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NO RELIEF FOR SA ECONOMY After experiencing some relief at the pumps in July, South African motorists will have to budget for a fuel price increase in August. Based on unaudited month-end fuel price data, the Automobile Association said that South Africans can expect a petrol price increase of around 20 cents a litre from Wednesday 02 August 2017, while those driving diesel-powered vehicles will need to fork out around 30 cents more. The price of petrol dropped in early July by up to 69c a litre, while the price of diesel came down by 60c. This followed a breather of 25c a litre in June after increasing 30c a litre in May. While the petrol price drop offered some financial reprieve, South Africans were encouraged to prepare for potential fuel fluctuations, suggested Priya Naicker, advice manager at Old Mutual Personal Finance. Naicker explained that this can be done by determining how much money you currently spend on petrol. You should then set aside between 5% and 10% of this value each month as a buffer against future increases. Debt Rescue CEO Neil Roets said, “If we are to see a significant rise in the fuel price in August, this will have a substantial impact on the prices of virtually everything. Roets also reminded consumers that South Africa's ailing economy is on the brink of a recession, with two quarters of negative growth recorded. “It is going to make for a toxic mix that is going to severely impact the more than half of all South Africans who are three months or more behind in their debt repayments.” The AA stated that the increases are mainly due to currency weakness in the month of July, although oil prices also played a part. This meaning a weaker rand and higher oil prices for the increase. “The rand accounted for about two-thirds of the hike, with a slight uptick in international fuel prices contributing the remainder," the association pointed out. The AA also warned that, should current trends persist, further price hikes could take place in the months ahead: "While the rand continues its volatile trend, international fuel prices have surged strongly in the past ten days. If this upwards movement continues into August, fuel users can expect further bad news." “The rand depreciated slightly, on average, against the US dollar during the period under review. This led to higher contribution to the basic fuel price on petrol, diesel and illuminating paraffin by 11.15c/l, 10.93c/l and 10.88c/l,
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1. a job interview: This is not the time to be extra glamorous. Dressing conservatively and well put together is vital. The ideal choice would be a pants suit or a pencil skirt in either black or navy paired with a crisp shirt. If the job is in a more casual environment then you could get away with wearing jeans (preferably a dark wash with no rips) and a shirt with a blazer. Your makeup should be minimal, forget the winged eyeliner and glitter but a strong lip colour is acceptable (not bright pink though). Cleavage and showing too much skin is a definite no-go.
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3. meeting the parents for the first time: This can be one of the more daunting experiences where making a good first impression is a priority. It is not the time to be sporting the latest trends though. Your best bet is to wear classic pieces like a black dress or a tailored pants paired with a camisole. If you are opting for a dress or skirt the length should be below the knee. A top priority regardless of the occasion is grooming! Make sure your hair is clean (NO DRY SHAMPOO) and neat manicured nails are a major plus. Although following the appropriate protocol with regards to dressing you should not stray away from your true self, as this is one of the most important things people observe during a first meeting. It is acceptable to add accessories to your outfits that say a little something about you, but within reason.
have been adorning their faces with these iridescent tones. Some creatives have taken the trend to their locks by adorning their hair with unicorn tones. Maybe it is the childlike fantasy or a good marketing ploy but anything resembling a unicorn is making waves in the beauty industry. A little far-fetched but fun nonetheless.
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after multiple treatments, and pigmentation can get significantly lighter but there isn’t a dramatic change if it is very deep. After a chemical peel skin will appear red and sun exposure should be limited for a few days. Micro needling - This is a cosmetic procedure where tiny needles are used to make indents in the skin increasing the production of collagen naturally (a skin numbing cream is applied before so it is painless). This can help with pigmentation and acne scarring but many treatments are needed. Dramatic results in the reduction of pigmentation is noticed in most cases. A little down time is required after the procedure as skin will appear red, puffy and sometimes bruised but these go away after 3-5 days depending on your skin. Laser therapy - A special laser light is used on the pigmented area and this procedure is probably one of the few options that offers visibly reduced pigmentation after the first procedure. This depends on the level of pigmentation as well.
If pigmentation is a concern the best route to go is consulting with a dermatologist or beauty therapist. It is highly recommended one gets it treated as soon as possible, be it with products only or added treatments.
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INGREDIENTS: • Salt • 450g linguine • 1 avocado, pitted • 2 cups fresh basil • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil • 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for serving • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved METHOD:
INGREDIENTS: • 2 ripe avocados,pitted & halved • 4 large eggs • Pinch of salt • Freshly ground black pepper • 3 slices bacon • Freshly chopped chives, for garnish
1. In a large pot of salted boiling water, METHOD: cook linguine according to package directions until al dente. 1. Preheat oven to 170°. Place 2. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water, and return to pot. Meanwhile, in a food avocados in a baking dish, processor fitted with a metal blade, then crack eggs blend into a bowl. avocado, basil, olive Using a spoon, transfer yolks to each avocado half, then spoon in as much egg oil, pine white as you can fit without spilling over. nuts, and Parmesan and season 2. Season with salt and pepper and bake until whites are set and yolks are no longer with salt runny, about 20 minutes. (Cover with foil if until avocados are beginning to brown.) creamy. ** For a looser texture, add another splash of olive oil.)
