Womens-interest
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'Children, set the table. Your mother needs a moment to herself'
She might be fictional, but that hasn't stopped Elizabeth Zott from changing lives. Armed with a No. 2 pencil in her hair (to ward off assaults) and a complete refusal to abide by society's norms, she's become a feminist icon. Meet her creator, Bonnie Garmus.
10+ min |
May/June 2023
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Add to cart
Welcome to the future of online shopping! These entrepreneurs are celebrating homegrown talent and changing the way we shop online for local designer goods.
6 min |
May/June 2023
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The GREEN HEART of Europe
Slovenia's popularity as a travel destination is on the rise. Visitors are flocking to this small Central European country to experience its pristine natural beauty, thriving culinary scene and outdoor adventures.
7 min |
May/June 2023
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A comma, not a full stop
In 2017, Nikki Bush's life was shattered when her husband was murdered during a home invasion. She shares her journey through grief, healing and finding purpose.
8 min |
May/June 2023
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Welcome to the RENEESSANCE
She had us at 'hello'. From single mother Dorothy Boyd to the murderous Roxie Hart, Renée Zellweger was Hollywood's darling... until she disappeared. Now she's back, second Oscar in hand, and putting herself first.
6 min |
May/June 2023
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11 WAYS TO FEEL BETTER in 10 minutes or less
... because we could all do with a mood boost right now.
5 min |
May/June 2023
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Is SEX ESSENTIAL for a HAPPY MARRIAGE?
Love him or hate him, daytime TV shrink Dr Phil is a master of pithy aphorisms regarding modern relationships.
10+ min |
May/June 2023
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MAKING A splash
It's been an eventful awards season, mostly thanks to one woman: the indisputable star of the biggest breakout show of the last two years: The White Lotus*. At 61, Jennifer Coolidge has finally reached a longawaited career peak.
9 min |
May/June 2023
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OUTSIDE the 9-TO-5
From a pet psychic to a human lie detector, these four women have eschewed traditional careers to pursue unusual interests.
8 min |
May/June 2023
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WATER MARKED
Mother's Day is on 14 May this year. But the Sunday before that is a day few have heard of: International Bereaved Mother's Day, for moms who have lost a child. I am one.
7 min |
May/June 2023
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I'll do it tomorrow
Painting your nails on deadline? Procrastination often gets written off as laziness, or poor time management. But experts say it's more complex than that.
10+ min |
May/June 2023
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THE WHY,THE WHICH & the wardrobe
What sets your heart aflutter? For Kamo, it's neutral but textured pieces with a sculptural edge; for Desiree, magnificent prints and shoulder pads; and for Raya, romantic sack dresses and gem-encrusted jewellery.
6 min |
May/June 2023
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TIME FOR AN UPGRADE
WE'RE COMING UP TO THE TIME OF YEAR THAT MEDICAL SCHEMES ALLOW PLAN UPGRADES FOR THE FOLLOWING YEAR. THIS IS A CRITICAL WINDOW FOR YOU TO REVIEW YOUR CURRENT COVER.
4 min |
September/October 2022
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Fall in LOVE with PARIS ON YOUR OWN!
COULD THE CITY OF LOVE AND ROMANCE BE EVEN MORE MAGICAL... ALONE? I SPENT 10 DAYS IN PARIS BY MYSELF. AND FELL HEAD OVER HEELS IN LOVE.
6 min |
September/October 2022
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The joy of being an ADULT BEGINNER
When was the last time you learnt an entirely new skill? Learning something new has a number of benefits that go way beyond the thing itself.
8 min |
September/October 2022
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From the MOTHER CITY to MOTHERLAND
Jessica Sutton has enchanted audiences around the world with her breakout role as warrior witch Tally Craven in Motherland: Fort Salem, but off-screen she's just a South African girl making her way in the world.
6 min |
September/October 2022
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Why do you want WHAT YOU WANT?
COULD THE ANSWER REALLY BE AS SIMPLE (AND AS DEPRESSING) AS 'BECAUSE SOMEONE ELSE WANTS IT'? LUKE BURGIS, AUTHOR OF WANTING: THE POWER OF MIMETIC DESIRE AND HOW TO WANT WHAT YOU NEED, THINKS SO.
