Swedish Death Cleaning

Another day, another Scandinavian lifestyle trend, it seems. This time, with a dark twist. Though ominous as it sounds, döstädning (aka death cleaning) is actually profoundly liberating.

7 Things You Need To Know About Tax-Free Savings Accounts

They’re simple – and tax-free. Plus, your child (or godchild) would be off to a great start if you begin investing when they’re very young. What’s not to love? We asked an expert to decipher the small print.

Healthy Living

Loving the sunny days? Of course – along with your faithfully applied sunblock. Here’s how to know the skin you’re in.

Ask The Doc

Surgeon and lecturer Dr Sarah Rayne answers your questions. This month, they’re about stomach cramps, insomnia, and becoming more sunburn-prone.

Test House

Knowing more about a carpet’s fabric helps you choose the best product to remove stubborn stains without damaging the fibres.

In Her Own Words - Federica Marchesini

Born ‘in fair Verona’, the town of Romeo and Juliet, Federica self-published her novel, Afritalian, about her real love affair with South Africa.

Healthy Lliving

How to park depression, feed your bugs and lower your risk of Alzheimer’s…

Rumblings Down Below

Rumblings Down Below

Why Women Sometimes Blow Up Their Lives Around 50

A hit book about a high-flying 50-something who risks everything for sex with a stranger has been turned into a BBC series starring EmilyWatson. Here, the author reveals the unspoken truth about the female midlife crisis – and why the divorce rate among women over 55 is rising.

Stop Being A Nice- A- Holic!

Are you saying ‘yes’ when you mean ‘no’, avoiding confrontation and putting the needs of others above your own? Being a chronic people-pleaser could be affecting your mental and physical wellbeing – it’s time to quit.

La La Land's Golden Girl

Emma Stone gets real about owning Hollywood, overcoming crippling anxiety and staying authentic in La La Land.

Sjoe!

A beautiful pair of shoes with a strong design element does more than finish a look – it starts a conversation. Maria McCloy is one to watch.

Sweet Somethings

Not every entrepreneur sets out with the intention of launching a full-scale business. Fortunately for our taste buds, these folks turned their sideline ventures into thriving confectionaries.

Cheers!

Whether it’s for a week, a month, a year or the rest of your life, no alcohol – or, at the very least, mindful drinking – is the new yoga: everyone’s (not) doing it. Here’s what to drink when you’re not drinking…

How To Invest For The First Time

Investing is often a scary concept, particularly if you’ve never invested money before. A beginner’s guide might come in handy.

The Smoke That Thunders Vic Falls

A feast for your senses and undoubtedly one of Mother Nature’s truly breathtaking creations, Victoria Falls should be high on your bucket list of destinations. We can’t wait to go back!

Mothers-In-law From Hell

Family can be tricky at the best of times, but there seems to be a particular set of tensions when it comes to women and their mothersin-law. They’re not all bad, we know that. But in the interest of having a good vent (and getting some wellearned sympathy), we asked you to share some of your horror stories – and boy, did you deliver!

Is It So Bad To Choose Mediocre?

We all succumb to the ‘do more, be more, excel’ mentality. But is it always possible to be everything we want to be?

She Gets It From Her Mama!

In celebration of Mother’s Day – and inspired by our gorgeous cover this month – we take a look at some of our favourite celebs whose daughters are all grown up and following in their famous mothers’ footsteps.

Streets Ahead

Bulelwa Makalima- Ngewana, CEO of the Cape Town Partnership, is hellbent on changing not only the city itself, but – more importantly – the way people experience it.

What You Can Learn Negative People

Want to achieve more and be happier? Psychologist Jennifer Garth explains how a pessimistic outlook can actually help you on your way.

Ready For Riga?

If you’re a caviar lover (or plan on becoming one!) head to Riga, capital of Latvia and the largest city in the Baltic States.

Gardens

It makes cents to buy seeds rather than seedlings!

My Magical Journey Through Venda

Michele Macfarlane lives with retinitis pigmentosa (RP), a genetic eye disease that results in blindness. She tells us about her experience on the Venda Sacred Walk.

What's Your Excuse For Not Exercising?

‘I’d love to, but…’ Sound familiar? The thing is, you can’t have your excuses and your dream of being fit and healthy. So let’s smash them, one by one!

Where Are They Now?

We checked in with seven South African celebs from the ’80s to find out what they’ve been up to since their days in the spotlight.

AfriBlossom

Bonolo Mataboge loves fashion. She’s been designing clothes since she was 12, and went to the London International School of Fashion when she left school. However, she had to leave due to illness and her big plans were put on hold – but not for long. Her mother, Siphiwe Sithole, who she now calls her ‘Momager’, inspired her to start her own company in 2014, when she was just 19. Today, AfriBlossom is a booming body-positive womenswear brand for the curvaceous, cosmopolitan, African woman.

A Walk In The Wild

Where do you go if you want to take your family well and truly off the grid? A wilderness hike in iSimangaliso Wetland Park is an experience you’ll never forget.

7 Everyday Ways You Are Sabotaging Your Health And How To Stop

We all know what the big health no-nos are: smoking (obv), baking in the sun, eating loads of junk food… But what about all the little not-so-great things you do every day that could be just as bad?

What A Financial Planner Can Do For You

We ask Certified Financial Planner Bruce Fleming why we need help with our finances – and he takes three readers through the planning process.