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Helen Grange

Mauritius more than just about getting away

Helen Grange|Published 7 years ago

The island holiday is not about ?getting away? but ?getting well?.

World’s 4th largest model of Titanic built on SA soil

Helen Grange|Published 8 years ago

Over the past two years, the quiet little town of Villiers has been manifesting something amazing – the world’s fourth-largest model of the Titanic.

HelpOut: the Uber of service providers

Helen Grange|Published 9 years ago

Need a plumber, electrician or other household services? SA-born HelpOut app has the contacts for you.

Watch VideoLights, camera, blooming marvellous (Video)

Helen Grange|Published 10 years ago

South African landscape gardener extraordinaire Leon Kluge has pulled off another huge victory, cleaning up at the world’s largest indoor flower show, writes Helen ...

Calling for a cab is (app)solutely easy

Helen Grange|Published 10 years ago

Uber has made its debut in SA. Helen Grange looks at the new 'taxi' service.

Meet SA's own bone detective

Helen Grange|Published 10 years ago

Our own 'Bone Detective' is finding out fascinating stuff about what it is to be human. Helen Grange chats to Brendon Billings.

Snap, filter, share - SA’s top Instagrammer

Helen Grange|Published 10 years ago

Helen Grange finds out how Gareth Pon’s online gallery translates to a career.

Rajiv Narandas convicted of club murder

Helen Grange|Published 10 years ago

Sentenced to 18 years in prison

‘Dead friend should have been on trial’

Helen Grange|Published 11 years ago

The spotlight fell on a deceased friend of Durban businessman Rajiv Narandas during Narandas's murder trial.

Mom’s the word

Helen Grange|Published 11 years ago

Mothering comes in many styles. Most of us have a little bit of a few styles. Helen Grange describes 13 stereotypical mother figures

The new flowers in your night garden

Helen Grange|Published 11 years ago

They’re so useful, but solar lights used to be so dull. Now they have gone all whimsical and colourful, writes Helen Grange

Local designs with a Swedish bent

Helen Grange|Published 11 years ago

Modern, sleek, multi-functional but quirky too. That’s the kind of furniture Candice Brophy wanted at home, so that’s what she has designed, writes Helen Grange

Cute and crazy world of novelty storage

Helen Grange|Published 11 years ago

Helen Grange looks at how the USB flash drive has been transformed to market, promote and delight.

Summer tablescapes

Helen Grange|Published 11 years ago

As the year winds down, you might be thinking of throwing a lunch or dinner party. Helen Grange brings you some tablescape ideas courtesy of the experts

We could not afford to retire

Helen Grange|Published 11 years ago

Most people don’t want to think about their retirement and, beyond their company pension, don’t make any provision for it. In the end they have to work for longer ...

Hawking best of SA design abroad

Helen Grange|Published 12 years ago

The country’s top contemporary designers have hit the gallery scene in New York, and will hopefully come back with a glow of appreciation, writes Helen Grange

How to protect yourself from lightning

Helen Grange|Published 12 years ago

Lightning is a dramatic spectacle, and beautiful to behold. But it’s also lethal if you get close. Helen Grange looks at this phenomenon.

Should children be pampered at day spas?

Helen Grange|Published 12 years ago

Treatments for kids are now on the menu at many day spas. But a psychologist says we are sending kids wrong messages by indulging them this way, writes Helen Grange ...

Narandas murder trial into fifth year

Helen Grange|Published 12 years ago

The murder trial of Rajiv Narandas, the Durban businessman-turned-bodybuilder, has entered it's fifth year.

Hello, it’s Peter. How can I help?

Helen Grange|Published 12 years ago

Agony uncle hellopeter. com is where many consumers go to let off steam. Helen Grange chats to its brainchild.

Increase in brain tumours alarm doctors

Helen Grange|Published 12 years ago

Neurosurgeons report seeing a startling increase in the number of patients with malignant growths.

Go online for some retail therapy

Helen Grange|Published 12 years ago

Each week brings news of the opening of another SA online store. Helen Grange checks them out.

Court blow for Narandas

Helen Grange|Published 12 years ago

Rajiv Narandas' application for discharge was dismissed by the judge, who said “There is direct evidence linking you to the crime. "

Court blow for Narandas

Helen Grange|Published 12 years ago

Last-minute witness to be called

They Are Black … hip, hot, happening

Helen Grange|Published 13 years ago

Need a mover and shaker to promote your brand? Then look no further than a directory featuring SA’s hottest black talent