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CHOCOLATE CHECKOUT
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CHOCOLATE CHECKOUT

Easter calls for everything chocolate and we've got six spectacular ways to satisfy your sweet (and savoury) tooth.

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6 mins  |
April 2024
Bye-bye BFF
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Bye-bye BFF

We all age at the same rate, but we don't all grow up at a matching pace. So, what do you do if you feel like you're outgrowing your friends?

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2 mins  |
April 2024
The science of SLUMBER
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The science of SLUMBER

According to world-renowned sleep expert and neuroscientist Dr Matthew Walker, sleep is our best superpower. Here's why...

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3 mins  |
April 2024
Money mindset MATTERS
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Money mindset MATTERS

Looking for less stress and more progress when it comes to reaching your #moneygoals? Here are five positive money habits to cultivate on your journey to financial freedom.

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3 mins  |
April 2024
FUTURE PROOF - YOUR CAREER
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FUTURE PROOF - YOUR CAREER

\"Soft skills\" are more crucial to your career than you may think. We look at some of the most important professional skills you can attain to safeguard your working future...

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2 mins  |
April 2024
HEAR THEM Roar
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HEAR THEM Roar

Through resilience and determination, these three extraordinary South African women have emerged as trailblazers. Here's how Candice Chirwa, Mushfiqoh Samodien and Julia Stuart make the impossible possible and the world a better place.

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6 mins  |
April 2024
ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE
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ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE

Pretty Yende has performed in the world's grandest opera theatres. She'll tick off even more this year, but she's driven not by a bucket list but by a burning curiosity to see how far she can challenge her voice and herself.

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7 mins  |
April 2024
5 MINUTES WITH LEBOHANG MASANGO
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5 MINUTES WITH LEBOHANG MASANGO

SOCIAL ANTIIROPOLOGIST AND AUTITOR

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2 mins  |
February 2024
Shall we DANCE?
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Shall we DANCE?

I can confirm: It does take two to tango.

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3 mins  |
February 2024
Empowerment UNLOCKED
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Empowerment UNLOCKED

Working women face a unique set of challenges both globally and here in South Africa. We find out what you can do to get fit for financial success.

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3 mins  |
February 2024
Oh sister, my sister
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Oh sister, my sister

When days are dark, look for your sisters be they biological or by choice

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2 mins  |
February 2024
VACANCY: FRIEND WANTED
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VACANCY: FRIEND WANTED

Who would've thought that making adult friendships would be so difficult - especially with more ways to interact than ever before? We get some expert advice on connecting in an increasingly digital world.

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5 mins  |
February 2024
SISTER acts
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SISTER acts

These sets of siblings have made business a family affair and with considerable success. We find out how they make it work.

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5 mins  |
February 2024
LOVE IN A FARAWAY PLACE
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LOVE IN A FARAWAY PLACE

Sometimes you just need to get away from it all and reconnect with the one you love. Here are six of our favourite places to do it without blowing the budget).

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6 mins  |
February 2024
The I life of Lupita
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The I life of Lupita

On and off-screen, Lupita Nyong'o is the picture of a woman who remains resilient and hopeful, no matter the grief and hardship she endures. At the top of her game, the award-winning actress is now using her platform to amplify the voices of women around her.

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6 mins  |
February 2024
5 Minutes With Ntando Zikalala
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5 Minutes With Ntando Zikalala

Pounder and brand meanager

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2 mins  |
November 2023
What's on?
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What's on?

From music festivals to marathons, there's plenty to see and do this month.

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3 mins  |
November 2023
How to fight fair
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How to fight fair

Dealing with conflict in a relationship is familiar territory for most of us but, as Patricia Flokis finds out, there are more successful ways to calm the storm.

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5 mins  |
November 2023
THE ABCs OF CBD
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THE ABCs OF CBD

CBD is all the rage... but you may still be wondering what it is, how it works and whether you should try some. Robyn MacLarty gets the answers.

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5 mins  |
November 2023
Are you plugged in?
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Are you plugged in?

As they say, it's not what you know; it's who you know. Geraldine Amoko gets some networking advice from personal leadership brand strategist Robyn Young.

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5 mins  |
November 2023
The word
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The word

Friends and family: you love them. You'd do anything for them. But lending them money can lead to tension and awkwardness. If you feel tempted to help a friend in need, a strategic approach can help stave off disaster.

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5 mins  |
November 2023
AIMING HIGH
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AIMING HIGH

South Africa's netball team stepped into the spotlight this year - and its captain, Bongiwe Msomi, couldn't be prouder. We sat down with her to find out more about her and the team's journey.

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4 mins  |
November 2023
Natural BEAUTY
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Natural BEAUTY

At 22, Rolene Strauss was crowned the world's most beautiful woman... but it took nearly a decade more for her to feel \"good enough\". Christi Nortier finds out how the former Miss World inspires other women to become queens in their own lives.

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6 mins  |
November 2023
The  BRIGHT side
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The BRIGHT side

We've all been there: nose to the mirror, inspecting a dark patch of skin that materialized overnight just to ruin the morning.

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3 mins  |
November 2023
Last minute dot bomb
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Last minute dot bomb

In every family or circle of friends, there's one person who plans the holidays

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2 mins  |
November 2023
What's on?
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What's on?

Get out and about with our round-up of this month's top shows, gigs, expos and festivals.

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2 mins  |
August 2023
Decadent desserts
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Decadent desserts

Sugar, spice and everything nice... We've spun our favourites into trendy new desserts for you to share and savour.

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4 mins  |
August 2023
The practice of easure
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The practice of easure

There's never been a better time to close the \"orgasm gap\" than right now today, even. The female orgasm has been better understood by science in the last 20 years than in the last 2 000. Here's what you need to know and how to put it to good use.

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4 mins  |
August 2023
PASS THE pole
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PASS THE pole

The stigma isn't totally gone, but pole dancing is gaining traction as a form of fitness training in South Africa. Christi Nortier signs up for a class to find out why (and to learn a few new tricks).

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5 mins  |
August 2023
(emotional) Hey, big spender!
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(emotional) Hey, big spender!

There's nothing wrong with a little \"retail therapy\", but too much of a good thing can wreak financial havoc. Mindful money coach Marnita Oppermann offers some tips on smart spending.

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2 mins  |
August 2023

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