Womens-Interest
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The BOOK THIEF
Our daughter, Twenty-Five, is standing in front of me, bristling with indignation. Unusually, this time it's not me who has given her the giant pip; it's her brother, Twenty-Six. Apparently he lent two of her favourite books to someone, and when she wanted them back, he couldn't remember who.
2 min |
March/April 2026
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SMART MONEY MOVES
From starting where you are right now to ending strong and secure, this expert advice is designed to help you take control of your cash, future and financial confidence.
5 min |
March/April 2026
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SHIHAAM GORDON (40)
It took more than a year after noticing the first symptoms for Shihaam Gordon to finally get the surgery she needed.
3 min |
March/April 2026
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TURKISH DELIGHT
There is no other city quite like Istanbul. Sprawled over two continents, this watery metropolis has been a sophisticated blend of culture, food and religion for centuries.
8 min |
March/April 2026
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Misti Haircare x Actives
After building brands for others for more than 20 years, often as a single parent and sole provider, Misti Watson reached a point of depletion. The pressure to deliver for clients while raising two daughters felt unsustainable, so she finally turned towards an idea she had carried quietly for years. In 2024, she took the leap to create a brand of her own, and 14 months of determined work later, she launched Misti Haircare x Actives.
3 min |
March/April 2026
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The DEPO-PROVERA PROBLEM
For decades, women have been told the shot is simple. Safe. Convenient. One injection every three months, no pills, no questions. Except there are questions. Depo-Provera has shaped millions of women's bodies and lives, yet its risks have often been whispered, buried in footnotes or not mentioned at all.
10+ min |
March/April 2026
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HOW JOZI IS GETTING ITS GROOVE BACK
A grassroots movement is connecting neighbourhoods, community organisations, and businesses big and small to revitalise Johannesburg's inner city. We meet the women involved in some of the projects.
6 min |
March/April 2026
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THIS ISN'T A GOLD RUSH; IT'S A RENAISSANCE
You’ve most likely spotted a bespectacled Courtney Cox lookalike talking about menopause (or perimenopause) on Instagram, YouTube or Facebook.
9 min |
March/April 2026
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HITTING the HIGH NOTE
Kate Hudson has danced through rom-coms, music, motherhood and entrepreneurship with charm. Now, with an Oscar nod and an album debut, she's proving the peaks only get better with time.
8 min |
March/April 2026
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What we love right now
Currently on our radar. an Irish murder mystery, a nostalgic photo exhibition, a Boland getaway and loads of beauty products!
4 min |
March/April 2026
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WHAT'S YOUR PERSONALITY ARCHETYPE?
If your life were a movie, which role would you play: creative force, fierce warrior, wise guide, magnetic lover, charismatic leader or gentle healer? Knowing the answer to this question can benefit your choices, confidence, relationships and self-image.
6 min |
March/April 2026
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Cheers!
Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs to enjoy now, a sidecar worth mixing, a restaurant worth booking, a bread-baking experience... and a cool idea for used wine corks
3 min |
March/April 2026
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WOMEN BEHAVING BADLY
Blood, chaos and unapologetic women doing things for themselves: Welcome to the world of Good for Her films, where female rage is messy, morally grey and very satisfying.
7 min |
March/April 2026
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SIMPLY IRRESISTIBLE BAKES
Five sweet treats (perfect for Easter) from The Lucky Kitchen, a collection of Angie Batis Durrant's all-time favourite recipes.
7 min |
March/April 2026
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Books
On our reading list: a reimagined future for Charlotte Lucas, a body in a bog, the story of a hard-done-by wife, and a poignant debut full of family secrets
4 min |
March/April 2026
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FINDING THE WORDS
Having trouble handling heated conversations, overcoming conflict and dealing with snide comments? Trial lawyer Jefferson Fisher has some simple tips to help you say the right thing, sound more confident and protect your peace.
9 min |
March/April 2026
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Shaken, stirred & seriously UNSTOPPABLE
Cocktails and haircare products... These entrepreneurs are bottling brilliance in very different ways.
4 min |
March/April 2026
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THE WHY & THE WHICH wardrobe
Our key takeouts from these three stylish women: Beware of beige, never underestimate the thrill of a treasure hunt, don't be afraid to combine prints, and pair feminine and masculine pieces for a signature look.
7 min |
March/April 2026
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Test House
WE TESTED CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANERS
4 min |
March/April 2026
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Come rain or shine
What to do when the weather is neither here nor there? Layer warmer pieces over or under summer staples, add some autumnal pops of colour and interesting fabrics, and invest in lightweight outerwear.
1 min |
March/April 2026
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10 TIPS & TRICKS FOR DRESSING BETTER
Closet full of clothes but nothing to wear? We rounded up tips from fashion stylists on putting an outfit together, strategies for dressing well and guidelines to finding an aesthetic that suits you.
10+ min |
March/April 2026
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...And this just in
New treats, treatments, products and good things to know right now
2 min |
January/February 2026
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Emily in Prada
Emily Blunt slips back into the stilettos of everyone's favourite Emily in The Devil Wears Prada 2. From stuttering schoolgirl to Hollywood's queen of conflicted women, she has proven she's in a league of her own.
9 min |
January/February 2026
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50 BUDGET HEROES
Many of us are feeling the pinch at this time of year - which is why we scoured the socials and the shelves for 50 of the best word-of-mouth bang-for-your-buck beauty buys.
9 min |
January/February 2026
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ULTERIOR motif
Summer is the perfect time to bring playful patterns into your wardrobe, from bold mixed prints to three-dimensional embroidery and appliqué.
2 min |
January/February 2026
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SIMPLE, SEASONAL, SUPERB
CHICKEN WITH ARTICHOKES, LEMON, CHILLI & DILL
7 min |
January/February 2026
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THE SPENDING DIARIES
Three women opened their wallets for us and gave us a peek at how much they spend in a month. The result? Funny, raw and surprisingly revealing snapshots of how money shapes identity, survival and joy.
9 min |
January/February 2026
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RISE of the MACHINES
AI - it's all anyone talks about these days. Businesses are pushing it into our daily lives at an alarming rate and, yes, ChatGPT is handy for presentations. But before you embrace large language models as your new life coach/ assistant/significant other, it's worth looking at some of the red flags and ripple effects.
10+ min |
January/February 2026
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WHEN THE WRONG PARENT DIES FIRST
I often think about how different my life would have been had my mother outlived my father, rather than the other way around.
6 min |
January/February 2026
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What's your ATTACHMENT STYLE?
According to psychologists, your bond with your primary caregivers in childhood might be impacting your life as an adult, the patterns in your relationships, and even your career.
10+ min |