Fashion
Cosmopolitan - South Africa
'Do Something Today That Future You Would Be Proud Of'
In 2014, fitness enthusiast Khethiwe Mlangeni, 37, and biokineticist Letshego Zulu, 33, created PopUpGym – a movement that proves you can work out almost anywhere
1 min |
June 2018
Cosmopolitan - South Africa
Shower Sex That Doesn't End In The ER
Steamy air, cascading water, soapy naked bodies gliding against each other… Shower sex sounds incredibly erotic. In reality, the experience can be anything but. First, the close quarters and slick surfaces call for some pretty awkward manoeuvring. ‘And then there are the physical dangers, such as slipping and falling,’ says sex coach Alicia Sinclair. You’re aching for an orgasm, not an arm cast! That said, here at COSMO we are undaunted by carnal challenges, so we’ve come up with tips for safely pulling off a wet ’n’ wild session.
2 min |
June 2018
Cosmopolitan - South Africa
Ask Him Anything
Fhatuwani Mukheli, our guy with all the answers, is here to help
3 min |
June 2018
Cosmopolitan - South Africa
'I Was R95 0000 In Debt Here's How I Paid It Off in Three Years'
Capetonian Marnita Oppermann may be an accountant, but that didn’t help her with her personal finances, which spiralled out of control. Here’s how she got her money back on track – and how you can, too
8 min |
June 2018
Cosmopolitan - South Africa
I Hooked up with My Husband …The Day He Married Someone Else
When Jessie* met Jason*, he seemed perfect – except for the small detail of his ancée and his upcoming wedding. Here’s the story that not even Jessie’s family knows.
9 min |
July 2017
Cosmopolitan - South Africa
Confessions Of A Hotel Doorman
Whether it’s holding open the limo door for an a-lister or running errands for royals,working on the door of a five-star hotel is never dull. Cosmopolitan south africa gets the lowdown on life in the most luxe lobbies on earth.
7 min |
July 2017
Cosmopolitan - South Africa
How To Get Head-hunted
They know the jobs that don’t get advertised and are in with that CEO you want to work for.Here’s how to make their hit list.
6 min |
July 2017
Cosmopolitan - South Africa
Why A Work Fling Is So Irresistible
Dating a hot colleague isn’t always a no-no. Behold, the job-saving way to do it…
3 min |
July 2017
Cosmopolitan - South Africa
Broke No More
Personal- finance expert and Brokemillennial.com founder Erin Lowry shares three ways to curb your spending and fatten up your bank account.
4 min |
July 2017
Cosmopolitan - South Africa
The Weekend Rewind
The woman behind both Jennifers’ enviable bodies* has a speed workout perfect for big-weekend survival.
2 min |
July 2017
Cosmopolitan - South Africa
At Home With Blac Chyna
Ready to forget everything you ever thought you knew about Blac Chyna? The powerhouse lets loose on Rob, being part of the most famous family on the planet, and her secret to getting to the top.
7 min |
April 2017
Cosmopolitan - South Africa
Trans Africa
Not Woman Enough? Not Man Enough? Annie Brookstone Spent the Day With a Transgender Woman and Got the Inside on Her Journey So Far.
9 min |
April 2017
Cosmopolitan - South Africa
Can You Flip A Rebound Into A Relationship?
Out of the frying pan and into the fire… Introducing the latest dating term: the Bad Pancake. But can we have our cake and eat it, too?
3 min |
August 2107
Cosmopolitan - South Africa
7 Things You Need To Do In The Workplace By The End Of The Year
Got Career Goals? Take Note And Kick Serious Workplace Ass. You Can Thank Us Later!
10 min |
August 2107
Cosmopolitan - South Africa
Rise Of The Faux Singletons
Would you lie about your relationship status to get ahead at work? These women do. Shari Nementzik finds out why.
3 min |
August 2107
Cosmopolitan - South Africa
Breathe To Beat Stress
Bring on instant zen with simple techniques you can do anywhere, any time
3 min |
August 2107
Cosmopolitan - South Africa
7 Toxic People You Should Avoid Like The Plague
Chances are you know a person who drains your soul, saps your sass and squashes your confidence faster than the sell-out of a queen bey concert in new york (22 seconds).
3 min |
May 2017
Cosmopolitan - South Africa
Om, No Thanks
PLEASE STOP TELLING ME TO MEDITATE
2 min |
December 2017
Cosmopolitan - South Africa
My Tampon Nearly Killed Me
For Kirsten*, Being On Her Period During Her Party-Filled December Holiday Was No Biggie – Tampon In, Carry On! Until A Dangerous Infection From One Of These Tampons Changed Everything. Now 25, Kirsten Remembers The Month That Would Change Her Life Forever,
7 min |
June 2017
Cosmopolitan - South Africa
How to Be A Bad Ass
You Know And Love Her From Orange Is The New Black.
10+ min |
June 2017
Cosmopolitan - South Africa
‘I Always Wanted To Be The Warrior'
Actress, wife, mother, activist… Best not to mess with Zoe Saldana, as we found out
9 min |
July 2018
Cosmopolitan - South Africa
Are Young Women Totally Over The Pill?
Lately, I’ve felt like I’m the last Millennial still on the Pill.
5 min |
July 2018
Cosmopolitan - South Africa
'Functional Training Changed My Life'
Qualified personal trainer and gym owner Rushda Moosajee, 33, gave birth to Haydar Ebrahim in October 2017 – and trained throughout her pregnancy. Here’s how she did it
2 min |
July 2018
Cosmopolitan - South Africa
Let's Talk About Butt Stuff
What was once a taboo, final bedroom frontier for hetero couples seems to be getting more airtime, especially in pop culture.
3 min |
July 2018
Cosmopolitan - South Africa
The Success Paradox
What happens when you discover you’re pregnant just as your career is taking off?JENNIFER SAVIN experiences the true cost of ‘ leaning in’ for young women
8 min |
July 2019
Cosmopolitan - South Africa
15 Moves To Make Sex Hella Romantic
No doubt about it: Fast, hot, rip-your-clothes-off sex can add plenty of excitement to a relationship.
4 min |
April 2019
Cosmopolitan - South Africa
Gynae Report ‘My Doctor Assaulted Me'
Daniella Mohazab will never forget how, while watching her undress from the waist down, her gynaecologist smiled.
3 min |
April 2019
Cosmopolitan - South Africa
Party At Bonang's House!
Queen B is our ultimate mo’ghel and she’s fast taking over the world – from New York to Nigeria and everywhere in between. The boss babe invited COSMO into her Johannesburg home for a rare and exclusive all-access pass. Read on to find out how she’s rewriting the rules for South African women. This is her superstar moment and she’s ready to seize it. Buckle up for the ride!
8 min |
April 2019
Cosmopolitan - South Africa
The Radical Sabbatical
What do you do when you don’t know what you want to do? Emma Rosen road-tested 25 jobs in a year. here’s what she learnt
6 min |
April 2019
Cosmopolitan - South Africa
Which Royal Are You?
QUIZ
2 min |