By: Sydney Sekese, CFP® professional and member of the Financial Planning Institute “A week is a long time in politics” The above quote is commonly used to depict the fast pace of the political landscape, which changes drastically just over a single week. I would like to adopt this quote and remind readers how fast paced the events of last year (since March 2020) have been.…
By Sydney Sekese, CFP® professional and member of the Financial Planning Institute The month of February is often eventful and filled with activities ranging from “Valentine’s day celebrations” to the finance minister’s budget speech. This year we also saw the release of national matric results in February. The budget speech was delivered against the backdrop…
Pretoria has always been seen as cosmopolitan lagging, especially with the likes of Cape Town and Johannesburg, even though over the years it’s have proven otherwise – with great hiking spots, memorable stay-cation worthy destinations and an array of sizzling eating locations. It comes as no surprise when another of these unforgettable restaurants opens –…
By: Sydney Sekese, CFP® professional and member of the Financial Planning Institute I am adopting this month’s article from a well-known expression. This expression was in use in the middle of the 4th century BC. It is related to a fable, which goes something like this: “A young man spends all his money on gambling and…
Sydney Sekese, CFP® professional and member of the Financial Planning Institute The day finally arrived and quickly disappeared. By the time you read this article, most consumers would have stood in long queues for Black Friday bargains. The effects of excessive spending during this period could be likened to a hangover. Just like a hangover…
When you walk into Ngala Lodge (Ngala, meaning ‘lion‘ in Shangaan, ) situated at the Dinokeng Game Reverse, part of the Pride of Africa Group ; you think wilderness chic – from the architecture of lodge , the deco and the beauty of it’s surroundings. Owned by lovely couple Stefan and Annelize Vermaak. Ngala Lodge transports you…
Sydney Sekese, CFP® professional and member of the Financial Planning Institute An election for the president of the United States happens every four years. At the time of writing, the next presidential election would have been on November 3, 2020. Staying informed and up to date with the latest political news is paramount to every…
Lucia Mthiyane is a gifted storyteller. The Kitchen Queen is both a great journey with an incredible cook and recipe book. Filled with childhood and life stories that will entertain and keep you glued… and antidotes that make Lucia Mthiyane fascinating and relatable. The artwork is rustic chic reminiscent of eras gone by and of…
Lishe was recently invited to try the Floation Centre at the Health Lab South Africa. A bit of history for you… The first float tank was developed in 1954 by Dr. John C. Lilly, a neuropsychiatrist interested in the effects of sensory deprivation on the brain. His initial design evolved over time, and the first commercially…
This article is written purely from findings I have [personally witnessed and worked through relating to my nutrition patients. I will also add here that most of the emotional stressors relating to the below was surprisingly based on unstable nutrition and eating patterns during six months of lockdown – especially the first three months of…
