BE A ❛SMALL GOD❜

It’s a truism that helping other people makes you feel good too, but figuring out how to apply your talents isn’t always easy.

AFLOAT in France

BOATING ON THE INLAND WATERWAYS OF FRANCE ALLOWS YOU TO ENJOY THE SCENERY AND THE SIGHTS OF THE COUNTRYSIDE WHILE AVOIDING THE MORE STRESSFUL SIDE OF TRAVEL. A CRUISE BY CANAL BOAT ON THE CHARENTE RIVER IS A GORGEOUS, RELAXING CHOICE.

Bounce Back Mountain

How a retreat in beautiful surroundings can provide new perspectives on wellness, wine and hunger.

They Don't Make Them Like Sharon Stone Any More

She grabbed the world’s attention by crossing her legs in Basic Instinct. At the age of 63, the Hollywood sex symbol has written a frank memoir – and she’s still making jaws drop.

When Is His Business Your Business?

Well over 50% of couples report that money causes tension in their relationship – and it is a far stronger predictor of divorce than any other issue within a marriage.

From Cancer To Cold Water

Diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer, Diane Murray found healing, solace, friendship and resilience in the icy waters off the Cape coast.

Lessons From My Garden

The 17th of October is Garden Day SA. To mark the occasion, reader regine le roux shares what she learnt from taming a neglected part of her garden.

The Early Days Of Grief A Survival Manual

Grief is one of those things – like parenting – that you only really understand once you’ve lived through it.

Spiritual Therapy A New Direction For Psychology?

Forget the talking cure… Psychologists are increasingly embracing the spiritual cure. The expanding field of transpersonal psychology suggests it may be the missing piece of the mental health puzzle.

Get Ready For The Four-Day Working Week!

Gone are the days when we lived to work. Companies are now putting employees first and reaping the benefits. Remote working and flexihours are practically a given, but there are moves to go even further.

❛My significant other other❜

We all have that person in our lives, where the connection just feels so real and right. We may not see or speak to them every day, but the powerful bond we have never fades. Five women share their stories about their go-to somebody.

AFRICAN at heart

Two local fashion and accessory brands have found inspiration in the place we call home – they’re all about Africa.

Health Benefits Of Going Barefoot

The simple act of going barefoot is being hailed for health benefits such as improved digestion, immunity and sleep; and relief from anxiety, depression, inflammation and pain. Should you kick off your shoes?

My Life In Recipes

In her latest offering, Fatima Sydow Cooks, the celebrated Cape Malay cook takes us on a flavour-filled journey with authentic, wholesome recipes. She's poured her heart and soul into every page – the result will give you the warm fuzzies.

The Why, The Which & The Wardrobe

Thanks to these three women, we now know where to shop for squat proof leggings and winter coats, and how to style up a statement neckpiece.

Doctor On Call (literally)

Dr Erin Jones spotted a critical gap in South Africa’s healthcare system early on in the pandemic. So she set about filling it and, in the process, shifted the possibilities for medical care in this country.

Burnout Is On The Rise How Do We Deal With It?

Chronic stress is linked to leading causes of death, including heart disease and suicide, and cases of burnout are rising with frightening speed. It’s time to unpack this misunderstood, stigmatised and life-threatening mental-health pandemic.

Bored & Tired? How To Reboot Your Relationship Post-Lockdown

A year stuck on the sofa together has caused irritations to fester and sex lives to suffer. Psycho­ therapist jean­claude chalmet gives expert advice for (fed­up) couples.

10 Money Lessons Covid-19 Taught Me

When you’re locked up, locked in and locked down, you make some important discoveries about what you need to change – and why.

How To Eat To Lose Weight: The 9 Rules

These are the proven methods for shedding the kilos healthily.

THE JUDE OBSCURE

What happens when you don a wig to circumnavigate the world on a Honda VFR750? You can’t stop moving. Meet the artist who became addicted to leaving places.

PLAN A

It wouldn’t be right to call Cuban actress Ana de Armas arising star. She is very much a star already –and we bet she hasn’t peaked yet.

Claire Foy Is Incredibly Funny, Unexpectedly Honest And Utterly Charming

Away from all the pomp and circumstance, Claire Foy is incredibly funny, unexpectedly honest and utterly charming. What can we say – she’s a queen!

A Light Touch

We’re countering the cold by layering lightweight fabrics and contrasting menswear-inspired pieces with feminine elements.

Agent (Less) Provocateur

The series I May Destroy You holds up a mirror to issues of sexual consent and recovery from trauma… and to its creator, writer and star Michaela Coel, who has brought a revitalising voice to the entertainment industry.

10 Money Lessons To Help You On Your Road To Riches

Heed these 10 money lessons from the super wealthy to help you on your road to riches.

A Long Weekend In The Elgin Valley

About an hour’s drive from Cape Town lies the Elgin Valley, ‘the place you drive through on the way to Hermanus’. It’s worth stopping over, however, as we discovered during a long weekend spent cycling, hiking and tasting wine in the valley…

Why Dolly Parton Is A Feminist Icon

Dolly may be knocking on 76 but she’s busier than ever – recording, acting and even funding Covid-19 research.

Shaking Off Misconceptions

Parkinson’s disease is the second-most common age-linked neurodegenerative disorder after Alzheimer’s, yet few know its symptoms beyond the shakes. The reality is that many sufferers don’t shake – and because they don’t know the other signs, they don’t seek treatment early that may help slow its progress.

I'll Be There For You (But Maybe Not After 30)

Making friends as an adult is hard because chance meetings with strangers become less frequent, we’re less tolerant, and we lack the time to build shared experiences. Maintaining existing friendships is tricky too – and the pandemic doesn’t help. What’s a girl to do?