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Just BREATHE
In... and out. In... and out. As stress bites globally, could relief be a few deep breaths away? New studies are weighing up old teachings in breathwork.
9 min |
September/October 2025
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...And this just in
New treats, treatments, products and good things to know right now
2 min |
September/October 2025
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BOWS, BIBLES & BUNDT CAKES
They raise babies, bake sourdough bread and pack their husband's lunch - all the while smiling sweetly into camera. Tradwife influencers say it's a lifestyle choice, but is this viral return to 'traditional femininity' as wholesome as it looks?
9 min |
September/October 2025
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Wellbeing
Reframe midlife, fall asleep faster, and shop for green cleaning products.
3 min |
September/October 2025
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SUGAR & SPICE AND SOMMELIER LIFE
She sipped her way into a whole new world... She baked her way out of a pandemic funk. Caroline Ngwenya and Andriette Georgiou are proving there's more than one recipe for success.
8 min |
September/October 2025
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STUCK IN THE MIDDLE WITH YOU
Feeling like the jam being squished between the slices of your family-sized sourdough bread? Throwing another generation into the mix of juggling work and life and your own expenses and time can take things to the next level. Welcome to the sandwich generation.
6 min |
September/October 2025
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A taste of home
One of the jewels in the crown of Indian and Cape Malay cooking is a well-made biryani (also called 'breyani' in the Western Cape) with lamb, mutton, chicken or fish.
10+ min |
September/October 2025
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SCENTS & SENSIBILITY
A well-rounded fragrance wardrobe does more than make you smell good helps you create scent memories and tells a story about who you are.
10+ min |
September/October 2025
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The GOLDEN AGE of the off-beat HERO
The leading men capturing headlines and Hollywood are flawed, funny and unfiltered – and we are here for it.
7 min |
September/October 2025
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A FIGHTING CHANCE
Conflict is part and parcel of being in a relationship, says Belgian psychotherapist and renowned relationship expert Esther Perel. The trick is figuring out what you are really fighting for - not about – and learning how to fight fair.
10+ min |
September/October 2025
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Books
Amateur sleuthing, a complicated mother-daughter relationship and a cathartic end to a provocative series
4 min |
September/October 2025
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THE QUIET LUXURY OF AUTONOMY
Forget the Bezos panto and forego the designer bag - the new status symbol is invisible but infinitely valuable. We speak to the women trading in performative wealth for a richer, more intentional life.
6 min |
September/October 2025
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Ciao, MILANO!
Fashion capital, dog haven, birthplace of Campari... A week-long getaway in the dead of winter revealed that there is much more to Milan than first meets the eye.
8 min |
September/October 2025
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Wild AT HEART
They care for injured owls, rescue entangled seals, campaign for threatened marine life, protect elephants and return lost species to the Karoo. These women aren't just working in conservation - they're redefining it.
8 min |
September/October 2025
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SOFT focus
We know what you're thinking: 'Pastels? For spring? Groundbreaking.' (The Devil Wears Prada references practically write themselves.) But the truth is that this season's trending 'fresh colours' are surprisingly versatile and nearly seasonless.
2 min |
September/October 2025
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What if the problem isn't willpower?
I spent years chasing thinness. In the end, it wasn't about the weight and it wasn't about willpower - it was about finally being free.
7 min |
September/October 2025
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What we love right now
Catch the winter set menus before they're gone, settle in for captivating TV and find specs that suit you to a tee!
6 min |
September/October 2025
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Cast in STONE
From her breakthrough in the teen rom-com Easy A to her award-winning turns in La La Land and Poor Things, Emma Stone has proven that she's a force to be reckoned with.
6 min |
September/October 2025
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THE BREAST DEFENCE
The fact that there isn't any cancer in your family doesn't mean you can't get breast cancer. Only 10% of cases are linked to inherited genetic factors – the other 90% occur without any clear warning. That's why regular screenings and self-examination are vital.
8 min |
September/October 2025
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STRANGER THAN FICTION
Karen Thompson Walker's latest book is the story of a new mother with an incredible memory who seeks the help of a psychiatrist when she starts having blackouts and losing chunks of time. We chatted to the author about speculative fiction, the mysteries of the human mind and uncanny real-life stories that continue to inspire her.
8 min |
September/October 2025
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QUIET, please!
Do you find yourself chatting to the dog in the kitchen at parties? Declining invitations because you have plans... with yourself? Odds are, you're an introvert. And, contrary to popular belief, that has very little to do with being shy or antisocial.
10+ min |
September/October 2025
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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 |