captain Haddock sails into first place – 2014 Hill’s Pet Slimmer of the Year

  When a Namibian dog with a nautical name was chosen as the 2014 Hill’s Pet Slimmer of the Year, the carefully audited voting process confirmed this was no fishy business. Captain Haddock, a Labrador Retriever from Swakopmund owned by the Magdalena-Gomez family, shed over 15kgs (30% of his bodyweight) going from a massive 50kgs […]

2014 Hill’s Pet Slimmer of the Year

  Looking for weight-loss inspiration? Check out the ten once-podgy pets on www.petslimmer.co.za website. From 1 to 22 October you can vote for the cat or dog you think is most deserving of the coveted 2014 Hill’s Pet Slimmer of the Year title.   The featured finalists’ weight loss stories and before and after photos […]

Neethlingshof Wine Garden Live Music Wednesday

Neethlingshof Wine Garden Live Music Wednesdays run throughout the summer season from Wednesday 1 October 2014. Popular acoustic guitarist, Francois Haasbroek, will entertain with his sounds of folk, rock – and more – every Wednesday evening (weather dependent) from 5pm to 8pm until end March. This Stellenbosch wine estate is the perfect place to go […]

Team AmaGumGum goes the extra smile

Cipla Miles for Smiles Mad Run This September IVOhealth and Sunstar GUM celebrated national Oral Health Month on the run – sponsoring Team AmaGumGum for the Cipla Miles for Smiles Mad Run, in support of Operation Smile. Team AmaGumGum, aka Cape Town dentist Dr Jean van Lierop and running buddy William Ruijsch van Dugteren, took […]