6 min |
September/October 2022
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REINVENTING MYSELF
AT 59, I COULD SEE MYSELF DOING A LITTLE LESS AND FEELING A LITTLE LESS RELEVANT EVERY YEAR. IT UNSETTLED ME SO MUCH THAT I DREAMT UP A NEW CAREER, PACKED MY BAGS AND SET OFF ON A HUGE ADVENTURE.
7 min |
September/October 2022
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DEEP FAKES & BORED Apes
'I, ROBYN MACLARTY, REGRET TO INFORM THE FOURTH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION THAT I AM UNABLE TO ATTEND.' (AND IT CAN KEEP ITS NONSENSICAL TOKENS.)
6 min |
September/October 2022
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FLYING high
'By some beautiful twist of fate, I've landed in this vocation that demands that I feel and helps me to learn.' Some 20 years after Jennifer Connelly's Oscar acceptance speech, her words still ring true for her today.
6 min |
September/October 2022
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THE WHY, THE WHICH & the wardrobe
EXPERT ADVICE ON HOW TO 'BUY LESS, CHOOSE WELL AND MAKE IT LAST', COMBINE BASICS WITH STATEMENT FINDS, AND 'FAKE IT TILL YOU FEEL IT' WITH BOLD COLOURS.
7 min |
September/October 2022
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Odd jobs
We're fascinated by women who've stepped outside the nine-to-five to earn a living.
8 min |
September/October 2022
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Far from the MADDING CROWD
MORE AND MORE SOUTH AFRICANS ARE TRADING THEIR CRAMPED CITY-CENTRE LIVES FOR THE SPACE AND FRESH AIR OF SMALL RURAL AND COASTAL TOWNS.
10+ min |
September/October 2022
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Ditch the SUGAR FOR GOOD!
MOST PEOPLE STRUGGLE WITH A SUGAR DEPENDENCY IN ONE WAY OR ANOTHER, WHETHER IT'S HORMONAL CHOCOLATE BINGING OR ALL-DAY SWEET GRAZING. HERE'S HOW TO QUIT.
5 min |
September/October 2022
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NOT by the BOOK
These two bestselling South African authors published their novels themselves under their own brands, and they're flying!
5 min |
September/October 2022
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SCENTS of adventure
STILL LOOKING FOR YOUR SIGNATURE SCENT? WE'RE ROUNDED UP THE FRAGRANCES OF THE SEASON TO HELP YOU FIND IT.
7 min |
September/October 2022
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JUST HIT refresh!
TOO NERVOUS TO GO UNDER THE KNIFE? AS I DISCOVERED, YOU DON'T HAVE TO THERE ARE A NUMBER OF LESS DRASTIC THINGS YOU CAN DO TO GET YOUR SKIN LOOKING SMOOTHER, FIRMER AND MORE REFRESHED.
5 min |
September/October 2022
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Is your MIND'S EYE BLIND?
Some people describe their imagination as vivid, colourful and hyper-realistic - but if you find that trying to 'picture' something in your mind is an exercise in futility, you may have aphantasia.
6 min |
July/August 2022
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12 WAYS TO SAVE AN HOUR every day!
VERY FEW OF US THINK WE HAVE TIME FOR ANYTHING OTHER THAN WHAT WE'RE ALREADY DEALING WITH. BUT WE DO! HERE ARE 12 EXCELLENT WAYS TO CARVE OUT AN EXTRA HOUR FOR YOURSELF EVERY DAY TO USE HOWEVER YOU LIKE: WRITING THAT BOOK, DOING AN ONLINE COURSE, RESEARCHING YOUR FAMILY HISTORY, OR JUST STARING AT A WALL WHILE YOU SETTLE YOUR SOUL.
7 min |
July/August 2022
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How to be BETTER at being SAD
Look, no one wants to be sad. But we've been so busy chasing after happiness that we've become quite bad at just sitting with sadness when it inevitably comes shuffling along. The fact is, you need a good wallow every so often, so the temporary sadness doesn't tip over into something more serious.
9 min |