Fitness and health 30.3.2020 04:12 pm

Watch: 5 at-home abdominal workouts for a flat stomach during lockdown

It’s important to stay healthy with a short daily, morning, afternoon or evening workout. It could make a difference to your day, elevate your mood and assist in fighting stress

Gyms may be closed and being on Covid-19 lockdown may mean restricted movement to public areas, but it doesn't mean not being able to get that daily workout in.

Covid-19 You may not walk yourself or your dog in your own complex or security estate – SAPS

Estate and complex managers had apparently been posing several enquiries about the matter, and they now have their answer.

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Fitness and health Why you should stay physically active during lockdown

Exercise is often prescribed to help prevent mental ailments such as depression and anxiety.

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Lifestyle Beauty company to use AI to create custom makeup looks

The company, Match Me Makeup, also has a skills development programme plan.

Music Freshlyground’s Zolani Mahola hosts daily live performances for fans

The singer encourages keen fans to interact and participate with her online.

Fitness and health 5 tips for surviving lockdown, from true experts of isolation

Astronaut Frank de Winne says it is vital to maintain human contact, even if only electronically.

Lifestyle Cutting your hair at home? Clipper brand Wahl has these tips

Wahl, the company that invented the first handheld electric clipper 101 years ago, has tips for cutting your hair at home.

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food and drink Five of the best South African wines

First Sighting comprises four affordable and versatile wines – Shiraz, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc and Rosé – that can be bought online.

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Travel The Capital Hotels and Apartments: A luxury home away from home

Before the lockdown was announced I took my final overnight trip in Jozi. I’ve been wondering what hotels are offering in terms of safety and health for tourists who are forced to be in South Africa for the next 21 days. The Capital Hotels and Apartments seemed ideal, simply because of its location in Melrose […]

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Home Life Get outdoors and have fun with family gardening

Growing vegetables can be a way of encouraging kids to eat the green stuff.

Home Life Seven tips to help your dog lose weight

Overweight dogs need a high meat diet with limited calories to promote better fitness.

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Travel European coronavirus travel ban leads to chaos in Paris airport

When the phone rang at 2:15 a.m. in Paris, it was decision time: Try to get home or possibly get stuck?

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Home Life Dokter and Misses brand creates bold modernist design

After 10 years, the demand for products hasn’t subsided because the items can be considered modernist yet timeless.

Technology Slow internet in SA as undersea cables suffer new damage

The West African Cable System (Wacs), which suffered a break in January, has broken again.

Fitness and health For nicotine addicts who now can’t buy cigarettes, how bad is withdrawal going to be?

You will need to ration your vice – if you didn’t buy enough. But Sergeant Kick Butt can perhaps help – and South Africa is supporting healthy choices in a very different time.