New Year, New (Financial) You!

All you know about money is that there’s just never enough, right? Let’s change that, starting right now. Here’s our expert’s 10-point plan.

Healthy living

The year’s starting to gain momentum. Make sure you do too!

Hitler, Verwoerd, Mandela & Marianne Thamm

Journalist, commentator and feminist Marianne Thamm became a household name for writing about other people. Now she shares her own unconventional life story about growing up in 20th-century SA. We chatted to her about her book, becoming a mom and being fearless.

A Recipe For Success

About a year ago, we interviewed homegrown author Sally Andrew and ran an extract from her first novel – which you (and we!) loved. Her warm and wise (but troubled) character, Tannie Maria, is a delight, and we’re happy to spend more time with her in this, her second book. Here’s a taster of the first two chapters of Tannie Maria & the Satanic Mechanic.

The Good, The Bad & The Donald

Let’s be real – it’s been a rough year. Like, really rough. So much so that when director Matt Oswalt tweeted, ‘Is 2016 being directed by Quentin Tarantino?’, it went viral. Here are just some of the stories that made headlines this year.

Pets

This month we’re keeping Fido cool, giving tips for pet security and baking delicious homemade dog treats.

Cheers! March Madness

You never really need a reason to open a good bottle of wine, do you? ‘Because I want to’ always seems to work just fine. But this month there are three great reasons, should you need them…

Gardens

Turn your balcony or patio into a homegrown haven.

'We Aren't Just The Wives And Girlfriends'

The film and TV roles Reese Witherspoon has created for women challenge stereotypes. And viewers are responding to these more complex, nuanced roles with a resounding thumbs-up!

Dream Chaser

Entrepreneur Annabel Biggar-David, founder of essential oil company Organico, has overcome overwhelming obstacles to fulfil her extraordinary potential. 

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.