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Painting The Town Red With Rooibos!
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Painting The Town Red With Rooibos!

These entrepreneurs found new ways to take one of our national treasures to market – and turned their businesses into major brands, not just locally, but internationally.

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7 mins  |
February 2017
Seriously Funny
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Seriously Funny

South African comedian Trevor Noah is a global phenomenon – for good reason.

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7 mins  |
February 2017
The Mompreneurs
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The Mompreneurs

Becoming a mom is life-changing – suddenly you have a range of totally new problems, demands and needs, and you have a lot less time and energy. But it can also mean new opportunities, as is the case with Shannon McLaughlin and Olivia Fox, who turned their challenges into flourishing businesses.

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8 mins  |
January 2017
Does your Work environment Work For You?
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Does your Work environment Work For You?

The world is rapidly changing around us, but for the most part, we’re still locked into an outdated work setup. It might be time to Wrework our work lives.

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10 mins  |
January 2017
Pass The Parcel
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Pass The Parcel

It’s a job nobody wanted: rescuing the embattled, corrupt, failing Post Office – until Mark Barnes put up his hand.

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7 mins  |
January 2017
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On A Wing And A Prayer

Inspired by Psalm 36:7, the heavenly design of the chapel at Bosjes farm creates the impression that the structure is hovering. How the roof is held up... God (and architect Coetzee Steyn) only knows.

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1 min  |
August 2017
Claire's By Home Run
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Claire's By Home Run

She plays a volatile, highly strung CIA agent on Homeland, which has been renewed for a seventh season. But in reality, Claire Danes tends to take life with a pinch of salt.

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5 mins  |
August 2017
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Museum Of Me Zapiro

Jonathan Shapiro’s cartoons are woven into South Africa’s history. Best known as Zapiro, he’s loved (and loathed, by some politicians) for his socio-political commentary. The satirist let us into his private archive of beloved items.

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5 mins  |
August 2017
I Was Addicted Tp Sleeping Pills
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I Was Addicted Tp Sleeping Pills

An addiction to prescription pills stole 10 years, friends, jobs and home.

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7 mins  |
August 2017
Sparky McCarthy!
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Sparky McCarthy!

The words ‘why not?’ feature strongly in her vocabulary. Discover why comedy genius Melissa McCarthy refuses to play it safe – and why she is so much more than the role that made her famous.

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5 mins  |
June 2018
Your Complete Guide To Living With A Uterus
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Your Complete Guide To Living With A Uterus

Having a uterus (and everything that comes with it) can sometimes feel like a burden. We went on a mission to find simple developments in technology, psychology and wellness that can make life with hormones and periods easier!

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10 mins  |
June 2018
Tried & Tested Acu-Cupping
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Tried & Tested Acu-Cupping

This ancient treatment is meant to ease tense muscles, reduce cellulite and detox your body – but does it really work?

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4 mins  |
June 2018
Giving Is The New Receiving
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Giving Is The New Receiving

Oprah Winfrey began the giveaway craze when she handed out everything from cars to cashmere sheets on her talk show. Her influence was significant, as many became more mindful not just of what they had but of the satisfaction of giving. The traditional Christian grace may well become ‘for what we are about to give, may the Lord make us truly thankful’... Anet Richards* adopted this approach, and shares her discovery of the joy of generosity.

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6 mins  |
June 2018
Janine Binneman Jewellery
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Janine Binneman Jewellery

Owner: Janine BinnemanStartup costs: I sold my second-hand car to buy the basics from a friend’s mom who used to make jewellery as a hobby. I think it was about R15 000.Turnover: R2,5 million – R3 million.Websites:: jbjd.co.za and janinebinneman.co.za

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3 mins  |
December 2017
Iron Woman
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Iron Woman

Hands up if you’re feeling tired even after a solid night’s sleep? Join the club! It could be an iron deficiency: a recent study shows that about one in two women are deficient in iron.

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5 mins  |
December 2017
Healthy Living
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Healthy Living

For the sake of your health, focus on giving more than on getting. Happy holidays!

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2 mins  |
December 2017