People often joke about feeling uncomfortable and lethargic after a meal - whether it be a hearty Sunday lunch or a bite-on-the-go. But few stop to question this long enough to realise that they may be slowly eating themselves to death.

Following the announcement of rising crime statistics on Tuesday, the Cape Flats community is planning a mass shutdown at the beginning of October to demand an end to gang violence. Crime is an ongoing problem in the Cape Flats. With South Africa holding a reputation for regular protest action, community members have been taking to the streets long before the announcement.

The most used rewards programme in South Africa is the Pick n Pay Smart Shopper card, with the Clicks ClubCard and Woolworths WRewards short on its heels. This is according to the 2018 Loyalty Programme Member Engagement Survey, which is based on answers from 1,413 respondents, predominantly between the ages of 25 and 34. 

It’s often difficult to discern whether financial advisers are championing your interests, or whether they’re merely trying to sell their company’s products.  Among the most sceptical are millennials, who often believe a thorough, online search can supply them with enough financial advice – either that, or a phone call to mom or dad.