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The Pop Star Next Door

Don’t let the wild backstory, romantic rebellions and soulful anger fool you. Really, Halsey is a 25-year-old from New Jersey named Ashley Frangipane. And she has feelings too.

The Robot Wars

For decades, mankind has feared the day technology becomes cleverer than us. Now it’s here, and we were too busy trying to sync our Sonos to notice. Welcome to The Big Techover...

On The Trails With The Superfans

What makes professional women abandon every thing for a glimpse of their idols? EMILY GULLA goes on tour with them to find out

This Month We're …Getting Productive

Do you spring out of bed wide awake ... then by 11am find that all you want to do is crawl under your desk and sleep? It could be that instead of being a morning or night person, you’re a blend of the two. Experts have now identified a third type of circadian rhythm – one where you wake up alert, are drowsy from 11am to 3pm, then feel productive until 10pm*. Sound familiar? Use the morning and late afternoon for creative tasks – and spend your sleepy hours on those that are admin heavy. Can you change your body clock? Turn over to find out...

Femicide Is Out Of Control - How TF Do We End This?

The 2018/19 SAPS Crime Statistics revealed that a total of 2 771 women were murdered in South Africa during that period – that’s one murder every three hours. This makes our country’s femicide rate five times higher than the global average. Commonly known as ‘the rape capital of the world’, South Africa earned the title in 2000. Almost 20 years later, statist ics are worse than ever. Carrie Timlin investigates the ongoing national war on women’s bodies.

War Of Words

South Africa has one of the highest rates of cyberbullying in the world. Why all the hate? Helen Wallace investigates

The Hottest Thing You'll Read All Summer

Freaky cult + former CIA bodyguard + beautiful Texan = weirdly great fantasy? Enjoy this spicy excerpt from Devoted To Love by Shayla Black

Well, This Is Awkward

Too embarrassed to ask the instructor why you made that sound during a particularly gruelling downward dog? Be afraid no more. We have all the answers…

How ‘Varsity' Is Your Bedroom?

Technically, Christmas lights aren’t a lamp

How To Tell Your Boss You're Unhappy At Work Without Getting Fired

Deep breaths, bb. Deep breaths

Your Sink Is Your Secret Party Weapon

Only legends do this. And you? You’re about to be a legend

Zinhle Serves Flames

The DJ, entrepreneur, businesswoman and mother is here to remind you she can have it all, and she has no intention of slowing down. Oh, and by the way, she’s not here for a pit y par ty – she’s here’s to f*ck it up, so turn up the volume

How To Save A Girls' Trip Where Everything Goes Wrong

Hi, it ’s your drama/disaster survival guide!

Can You Bank On Bitcoin?

Investing in cryptocurrencies promises life changing for tunes overnight. But is this digital economy too good to be true? And should you gamble on it?

The Trendiest Size-Inclusive Brands In SA

Beauty and lifestyle content creator Cynthia Gwebu reveals some of her fave wardrobe staples

The Secrets Of Celebrity Psychics

A- listers rely on facials, green juice, good lighting … and this elite group of mystics to navigate fame. We tried them out for ourselves

Uh, Am I Paying My BFF's Salary?

Your friends out here running side hustles? You don’t have to bankroll them. Here’s why

Outsourcing My Mental Health

After years of trying to manage her shape-shifting symptoms with the help of family, friends and specialised therapy sessions, Daniella Scott finally found lasting support – in the one place she’d never wanted to

How To Speak Up For Yourself

Overworked? Underpaid? And at risk of burnout? Here’s how to stand up for your rights (without getting fired)

Do You Need An Emotional Support Robot?

I tested the new wave of artificial - intelligence ‘therapists’ and here’s what happened

Um, Can We Please Talk About 'Emotional Boners' ?

Are those feelings in his pants, or is he just happy to see you? (Both. The answer is both.)

Answering Our Most Popular LGBTQ + Questions

Nothing’s too weird for COSMO’s sex and relationships director Faye Brennan

A First Timer's Guide To Coachella

Here’s what you need to know before heading to the world’s most famous music festival

‘The Secret Of Networking Is Connecting People, Even When There's Nothing In It For You'

Screen queen Ashlea Evans (@ashevans.co) is an international TV reporter, media trainer and communications specialist. She now offers exclusive master-class training for women to step into the light on camera

Strong, Fit And 136kg

Model, activist and now ... unlikely fitness icon. Tess Holliday opens up about her wellness journey

Behind The Sash

Has pageantry become more representative? Danielle Bowler goes behind the scenes at the Miss South Africa pageant to find out what it ’s like to compete as the first openly queer contestant

Take A Seat…Jordyn Woods Is Ready To Talk

When Jordyn, 21, found herself at the centre of a cheating scandal with the Kardashian -Jenners, it turned her world upside down. Here’s what happened next

Muzi

This internationally acclaimed music producer and artist has taken his Afro -inspired electro sound to the world stage. The creator of Stimela SeGolide shares what makes him tick

Cannabis Cures: The Truth About CBD

If the word cannabis still brings to mind blunts and laced brownies, girl, catch up! In 2019, there’s far more to weed than getting stuck on your couch with the munchies. In fact, today’s hottest pot products don’t even get you high. But they do claim to slay stress and anxiety, relieve headaches, ease period cramps, soothe skin, improve sleep and turbocharge your orgasms. And all with no smoke involved. Instead, you can simply rub on a body oil or moisturiser, or sip a spiked tea.

6 Student Side Hustles

Say goodbye to the ‘poor student’ stereotype and take note, babes – there is money to be made with these genius side-gig ideas.