Womens-interest
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COMFORT on a BUDGET
These delicious recipes are as comforting to your pocket as they are to your body and soul. Perfect for any night of the week!
5 min |
July/August 2025
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OF MOTHERS, DAUGHTERS & DEPARTURES
Sanam Mahloudji's debut novel puts five unforgettable women – and one extraordinary new voice – on the literary map. We spoke to her about the story behind the intergenerational masterpiece.
4 min |
July/August 2025
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POWER PLANTS
Touted as stress-busting miracle plants, adaptogens are creating a lot of hype. Should we believe it? Cautiously, yes.
6 min |
July/August 2025
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THE ROAD LESS TETHERED
Ditching the nine-to-five, dodging dodgy Wi-Fi, and living life on their own terms... Meet the South Africans working from everywhere.
7 min |
July/August 2025
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The SWEET SPOT
Two food technologists turned their cravings into flavour empires, one delicious spoonful at a time.
5 min |
July/August 2025
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A SENSUAL AND EROTIC TOOLKIT
Erotic pleasure is every woman’s birthright, no matter your age, and whether you’re single or in a relationship. Read on for expert advice, from lifestyle basics to mindfulness practices that will help you develop and deepen a loving, sensual connection with yourself and others.
7 min |
July/August 2025
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A CATCH-UP WITH OUR 2024 AWARD WINNERS
We asked Lilian, Candice and Zanele how winning the 2024 Santam Women of the Future awards changed their game, and what's next.
6 min |
July/August 2025
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SAFE AS HOUSES?
Buying property is exciting - but before you put in that offer, you need to ask yourself these 10 questions.
4 min |
July/August 2025
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Books
We're cosying up with tales of family secrets, murder mysteries, and a grumpy-sunshine love story.
4 min |
July/August 2025
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O is for overweight Outsize OZEMPIC
Everything you need to know about all the new weight-loss drugs
10+ min |
July/August 2025
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Tales FROM A SMALL ISLAND
Trying to find St Helena on Google Maps? It’s easy: Just go to the middle of the Atlantic Ocean (about halfway between Angola and Brazil), and zoom in approximately eleventy million times until you find a microscopic dot...
5 min |
July/August 2025
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MEDICINE, MURDER & MAYHEM
As a doctor and author, Marina Auer has carved out an interesting literary niche for herself: the medical thriller. Think hospital drama with a hefty side of South African crime — abductions, a serial killer, corruption, a potential muti murder and even a stolen newborn.
10+ min |
July/August 2025
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LACE, RIBBONS & RESISTANCE
Don’t be surprised if you find a bra hanging proudly alongside country flags on top of the world’s highest peaks. South African Angela Yeung is making a powerful statement against gender-based violence in the most unexpected places.
6 min |
July/August 2025
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Claiming the WILDNESS WITHIN
AT 3.17 am, somewhere deep in the Addo Elephant National Park, I was barely awake but still moving.
5 min |
July/August 2025
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LET THEM
Why do we get so upset about stuff we can't do a damn thing about? Mel Robbins has a strategy you should try.
10+ min |
July/August 2025
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HONEY, I'M (GOING) HOME!
Whether it's down to job opportunities, tough family dynamics, or just the need to maintain a bit of solo time and independence, many committed couples choose to live apart. What's it like to be part of a 'weekend marriage'?
10 min |
July/August 2025
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What we love right now
A brolly that looks like a duck, a wintry spa escape, rainy-day boots and a braaiing-only restaurant – it's clear as day that winter is here!
6 min |
July/August 2025
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‘Love is different from romance’
Once one of the most bankable actresses in Hollywood, the 63-year-old queen of the rom-com stepped out of the spotlight in recent years. We get a rare audience with Meg Ryan.
9 min |
July/August 2025
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IS YOUR STAR SIGN REALLY WHAT YOU THINK IT IS?
Ever wondered if your zodiac sign really suits you? Enter Ophiuchus, the mysterious 13th sign that might just explain everything. Grab your birth chart; it’s time to see if your stars have been lying to you!
5 min |
July/August 2025
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THE WHY &THE WHICH
Three style takeaways: Never underestimate the power of a blazer. Leopard print is a wardrobe essential. Local markets = one-of-a-kind pieces.
7 min |
July/August 2025
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(Late) BLOOMING lovely
I've had an epiphany about the joy of getting older. And yes, you can go ahead and yell, it's about time we called midlife what it is: late blooming!
5 min |
March/April 2025
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A fairy tale AMONG THE VINES
What sold me on Riquewihr? Was it the colourful, half-timbered houses? The pictureperfect vineyards? The fact that it's one of the villages that inspired Beauty and the Beast? Yes, yes and (a loud, resounding) yes.
4 min |
March/April 2025
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THE SECOND act
The idea of starting a new career later in life may seem daunting but it's not impossible. These four women have proven that it's never too late to reinvent yourself.
7 min |
March/April 2025
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MENOPAUSE UPDATE 2025
Flawed studies, a 'critical HT window', vaginal oestrogen, testosterone supplementation and restricted eating are among a rash of hot topics emerging for women gingerly negotiating menopause. Here's what we know now.
10+ min |
March/April 2025
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9 unconventional WAYS TO SHAKE OFF STRESS
Try these sciencebacked strategies and everyday tips to dial down your body's stress response.
9 min |
March/April 2025
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KERI SHOWS HER GOOD SIDE
Keri Russell's portrayal of Kate Wyler in The Diplomat, her first substantial TV role since the Soviet spy drama The Americans, finds her switching sides, starring as a savvy civil servant tasked with upholding America's reputation abroad.
5 min |
March/April 2025
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I have prophetic dreams
Do you ever wonder what lies beyond the threshold of life, or whether our loved ones who have passed on find ways to communicate with us? I've had vivid dreams and unsettling premonitions that blur the lines between the world we know and the one beyond. I'm not sure whether it's a blessing or a burden.
6 min |
March/April 2025
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Pride of INDIA
Drawing inspiration from India's rich heritage, these entrepreneurs are driving innovation in our design industry and supporting under-resourced communities.
6 min |
March/April 2025
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THE RISE OF THERAPY SPEAK
Therapy speak - or psychological terminology – is on the rise. While it gives us more language to protect our peace, it can also be a destructive force in our friendships and relationships. Here's why.
6 min |
March/April 2025
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Lights, camera, CAPE TOWN
South Africa is the filming destination for quite a few Marvel blockbusters, and one of the most successful liveaction series based on manga in the world. At the vanguard of this revolution is Marisa Sonemann-Turner, head of production at Film Afrika.
6 min |