Top ten essential retail stocks

CRAZY POPS

Available in a variety of six fruity flavours that will shake up your taste buds and leave you refreshed. Crazy Pops contain only the best-quality ingredients and are manufactured to the highest standards. They contain no artificial sweeteners and are sweetened with cane sugar only.

www.candicraze.co.za

LUCKY STAR PILCHARDS

SA’s favourite pilchards since 1959, this tangy tomato sauce flavour is still known for its superior and consistent quality. A natural source of protein and calcium and high in Omega 3 fatty acids, it is super tasty and super convenient. Enjoy it on its own or as the main ingredient to your favourite super tasty Lucky Star recipes.

www.luckystar.co.za

HANDY ANDY CREAM

Handy Andy Cream is powerful. Packed with millions of microparticles, it removes 100% of dirt – earning its place as the market leader in cleaning creams. Handy Andy Cream comes in 500ml and 750ml bottles, and is available in six refreshing fragrances: Ammonia Fresh, Lavender Fresh, Spring Fresh, Lemon Fresh and Potpourri.

www.unilever.co.za

STORK BAKING MARGARINE ENO ANTACID REGULAR

Fast heartburn relief – powered by bubbles! When your stomach’s upset, so is the rest of you. But have no fear! Combat the symptoms of heartburn, including acid reflux and indigestion, with the fizz that fights fast.

www.eno.co.za

MARMITE

Marmite is a yeast extract spread. It’s made from concentrated yeast extract, manufactured from spent brewer’s yeast. Marmite is both Kosher and Halaal and is also 100% vegetarian.

www.marmite.co.za

Full of delicious flavour and designed specifically for baking, ensuring the fluffiest cakes, the tastiest scones and the crunchiest biscuits. Make Stork Bake a staple in your kitchen – it’s been trusted by South African bakers for more than 65 years!

www.stork.co.za

GOLDEN CLOUD CAKE WHEAT FLOUR

Golden Cloud Cake Wheat Flour is versatile and perfect for almost any baking recipe! It’s ideal for cakes, scones, biscuits, breads, muffins and vetkoek. Available in 1kg, 2.5kg, 5kg, 10kg and 12.5kg.

www.goldencloud.co.za

JOKO TEA

Joko strong quality tea is blended with the finest leaves for a rich and full flavour. Strong enough to give you a lift. Use one bag per cup (guideline only). Pour freshly boiled water over the teabag and brew while stirring for 3-5 minutes or to desired strength.

www.joko.co.za

KINGSLEY COLA

The classic cola taste and refreshment made with only the best ingredients. Kingsley Cola is available in a PET bottle in 2.5L, 500ml, 330ml and a 355ml can.

www.kingsleybeverages.com

PLUSH SUPREME FLOOR & ALL PURPOSE CLEANER

Plush Supreme Floor & All Purpose Cleaner is an easy one-step solution designed to leave your home sparkling clean, protected and smelling beautiful. It is suitable for various surfaces in your home including tiles, baths, sinks, floors, laminated surfaces, stainless steel, ceramics, countertops and all washable surfaces. Available in 1L bottles, in Orange Blossom, Lavender, Potpourri and Spring Fresh.

www.plush.co.za

Internet access and education go hand in hand.

‘How did we survive before the internet?’ is probably one of the biggest questions that learners, their parents and educators have been asking throughout the pandemic and lockdown period.

Internet access hasn’t just made learning under lockdown possible, but a much more engaging and efficient experience than ever before. With fast, reliable fibre internet, learners have been able to engage with educators and learning material in more interactive and immersive ways – which we know by now is the best way to learn.

Online learning is here to stay

While the return to school and study routines may feel like we’re going back to ‘the way things used to be’, the reality is that classroom learning, homework and examination preparation will look very different going forward.

For one thing, while we’re all thanking our lucky stars for the easing for lockdown restrictions in South Africa, we still need to be very careful. That makes remote learning, reliable internet access and digital learning resources just as important as ever, to ensure learners are keeping up with their curriculums.

Schools and educators in SA are also increasingly recognising the benefits of taking a digital approach to learning, as it allows students who have a reliable internet connection to participate more actively in lessons, discussions and activities. Being able to watch a video or view an image on-screen, post commentary or questions to a live chat, and receive feedback in real-time makes a world of difference to learning experiences.

When it comes to prepping for upcoming examinations, having access to online resources like downloadable past papers and even interactive prep tests go a long way in preparing students for what’s to come. Online learning also allows for improved teamwork and collaboration, particularly with the use of apps like Microsoft Teams and Google Docs, which are becoming more commonplace in school environments.

The future is fibre

However, as appealing as the advantages of online learning may sound, having a poor internet connection can actually hamper instead of help the process.

Trying to follow a lesson when your connection keeps dropping and cutting off, or having to wait ages for a page to load and files to download takes all the fun and ability to engage out of the experience, making it difficult for learners to get the full benefit of online learning.

This is why a high-speed fibre internet connection is crucial, both at home and in the classroom, to ensure more efficient and interactive learning. It’s the difference between a frustrated and disengaged pupil and one who is able to grasp concepts quickly, and who actually enjoys learning.

Give learners the best possible start to building a brighter tomorrow with a reliable fibre internet connection – we can help.

Visit www.vumareach.co.za to check your home or classroom’s coverage, and to find and sign up for the fibre internet package that best suits your and your family’s needs.