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Where Do Vegans Get Their Protein?

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5 Quick Fire Protein Packed Vegan Recipes Vegans Skip The Middle ‘Man’ And Go Direct Why Your Vegan Smells Good We all know that beans provide goodly amounts of protein but there are many other forms of protein available to Vegans and Carnivores alike.Speaking of beans here is a quick joke: Why did the chef dish exactly 249 Beans? Because one more would have made it Too Farty.And, speaking of Farty – a little known and unexpected consequence of strict veganism (no animal products at all along … [Read more...] about Where Do Vegans Get Their Protein?

How to Teach Your Children Disrespect for Everyone (Including God)

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Dear Churches – Stop inviting Satan into your home Dear Parents – Your children are lost and need YOU Dear Schools – Teaching solely with devices is not really teaching but baby sitting Each generation says that they live in trying times – Great Granny and Grandpa lived through the World Wars, Granny and Grandpa walked through the snow at 4:00 am to milk the cows, Mom and Dad were denied the toys that they wanted – the list goes on!My two grown up and overseas children were always pointing out … [Read more...] about How to Teach Your Children Disrespect for Everyone (Including God)

NEW CoreLife Medical Launches Website Serves Customers’ Oxygen Therapy Needs

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Johannesburg, South Africa – July 10, 2024 – CoreLife Medical, a leading provider of medical oxygen solutions, is excited to announce the launch of its newly designed website. The revamped online platform offers an enhanced user experience and streamlined access to a comprehensive range of oxygen concentrators, cylinders, and accessories.The new website reflects CoreLife Medical’s commitment to providing top-quality healthcare solutions, with a focus on user comfort, reliability, and ease of … [Read more...] about NEW CoreLife Medical Launches Website Serves Customers’ Oxygen Therapy Needs

Ending the Silence: Understanding and Preventing Suicide in South Africa

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Cape Town, September, 17, 2024: September is World Suicide Prevention Month, a time to talk about a challenging topic that many avoid. In South Africa, it’s estimated that one person dies by suicide every hour. This heartbreaking statistic affects families, friends, and entire communities nationwide. The Seriousness of Suicide in South Africa South Africa has one of the highest suicide rates in Africa, with about 23.5 suicides per 100,000 people each year. This means around 14,000 lives are lost … [Read more...] about Ending the Silence: Understanding and Preventing Suicide in South Africa

Gumtree SA Introduces Pay & Ship – The Game-Changing Secure Payment & Delivery Solution

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1 September 2024, Cape Town, South Africa – Gumtree South Africa (Gumtree SA) has once again revolutionised the online classifieds experience, this time with the launch of Pay & Ship, a secure payment and delivery solution. By prioritising user safety and convenience, this innovative development reinforces Gumtree’s commitment to being the country’s ‘most trusted online buying and selling platform’. With the recently launched Pay & Ship, users can enjoy a seamless … [Read more...] about Gumtree SA Introduces Pay & Ship – The Game-Changing Secure Payment & Delivery Solution

Nurses stop work after finding human waste at clinic door

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Since the beginning of the year there has been no wall or fence around the Mabandla Clinic in Kariega.Mabandla Clinic in Kariega was closed for the second day on Tuesday as nurses refused to work after finding human waste at the door and empty bottles of alcohol strewn around the yard. The fencing around the clinic was stolen at the beginning of the year and despite promises, it has not been replaced by the provincial Department of Health. “We can’t work in this environment,” one of the nurses … [Read more...] about Nurses stop work after finding human waste at clinic door

Mpondoland dagga growers left out to dry

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Nonkanyiso Bhulabhula and her husband, Lungisani Khumbafathi, rely on cultivating their dagga crop for survival.The police could never shut down the trade of dagga from Mpondoland. But the gradual decriminalisation of cannabis, ironically, has posed a bigger existential threat to these small farmers than law enforcement did. While anti-cannabis laws were enforced, there was a ready market for dagga grown in remote Eastern Cape villages. But with the flourishing of the often illicit, but largely … [Read more...] about Mpondoland dagga growers left out to dry

