SAARP

14/09/2026

How mayonnaise is now classified in South Africa:
Under the new regulations, the classes of Mayonnaise Salad Cream, Salad Dressing and Salad Oil Dressing are defined by their edible vegetable oil content.

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The Department of Agriculture has gazetted changes to regulations governing mayonnaise and other dressings in South Africa. The main changes relate to “reduced oil” variants of mayonnaise, alongside stricter packaging requirements around health claims. The gazette follows the publishing of draft...

12/09/2026

Your smartphone is the single most vital tool for any journey, provided you prepare it before departure. This guide shows you how to prepare, navigate offline, avoid steep roaming costs, overcome language barriers, and safeguard travel documents with cloud backups.

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Travelling locally or abroad brings its own challenges and your smartphone is the one piece of technology that you will most likely have with you on your journey. There are a few things to consider which may be the very things that help your travel experience to go smoothly. Software and application...

11/09/2026

Our SAARP PE West Social Club had multiple walks this month from Grass Roof/Sylvic Nature Reserve, Cape Recife, Dodd’s Farm to the Conservatory in St. George's Park.

To join a SAARP Social Club visit our webpage https://saarp.net/pages/social-clubs

09/09/2026

Good news for anyone with a driving licence in South Africa.

The Department of Transport is moving to extend the validity of driving licence cards in South Africa from five to ten years, with the process laid out in its annual performance plan for 2026/27.

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Good news for anyone with a driving licence in South Africa. The Department of Transport is moving to extend the validity of driving licence cards in South Africa from five to ten years, with the process laid out in its annual performance plan for 2026/27. According to the department, it plans to ha...

02/09/2026

SAARP Milnerton Social Club went on an amazing bus with 60 of its members. 1st stop Alpaca loom in Paarl. 2nd Stop Toeka stoor in Paarl, where we enjoy a most delicious lunch. Last stop Reptile park at Stodels Nursery in Bellville. STUNNING day enjoyed by all.

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31/08/2026

Waking at 3am every night?

If you often find yourself awake at 3am. You're not alone. These are some of the reasons that might be behind the, awakenings as well as ways to enhance your sleep:

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Waking at 3am every night? If you often find yourself awake at 3am. You're not alone. These are some of the reasons that might be behind the, awakenings as well as ways to enhance your sleep: Waking during the night is actually a normal part of sleep. Most people wake briefly several times but usual...

29/08/2026

We carry our smartphones everywhere, keeping them tucked away in our pockets or bags for most of the day. But while we are incredibly accustomed to using them for standard daily tasks, there are several highly practical, built-in features that are easily overlooked.

From rotating your screen to unlock a scientific calculator to tracking your daily walks without needing a smartwatch, your device is packed with clever, built-in utilities designed to make life a little easier. Here are seven essential features hidden in plain sight that you can start using today.

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You are so used to your smartphone and the general use that it gives you, but there are some features that are perhaps overlooked. Some of these features can be very helpful. Let’s have a look at seven features that may be of use. 1. Calculator Most smartphones have a built-in calculator where you...

26/08/2026

Take Time for Nature
Reconnect with nature, enjoy peaceful surroundings and experience the joy of being outdoors.

South African residents aged 60 years and older can enjoy 30% off self-catering accommodation and camping at participating CapeNature reserves throughout most of the year.

If you are a South African resident in possession of a valid ID, and you are 60 years or older, you qualify for CapeNature's senior citizen discount of 30% off all self-catering and camping facilities.

24/08/2026

Health:

PsA (Psoriatic Arthritis) is a chronic condition that causes pain, swelling, and inflammation in the joints. It also causes dactylitis, which refers to the swelling of entire toes or fingers.

This article examines how PsA can affect the feet, including symptoms, risk factors, and diagnosis. It also covers how to manage and treat the foot-related symptoms of PsA.

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PsA (Psoriatic Arthritis) is a chronic condition that causes pain, swelling, and inflammation in the joints. It also causes dactylitis, which refers to the swelling of entire toes or fingers. This article examines how PsA can affect the feet, including symptoms, risk factors, and diagnosis. It also....

22/08/2026

We’ve all been there. You leave your home to go and do some shopping and then forget something. So you take your phone out to make a call and see that the phone battery is extremely low. Or perhaps you have gone out to a new restaurant and need the maps app on your phone to see how to get home, but the battery is running low and might not be enough to see you through the journey. Whatever the case might be, there is a reasonably high chance that the “battery low” warning has come on just when you need it.

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We’ve all been there. You leave your home to go and do some shopping and then forget something. So you take your phone out to make a call and see that the phone battery is extremely low. Or perhaps you have gone out to a new restaurant and need the maps app on your phone to see how to get home, bu...