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Test House
WE TESTED SMART DOOR LOCKS & VIDEO DOORBELLS
9 min |
July/August 2026
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THE WHY, the WHICH & THE wardrobe
We're taking notes on where to find the softest velvet slippers, the best local buys and the coolest thrifting finds, plus styling tips gleaned from years of experience, and the top pieces to shop for this winter!
8 min |
July/August 2026
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Books
From a fraught father-son relationship to a time-travelling tradwife, here’s a line-up of page-turners worth staying home for.
4 min |
July/August 2026
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What we love right now
Our latest finds? A sexy hockey show, picturesque breakaway spots, breathing room in the middle of the city and a vintage treasure trove
5 min |
July/August 2026
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Cheers!
A fiery fragrant brandy, an award-winning red, a warming winter cocktail, and six great-value wines to see you through the cold nights
3 min |
July/August 2026
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Why your FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE gets smaller - and BETTER
Female friendship is one of life's great joys - but do you have the courage to choose relationships that feel true?
9 min |
July/August 2026
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FOOD with SOUL
In her latest cookbook, Bella’s Kitchen, Isabella Niehaus has put together a collection of beloved recipes she’s taken from every stage of her life – and they’ll make a wonderful addition to yours, too! Here are seven of our faves.
9 min |
July/August 2026
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BRINGING UP SPUD
Spud is the best-selling work of fiction in South African publishing history and it spawned three movies. We chat to author John van de Ruit ahead of the launch of the sixth and final instalment in the series at the Hilton Arts Festival in August.
5 min |
July/August 2026
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Modern HEIRLOOMS
Some garments just have that certain something: a quality that makes them feel like they're meant to be passed down through generations.
1 min |
July/August 2026
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FRIDAY ON MY MIND
We know it’s Friday in this house because three things happen: The first is, a tiny aeroplane flies around the City Bowl, trailing a giant banner advertising Mavericks, the well-known local strip club ‘Glamorous Venue for Exotic Dance, Private Functions, Bachelor Parties and so much more...’ A friendly reminder to their punters that their next lap dance is due. The frequency seems to fall somewhere between teeth-flossing and mammograms. Good times, guys!
2 min |
July/August 2026
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WHAT HAPPENED TO THE GENERATION WHO ‘HAD IT ALL’?
Two in three women over 50 may face mental health challenges, and their suicide rate is rising.
9 min |
July/August 2026
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THE HOT LIST
This issue’s hotly contested roundup of 10 things that are preoccupying us right now.
3 min |
July/August 2026
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The MALE LONELINESS EPIDEMIC
Men are struggling – with friendships, with relationships, with themselves. But between the manosphere blaming women and women withdrawing, we may well be missing the real problem. So let’s talk: Why is this happening, what are the effects and what can we do about it?
10+ min |
July/August 2026
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Wellbeing
Keeping you up to date on the latest wellness trends and products
3 min |
July/August 2026
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...And this just in
New treats, treatments, products and good things to know right now
2 min |
July/August 2026
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TRAVEL SMARTS
Heading for Europe or beyond? Here’s how to optimise your spending, be a savvy shopper, follow local leads and more. Plus: how to pack brilliantly, what your beauty travel bag really needs, and tips from travellers in the know.
5 min |
July/August 2026
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HOW KARO VAN TONDER FOUND HER WAY BACK TO HERSELF
Africa's fastest woman on water has her sights set on the next world speed record in windsurfing. She's also forging ahead through trauma.
6 min |
July/August 2026
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A recipe for SUCCESS
Two women. Two wildly different brands One shared ingredient: ambition. From bold wines to innovative biscuits, Praisy Dlamini and Shineal Labuschagne are rewriting the rules of entrepreneurship in industries long shaped by tradition.
3 min |
July/August 2026
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WINTER BAKING with apples & pears
These sweet bakes will keep the midwinter blues away.
9 min |
July/August 2026
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Ouma Bets Gebak
There's something about enjoying a biscuit fresh out of the oven and a good cup of coffee that feels like a small act of comfort — and at Ouma Bets Gebak, that feeling now has a permanent home.
3 min |
July/August 2026
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CORTISOL ISN'T THE ENEMY
...but constant cortisol is. When you wake up at 2 am, wired and wide-eyed, it’s tempting to blame stress. But as hormone shifts meet the realities of modern life, the story is more nuanced – and more revealing about how we're really living.
5 min |
July/August 2026
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REESE'S rules
From Oscar winner to book-world power player, Reese Witherspoon has turned reading into a cultural and commercial force. What began as a passion project is now a full-blown empire, reshaping what we read and watch.
6 min |
July/August 2026
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New CHAPTER
A new breed of authors in South Africa built a following on social media first, hooking readers with suspenseful love stories. We met three who have now landed publishing deals too.
10+ min |
July/August 2026
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LOCAL HEROES
We're all about celebrating South African women. And to mark Women's Day on 9 August, we share the stories of four who have turned challenges into action and are changing lives for the better.
7 min |
July/August 2026
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SUPER SERUMS
Behind every effective skincare routine, there’s a hard-working serum doing all the heavy lifting. We scoured the shelves for the best of the best.
9 min |
July/August 2026
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GET RICH? CUTE... GET WEALTHY? YES!
This isn’t financial advice — it’s a wake-up call. From curious kid to chartered accountant, Nokuhle Kumalo is cutting through the noise with a no-fluff approach to money, wealth and why your salary alone won't save you.
6 min |
July/August 2026
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What REAL REST LOOKS LIKE
Rest is often treated as a selfish indulgence; something we should only turn to when we're totally depleted. But what if true rest begins before exhaustion sets in – as an enjoyable and proactive way to improve our health, mood and productivity? These science-backed suggestions are designed to do just that.
6 min |
July/August 2026
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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 |