Womens-interest
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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 |
January/February 2026
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The rule is simple: Save first, then spend.
Easy Does It by EasyEquities
1 min |
January/February 2026
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LUNCH ON THE LAWN
Long summer days call for lazy outdoor lunches. From a fragrant punch to a sunny cake for dessert, our menu has everything you need. Just add friends!
5 min |
January/February 2026
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QUITE NICE
Nobody needs another item to add to their to-do list, but a glimmers practice is free and easy, and it can improve your mental health immeasurably.
4 min |
January/February 2026
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fyi
On our radar right now: French macarons, cool eateries and sleek decor
2 min |
January/February 2026
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BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS
One of my favourite books from my childhood is I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith.
3 min |
January/February 2026
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MONEY CAN BUY YOU HAPPINESS
If you spend it right, that is. In his new book, The Art of Spending Money, Morgan Housel looks at the perks and pitfalls of how we manage our finances.
10+ min |
January/February 2026
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CREATIVE OUTLET
Her real name is Alexene Farol Follmuth, but most of the world knows her as Olivie Blake, the bestselling author of the fantasy series The Atlas Six, which went viral during the Covid pandemic. We caught up with her before the release of her latest book.
10+ min |
January/February 2026
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HOT STUFF!
FAIRLADY HOT! TIME OUT 2025 WAS A BLAST. JOBURG, YOU SHOWED UP AND STOOD OUT!
1 min |
January/February 2026
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ORILLAS IN THE MIST
The late primatologist Dian Fossey once wrote, ‘The more you learn about the dignity of the gorilla, the more you want to avoid people. ’ The joint conservation efforts of the three countries that are home to these mountain gorillas might have changed her mind.
7 min |
January/February 2026
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Books
A sentient house plant, a nostalgic family drama, a murder mansion... Your summer reading list sorted!
4 min |
January/February 2026
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Scrolling into DYSMORPHIA
We're living in the most comfortable era in human history. We have longer life expectancy, more freedom, better technology and ready access to soya, oat, almond, rice and coconut milk. But are we happier? Not really.
6 min |
January/February 2026
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Fifty shades OF GREY
Grey Cat waits for us in the driveway like a grizzled old colossus, only deigning to move out of the way at the veeeeeery last minute. There’s nothing scaredy about this cat. None of us remembers how old Grey is, but we also can’t remember a time he wasn’t around.
3 min |
January/February 2026
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From BITTER to BETTER
Releasing resentment isn't about letting others off the hook - it's the key to your own health and freedom.
7 min |
January/February 2026
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IS OVER- DIAGNOSIS MAKING US ILL?
Are we actually getting sicker – or is the sharp rise in conditions from autism to cancer driven by overdiagnosis and the tendency to label borderline problems as disorders or even deadly disease?
8 min |
January/February 2026
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Cheers!
A cocktail and a pick of rosés and white blends for Valentine's Day and outdoorsy lunches, two interesting reds, and proof (sort of) that wine is good for you!
3 min |
January/February 2026
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What we love right now
It must be summer, because we're eating out a lot - be it amid the lavender fields, in a circus tent or on a rooftop! Also in the mix: a hand-painted set of coffee cups and a darkly funny Vince Gilligan drama
5 min |
January/February 2026
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Wellbeing
How to cultivate contentment, rekindle romance and nix night terrors
3 min |
January/February 2026
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The DESIGN EDIT
From circular fashion to exquisite tableware, these entrepreneurs are building brands grounded in sustainability and quality.
6 min |
January/February 2026
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Test House
WE TESTED sparkling water makers & personal blenders
5 min |
January/February 2026
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SO YOU WANT TO WRITE A BOOK...
'Everyone has a book in them,' as the saying goes - which is why an estimated 80% of us harbour this dream. So how do you turn it into reality?
6 min |
January/February 2026
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La dolce vita
When to save, where to splurge and how to travel sweetly in Tuscany, one of the world's most enchanting regions
5 min |