Post 2025-06-25

INSPIRED by the positive impact that daily blood transfusion had on her now late brother’s life and later on in her own, Romita Hanuman actively champions blood donation awareness. Hanuman, 37, of Phoenix, who is not only a blood donor, also holds regular blood drives. “I am a controller at work, which means I organise blood drives at my workplace. I also encourage colleagues to donate. I frequently post my blood drive posters on social media to inspire others. “I am a member of the South African National Blood Service (SANBS) Donor Committee, which is a great honour as I get to contribute my ideas, discuss initiatives and implement them successfully,” she said. Hanuman, a communications officer, said she had been donating blood since 2017. “I couldn’t donate before that…

RUBBER Engineering Africa (Pty) Ltd is a leading provider of rubber and polyurethane rollers with a passion for superior quality and performance. Our extensive product portfolio includes solutions for a broad range of industries, including printing, packaging, aluminium, steel processing, labelling, textile, paper, tissue, tannery, board/ timber, and other related industries. Rubber Engineering’s rollers are designed with precision and durability in mind, ensuring smoother and faster production processes. In industries such as printing and packaging, where uptime is crucial, these rollers guarantee consistent performance, resulting in fewer breakdowns and disruptions. With enhanced roller performance, businesses can increase throughput and improve overall production quality – helping them meet global standards and stay competitive. We are also proudly associated with many large corporate companies in South Africa and surrounding countries. Our products…

U&G Factory Shop offers premium decor at unbeatable prices. Home decor enthusiasts are in for a treat at the U&G Factory Shop, where exceptional quality meets incredible value. Located in the heart of Overport, Durban, the factory shop offers the public access to a wide range of end-of-range decor products at factory-direct prices. From luxurious upholstery and curtain fabrics to elegant ready-made curtains, scatter cushions and bed linen, the U&G Factory Shop is a one-stop destination for affordable, stylish living. Whether you are redecorating a single room or furnishing an entire home, there is something to suit every taste and budget. “We believe beautiful living spaces should be accessible to everyone,” said a spokesperson for U&G Fabrics. “Our factory shop gives customers the opportunity to enjoy designer-level fabrics and decor…

5 jumbo eggs, separated 1 cup castor sugar 2 tsp vanilla essence ¾ cup cake flour ¼ cup Maizena 2 level tsp baking powder ¼ cup oil ¼ cup boiling water 1 heaped tbs plain double cream yoghurt sweetened fresh cream, whipped Pre-heat the oven to 180°C. Mix the boiling water, oil, vanilla essence and yoghurt. Set the mixture aside. Beat the egg whites until stiff. Add the yolks and beat well. Add the castor sugar a little at a time. Add the liquid to the egg white mixture and mix well. Fold in the sifted flour, Maizena and baking powder. Do not overbeat the mixture. Pour into well-prepared tart pans and bake for about 10 to 12 minutes. Turn out the cakes on to a surface sprinkled with…

5 eggs, separated 1 cup castor sugar 1 tsp vanilla essence 1/3 cup oil 1/3 cup boiling water 2 tbs cocoa 1 tbs double cream yoghurt ¾ cup cake flour ¼ cup Maizena 1 heaped tsp baking powder Add the cocoa to the boiling water and set them aside. Beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Add the castor sugar a little at a time, beating well. Mix the egg yolks, yoghurt, vanilla and oil into the cocoa mixture. Then add it to the egg whites in batches. Beat well. Sift the dry ingredients and add a little at a time, mixing it in carefully to retain a foamy light texture. Line a Swiss roll pan with parchment paper. Pour the cake batter into the pan, and tap…

Base: 1 packet Tennis Biscuits, crushed 100g melted butter Crush the Tennis Biscuits and mix them with the melted butter. Mix well and spoon it into mounds. Press down. Makes about 24. Filling: 3 x creamed cheese (230g) 1 cup icing sugar 2 tbs lemon juice 2 tsp vanilla essence 500ml fresh cream 1 tbs gelatine ¼ cup water (room temperature) Microwave the gelatine in the water for 40 seconds until it dissolves. Let it cool, but not set. Beat the cream cheese and icing sugar until creamy. Add the cream, lemon juice and vanilla essence, and beat until thick. Then add the gelatine and beat well. Pipe on to the biscuit bases and refrigerate until set. Beat 250ml fresh cream with 1 tbs icing sugar. Pipe some…