lifestyle news rss feed https://www.theafrica.co.za/rss/ https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/food-lovers-market-hunger-month-campaign-helps-fund-16357829-meals-in-landmark-10th-year-461972187 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/food-lovers-market-hunger-month-campaign-helps-fund-16357829-meals-in-landmark-10th-year-461972187 LIFESTYLE NEWS - South Africa produces enough food to feed its population, yet millions of people continue to experience hunger. Every year, approximately 10 million tonnes of food are lost or Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:14:51 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/what-to-expect-from-amazons-first-ever-prime-day-sale-in-south-africa-461962254 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/what-to-expect-from-amazons-first-ever-prime-day-sale-in-south-africa-461962254 US retail giant Amazons first ever Prime Day in South Africa is set for Tuesday, 23 June 2026 - but the sale will run until Monday, 29 June with discounts of up to 50% on offer. Amazon Prime, the me Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:35:46 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/tb-is-curable-south-africans-cant-wait-around-for-someone-elses-rescue-46195292 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/tb-is-curable-south-africans-cant-wait-around-for-someone-elses-rescue-46195292 LIFESTYLE NEWS - TB remains the deadliest infectious disease in the world, but it s not killing people indiscriminately, it s killing people in poor, developing countries. Data from the World Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:38:03 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/1976-student-uprising-leader-still-haunted-by-rows-of-bodies-in-the-mortuary-461882323 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/1976-student-uprising-leader-still-haunted-by-rows-of-bodies-in-the-mortuary-461882323 Seth Mazibuko is part of a team heading the 1976 at 50 campaign to commemorate the day. I will never forget that day, says Seth Mazibuko. We were children on a peaceful march. When the police opened Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:51:46 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/mbali-motloung-turns-passion-for-healthcare-into-wellness-clinic-461812156 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/mbali-motloung-turns-passion-for-healthcare-into-wellness-clinic-461812156 It can be daunting setting out in the business world by yourself but for former nurse Mbali Motloung, the support of her family was critical in her decision to start her own health care centre in Brak Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:24:28 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/inside-johannesburgs-luxury-japaneseinspired-spa-experience-everyone-is-suddenly-talking-about-461792162 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/inside-johannesburgs-luxury-japaneseinspired-spa-experience-everyone-is-suddenly-talking-about-461792162 The Hydying in Hyde Park blends Japanese wellness rituals, luxury beauty treatments, and immersive hydrotherapy experiences beautifully. Tucked away in the heart of Hyde Park , The Hydying is quietl Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:42:50 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/diabetes-why-early-recognition-and-timely-treatment-matter-461752175 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/diabetes-why-early-recognition-and-timely-treatment-matter-461752175 LIFESTYLE NEWS - Diabetes is one of South Africa s most urgent and fastest-growing health challenges, and early action remains the strongest defence against its long-term impact. There is an Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:10:20 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/the-immediate-strain-smoking-places-on-the-heart-every-time-you-light-up-461702133 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/the-immediate-strain-smoking-places-on-the-heart-every-time-you-light-up-461702133 LIFESTYLE NEWS - World No Tobacco Day (31 May) highlights how repeated smoking puts ongoing strain on the heart and blood vessels, significantly raising the risk of serious heart disease. As Thu, 28 May 2026 21:06:10 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/social-and-systemic-failures-blamed-for-ongoing-tb-crisis-46169218 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/social-and-systemic-failures-blamed-for-ongoing-tb-crisis-46169218 Tuberculosis continues to haunt South Africa despite decades of treatment advances, with health experts warning that the disease is thriving in the same conditions that have fuelled poverty, overcrowd Wed, 27 May 2026 11:38:28 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/you-are-what-you-eat-and-your-digestive-system-tells-you-461682203 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/you-are-what-you-eat-and-your-digestive-system-tells-you-461682203 Digestive system health is not gut health. And even though the latter is