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5 Animal by-products commonly found in beauty products | Clicks

If a product has been certified by local organisation Beauty Without Cruelty or international body Leaping Bunny as cruelty free, but contains animal derivatives, it means that while the materials may have been extracted from an animal, the animal was not harmed in its production. It also means that neither the product nor the ingredients were tested on animals. 

Toni Brockhoven, Chairperson of animal rights organisation Beauty Without Cruelty, advises which animal by-products we may find in ou...

Common Clean Beauty Terms Explained | Clicks

Beauty consumers are becoming more conscious of how their skincare products and cosmetics are made. 

According to beauty editor Lauren Nicoll, the clean beauty movement centres around conscious consumerism. Part of this is becoming more aware of the ingredients used to create your beauty favourites, so that consumers can be better informed about what they are putting on and in their bodies. 

Clean beauty brands tend to contain ingredients that are less harmful to people as well as the environm...

The benefits of diluted apple cider vinegar for your hair | Clicks

As consumers grow increasingly concerned with what goes into their hair and beauty products, many are reaching for more natural products from their pantries. If you want to maintain bouncy and beautiful curls, or give your natural hair some extra love and sheen, apple cider vinegar (ACV) is a nifty staple to keep on your bathroom counter.

Made from fermented, crushed apples and added bacteria, apple cider vinegar is an acetic acid. The active compound in it, coupled with “mother”, the name of a...
Your Neighbouhood Digital •

Backroom boom - Your Neighbouhood Digital

The township property market is very much alive with keen interest in everything from residential to commercial real estate. Investing in backrooms is especially popular and lucrative as a first step on the property ladder








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ownships have a specific vibrancy about them – its effervescent lifestyle and culture create a hub for community, lively subcultures, food, art, family and music.
While township...
Your Neighbouhood Digital •

Buying new? - Your Neighbouhood Digital

While some people opt to build their homes, it can be quite an administration-intensive process with unforeseen costs and delays. This is why others are opting to buy off plan, whether it is for a free-standing home or a unit in a complex, because you can enjoy the flexibility and savings with less of the administrative headaches.
In a nutshell, when you buy a plot‑and-plan in a new development, you can make a selection from something that’s at least in the realm of what you want, but don’t hav...
Your Neighbouhood Digital •

Going, going… gone online! - Your Neighbouhood Digital

It may be a common misconception that auctions focus solely on foreclosures and are largely about commercial property, but they actually serve a much broader purpose and more consumers are actively participating. More homebuyers, who have already become used to searching for potential properties digitally, are finding that online property auctions are a safe and easy way to make a purchase.
Online auctions in particular offer a myriad of benefits for buyers. “You can bid anywhere, anytime, anyh...
Homefront •

Changing the game - Homefront

Enjoying a successful year, including 15 active developments currently for sale and a few more in the pipeline due to launch later this year – Craft Homes offers a vast range of developments, their most common being two to four-bedroom duplex homes in sectional title properties in a range of great areas at affordable prices. These turnkey property developers have been making a tremendous impact and this is largely due to keeping a close eye on the market. Jessica Cabanita, Marketing Manager for...

3 Reasons why you should use a silk bonnet | Clicks

While just the feeling after putting on a soft silk or satin bonnet before you climb into bed is already quite alluring, there are several other compelling reasons why a bonnet should be your best friend. 

Suitable for all hair types but especially beneficial if you have curly, natural 4C, afro, coily or textured hair, hair bonnets help lock in moisture, fight frizz and protect your hair - all while you’re getting your beauty sleep. Read on to find out how.

Moving around restlessly in your sle...
Homefront •

Great expectations - Homefront

1. Select an apartment
From compact hotel-style rooms to sprawling penthouses.
2. Add a furniture package
Choose from a carefully curated collection of timeless, sophisticated furnishings for your apartment.
3. Purchase the apartment
This can be done via a bond or bank guarantee.
4. Sign the four-year lease agreement
This guarantees four years’ rental income on your apartment.
5. Watch your investment grow
Receive monthly instalments of rental income to offset the purchase.

1. Select an apartme...
CFO South Africa •

Women of the future on how to innovate to dominate · CFO South Africa

2023’s award winners for CFO, CHRO, and CIO Awards respectively, were immersed in dynamic and robust conversation as part of a distinguished panel discussion at the 9th Annual Executive Women’s Event.In an engaging panel at the 9th Annual Executive Women’s Event, top women executives discussed innovation, diversity and the unique challenges women face in the C-suite.
In an insightful panel discussion spearheaded by CFO South Africa’s content producer Jacqueline Maphala, Aneshree Naidoo, CFO at...
CHRO South Africa •

The rise of the greats sparks transformation in the workplace · CHRO South Africa

The post-Covid landscape has changed the world of work significantly, as companies adapt to the Great Resignation, Great Reawakening, Great Reshuffle and Great Unretirement. It’s all the more prudent for HR strategies to evolve and adjust to The Greats.
The world of work has undergone a staggering transformation in the last three years. The advent, survival and aftermath of the global pandemic has encouraged people to examine their prospects more and duly changed everything for employers and em...
CHRO South Africa •

Part 1 - The genius of the generation gap · CHRO South Africa

In part one of this article, a closer look at how as the digital era advances, older and younger generations collaborate, fostering multi-layered mentorship in the workplace.The benefit, dynamism and diversity of thought that encompasses a multi-generational workforce has resulted in more organisations embracing the concept. Many HR departments are therefore making a concerted effort to create age diverse teams and this is naturally fostering cross-generational mentorship and collaboration - res...
CIO South Africa •

Cybersecurity: be the hunter not the prey · CIO South Africa

With remote working, an increase in ransomware attacks and the general uptick in digital transformation, cybersecurity is at the forefront of the tech conversation worldwide – and South Africa is no exception.

