We live surrounded by objects that have utility but, they are so ordinary to us that we don’t even notice them. What rarely crosses the mind is how strange, controversial or accidental some of these items once were.
New Year’s resolutions come and go easily, By mid-January they are all but forgotten. The problem is rarely intention. It is ambition without sustainability.
Most people who live with pets do not need a study to tell them what they already know. Animals change the atmosphere of a home. They soften bad days.
The 10 000-step goal has been mocked, debunked and dismissed more times than a January diet. It has been called arbitrary, outdated and born from a 1960s pedometer marketing campaign rather than hard science.
Fashion in 2026 does not tiptoe in. It arrives loud in its intent and clear in its purpose. After years of trend overload, aesthetic fatigue and look-at-me dressing driven by social media cycles, the industry is pulling itself back into focus.
The festive season turns South Africa’s roads into a busy network of families, luggage and best intentions. It is the time of year when everyone is trying to get somewhere, and the smallest lapse can undo an entire holiday.
The festive season is a master cash gobbler. Before you’ve even put up the tree, your wallet is already lighter from travel plans, groceries, gifts, and that extra pack of mince pies you didn’t really need but bought anyway.
Christmas decorating this year is about simplicity, creativity and bringing meaning back into the season. Instead of competing for the biggest tree or the most glitter, people are focusing on warmth, texture and the kind of charm that feels personal rather than polished.
The next time you pop into Sunninghill Square Pharmacy, consider this: Pharmacists are key members of the overall healthcare team, their role in keeping us well is bigger than many of us realise.
Getting ready for summer is not just about trimming down or fitting into swimwear. It is also about how you feel when you step out the door.
