In this issue

Mother’s Day + Father’s Day Inspo- Great gift ideas + spoils
DIY home projects- Fun & functional DIY décor projects + practical tips + functional buys
Food + Drink trends- Delicious tastes to sip and serve

5 Reasons To Visit Victoria Falls

This thundering natural wonder is just a short flight away, making it the perfect destination for a memorable – and fun-filled – long weekend.

7 mins

How To Get Pregnant

Type these four words into Google and you’ll be confronted with more than 600-million results on topics ranging from soya to stress and toxins to tracking. One thing is certain: having a baby is an information minefield, so Cyan Turan spoke to doctors, therapists and dietitians to sort the facts from the fiction. If you’re trying, or want to start, here’s what the experts say...

10+ mins

Rachel Kolisi a champion in her own right

Rachel Kolisi is bold, authentic – and extremely likable. At 30, she is a mother of four, has her own business and is committed to making South Africa a better place. GH editor SALLY EMERY sat down with her to find out more about the real Rachel – the woman who often finds herself at the centre of social-media storms for being outspoken, and the wife of one of SA’s most-loved sportsmen, Siya Kolisi

10+ mins

Easy Weeknights

Make a fresh and delicious dinner in less time than you’d need to order takeaways

3 mins

Turn Your Family Into A Team

These workplace strategies get the job done at home tool

1 min

Your Pets Teach Safe Snuggling

Giddy kiddies may miss signs that a pet is scared or agitated, which can lead to a bite. Protect your little ones with these tips

2 mins

‘Our mother's death was the toughest lesson in self-love'

The death of their mother, who suffered from anorexia, was the catalyst two sisters needed to transform their lives and their bodies.

7 mins

JUST Jen

Superstar Jennifer Aniston k n o w s and appreciates the value of real-life friendship. In the midst of the launch of her new TV journey, she sat down to talk about her goddess circle, dogs and working with Reese Witherspoon on her new series, The Morning Show.

10+ mins

On Holiday With Pearl

Actress and all-round superstar Pearl Thusi – a.k.a. Mama Panther - and her daughters, Thando and Okuhle, show off the perfect summer-holiday wardrobe, ideal for adventuring comfortably and stylishly. Happy holidays, everyone!

6 mins

Jokey Gifts, Jigsaws And Titbits For The Corgis... It's Christmas With The Royals

Royal insider Penny Junor reveals all the intrigue of what really goes on when the Windsors get together. It may just surprise you!

3 mins

All You Need To Know About Cat Adoption

Animal shelters call the warmer months ‘kitten season’, as facilities become overrun at that time. If you’re taking in a cat, read this first

2 mins

The Science Of How Your Body Ages

Live longer, happier and healthier. Starting here.

9 mins

The Only 7 Commands Your Dog Needs To Know

Keeping things simple gets quick, lasting results. Here’s how:

2 mins

All Your Hair Stresses, Sorted!

Say goodbye to bad hair days: these easy fixes or the most worrisome issues will save your strands – and your sanity.

4 mins

Follow Your Heart

For every decision we make in life, big or small, deep down we always know which is the right choice, writes GH columnist Susan Hayden

3 mins

Hello Sunshine!

Quick, easy ideas to organise, update and upgrade your home this season.

3 mins

Experimenting With Science

After struggling with science at arural school with few resources, Bathabile Mpofu now helps disadvantaged pupils countrywide with her ChemStart science kits

3 mins

Take Your Job And Love It

No matter how you spend your nine to five (or, lets be real, seven to seven), you can make it feel less like work. Taking control of little things say, by decorating your desk with succulents or art can increase your performance and happiness by helping you feel more invested in your space, says Dr Craig Knight, an expert in organisational psychology. Read on for more easy yet transformative ideas

2 mins

Help Your Child Support A Friend

When your child’s friend is suffering from anxiety or depression, it’s hard to know how to equip them to offer support. Deborah Herd asks the experts for advice

6 mins

10 Ways To Win The Cold War

It’s pretty much peak cold and flu season, but there are ways to put the shivering, aching misery on hold

5 mins

10 Tips To Have A Healthy Mind

Psychological health and happiness in the long-awaited follow-up to his bestseller The Chimp Paradox.

8 mins

Meet The Author

If you haven’t caught her on the incredibly hilarious Lip Sync Battle, you’ve probably seen her on the arm of her husband, John Legend, at the Grammys – or you’ll recognise her face from her hugely popular Instagram and Twitter accounts (@chrissyteigen)

2 mins

Declutter Queen

The organising guru behind the new Netflix phenomenon Tidying Up With Marie Kondo has a revolutionary method for creating clutter-free homes that actually stay that way. Try a few of her genius tips to get started.

2 mins

Speedy Shopping

Kutlwano Hutamo has turned a loathing of grocery shopping into a thriving online business with Washesha, an express grocery store for women like her.

3 mins

Lessons In Love

When raising kids, the lessons learnt are a two-way street, writes GH columnist Susan Hayden.

3 mins

Focus On What You Can Eat, And What You Can't

Need a winter diet boost – and a fresh way of thinking about food? Focus on what you can eat, not what you can’t. It means you’ll be happier and healthier, says nutritionist Anita Bean

6 mins

‘No Challenge Is Too Great For Today's Young Women'

MICHELLE OBAMA – who loves talking ‘more than anything’ – reveals what life in the White House was like, the advice she’d like to give to the Duchess of Sussex and the optimism she feels for the next generation…

10+ mins

'My Mom Will Always Be My Best Friend, But When I Saw Her That Day, I Knew Things Would Never Be Quite The Same.'

I WAS TEACHING LITERATURE AND CREATIVE WRITING WHEN IT STARTED. I had driven home to celebrate my 38th birthday with my mother.

8 mins

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