As the cost of living continues to rise and eat into retirement savings, senior citizens in many of SA’s established suburbs are unlocking some of the value in their large family homes – not by selling them, but by renting them out, and then becoming tenants themselves in smaller, easier-to-manage properties. “This emerging trend makes […]
Read MoreInteresting research from Gumtree shows that 9 out of 10 people have at least R10 000 worth of unwanted and unused items in our homes. The baby boomer generation probably has a lot more than that – you might be in the same situation as Catherine. Catherine has recently inherited not only her parents’ belongings on […]
Read MoreHorrors! I hear you say. The whole point of a “lekker” braai is a best quality, thick cut of red meat surrounded by a layer of luscious fat. But maybe it’s time to take a reality check – we are not suggesting that you give up braaiing, but consider healthy options, when braaiing, which can […]
Read MoreThe organization, BKM Neighbourhood Watch, covering the southern suburbs of Bergvliet, Kreupelbosch, Meadowridge, Doordrift, Morningstar and Diep River in Cape Town, is run entirely by volunteers with the help of donations and contributions by local businesses. BKM’s primary aim is to create peace in their neighbourhood and community, and has to date improved safety in […]
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