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Don't Tell Me I Can't Secretly Elope
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Don't Tell Me I Can't Secretly Elope

Sarah Britten Pillay, 43, never thought she would love again after her first marriage, but a whirlwind romance changed all of that...

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3 mins  |
February 2018
First Date Fails
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First Date Fails

Who hasn’t been subjected to small talk and awkward introductions? These brave women share their hilarious dating blunders…

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2 mins  |
February 2018
Lie Back & Beditate!
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Lie Back & Beditate!

Not sure about meditation? Too busy to try mindfulness? Set the alarm for just five minutes earlier and give the new beditation trend a try…

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July 2018
How Your Relationship Changes You
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How Your Relationship Changes You

Our romantic liaisons can alter who we are – for better... or worse.

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4 mins  |
October 2018
How To Let Go... And Move On
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How To Let Go... And Move On

You’ve probably got a first-aid kit tucked away at home for medical emergencies, but how do you treat emotional wounds and injuries?

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October 2018
Curb Cravings For Good
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Curb Cravings For Good

Can’t resist a mid-morning biscuit? Or a late-night chocolate fix? Here’s how to ditch those pesky food cravings in just one week.

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October 2018
Cash In On Crafts
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Cash In On Crafts

Dust off the old craft tools and get busy creating items for sale. Here’s how to get started…

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October 2018
'I Believe That The Future Is Female'
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'I Believe That The Future Is Female'

MasterChef South Africa finalist and entrepreneur, Claire Allen, chats to Julia Bain about her London pop-up restaurant, being the ‘Skinny Chef’, and her plans for the future

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8 mins  |
November 2018
Keep The Passion Alive
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Keep The Passion Alive

There are a multitude of passion killers that can strike a long-term relationship. Here’s how to bring the romance – and the spark – back

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November 2018
Wine & Weight Gain The Secret To Living Longer?
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Wine & Weight Gain The Secret To Living Longer?

It goes against everything we’ve been told, but could these ‘sins’ lead to a lengthier life expectancy? We ask two experts for their opinion

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November 2018
Workout Worries Solved
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Workout Worries Solved

From stitches to itchy eyes, a whole range of health concerns can derail your exercise routine. Here’s what to do about them

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November 2018
Surprise Reasons Your Head Hurts
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Surprise Reasons Your Head Hurts

From staying in bed to eating a ham sarmie, there are some unusual causes of head pain. Here are the remedies to tackle them...

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November 2018
Parenting Mistakes We All Make...And What To Do Instead!
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Parenting Mistakes We All Make...And What To Do Instead!

When you’ve got loads on your plate, you want the time spent with your kids to be enjoyable, not a marathon of nagging. There is a better way…

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January 2019
Party Hosting Made Easy
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Party Hosting Made Easy

‘Tis the season to be jolly, so follow our easy tips to give your social gatherings that extra bit of sparkle

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3 mins  |
January 2019
Sort Out Your Make-Up Bag
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Sort Out Your Make-Up Bag

Tidy your stash today, and your face will thank you tomorrow

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January 2019
Getting Married?
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Getting Married?

Stand the chance to win a dream wedding, worth over R74 000

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January 2019
'I Feel Like I'm Just Getting Started'
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'I Feel Like I'm Just Getting Started'

Stacey Norman chats to Janine Jorgensen about stepping outside her comfort zone, being unafraid to voice her opinion, and how she’s ready to embark on a brand-new chapter

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8 mins  |
August 2017
Accepting That I Needed Help Changed My Life
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Accepting That I Needed Help Changed My Life

After three years of sobriety, actress Sarah Kozlowski, 33, feels ready to open up about her journey battling alcoholism. She chats to Essentials about the steps she took to get – and stay – sober…

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7 mins  |
August 2017
The Naked Truth
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The Naked Truth

Our body’s bumps, bruises and bulges can tell us a lot about our health. So be brave and bare all in front of the mirror today

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August 2017
Blitz Weekend Weight Gain
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Blitz Weekend Weight Gain

Is the number on the scale refusing to budge despite your best efforts? You might be falling victim to the weekend weight-gain trap.

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August 2017
Don't Tell Me I Can't... Be A Curvy Model
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Don't Tell Me I Can't... Be A Curvy Model

Déborah Mutund, 27, is working hard as a plus-size model to change perceptions of what a model should look like.

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August 2017
Store & Organise The Bathroom
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Store & Organise The Bathroom

Tame your family’s clutter of toiletries and transform your bathroom into a streamlined space with these neat ideas and storage heroes

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August 2017
Kumari Govender
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Kumari Govender

Entrepreneur and fashionista Kumari Govender on courage, secret indulgences, and high heels.

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2 mins  |
August 2017
6 Ways To Style Your Home To Sell It Fast
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6 Ways To Style Your Home To Sell It Fast

Just a few tweaks can help you sell your home in a flash – and for a better price, too.

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2 mins  |
March 2018
7 Sex Mistakes You Didn't Know You Were Making
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7 Sex Mistakes You Didn't Know You Were Making

A new approach in the bedroom could help create greater intimacy between you and your partner

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3 mins  |
November 2017
‘I Love Making Women Feel Glamorous'
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‘I Love Making Women Feel Glamorous'

Fashion designer Vesselina Pentcheva, 42, talks to Françoise Gallet about the great loves of her life: fashion and family, and how the devil’s in the detail...

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July 2017
New Ways To Find Happiness
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New Ways To Find Happiness

Tech is transforming the way we live our lives, for the better. Three women share how they used apps and online courses to enact big changes...

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July 2017
For Love That Lasts, Say ‘I Do...... For Now?'
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For Love That Lasts, Say ‘I Do...... For Now?'

How do you make love last forever? A recent book argues that we shouldn’t have to – and that, in fact, deliberately marrying someone for a temporary time period is the way forward.

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July 2017
5 Ways To Ace Your Interview
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5 Ways To Ace Your Interview

Looking to land that dream job? Give yourself an extra edge with these smart tips that’ll put you heads and shoulders above the rest…

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July 2017
‘I Needed A Transplant So My Mom Gave Me Her Kidney'
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‘I Needed A Transplant So My Mom Gave Me Her Kidney'

Georgia Mountney, 24, talks about how her mother, Elizabeth, gave her the gift of life – twice.

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May 2017