often confused for the former, digestion is a near whole of body function that kicks off the moment you stuff that piece of cho Tue, 26 May 2026 16:28:53 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/the-betway-premiership-curtain-closes-heres-how-to-prepare-mentally-for-the-world-cup-46168222 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/the-betway-premiership-curtain-closes-heres-how-to-prepare-mentally-for-the-world-cup-46168222 With the Betway Premiership season wrapped up, South African fans must shift their focus to the World Cup. Tue, 26 May 2026 11:04:26 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/child-protection-week-justice-delayed-is-child-protection-denied-461642287 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/child-protection-week-justice-delayed-is-child-protection-denied-461642287 LIFESTYLE NEWS - As South Africa marks Child Protection Week from 29 May to 5 June, child protection advocates are calling for urgent intervention within the justice system, warning that prolonged Fri, 22 May 2026 20:15:12 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/fuel-costs-are-changing-how-south-africans-shop-travel-and-survive-46163270 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/fuel-costs-are-changing-how-south-africans-shop-travel-and-survive-46163270 LIFESTYLE NEWS - South Africans are not merely grumbling at the petrol pump anymore. The spiralling fuel price and broader cost-of-living crisis are now visibly reshaping how people move, shop, Thu, 21 May 2026 17:02:51 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/gen-z-and-baby-boomers-are-smart-cars-making-us-safer-or-more-distracted-461622225 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/gen-z-and-baby-boomers-are-smart-cars-making-us-safer-or-more-distracted-461622225 LIFESTYLE NEWS - The modern cockpit of a vehicle looks nothing like it did thirty years ago. What was once a purely mechanical environment is now a digital hub, designed to assist, alert, and Wed, 20 May 2026 23:39:46 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/the-best-laptop-tote-bags-for-south-african-women-according-to-tiktok-from-r400-to-r4-000-46162295 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/the-best-laptop-tote-bags-for-south-african-women-according-to-tiktok-from-r400-to-r4-000-46162295 TikTok creator Sherinne Winderley, known by her handle, Mrs Winderley, recently posted a video asking her followers to help her find a stylish new laptop tote bag. The freelance creative director an Wed, 20 May 2026 23:39:45 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/cape-cultural-collectives-darling-buds-of-may-fundraiser-raises-r50000-for-community-arts-4616224 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/cape-cultural-collectives-darling-buds-of-may-fundraiser-raises-r50000-for-community-arts-4616224 The Cape Cultural Collective`s Darling Buds of May fundraiser showcased an impressive lineup of performers, raising over R50,000 to support vital community programmes. Wed, 20 May 2026 08:41:44 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/7-big-reasons-your-car-warranty-claim-may-be-rejected-in-south-africa-and-how-to-avoid-them-461612154 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/7-big-reasons-your-car-warranty-claim-may-be-rejected-in-south-africa-and-how-to-avoid-them-461612154 One minute you`re driving to work, fetching the kids or running errands. The next, your car`s at the workshop needing a major repair, with a quote you weren`t expecting. For those with a motor warra Tue, 19 May 2026 10:09:13 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/no-gautrain-fare-increase-for-2026-commuters-get-more-relief-461572309 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/no-gautrain-fare-increase-for-2026-commuters-get-more-relief-461572309 Thousands of Gauteng commuters will continue paying the same Gautrain fares over the next year after the rail service confirmed that there will be no annual fare increase from 1 June 2026. The decis Fri, 15 May 2026 23:55:25 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/strict-dieting-after-40-is-making-women-heavier-not-lighter-461572295 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/strict-dieting-after-40-is-making-women-heavier-not-lighter-461572295 LIFESTYLE NEWS - Weight gain is not always fully in your control. It often comes down to underlying metabolic changes and hormonal shifts that sit largely outside your direct control. For the Fri, 15 May 2026 23:55:24 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/theres-more-at-stake-than-sound-audiologists-awareness-plea-to-sa-families-461552252 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/theres-more-at-stake-than-sound-audiologists-awareness-plea-to-sa-families-461552252 LIFESTYLE NEWS - South Africans of all ages can experience hearing loss, and the early signs are often so subtle that a person may not recognise the gradual deterioration, which can have profound Wed, 13 May 2026 20:12:45 