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Balanced Life
The Best BISCUIT
Sibongnkosi Msipha, aka Mama Bongi, has created a booming trade out of her chocolate chip cookies. As the business turns five this year, she reflects on the early days and how mentorship, teamwork and humility has brought her success.
5 min |
April 2023
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SHAPE SHIFTER
Taking a leap from the corporate sector to follow her dream of setting up her own fashion brand for women with a fuller figure, Laverne Turner-Manuel is as authentic as her brand. Passionate about empowering women, she also regularly hosts motivational talks. Her overall mission? To nurture human connection – and to remind people to treasure one another. Editor Ingrid Corbett got her alone for some girl talk.
7 min |
April 2023
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STROKE OF GENIUS
It's a fabulous feeling to have a kit full of make-up brushes, just like an artist would. We get expert intel on which brushes we really need - and how to make them last a decade.
4 min |
April 2023
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A mighty warrior
Hollywood A-lister Viola Davis has acquired nearly every professional, artistic and material accolade an actress could hope for. Her rise to fame has not been meteoric, rather a slow and steady burn that has warmed the hearts of the millions of fans drawn to the spirited characters she brings to life on screen. In Finding Me, the memoir Viola released last year, she relates her deeply personal story about defying labels, shattering expectations and being courageous. Koketso Mashika highlights how this refreshingly honest actress continues to shine.
5 min |
March 2023
Balanced Life
Head to the Med
We skip the tourist traps to find authentic Mediterranean recipes that deserve their moment in the sun.
4 min |
March 2023
Balanced Life
Negotiating Relationship Roadblocks
Hit a barrier with the new man in your life? Don't worry there's a detour around it.
3 min |
March 2023
Balanced Life
5 health questions you should ask your parents
Knowing your health heritage can help you avoid or detect conditions that may run in your family. Samantha Page suggests you look closely at your family tree, starting with these key questions.
4 min |
March 2023
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ARE YOU IN DIET DEBT?
If your-eating habits aré stuck in an_endiless cycle of debt and:credit; it's timeto balance the books for good:
5 min |
March 2023
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How to be a team player AT WORK
No one is born knowing how to work well with others, but being a team player is an essential skill in the workplace. Here's how to level up so you can collaborate effectively
3 min |
March 2023
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The smart guide to investing
If you haven't invested before because it just all seems too complicated, this guide is for you. Read on to achieve financial peace of mind and your dreams, writes Glynis Horning.
3 min |
March 2023
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The kids are alright
Travelling with children needn't be a chore: at these getaways, you can let your hair down, knowing there's plenty to keep everyone the young, the curious and the adventurous - entertained. Keith Bain gives you a tour.
4 min |
March 2023
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accidental entrepreneur
Straight-talking, forward-thinking and ballsy as hell. We find out from industry-leading creative Leasha Naidoo what it takes to be at the forefront of change.
5 min |
March 2023
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GO getter
Tracey Lange's distinctive voice carries both wisdom and laughter. The veteran radio and TV presenter is using her platform to encourage ordinary people to share their extraordinary stories. Christi Nortier tunes in.
5 min |
March 2023
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FUNNY faces
Tone your skin (and maybe even smooth over the double chin) with these face yoga basics.
1 min |
March 2023
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The Poet's Society
If you're finding it difficult to jot down your thoughts in prose, maybe it's time you tried poetry? We round up a few tips that will soon have you calling a rose by any other name...
2 min |
March 2023
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Hey, Big Spender
Those who have a little (or a lot) of expendable income know the basics of budgeting - don't spend more than you earn. So why do so many of us still do it? Karin Schimke looks into the psychology of saving.
3 min |
February 2023
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the black MERMAID
Zandile Ndhlovu's life is intertwined with the ocean, so much so that her blue braids are her way of carrying its beauty with her. Her mission is to make sure every child feels the power and wonder of the big blue.
4 min |
February 2023
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Brand identity
Zola Nombona knows who she is, a character trait that has served her well on her journey as an actor and now as Foschini’s first brand ambassador. She spoke to Ingrid Corbett about the way her career has shifted and what got her to where she is now.
5 min |
February 2023
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SMART MONEY MOVES
Bank where you shop to get the best benefits at no extra cost.
1 min |
February 2023
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Nonikiwe Mashologu
The sayings goes: you give a man a fish and you feed him for a day.
2 min |
January 2023
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Go big or go (close to) home
Don't have the time or budget for a trip abroad - or even across the country? There are so many cool places to stay on your doorstep. Robyn MacLarty found a few gems that are closer than you think...
3 min |
January 2023
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DON'T BE A BULLY
Bullying in our schools and on social media is increasingly in the spotlight... what's going on? Emily Pettit-Coetzee finds out how to know whether it's happening to your child and how you can protect and empower them.
3 min |
January 2023
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HOW TO MAKE ‘ΜΕ’ TIME
When you're committed to work, family and countless other demands, there's often little to no time left for 'you'. Robyn MacLarty has a few tips to help you to take back control.
3 min |
January 2023
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GROUP THERAPY
New year. Tick. Sticking to your resolutions? Not so much. Especially the one about getting back into a regular exercise routine. Well, a problem halved is a problem solved, right? Consider joining one of these fun fitness groups to help you get going.
2 min |
January 2023
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Get Money Savvy
Make 2023 your best year yet with corporate and life coach Jacqui O'Bree's practical guide to getting your finances in order (for good!).
4 min |
January 2023
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THE GUTS & THE GLORY
Award-winning South African A novelist Lauren Beukes has racked up international awards and best-seller spots with thought-provoking, beautifully written books. Christi Nortier spoke to her about the demanding work that goes into writing her novels, creating a life of meaning and holding her own as woman in the spotlight.
5 min |
January 2023
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Leading Lady
From the stage to the screen, South African performer Lynelle Kenned has wowed audiences and judges across the world. Christi Nortier caught up with the trailblazer about everything from what awards really mean to an artist to why we should all go camping in Namibia.
4 min |
January 2023
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The it GIRL
Multitalented entrepreneur, Mooomy Ledwaba has blown Up on YouTube with her popular podcast series, Wisdom and Wellness. With refreshing honesty, Mpoomy tackles important topics around the challenges women face in their careers and relationships. Ingrid Corbett pinned her down to find out what makes her vulnerable, how she manages to wear so many hats, and that time she trended on Twitter.
9 min |
January 2023
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3 Days to a stronger relationship
Do you feel as if you're stuck in a relationship rut? However long you've been together, intimacy is key to relationship health.
5 min |
August 2022
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SHOULD I TRY IV THERAPY?
IV vitamin therapy was one of 2018's top health trends, is it worth the hype? We revisit our investigation to reflect
4 min |