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5 health questions you should ask your parents
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5 health questions you should ask your parents

Knowing your health heritage can help you avoid or detect conditions that may run in your family. Samantha Page suggests you look closely at your family tree, starting with these key questions.

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March 2023
ARE YOU IN DIET DEBT?
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ARE YOU IN DIET DEBT?

If your-eating habits aré stuck in an_endiless cycle of debt and:credit; it's timeto balance the books for good:

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March 2023
How to be a team player AT WORK
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How to be a team player AT WORK

No one is born knowing how to work well with others, but being a team player is an essential skill in the workplace. Here's how to level up so you can collaborate effectively

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March 2023
The smart guide to investing
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The smart guide to investing

If you haven't invested before because it just all seems too complicated, this guide is for you. Read on to achieve financial peace of mind and your dreams, writes Glynis Horning.

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March 2023
The kids are alright
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The kids are alright

Travelling with children needn't be a chore: at these getaways, you can let your hair down, knowing there's plenty to keep everyone the young, the curious and the adventurous - entertained. Keith Bain gives you a tour.

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March 2023
accidental entrepreneur
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accidental entrepreneur

Straight-talking, forward-thinking and ballsy as hell. We find out from industry-leading creative Leasha Naidoo what it takes to be at the forefront of change.

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March 2023
GO getter
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GO getter

Tracey Lange's distinctive voice carries both wisdom and laughter. The veteran radio and TV presenter is using her platform to encourage ordinary people to share their extraordinary stories. Christi Nortier tunes in.

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March 2023
FUNNY faces
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FUNNY faces

Tone your skin (and maybe even smooth over the double chin) with these face yoga basics.

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March 2023
The Poet's Society
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The Poet's Society

If you're finding it difficult to jot down your thoughts in prose, maybe it's time you tried poetry? We round up a few tips that will soon have you calling a rose by any other name...

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March 2023
Hey, Big Spender
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Hey, Big Spender

Those who have a little (or a lot) of expendable income know the basics of budgeting - don't spend more than you earn. So why do so many of us still do it? Karin Schimke looks into the psychology of saving.

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February 2023
the black MERMAID
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the black MERMAID

Zandile Ndhlovu's life is intertwined with the ocean, so much so that her blue braids are her way of carrying its beauty with her. Her mission is to make sure every child feels the power and wonder of the big blue.

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February 2023
Brand identity
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Brand identity

Zola Nombona knows who she is, a character trait that has served her well on her journey as an actor and now as Foschini’s first brand ambassador. She spoke to Ingrid Corbett about the way her career has shifted and what got her to where she is now.

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February 2023
SMART MONEY MOVES
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SMART MONEY MOVES

Bank where you shop to get the best benefits at no extra cost.

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February 2023
Nonikiwe Mashologu
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Nonikiwe Mashologu

The sayings goes: you give a man a fish and you feed him for a day.

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January 2023
Go big or go (close to) home
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Go big or go (close to) home

Don't have the time or budget for a trip abroad - or even across the country? There are so many cool places to stay on your doorstep. Robyn MacLarty found a few gems that are closer than you think...

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January 2023
DON'T BE A BULLY
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DON'T BE A BULLY

Bullying in our schools and on social media is increasingly in the spotlight... what's going on? Emily Pettit-Coetzee finds out how to know whether it's happening to your child and how you can protect and empower them.

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January 2023
HOW TO MAKE ‘ΜΕ’ TIME
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HOW TO MAKE ‘ΜΕ’ TIME

When you're committed to work, family and countless other demands, there's often little to no time left for 'you'. Robyn MacLarty has a few tips to help you to take back control.

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January 2023
GROUP THERAPY
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GROUP THERAPY

New year. Tick. Sticking to your resolutions? Not so much. Especially the one about getting back into a regular exercise routine. Well, a problem halved is a problem solved, right? Consider joining one of these fun fitness groups to help you get going.

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January 2023
Get Money Savvy
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Get Money Savvy

Make 2023 your best year yet with corporate and life coach Jacqui O'Bree's practical guide to getting your finances in order (for good!).

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January 2023
THE GUTS & THE GLORY
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THE GUTS & THE GLORY

Award-winning South African A novelist Lauren Beukes has racked up international awards and best-seller spots with thought-provoking, beautifully written books. Christi Nortier spoke to her about the demanding work that goes into writing her novels, creating a life of meaning and holding her own as woman in the spotlight.

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January 2023
Leading Lady
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Leading Lady

From the stage to the screen, South African performer Lynelle Kenned has wowed audiences and judges across the world. Christi Nortier caught up with the trailblazer about everything from what awards really mean to an artist to why we should all go camping in Namibia.

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January 2023
The it GIRL
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The it GIRL

Multitalented entrepreneur, Mooomy Ledwaba has blown Up on YouTube with her popular podcast series, Wisdom and Wellness. With refreshing honesty, Mpoomy tackles important topics around the challenges women face in their careers and relationships. Ingrid Corbett pinned her down to find out what makes her vulnerable, how she manages to wear so many hats, and that time she trended on Twitter.

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January 2023
3 Days to a stronger relationship
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3 Days to a stronger relationship

Do you feel as if you're stuck in a relationship rut? However long you've been together, intimacy is key to relationship health.

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August 2022
SHOULD I TRY IV THERAPY?
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SHOULD I TRY IV THERAPY?

IV vitamin therapy was one of 2018's top health trends, is it worth the hype? We revisit our investigation to reflect

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August 2022
BREAST LUMPS
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BREAST LUMPS

What do they mean if they aren't cancerous? Each year, millions of women find lumps in their breasts that have to be checked out for cancer. Thankfully, most turn out to be benign. Even so, such lumps can be concerning

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August 2022
STAY ΟΝ TRACK
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STAY ΟΝ TRACK

Nobody is more invested in your finances than you are. Get back on track with these guidelines

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August 2022
WEH IS HERE TO STAY
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WEH IS HERE TO STAY

Working from home is blissful for many of us. As time goes on, some of that is changing and weighing down on many people

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August 2022
WOMEN AT WORK
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WOMEN AT WORK

In a world where most industries are still dominated by men, the position of the woman worker has never been trickier. We're here to give you the scoop on where things are, and where change is still needed

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August 2022
CHAMPIONING OTHER WOMEN
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CHAMPIONING OTHER WOMEN

Women supporting women to me means that we should empathise with each other's experiences and build on one another's successes. That even though we come from different backgrounds and have very different stories, we face similar challenges with our bodies, lives and even in the workplace, just by moving in this world and being a woman

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August 2022
WE SAY SHESAYS!
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WE SAY SHESAYS!

There's few things in life that tug at our heartstrings such as seeing women supporting and building each other up. SheSays does exactly that, which is why we had to have a chat with the amazing team

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August 2022