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/cape-town-firefighters-honoured-in-atlantis-firefighters-day-event-46153224 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/cape-town-firefighters-honoured-in-atlantis-firefighters-day-event-46153224 Residents lined the streets of Atlantis this weekend as sirens echoed through the suburb - not in response to disaster, but in celebration of the men and women who risk their lives to protect others. Mon, 11 May 2026 09:56:45 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/do-you-know-your-baseline-health-status-heres-why-it-matters-for-your-lifestyle-changes-461492178 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/do-you-know-your-baseline-health-status-heres-why-it-matters-for-your-lifestyle-changes-461492178 Every year on 10 May, Global Move for Health Day serves as a reminder that physical activity is not about gym memberships or elite athleticism. It is a fundamental human behaviour, and one that millio Thu, 07 May 2026 20:49:54 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/winters-uninvited-guest-mould-and-how-to-keep-it-out-461482149 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/winters-uninvited-guest-mould-and-how-to-keep-it-out-461482149 With the dreaded winter rains approaching the Cape and unseasonally late rain falling across other parts of the country, many households are keeping the windows closed, heaters Wed, 06 May 2026 12:09:10 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/date-and-time-for-2026-flysafair-birthday-sale-50000-tickets-for-r12-each-461482152 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/date-and-time-for-2026-flysafair-birthday-sale-50000-tickets-for-r12-each-461482152 Its that time of the year when local airline FlySafair runs its annual birthday sale and on Wednesday, 6 May 2026 from 09:00, travel enthusiasts in South Africa get a chance to buy 50,000 flight ticke Wed, 06 May 2026 12:09:10 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/indoni-yamanzi-decoding-lerato-kganyago-ndlalas-2026-metro-fm-awards-style-pics-461412196 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/indoni-yamanzi-decoding-lerato-kganyago-ndlalas-2026-metro-fm-awards-style-pics-461412196 Lerato Kganyago Ndlala served as one of the main hosts of the 2026 Metro FM Music Awards, held at the ICC Arena in Durban in late April. She co-hosted the show alongside adored media personality Lawre Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:15:47 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/bonang-matheba-shuts-down-the-devil-wears-prada-2-red-carpet-look-in-thebe-magugu-46141291 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/bonang-matheba-shuts-down-the-devil-wears-prada-2-red-carpet-look-in-thebe-magugu-46141291 Bonang and Thebe Magugus Lesotho-inspired fashion moment is setting a new standard for African luxury around the world. South African media powerhouse Bonang Matheba has stepped into high fashion hi Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:05:49 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/create-the-ultimate-mothers-day-lunch-46141261 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/create-the-ultimate-mothers-day-lunch-46141261 Mother s Day is a moment to pause and celebrate the women who have shaped our lives with love, strength and unwavering care. It s about more than just a gift, it s about creating Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:06:47 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/into-the-cape-flats-one-creators-bold-journey-beyond-the-fear-narrative-461402259 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/into-the-cape-flats-one-creators-bold-journey-beyond-the-fear-narrative-461402259 When most visitors arrive in Cape Town , they`re handed a familiar list of places to avoid. Areas like Lavender Hill, Mitchell`s Plain and Manenberg are often reduced to warnings shorthand for danger Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:13:48 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/why-gauteng-residents-must-not-see-malaria-as-a-distant-risk-461402275 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/why-gauteng-residents-must-not-see-malaria-as-a-distant-risk-461402275 For many South Africans, malaria is still seen as a distant risk, only associated with trips to the Kruger or rural parts of the country, and is widely assumed to be confined to the Lowveld or border Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:13:48 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/takealot-house-of-beauty-review-an-honest-take-on-the-experience-and-r7-000-goodie-bag-461402159 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/takealot-house-of-beauty-review-an-honest-take-on-the-experience-and-r7-000-goodie-bag-461402159 If youve been anywhere near online South African beauty communities in the last few days, youve probably seen the hauls, the goodies bag reveals and the crowded aisle footage from the Takealot House o Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:13:47 GMT