as cool as criselda

life is sweet for criselda kananda-dudumashe – she has a new book,she’s still madly in love and has big plans for the new year.

Zahara Finds Love

AGAIN After her whirl wind romance with DJ Amaza Ntshanga fell flat, songtress Zahara is back on the dating scene with a new man by her side

Big Smiles All Around

A 15-month-old boy gets a new lease on life after successful facial surgery

Portion Control

Not sure how much is too much?Here’s a handy guide to sensible helpings.

Harassed At Work

Tony Gupta is named in the Gupta Leaks as someone who sexually harassed female employees. Of his alleged victims speak out and detail how it all unfolded.

Top Of The Class

He might not think of himself as an over­ achiever, but Lungelo Mandyoli has landed one of the most prestigious scholar­ ships in the world.

Lead Roles For Limpopo

Filmmaker Anthony Thobejane is giving hope to a generation of young people as he makes films in a rural village in Limpopo

Much Ado About Mdu

His controversial appearance on Date My Family doesn’t faze Mduduzi Nyoni – he’s living a grand life.

A Mother's Instinct

This Eastern Cape mother, dubbed Lion Mama, bravely took on three men who were allegedly raping her daughter. She tells us what happened on the night she stabbed one of them to death

'I Will Not Stop Fighting'

Singer Cici opens up about her volatile relationship with Arthur Mafokate, learning to forgive and why it’s important to take a stand against abuse

It Was Their Dirty Secret

The parents of girls who were allegedly sexually assaulted by a Soweto school guard demand answers from the school and authorities

Chilling With Chomee

The queen of dance is back with her first album in four years – and she’s thrilled to be doing this one on her own 

A Helping Hand

A team from Wits University are developing a prosthetic robotic hand sensitive enough to pick up a marble – and they’re making sure it’s affordable too

We're Not Coping

Senzo Meyiwa’s dad, Sam, says the family is still struggling almost three years since Senzo’s murder.

It's Time To Move On

Sindi Dlathu opens up about her surprise decision to leave Muvhango after 20 years as Thandaza – and tells us what’s next.

Digging Deep

Gardening not only provides food for the pot it also boosts your wellbeing and soothes your soul.

Identity Crisis

The bad guys are in the cybercrime game and business is booming. Don’t make it easy for them.

The King And His Princess

Arthur Mafokate is surrounded by daughters in his palatial home – and the king of kwaito says he wouldn’t have it any other way. 

He Felt Worthless

The wife of late Yizo Yizo star Jabu Kubheka opens up about the depression that led to her husband’s suicide

I Want To Give Someone Life

Isibaya actress Linda Mtoba opens up about why she decided to become an organ donor.

Bikers Brave The Cold For A Good Cause

BIKERS from across Gauteng, together with members of the Gauteng pro­vincial legislature (GPL), braved the Sunday morning winter cold on 11 June to send a very strong mes­sage against gender-­based violence and child abuse. 

It's About Ubuntu

Cwengi’s support group helps to lighten the burden of gogos who find themselves raising their grandchildren.

Water-Saving Think Tank

A trio of matric learners has created a high-tech system to curb water wastage – much-needed for SA’s water woes. 

Put Down That Phone!

Is your partner always on their cellphone but they don’t reply to your messages or calls? Here’s how to find out what they’re up to.

Friends Or Foes?

When Bonang Matheba suddenly left Metro FM, people said she did it to avoid having to co-host with Lerato Kganyago. We look at whether it was beef or business.

Being True To Myself

TV star Ntando Duma is unashamedly bold and super-confident. She talks about internet trolls, her abusive childhood and falling in love.

My Night Of Terror

Musician Vusi Nova recalls the night he was hijacked and thought he was going to die

Perserverance Pays Off

PAYS OFF Koos Bhuda went from being a gardener to teaching isiNdebele. He overcame many obstacles on the road to success

The Last Straw

Sindi has Bongani wrapped around her little finger and his younger brother has the perfect plan to get rid of her

You Should Always Dream

Actor Presley Chweneyagae knows all about the school of hard knocks – and can proudly say he pushed through when times were tough