Thirsty Threads
It takes 3,781 liters of water to produce just one pair of jeans — from cotton farming to final wash…. Read More
Fact-a-day archive
Too Cool for School
In the 1950s, blue jeans were banned in some schools and formal settings due to their association with rebellion. Movies… Read More
A Tight Situation
When asked about preferred denim fit, South Africans prefer “Skinny” (58%), according to Eighty20 and MoyaApp survey. In terms of… Read More
Mother’s Kiss
During breastfeeding, a baby’s saliva can send signals to the mother, prompting her immune system to produce targeted antibodies. This… Read More
Wired for Love
What’s often called ‘mommy brain’—the forgetfulness new moms feel—is actually the brain prioritizing emotional connection over trivial details. Studies show… Read More
Granny’s Got the Keys
As of 2023, over a third (38%) of South Africans aged 0–17 were living in households headed by their grandparents—up… Read More