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We all love a good cup of coffee, the kind that comes with a picture-perfect swirl of latte art on top, making you feel like an Instagram star for all of 30 seconds. But here’s the thing: that beautifully crafted latte, while delicious, is gone in under ten minutes. Your… Read more »

R22 Million Later, Her Dreams Are Finally Within Reach In a story that sounds almost too good to be true, a woman from Limpopo, who had been battling unemployment for seven years, saw her life transformed in a matter of minutes, all thanks to a single lottery ticket purchased through… Read more »

As South Africa grapples with mounting economic and social challenges, a growing number of the country’s wealthy elite are looking for a way out. But is Panama, a small Central American nation, truly becoming the ultimate escape hatch for those who can afford to leave? Panama is a top destination… Read more »

Dreadlocks are a versatile and culturally significant hairstyle, popular among women in South Africa. Traditional dreadlocks involve allowing the hair to naturally mat and lock over time, reflecting a deep connection to African heritage. Sisterlocks are smaller, uniform-sized locks offering a more delicate look, while faux dreadlocks use synthetic or… Read more »

The gesture of raising the middle finger has been used as an obscene gesture for thousands of years, dating back to ancient Greece and Rome. The Greeks used it as an insult, calling it “katapygon,” and it was a symbol of sexual aggression and disrespect. The Romans also adopted this… Read more »

An effective strategy for de-dollarizing an economy hinges on prioritizing the transition of the public sector away from dollar reliance to foster citizen trust. Public perceptions of monetary policy efficacy not only shape the central bank’s credibility but also impact the national currency’s value. The Central Bank of Congo faces… Read more »

Immortality, once a mythic attribute of gods and legendary heroes, is now a subject of intense scientific inquiry. Researchers are progressively unraveling the complexities of aging, moving closer to potentially slowing or even reversing this inevitable process. So, what drives the aging process in humans? Who holds the record for… Read more »

As a parent, you might observe your child’s booster seat shifting each time they clamber into the car. This may lead you to question whether the hassle and expense of booster seats really enhance safety compared to traditional seat belts. The truth? It’s complex. Research indicates varying results—from booster seats… Read more »

In the mid-19th century, the Austrian Empire spanned a vast territory from Italy to Ukraine, characterised by both authoritarian rule and significant reforms. It was during this era, in the village of Smiljan (now in modern-day Croatia), that Nikola Tesla was born, the fourth of five children. Tesla’s father was… Read more »