LIFESTYLE
The Common Sense's Christmas Braai Recipe
Enjoy a festive Christmas braai with beef ribs, lamb sosaties, grilled vegetables, and a fresh tomato and avocado salad.
Lifestyle
December 23, 2025
5 min read
Five Festive Films With Heart, Humour, and a Little Real Life
Five films that mix humour, heart, and real life in a way that makes them perfect for a thoughtful festive season watch.
Family
December 23, 2025
3 min read
Keep Your Spending Under Control This Christmas
Some tips to manage your spending over the festive season.
Lifestyle
December 22, 2025
4 min read
Five South African Wines to Try This Festive Season
The Common Sense’s wine correspondent brings you a carefully chosen selection of South African wines that match the pace, heat, and long evenings of December, from fresh coastal whites to thoughtful reds worth slowing down for.
Lifestyle
December 13, 2025
4 min read
Cape Town’s Kloof Street Among World’s Coolest Streets
Cape Town’s mix of heritage charm, creative energy, and a thriving food and nightlife scene have been recognised as Kloof Street is named one of the coolest strips in the world.
Lifestyle
December 13, 2025
3 min read
Retirement Stigma Keeps Older Adults out of Counselling
Many retirees are struggling with anxiety and loneliness, and feel shame about seeking help, even though simple counselling or coaching could turn this life stage into their strongest chapter.
Lifestyle
December 13, 2025
3 min read
Stop Drowning in Tinsel and Decorate Like a Pro This Christmas
Most houses end up buried under tinsel and clutter by mid-December, but it does not have to be that way. This step-by-step guide walks you through clearing space, choosing a simple theme, and using greenery, light, and scent so your home feels warm and inviting rather than crowded and exhausting.
Family
December 9, 2025
5 min read
Why Your Weekend Hobby Might Be the Best Self-Improvement Plan You Have
From dog walking to photography classes, the right hobbies can nudge you into better sleep, safer choices, and calmer decision making. Here’s how to use that to your advantage.
Lifestyle
December 9, 2025
4 min read
Why The Redwall Series Belongs On Your Family Bookshelf
If your child loves big adventures and richly drawn worlds, the Redwall series offers talking animals, brave quests, and a cosy abbey community that families will want to visit again and again.
Lifestyle
November 29, 2025
5 min read
Peppermint Crisp Tart Recipe
A chilled South African classic layered with mint, caramel, and crunchy biscuits for the perfect dessert.
Lifestyle
November 29, 2025
3 min read
