More South Africans are happier to be home than at the beginning of lockdown according to a new study. Results of the Gross National Happiness study show that South Africans appear to be happier to be at home than they were at the start of lockdown, but there were other perplexing findings, writes Melanie Verwoerd. On…
It's time for white people to be part of the healing process and to listen when people speak about their experiences, writes Melanie Verwoerd. There is a time to talk and a time to shut up.I acknowledge that the Bible states it slightly more eloquently in Eccleciastes 3, but I think if the writers of the holy…
Insurance policies need to be looked at constantly as part of your personal finance journey. Picture: iStock We may be paying a fortune for insurance policies but it doesn't always mean we are actually covered, writes Melanie Verwoerd. I am sure I'm not the only one who has a healthy suspicion when it comes to insurance…
We need CEOs and we need essential workers. Yet, over the last century or so, we have gradually degraded the position of essential workers, while we have greatly elevated the positions of business people (and politicians). Earlier this week, on my way to an appointment, I saw a group of workers unblocking storm water drains…
Friends and relatives of slain Tshegofatso Pule hold balloons at her funeral, which took place in Meadowlands on Thursday. One of the balloons is imprinted with the image of her face and the message ‘Rest in peace, Tshego’. Picture: Tebogo Letsie The brutal truth is that, despite our beautiful Constitution, no woman in our country…
4 min read The following story contains light spoilers for The Pitt season 2, episode 1, "8:00 AM." THERE ARE A lot of things that make The Pitt a fun show. Its fast-paced nature keeps us at full attention, its commitment to detail makes each case feel more realistic than just about anything else on
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You can’t scroll through social media or turn on the news these days without hearing about GLP-1 medications. From Ozempic to Wegovy, these drugs have surged in popularity for their ability to help manage diabetes and support weight loss. But starting a GLP-1 isn’t just about picking up a prescription and hoping for the best.