Every month, millions of South African moms stretch the same few hundred rand across groceries, transport, school needs and nappies. If you are the one holding the household together, the SASSA Child Support Grant exists for exactly that — and too many moms either don't know they qualify, or put off applying because the process looks complicated. It isn't. How much is the Sassa Child Support Grant? R580 per child, every month. The increase came in April 2026 — nothing changed in … [Read More...]
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Meet travel blogger Sara who gives us some blogging and photography tips
Today we interview South African mom blogger Sara Essop, who blogs at In Africa and Beyond. I have a husband and two kids who have grown up way too fast. My daughter is studying Computer Science at university and my son is in Grade 12. My … [Read More...]
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Orboot Review: There’s a diplodocus at my door!
If your kid is anything like my kid, he or she has probably had some whacky ideas about what they wanted as a pet. When we first came to PE Nicky wanted a penguin. "But where would we put him?" I said. "In the pool," came the simple reply. Similarly … [Read More...]
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The SASSA Child Support Grant, Explained Simply for Busy Moms
Every month, millions of South African moms stretch the same few hundred rand across groceries, transport, school needs and nappies. If you are the one holding the household together, the SASSA Child … [Read More...]
When Summer Fun Turns Painful: Managing Children’s Sunburn, Pain and Fever
Summer’s back, and while your kids are busy cannonballing into the pool or making mud cakes in the garden, it’s easy to forget just how quickly soaking up those warm sunbeams can burn young skin. A … [Read More...]
The Blogging Is NOT Dead Bundle is officially open (25 – 31 October)
Can we talk about the question every blogger keeps getting asked? “Isn’t blogging dead?” Between AI Overviews answering searches right on Google, constant algorithm updates, and everyone telling … [Read More...]
PE / Gqeberha Entrepreneurs: Win a Ticket to Your 2027 Plan Your Brand & Social Media Strategy
Would you like to walk into next year with a plan? Then this event is for you. Fadia Williams, Brand and Business Architect, is here to help you with a three hour session that can get you clear on … [Read More...]
Eight Reasons To Visit Wild Coast Sun On Your Next Family Holiday
This post is written by Janine Avery from Five Star Stories. Instagram is saturated with a particular type of family holiday. One where perfectly manicured children in impossibly clean linen … [Read More...]
