What You Can Learn Negative People

Want to achieve more and be happier? Psychologist Jennifer Garth explains how a pessimistic outlook can actually help you on your way.

Ready For Riga?

If you’re a caviar lover (or plan on becoming one!) head to Riga, capital of Latvia and the largest city in the Baltic States.

Gardens

It makes cents to buy seeds rather than seedlings!

My Magical Journey Through Venda

Michele Macfarlane lives with retinitis pigmentosa (RP), a genetic eye disease that results in blindness. She tells us about her experience on the Venda Sacred Walk.

What's Your Excuse For Not Exercising?

‘I’d love to, but…’ Sound familiar? The thing is, you can’t have your excuses and your dream of being fit and healthy. So let’s smash them, one by one!

Where Are They Now?

We checked in with seven South African celebs from the ’80s to find out what they’ve been up to since their days in the spotlight.

AfriBlossom

Bonolo Mataboge loves fashion. She’s been designing clothes since she was 12, and went to the London International School of Fashion when she left school. However, she had to leave due to illness and her big plans were put on hold – but not for long. Her mother, Siphiwe Sithole, who she now calls her ‘Momager’, inspired her to start her own company in 2014, when she was just 19. Today, AfriBlossom is a booming body-positive womenswear brand for the curvaceous, cosmopolitan, African woman.

A Walk In The Wild

Where do you go if you want to take your family well and truly off the grid? A wilderness hike in iSimangaliso Wetland Park is an experience you’ll never forget.

7 Everyday Ways You Are Sabotaging Your Health And How To Stop

We all know what the big health no-nos are: smoking (obv), baking in the sun, eating loads of junk food… But what about all the little not-so-great things you do every day that could be just as bad?

What A Financial Planner Can Do For You

We ask Certified Financial Planner Bruce Fleming why we need help with our finances – and he takes three readers through the planning process.

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.

Seriously Funny

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

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.

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.

Pass The Parcel

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

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.

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.

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.

I Was Addicted Tp Sleeping Pills

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

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.

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!

Tried & Tested Acu-Cupping

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

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.

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

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.

Healthy Living

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

has your get - up - and - go got up and left?

if you’re as tired when you wake up as you were when you went to bed, or you’re more than usually down or out of sorts, you may need to check your adrenal glands.