The Future of Gumtree SA is Local

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June 2024 , Cape Town, South Africa -Since late 2022, Gumtree SA has been entirely SA-owned for the first time. “Becoming locally-owned, hosted and controlled has been a significant strategic boost for Gumtree South Africa (SA)”, says Marcus Badach, Chief of Staff at Gumtree South Africa. “This localisation and the resultant agility have made a huge difference to us at Gumtree; positioning ourselves as a marketplace deeply rooted in local needs and nuances, differentiates us from our … [Read more...] about The Future of Gumtree SA is Local

Scale Up Con 2024: Unleashing the Next Wave of Entrepreneurial Growth

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Founders Events, in partnership with Outsourced CFO (OCFO.com), is thrilled to announce the return of Scale Up Con, the premier event designed to empower entrepreneurs and business leaders to take their companies to the next level. Set to take place on 20 June 2024, at the Crystal Towers in Cape Town, this year’s conference promises to deliver diverse insights and networking opportunities. Scale Up Con is renowned for bringing together some of South Africa’s top scale-up founders and … [Read more...] about Scale Up Con 2024: Unleashing the Next Wave of Entrepreneurial Growth

Radisson Hotel Group targets expansion to 25 hotels in South Africa by 2030, doubling its current portfolio

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Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce its goal to reach 25 hotels in South Africa by 2030, effectively doubling its current portfolio. This ambitious expansion along with the Group’s recent updates to its South African portfolio underscores its commitment to strengthening its presence and contributing to the growth of the South African hospitality industry. Daniel Trappler, Senior Director of Development, Sub-Sahara Africa at Radisson Hotel Group, shared insights into the Group’s … [Read more...] about Radisson Hotel Group targets expansion to 25 hotels in South Africa by 2030, doubling its current portfolio

Deadly storm creates havoc from Gqeberha to Tongaat

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At least nine people died as a result of what is being called a tornado hitting the oThongati (formerly Tongaat) area north of Durban on Monday late afternoon. Local ward councillor Dolly Munien said many more people were injured by the storm, which also left hundreds of people homeless as shacks were blown away and roofs ripped off. Heavy rainfall and high waves also caused flooding and other disruptions in the Eastern and Western Cape. Storm hits oThongati in KZN According to local disaster … [Read more...] about Deadly storm creates havoc from Gqeberha to Tongaat

50% of South Africans over 15 have hypertension, a disease known as the silent killer

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May Measurement Month calls on South Africans to get tested!It’s reported that close on 50% of South Africans over 15 live with hypertension1 – also known as the silent killer. Even more alarming is 50% are undiagnosed and untreated2. This May, a public health campaign “Because I Say So” is calling on consumers to get a blood pressure (BP) check. This non-evasive test takes five minutes and can save your life and it’s free during May Measurement Month.Global figures indicate that 28 000 people … [Read more...] about 50% of South Africans over 15 have hypertension, a disease known as the silent killer

Colchester clinic is crumbling, with broken ceilings, windows and no electricity

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The building used by for the weekly mobile clinic for residents of Colchester in the Eastern Cape is in a terrible state. The building used for a clinic in Colchester near Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape has no electricity and has broken windows, ceilings and doors. Patients have been complaining about the state of the building used for the weekly clinic. But the Eastern Cape Department of Health says it does not have enough budget to renovate the clinic this year. The building used for the weekly … [Read more...] about Colchester clinic is crumbling, with broken ceilings, windows and no electricity

Maximising the Value of Your Annual Financial Statements with Expert Analysis and Insights

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Annual financial statements provide you with quantitative data regarding specific aspects of your company’s financial performance.  Financial statements include figures from the prior fiscal year so that you and your finance team can compare performance and financial records over two years. It’s all about benchmarking. Quantitative data are data represented numerically, including anything that can be counted, measured, or given a numerical value. To put things differently, companies all … [Read more...] about Maximising the Value of Your Annual Financial Statements with Expert Analysis and Insights