3. Meanwhile, in a pan over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp, about 8 minutes, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and chop.
INGREDIENTS: • 2 eggs • 4 tbsp corn flour • ½ tsp salt • 1 avocado, diced • 4 tbsp boiled corn • 3 tbsp crumbled feta • ½ cup sunflower oil METHOD: 1. Beat eggs well. 2. Add in corn flour and salt, mix them well. 3. Fold in diced avocado, boiled corns and feta. It will be like a thick cake batter. 4. Heat sunflower oil in a large skillet. 5. Leave 1 tbsp of the mixture in hot oil. Put in as many as you can. 6. Fry them until golden for about 30 seconds, flip them over and fry the other side.
7. Serve warm or cold. Makes about 10 3. Add pesto to pasta along with 1/2 cup reserved pasta water and toss well 4. Top avocados with bacon and chives and fritters. serve with a spoon. to combine. Add tomatoes and toss. Serve with more Parmesan.
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Still on rugby, we were fortunate enough to witness one the greatest events of our time with a shared British Lions and All Blacks series (1-1). The Lions just about conquered their Everest with the result and left the arrogant JULY signalled the start to an exciting ‘second picked in the name of the quota system. With all things considered, the perfect test XI that Kiwis and their fans absolutely shell-shocked. half’ of sporting action around the globe. If the The series had everything from intense media the country can put out should look like this: first six months were anything to go by then we Added to this, our assistant coaches (Neil Elgar, Markram, Amla, Du Plessis, Bavuma, De hype, red card drama, controversial penalties, are really in for a true ‘ball’ of a time. 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CRICKET fans were always going to be in for a and success in their various disciplines. Are title and 19th overall grand slam. A truly treat with the start of the marquee four match either even officially qualified with coaching SUPER RUGBY’s group stage is well and truly amazing feat from a man who recently warned test series between our very own Proteas and papers? I think we all know the answer to that! a thing of the past (thank goodness) and now is his competitors that he could play until the ripe hosts England. Our head coach Russell Domingo knows that his when things really start to heat up. Print old age of 40. He simply ages like fine wine and job isn’t secure either. deadlines prevent me from commenting on the it is unlikely that we will ever see another tennis The first game at the home of cricket, Lords, was quarter final stage but as things stand, the Lions player such as him. hyped up and billed as two teams taking on All of the above are rather damning facts and seem odds on favourites (perhaps with the each other with holes in their batting line-up, evidence that this team is most definitely still in AUGUST will see the conclusion of the cricket Crusaders) to lift the title. This would be a rare powerful bowling attacks, as well as teams in transition. accomplishment for a South African team and by series, the much anticipated Athletics World some sort of transition period. Rather apt and Championships (Bolt’s swansong), Golf’s US topping the overall log, they have everything in accurate indeed! However, it was the men in A strong performance in the second test at Trent their favour with the possibility of their three PGA Championship, Tennis’ US Open, the green who looked like the team in transition as Bridge didn’t do anything to change this fact but knockout games, including the final (if they get Belgian Grand Prix, Floyd Mayweather vs they were well and truly humbled on a ground certain aspects were at least corrected. The Conor McGregor (wow), the Rugby that far), being played at home. that they have traditionally excelled in (unbeaten return of Faf was a major factor (the guy should Championship and of course the start of the since the return from isolation). With captain cool seriously be our ODI skipper too) as was proper Yes the two New Zealand teams, the Saders and football season (happy days). Francois du Plessis missing the game due to the selection with Duminy finally being dropped. Hurricanes, will come pretty close themselves birth of his first child, the starting XI on paper, IN CLOSING, commiserations to our Women’s but I strongly feel this is outgoing coach Johan mirrored one of the weakest test teams that we Certain tweaks are required for the third test as Ackermann’s time to shine. He really deserves it! national cricket team for their heartbreak World have ever put out. A lack of legends (Graeme well. Kuhn doesn’t seem cut out for test cricket Yes my heart lies with the Sharks and they could Cup semi-final loss – you have done us proud. Smith, AB de Villiers, Dale Steyn, Jacques Kallis, and his age is also against him. The time has easily upset the above theory with a blinder of a Keep warm, keep cheering, keep supporting. 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1,2 X 1,2 FITTED FROM R1200
2 X P.I.R 2X Panic Buttons 1X Siren 1X Keypad 1X Control Unit 2X Magnetic Contacts
24 - hr security guards waterproofing
dry walling
partitions
ceilings
1,2 X 1,2 FITTED FROM R1200
STAINLESS STEEL BALUSTRADES
ALARM SYSTEMS
from...
R3999
- Equipped with Baton, Teargas & Hand-cuffs. - All guards are SOB registered.
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