Fashion
Cosmopolitan - South Africa
How To Stop Hating On Your Job
POP QUIZ:IS YOUR JOBA boring,B going nowhere,C filled with awful people, orD any combination of the above?Most people have at least one of these gripes and almost no-one can just up and quit. What you can do is change the way you think about yournine-to five, says Daniel M Cable, author of Alive At Work. Switching your mind-set will help make your time on the clock more fun and fulfilling. Heres how to retool your workplace attitude.
2 min |
November 2018
Cosmopolitan - South Africa
A Millennial's Guide To Setting Up A Retirement Fund
It might be decades away, but one day youre going to retire and we bet you dont want to be broke then. This is a real and scary possibility in South Africa today, if you dont plan for your golden years. Financial experts estimate that less than 10% of us will be able to maintain our current standard of living after we retire. As it is, 51% of South African retirees struggle to make ends meet, and a third cant cover their medical expenses, according to research from the Sanlam Benchmark Survey 2018.
6 min |
November 2018
Cosmopolitan - South Africa
Everyone Should Try Starting Their Own Business
Sisi Nxumalo, 29, turned terrible experiences with hair vendors into a business opportunity, and decided to bring in a service that would shake up the hair market. Four years later, Hair By Sisi is a booming business.
2 min |
November 2018
Cosmopolitan - South Africa
‘Success Is Never Just One Thing: It's Always Moving Forward'
Thabiso Mahlape, 34, is the publisher taking flight with BlackBird Books, an imprint of Jacana Media. Created when she was 31, it aims to champion black stories. ‘It’s very important for me that the voices of black women are heard,’ she says. Read on for her career lessons and advice
2 min |
April 2018
Cosmopolitan - South Africa
5 Questions Gynaes Ask Their Gynaes (And Their Answers)
5 Questions Gynaes Ask Their Gynaes (And Their Answers)
3 min |
April 2018
Cosmopolitan - South Africa
Bring Back The Bush
Bring Back The Bush
2 min |
April 2018
Cosmopolitan - South Africa
WTF Is Bitcoin?
Cryptocurrency can seem, well, cryptic. But with one in four Millennials investing, it’s never been more relevant. We spoke to the specialists to decode it for you
5 min |
April 2018
Cosmopolitan - South Africa
Take Cover!
Concealers that will make any skin situation disappear
1 min |
April 2018
cosmopolitan - south africa
master small talk
awkward high-school reunions and ott relatives can make parties more scary than fun. our chat-up-anyone cheat sheet takes the stress out of mingling. do this when…
2 min |
feb 2017
cosmopolitan - south africa
this is what a millennial sangoma looks like
almost 60% of south africans consult sangomas, and it’s estimated that there are eight times more traditional healers than westerntrained doctors in south africa. but what does this ancient practice look like in 2017? it’s taken a decidedly digital turn…
4 min |
feb 2017
Cosmopolitan - South Africa
One-Move Workout: Windmills
Celeb trainer Astrid Swan (@astrid_swan) – the woman behind Julianne Hough and Olivia Munn’s fierce bodies – helps you sculpt abs without a single crunch
1 min |
June 2018
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
Ask Him Any Thing
FHATUWANI MUKHELI, OUR GUY WITH ALL THE ANSWERS, IS HERE TO HELP
1 min |
October 2017
Cosmopolitan - South Africa
10 Signs You're Dealing With A F*ckboy On Social Media
There’s no denying that social media is a legit way to meet future bae. Not everyone you meet online will turn out to be a creep – but there’s a very high possibility that you will (sorry) come across a f*ckboy. Here’s how to deal
4 min |
May 2018
Cosmopolitan - South Africa
Let's Talk About Sexting
Take your sext game from that bizarre eggplant emoji to actual flames, with the help of those in the know.
10+ min |
January 2017
Cosmopolitan - South Africa
Amanda Du-Pont
It’s Not Often You Meet a Celeb at the Top of Her Game With as Much Humility and Honesty as Amanda Du-Pont. Read on as She Talks Self-Confidence, Social Media, Family and the Love of Her Life.
8 min |
March 2017
Cosmopolitan - South Africa
The Friendship Detox
When A Friendship Has Turned Toxic, Sometimes The Only Option Is To Go Cold Turkey. These Are The Three Frenemies It’S Time To Break Up With.
6 min |
March 2017
Cosmopolitan - South Africa
Train Your Brain To Save
So you’re naturally thrifty? Congrats – go hang over there with the morning people and the chocolate haters. The rest of you, make these painless little changes to turn yourself into a saver
2 min |
August 2016
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
Pearl On Top
Whether It ’S Walking The Red Carpet Or Walking Her Daughter To School , Pearl Thusi L Ikes To Keep Things Real . She Gets Frank With Cosmo About Money, Fame And Building A Better Future
7 min |
August 2016
Cosmopolitan - South Africa
Are We Too Afraid Of Herpes?
It’s a mostly Benign Skin Condition That Millions Of People Have. So Why Do We Act Like It’s A Sexual Death Sentence?
5 min |
August 2016
Cosmopolitan - South Africa
5 Tips For Buying A Second-Hand Car
5 Tips For Buying A Second-Hand Car
2 min |