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Interview Etiquette 101
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Interview Etiquette 101

Ace an interview with these ideas.

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2 mins  |
March 2018
Work Out At Work
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Work Out At Work

Move more, live longer, feel way better: a simple concept to start at your desk.

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1 min  |
March 2018
The Wonder Of Gugu
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The Wonder Of Gugu

Gugu Mbatha-Raw was the award-winning actress in danger of becoming cinema’s best-kept secret. Until now.

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7 mins  |
May 2018
The Women Who Made Me
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The Women Who Made Me

From the streets of KwaMashu, Durban, to the world, Nomzamo Mbatha has come a long way. She opens up about the women who have helped make her journey such a successful one.

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5 mins  |
April 2018
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My Hair Journey

Unique, self-assured and utterly gorgeous, these women tell us how they finally ditched the straightening tools and embraced their natural hair.

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5 mins  |
April 2018
Notes From A Perfumer
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Notes From A Perfumer

Creator of Versace’s new Dylan Blue Pour Femme fragrance, Calice Becker, takes us on a scent journey.

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2 mins  |
June 2018
Katy Comes Undone
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Katy Comes Undone

She’s on a global tour and guiding pop hopefuls to fame as a judge on the new American Idol. But her most ambitious project yet? Dismantling Katy Perry.

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9 mins  |
June 2018
Do You Have Netflix Face?
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Do You Have Netflix Face?

How your phone, laptop and tablet are coming for your skin.

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4 mins  |
April 2019
The Cult Of Cleansing
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The Cult Of Cleansing

We do it everyday. Sometimes we do it twice a day. But washing our faces – once a chore – has now become almost a religious right. Here’s why that’s not such a bad thing.

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May 2019
Sight Unseen
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Sight Unseen

There’s implicit strength in the ritual of getting ready. And the women who know this best may be the ones who have been forgotten by the beauty industry. Now they’re claiming their place.

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6 mins  |
May 2019
The Selfcare Lie
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The Selfcare Lie

The concept has since devolved into the stuffof vapid memes. Writer Devon Abelman searches for its true meaning and ends up finding herself.

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May 2019
In The Next 10 Minutes You Will Tell Three Lies…
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In The Next 10 Minutes You Will Tell Three Lies…

In an era of alternative facts, the science behind deception is more relevant than ever. Robert Feldman, a professor of psychology and brain sciences, Dr Michael Slepian, a social psychologist and professor, and Yudhijit Bhattacharjee, a journalist who has written about lying, talk about truth, lies and the grey matter in between.

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May 2019
12 Totally Doable Ways To Pay Off Your Debt Once And For All
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12 Totally Doable Ways To Pay Off Your Debt Once And For All

If you’re like most people, debt is an unfortunate fact of life for you, and thinking about how to pay off your debt – sometime in this lifetime – likely occupies a good deal of brain space – and not just when it’s time to make another set of New Year’s resolutions.

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7 mins  |
May 2019
Pan-African Fashion
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Pan-African Fashion

featuring the young SA photographers to watch.

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4 mins  |
June 2019
The Future Of Therapy
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The Future Of Therapy

Could virtual therapy apps really play an important role in the future of mental healthcare?

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2 mins  |
September 2019
Future Beauty
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Future Beauty

Meet the ‘tweakment’ – a new, invisible approach to cosmetic surgery, pioneered by Dr Marwa Ali.

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3 mins  |
September 2019
Lakeith Stanfield Is A New Kind Of Leading Man
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Lakeith Stanfield Is A New Kind Of Leading Man

If there’s one moment that sums up Lakeith Stanfield’s acting abilities, I’d argue it’s this: halfway through season two of TV series Atlanta, his character, Darius, attends a party at Drake’s mansion and has a stoned conversation with a woman about the nature of illusion.

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February 2019
How To Live To 100
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How To Live To 100

We are all living longer, but can we also live better?

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February 2019
The Ever-Changing Standard Of Beauty
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The Ever-Changing Standard Of Beauty

There’s a growing debate on social media platforms about why women with a particular ‘look’ are celebrated above others in our society – with some even claiming they are being fetishised by men. But Cape Townbased plastic surgeon Dr Nerina Wilkinson explains how perceptions of beauty are forever shifting due to the celebrity-driven world we live in.

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February 2019
Piece Of Cake
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Piece Of Cake

Whether you’re looking for something to celebrate or just need a dessert to indulge in on your own, you’re going to want to have a go at one of Katelyn Williams’ sweet treats.

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4 mins  |
February 2019
Cut From The Same Cloth...
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Cut From The Same Cloth...

is more than just a reference to the Lara Klawikowski pieces worn bycover stars Unathi Nkayi and Roxy Burger, in the image to the right. Italso speaks to the fabric of who these two women are with regards to theimportance they place on balancing work with motherhood, creatingcareer longevity and the refusal to let anything, or anyone, get in their way.

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9 mins  |
November 2018
I Love You - Now Go Home
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I Love You - Now Go Home

The next time your partner inexplicably leaves dirty laundry around the house, remember that some happily married couples dont have to deal with that. Meet the apartners.

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4 mins  |
November 2018
Regarding People Who Don't Have Period Sex
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Regarding People Who Don't Have Period Sex

Writer Alanna Lauren Greco is determined to stop the shame.

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3 mins  |
November 2018
The Ugly Truth About Beauty Bullying
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The Ugly Truth About Beauty Bullying

Being judged on your looks feels as original as yet another episode of Take Me Out. But as a new breed of online haters gets nastier than ever, we investigate how to keep smiling when its your face vs the internet.

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8 mins  |
November 2018
The Next Gender-ation
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The Next Gender-ation

Blogger Olwethu Leshabane uses her platform to help, inspire and initiate critical conversations. Her recent encounter with genderqueer youths while working with her foundation, The Red Wings Project, sparked a much-needed conversation surrounding gender perceptions and representation in SA.

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November 2018
The Art Of Wigs
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The Art Of Wigs

Picasso painted with oils. Michelangelosculpted with clay. These artists are creatingmasterpieces, one strand at a time. We explore the world of high-end,fantastical, hang-them in-a-museum wigs.

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5 mins  |
November 2018
Get The Look
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Get The Look

Take your summer trends from the beach to drinks with graphic prints, breathable fabrics and chic accessories.

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December 2018 - January 2019
Glamour Women Of The Year 2018
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Glamour Women Of The Year 2018

From music and sport, to business and health, we celebrate the women whose diligence and dedication in their respective fields has seen them achieve great individual success while inspiring others to strive for excellence.

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7 mins  |
December 2018 - January 2019
Meet The Male Birth Control Activists
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Meet The Male Birth Control Activists

If Aphiwe Thusi, 34, never had to wear a condom again, he’d be a happy man.

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5 mins  |
December 2018 - January 2019
One-night-stand Etiquette, Explained
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One-night-stand Etiquette, Explained

Tried-and-true advice for those nights when a vibrator just won’t cut it.

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December 2018 - January 2019