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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month Breast cancer affects one in 28 South African women and advances in screening and treatment have dramatically improved survival rates – the key reason why fear should not stand in the way of having a lump checked out. This October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Breast Imaging Society of South Africa (BISSA) highlights that fears, myths and misinformation about the disease and its diagnosis and treatment are critical barriers to

Eye Care Awareness Month - 23 September to 18 October 2026 More time behind screens and less time outdoors are contributing to a global increase in nearsightedness (myopia) in children and young adults and raising their risks of retinal detachment, which can cause permanent, irreversible loss of vision. Myopia is the leading cause of preventable blindness in developing countries[1] and eye health specialists consider myopia an escalating public health crisis[2], estimating th

The creative thinking behind the wines is reflected on the bottles with cellar master Johan Jordaan’s hand-drawn sketches, words and observations featured on the Ideology labels, drawn from the notebook he uses to capture ideas from the vineyard, cellar and tasting room. Spier Wine Farm has released the Ideology collection, a limited-release range where ideas meet oenology, giving its winemakers the freedom to explore their creativity and craft interesting, distinctive win

Turning to AI for workplace companionship? The traditional office social fabric is undergoing a profound psychological shift. Rather than walking down the corridor to bounce ideas off a colleague or venting to a teammate over coffee, workers are increasingly turning to AI as their primary workplace confidant, sounding board and creative partner. According to a comprehensive workplace study by The Human Connection Workplace Index, a staggering 76% of employees now use AI too

National Koe’sister Day 6 September With its roots in the Cape Malay community and traditionally enjoyed on a Sunday morning, the Koe’sister is one of South Africa’s most beloved culinary traditions. As National Koe’sister Day on 6 September kicks off National Heritage Month, Wayne Blake, Group Food and Beverage Manager of ANEW Hotels & Resorts, celebrates the tradition of Cape Malay cooking with creative variations to try at home. “A fresh Koe’sister done right? You si

CVH Spirits, the South African independent Scottish spirits business behind Bunnahabhain, Deanston, Tobermory and Ledaig single malt Scotch whiskies, is re-establishing its presence in South Africa, marking the next phase of the company's international growth strategy following its separation from the former Distell group. Majority-owned by South African investment group Remgro, CVH Spirits was established as an independent business in 2023 following Heineken's acquisition of