Womens-Interest
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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 |
November/December 2025
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LOVE HEAL LEARN?
A conversation with Elizabeth Gilbert on All the Way to the River, her controversial book about her relationship with her best friend Rayya.
10 min |
November/December 2025
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11 LOW EFFORT HEALTH HACKS
Here are some easy lifestyle switch-ups with big benefits for your health.
7 min |
November/December 2025
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PUSHING THE NEEDLE
A minimally invasive treatment that boosts collagen and helps with pigmentation? Yes, please! FAIRLADY photographer Liza van Deventer signed up for a few microneedling sessions at The Laser Beautique.
6 min |
November/December 2025
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ASK THE EXPERTS
Who better to get product recommendations from than the women on the frontlines of beauty? We asked two dermatologists, two hair and makeup artists, a hairstylist and a model/actress to tell us about the ride-or-die products in their arsenal.
7 min |
November/December 2025
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Gift OF THE GARB
Party season is here, but never fear...Occasionwear doesn't have to be over the top, brightly coloured or cookie-cutter bridesmaid gear. Here are our top festive trends doing the rounds, all in pretty neutrals with just a touch of sparkle and some beautiful detailing.
1 min |
November/December 2025
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Books
High-stakes family drama, unconventional crime capers and a rather likeable serial killer
5 min |
November/December 2025
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Christmas FROM START TO FINISH
An exciting new take on a variety of classic dishes and other delicious options for your festive table this Christmas
10+ min |
November/December 2025
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How much PLASTIC are you INGESTING?
Researchers have found the equivalent of a spoonful of micro- and nanoplastics in autopsied human brains, and suggested links to cancer, cardiovascular disease and dementia. How worried should we be?
9 min |
November/December 2025
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AFRICAN DREAM
From crafting gem-studded jewellery that tells local stories to brewing beer with ingredients indigenous to Africa, these two entrepreneurs are rewriting tradition.
7 min |
November/December 2025
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A ROUTE MAP, OF SORTS, THROUGH GRIEF
Four years ago, every parent's worst nightmare became our reality.
10+ min |
November/December 2025
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All the FEELS
Identifying and naming emotions, making it easier to manage them and make good decisions, is a life skill that younger generations take for granted. But it doesn't come so easily for us older people.
6 min |
November/December 2025
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Wellbeing
The benefits of a good goss sesh, choosing single life, an underrated superfood and an effective massage technique
3 min |