According to Monique Hart, lead Solutions Engineer, Security SME at VMware SSA, South Africa has become a target of cybercrime due to law enforcement agencies being ill-equipped to detect and thwart it. This, coupled with underreporting of cybercrimes and companies not having the financ...
SowetanLIVE •

Tourism entrepreneurs slowly getting back on their feet

Tourism is a major contributor to South Africa’s GDP because this sector creates jobs and showcases the country to thousands of tourists throughout the year.The tourism sector is finally on recovery mode and entrepreneurs are eager to get back on track.Emmah Makutu and Ncebakazi Mkabane are tourism business owners that are happy their businesses survived lockdown restrictions.These two-woman entrepreneurs are ready to offer world class services to tourists. Makatu and Mkabane have businesses roo...
CFO South Africa •

Nico Esterhuizen reveals the new JAM International: ForAfrika · CFO South Africa

Nico Esterhuizen is palpably committed to the betterment of Africa and uses his role as chief financial officer of humanitarian aid and development organisation ForAfrika (the recently rebranded JAM International) to propel the vision of an Africa that thrives.
ForAfrika is the largest indigenous NGO on the continent by way of staff, reach and turnover– operating in multiple countries and reaching 2.9 million people last year.
With the shift in the profile and sentiment of donors, ForAfrika wa...
Your Neighbourhood •

The rise of green living continue to take centre stage

As green living, building and design continue to take centre stage, eco estates and sustainable developments are becoming increasingly popular

WORDS: ATLEHANG RAMATHESELE
While the appetite for estate living is on a steady incline as people crave heightened security and a sense of community, the demand for green living in eco estates in particular is growing. This is partly due to rising environmental consciousness among homeowners and property investors. In a nutshell, eco developments encompa...
CFO South Africa •

CFO Jono Blignaut creating a strong financial backbone in iKhokha · CFO South Africa

When Jono Blignaut first stepped into his role as CFO for iKhokha – a company focused on creating digital tools and innovative mobile solutions for South African entrepreneurs to run their SMEs effectively – he needed to build the finance team from the ground up.
Now with a head count nearing 200 and rapidly scaling, iKhokha has developed financial capacity and has been enjoying exponential growth and sustainable cash flow for quite some time.
Jono was quick to get involved with iKhokha when h...
TimesLIVE •

Try to be kinder to yourself and others — even on social media

Have you noticed how often when someone asks us how we're doing, the words "I'm fine, thanks" tend to tumble out of our mouths? I guess it's because "I'm exhausted beyond comprehension and feel so depleted by the heaviness that surrounds me," doesn't quite roll off the tongue, does it? But in this current climate it seems that's how many of us feel... From World War 1 to present-day cosmopolitan South Africa and beyond, the Sunday Times has been a pillar in covering the stories that matter to yo...
Everything Property •

How has the pandemic affected building bonds?

Everything Property takes a look at how the pandemic has affected building bonds in South Africa.
WORDS: ATLEHANG RAMATHESELE – PHOTOS: UNSPLASH AND ISTOCK
The global pandemic and the aftermath of the varying lockdowns continues to shake up bond movement in SA in a myriad ways. With improved affordability for consumers across a range of economic brackets and brighter prospects for new entrants to the market, bond application and transaction volumes are up while the appetite of first-time buyers...
CHRO South Africa •

Weir Minerals’ Tshidi Anya is clear about what she wants from her career · CHRO South Africa

Tshidi Anya, Weir Minerals regional HR director: Africa & Middle East, is armed with a multi-faceted HR experience spanning more 20 years across an array of sectors, including government, oil and gas, chemicals and fast-moving consumer goods. She is currently settling into her new position while also pursuing her doctorate and working part-time as an executive coach.
While this would seem overwhelming to most, Tshidi is no stranger to a mammoth challenge. She juggled various demanding senior po...
TimesLIVE •

The festive holidays can be hellish. Here's how to handle the stress

Two years ago, I was doing my Christmas shopping in a crowded mall on the 24th of December (I know, I know) and was standing in a queue with a visibly stressed woman. She had finally rounded up her two small children after chasing them through the store wielding armfuls of gift-wrapping paper.I overheard her muttering, “Man! I hate the holidays!” and I remember giving her a supportive smile but not being able to fully commiserate.You see, I love the holiday season — particularly in a country as...
TimesLIVE •

The apron is now an emblem of female empowerment thanks to the Monorap

The humble apron has gone through multiple phases over the years. Historically worn by a wide range of people including homemakers, tradespeople, fishmongers and the like, it has been everything from a practical kitchen item to a status symbol.Closer to home, I sometimes associate it with a loosely tied voorskoot that I watched my aunties and grandmothers don to mass-cater a family event. Images of nimble hands peeling carrots in bulk in a garage or a billowing cloud of scone flour swirling off...
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