Introverts: Misunderstood Or Misanthropes?

‘Hell is other people at breakfast.’ I was sad to discover this was a misquote; I found it so apt. French existentialist Jean-Paul Sartre’s original line reads, quite simply: ‘Hell is other people.’ Punchier, sure, but also a bit harsh. Either way, the general sentiment is bound to resonate with at least some of you. You know who you are.

Stop The Clock

Some fertility specialists are now offering a procedure to delay menopause by what they claim could be 20 years. Should you consider it?

Money Talks

Your money questions, answered by Sam Beckbessinger, self-proclaimed ‘money dork’ and author of How to Manage Your Money Like a F*cking Grownup.

Taking the high road

If the misty mountains, crystal-clear waterfalls and soulful shrines don’t make you fall in love with Japan’s ancient Kiso Road (although, why wouldn’t they?), then the centuries-old inns, the warmth and hospitality of the people, and the incredible food certainly will.

She's back!

It’s finally happened: Jennifer Aniston has made her way back to the small screen in Apple TV series The Morning Show. Say hello to tough-as-nails news anchor Alex Levy.

Tin foil hats at the ready!

We love a good conspiracy theory – the kookier, the better. So we veered off course to find the craziest contemporary conspiracy theories doing the rounds.

Summer LIGHT

Donna Hay’s new recipe book, WeekLight, is crammed with easy, plant-based meals with the emphasis on health and wellbeing: perfect for holiday eating! Here are our three favourites…

Frankenlaw

Babies conceived after their parents’ death, toddlers inheriting embryos, women giving birth to IVF twins that aren’t theirs, or related to each other… Significant advances in technology have opened up a whole new world of ethical and legal dilemmas. Fact truly is stranger than fiction in some of these real-life cases.

BEYOND BORDERS

Although Marita van der Vyver is mostly seen as anAfrikaans writer, her books have been translated into English, German, French, Mandarin and even Icelandic – and are read all over the world. Her latest work delves into the psychological damage caused by the BorderWar – from SouthAfrica to Cuba. We met up with her to talk about her work, her life in France and the controversy surrounding Borderline.

GOING GREEN

Entertaining made simple – and healthy! Jamie Oliver shares three delicious recipes from his new cookbook, Veg: Easy & Delicious Meals for Everyone.

'I DID A 10-DAY WATER FAST'

...and it was easier than expected! Here’s what a few days of a medically monitored fast does to your body and brain.

The river wild

If a luxuriously relaxing setting, scenic safaris, an armful of adrenalin rushes and fantastic service sound like your kind of holiday, Zambia’s Vic Falls is the ultimate destination.

NOT KIDDING AROUND

At 52, Nicole Kidman is delivering some of her best performances yet. Her award-winning turn as domestic abuse survivor Celeste in Big Little Lies aptly coincided with the #MeToo movement, putting her at the forefront of the crusade for women in Hollywood – and beyond.

AT YOUR SERVICE

These highly intelligent, expertly trained service dogs are changing the lives of their handlers. Meet the canines that are working with and supporting their human companions with incredible and inspiring dedication.

THERE'S A WORD FOR THAT!

Whether you’re eavesdropping on the woman at the next table as she relates her latest dating mishap, trying to understand your grown-up child, or playing the dating game yourself, it helps to stay on top of the latest terms and trends. You might just find out that you’re a closet kittenfisher. (It happens.)

ASK THE DOC

Surgeon and lecturer Dr. Sarah Rayne weigh in on recurring abscesses and how to deal with tick bites.

TOP DRAWER

Forget push-up bras and restrictive corsetry – these two brands will help you upgrade your lingerie drawer without compromising on comfort. Think lacy thongs, embroidered bralettes and mesh ‘bum clouds’…

'My breasts were nearly the DEATH OF ME'

After 20-odd years of suffering, Lynn Jones finally discovered what could be at the root of her mysterious illness: her breast implants.

'I've been celibate for five years'

Celibacy is the unspoken side of midlife divorce. There has been no plummeting of my libido, no preference for petting the dog, knitting or long hikes…

Whatever Floats Your Boat

Not even the hordes of tourists or the bewildering maze of streets can dull the charm of Italy’s most impractical city.

The Magic Mushroom Mind Shift

Could magic mushrooms be a long-term solution to crippling addictions and mood disorders like depression and PTSD? Clinical trials abroad have been showing that a few psychedelic trips may be able to ‘reboot’ the brain, changing set patterns of thinking. Science writer Leonie Joubert tells us why SouthAfrica needs to make a mind shift about psychedelic assisted therapy.

The Future Is Most Definitely Female

From being the voice against climate change to a game developer helping others understand mental illness and sexual abuse, these five young women prove that no matter your age, you can make a difference.

Natural Selection

These local skincare brands are all about organic ingredients, a back-to-basics approach and tapping into the power of nature. From nourishing marula oil to Kalahari melon, Africa delivered the goods, and then some.

Coming Up Roses

She starred opposite Heath Ledger as a teen, made a movie with Oprah last year and recently started a female-run production company. Comedy break through star Rose Byrne truly is having the last laugh.

Graceful & Frank

Oscar winner. Activist. L’Oréal brand ambassador. Netflix comedy star. Jane Fonda has worn many hats, and at 81 she’s still keeping us guessing. The Grace and Frankie star gave us an exclusive Q&A.

Taking Out The Trash

With our planet choking on plastic, doing our bit to stop pollution is now imperative. Easy-to-make ecobricks (get the kids involved) are both a useful contribution to the cleanup campaign and a low-cost building solution. So instead of binning that sweet wrapper, stuff it into a plastic bottle instead – you’ll be making a difference.

Queen's Landing

Culture, history, crystal-clear waters and dragon memorabilia: Croatia’s coastline ticks all the boxes, whether you’re a Game of Thrones fan or not.

My Snowflake Baby

A late-night podcast about snowflake babies gave hope to Angie and Mike Hausner, who were facing a long wait for their second adopted child. Less than a year later, Angie was pregnant.

Starting With The Truth

Elizabeth Gilbert became the voice of a generation of single women searching for happiness with her bestselling memoir, Eat Pray Love. But it’s her story of marriage, divorce, falling in love with her best friend, then losing her to cancer that is most inspiring.

Money Talks

Self-proclaimed ‘money dork’ Sam Beckbessinger, author of How to Manage your Money Like a F*cking Grownup, answers your most pressing money questions.