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Managing people for the first time: Expert tips on how to succeed

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Big Zulu is big on tipping ‘respectful waitresses. In a new video he gives a waitress a nice tip after she knelt down to serve him.

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By Marilynn Manuel13-08-2021 12:36

Staff at Massimo’s in Cape Town got a whopping R20 000 tip from an anonymous customer. Seems SA may have a serial ‘do-gooder’ on the loose!

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Calling all coffee lovers: Here are five hacks to use around the house

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Finally! You can now tip car guards, petrol attendants WITHOUT using cash

By Tom Head22-03-2021 11:55

For all the car guards, petrol attendants, and those we have wronged before – ‘Tipped’ is here, to ensure South Africans can tip in a cash-free manner.

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Here’s how to avoid some of the stressors that can amplify symptoms.

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Spoil the youngsters with these favourites from camping-mad clan the Searles.

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Top Tips: On the perfect cuppa and how to master the homebrew

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Coffee lovers listen up! Heard of the golden cup? Use these top tips to make the perfect cup of coffee as you master the home-brew.

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