Author: makeitrayne
The Chewing Gum Reinvention: How a South African Biohacker Just Created SA’s First Plastic-Free Functional Gum
For something as small and forgettable as a piece of chewing gum, its environmental footprint is enormous. The average gum sold today contains the same synthetic rubber used in tyre tubes and industrial adhesives....
Eczema & Dry Skin in Babies: What Parents Need to Know to Keep Little Ones Comfortable
“Baby skin is far thinner and more delicate than adult skin, making it more vulnerable to dryness and irritation,” says Karen Van Rensburg, spokesperson for Sanosan South Africa, a trusted skincare brand developed especially...
The Generation Holding Everyone Togethe… But Falling Apart
Often referred to as the “sandwich generation”, these South Africans find themselves caught between caring for their children and supporting their parents. But beyond the logistical juggling act lies a deeper, often overlooked reality:...
Surviving Teething: Comfort Tips and Must-Have Tools for Tired Parents
For many parents, teething can feel like one of the first major parenting hurdles: sleepless nights, fussy days, sore gums, and a baby who suddenly seems impossible to comfort. While teething is a normal...
Real Self-Care isn’t a Bath but… sometimes, it kind of is
Real Self-Care isn’t a Bath but… sometimes, it kind of is It’s 9pm. You’ve finally got the kids down, or finished the work email you swore you wouldn’t open, or wrapped the call that...
Slipper Day returns to raise R15 million to make dreams come true for children with serious illnesses
Reach For A Dream’s cosiest annual fundraiser, Slipper Day, is back on 29 May 2026. Since 2011, Slipper Day has united the nation in support of children facing serious or life-threatening diseases. At the...
Early Childhood Development cannot wait | Breadline Africa
By Lene Øverland, Warren Povey and Nyaradzo Muthana Every day in South Africa, more than a million young children arrive at Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres that lack clean water, safe toilets or adequate...
DermaFix Cosmeceutical Skin Care Expands Inclusive Sun Protection with Launch of Tinted SPF Dark
In a country where year-round sun exposure is a reality, daily SPF is non-negotiable. Yet for many South Africans with tanned to deeper skin tones, finding a sunscreen that protects without leaving a grey...
South Africa’s Nurses Are Carrying More Than Patients… They’re Carrying the System | Unu Health
On any given day in South Africa, a nurse in a public clinic may see dozens of patients — managing everything from chronic conditions to acute emergencies, often with limited time and resources. But...
It’s time to Trust Your Gut! World Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Day
It’s time to Trust Your Gut! People living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) are being encouraged to look beyond symptom relief and focus on long-term goals to prevent serious complications. As World...
R12.8 billion for ECD – But where will the children sit? | Breadline
R12.8 billion for ECD – But where will the children sit? By Marion Wagner, CEO of Breadline Africa Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s announcement of an additional R12.8 billion for early childhood development was, on...
From South Africa to the World: Young Architects Step Up to a Global Sustainability Challenge
From South Africa to the World: Young Architects Step Up to a Global Sustainability Challenge As climate pressures, rapid urbanisation and resource constraints reshape how cities are built, a new generation of South African...
Women Franchisees at the Heart of ACE Models’ Mission to Empower South Africa’s Youth
Women Franchisees at the Heart of ACE Models’ Mission to Empower South Africa’s Youth Across South Africa, a growing network of women entrepreneurs is quietly transforming the lives of young people – one confidence-building...
Tips on Turning Bath Time into Bonding Time | Sanosan
Bath time can be more than just part of your child’s daily routine, it can become one of the most special bonding moments between parents and their little ones. For many South African families,...
Twinkl South Africa Celebrates the Power of Reading to Shape Identity and Belonging
Stories That Feel Like Home Recent headlines around South African learners’ literacy levels have sparked renewed concern about the state of reading in the country. From reports highlighting weak foundational skills to national and...
Flu season set to cost SA businesses billions as productivity takes a hit
As South Africa heads into flu season, businesses are being warned to prepare for a significant hit to productivity, with absenteeism alone costing the economy an estimated R19 billion each year — but the true...
