Womens-interest
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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 |
November/December 2025
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Meet our 2025 WINNERS
They're bold, brilliant and building the future! They are the winners of the 2025 Santam Women of the Future Awards in association with FAIRLADY and TRUELOVE.
5 min |
November/December 2025
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Playing it BY EAR
I’M at the pharmacy in the small town where we're staying — any excuse, really, because I love nothing more than a small-town pharmacy; but this time I actually do have earache. My husband is entirely unsympathetic, even though, as always, I'm pretty sure my condition is a) rare and b) potentially fatal. The pharmacy is packed, and while I'm waiting I comfort myself by imagining how bad he'll feel when he learns how little time I have left on this earth, and how noble I will be about it. It'll make him feel so much worse.
2 min |
November/December 2025
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Cheers!
In celebration of bubbles, good news from the brandy frontier, a standout weekly Substack and our top 12 wines for Christmas Day
3 min |
November/December 2025
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LOVE, CHAOS & DIPLOMACY
Mpho Boshego joins a new wave of African authors telling stories of flawed heroines and complicated romances, with a sprinkling of spice. We spoke to the debut author about her journey and her inspiration.
7 min |
November/December 2025
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GOING SOLO
No partner? No problem. Today, more and more single women are turning to IUI, IVF or adoption to chase their dreams of motherhood.
7 min |
November/December 2025
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What we love right now
Currently on our radar: seaside escapes, yet another murder in the building, covert art pieces and loads of luxe skincare finds
6 min |
November/December 2025
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Love actually? OR JUST MANKEEPING?
Women aren't just tired; they're over it. The invisible work of 'mankeeping' - being therapist, mother, PA and social secretary to their partners - is draining relationships dry.
7 min |
November/December 2025
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THE WHY & THE WHICH the wardrobe
Whether you're into tomboy clothes mashed up with something unexpected, prints and thrifted finds, or neutrals with an edge, there's inspo to be had!
7 min |
November/December 2025
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8 of the CAPE'S ALMOST-SECRET SPOTS
Cape Town and its surrounds hide places that even longtime residents may not know about. Here are some secluded spots and curious remnants of history you might enjoy.
4 min |
November/December 2025
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A big, bold, beautiful CAREER
From soapie starlet to Hollywood powerhouse, Margot Robbie has scaled every peak – and now she's tackling Wuthering Heights with a provocative twist.
8 min |
November/December 2025
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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 |