In this issue

A new food movement that aims for better – not perfect. Why downing tools regularly makes you more productive. Life lessons from South Africa’s grande dame of entertainment- Abigail Kubeka.

'We Aren't Just The Wives And Girlfriends'

The film and TV roles Reese Witherspoon has created for women challenge stereotypes. And viewers are responding to these more complex, nuanced roles with a resounding thumbs-up!

7 mins

Dream Chaser

Entrepreneur Annabel Biggar-David, founder of essential oil company Organico, has overcome overwhelming obstacles to fulfil her extraordinary potential. 

4 mins

Swedish Death Cleaning

Another day, another Scandinavian lifestyle trend, it seems. This time, with a dark twist. Though ominous as it sounds, döstädning (aka death cleaning) is actually profoundly liberating.

6 mins

Setting A New Course

Learning to be independent is especially difficult for kids who have spent their lives in care. SAYes Mentoring bridges that gap in a way that benefits both mentee and mentor.

6 mins

7 Things You Need To Know About Tax-Free Savings Accounts

They’re simple – and tax-free. Plus, your child (or godchild) would be off to a great start if you begin investing when they’re very young. What’s not to love? We asked an expert to decipher the small print.

3 mins

Healthy Living

Loving the sunny days? Of course – along with your faithfully applied sunblock. Here’s how to know the skin you’re in.

2 mins

Ask The Doc

Surgeon and lecturer Dr Sarah Rayne answers your questions. This month, they’re about stomach cramps, insomnia, and becoming more sunburn-prone.

3 mins

Gardens

Turn your balcony or patio into a homegrown haven.

2 mins

Cheers! March Madness

You never really need a reason to open a good bottle of wine, do you? ‘Because I want to’ always seems to work just fine. But this month there are three great reasons, should you need them…

2 mins

Pets

This month we’re keeping Fido cool, giving tips for pet security and baking delicious homemade dog treats.

1 min

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FAIRLADY is the Smart Read for Smart Women: a loved and trusted source of information and inspiration that gives modern South African women exactly what they need to live their best lives, right here and right now. Shared from friend to friend and mother to daughter, it’s a portal to a wide community of like-minded, contemporary South contemporary South African women who can’t be reached, as a group, anywhere else.