Lifestyle
Balanced Life
The It List
Slow down, unplug and get in-touch with your soft side, inspired by this season's wholesome favorites.
1 min |
September 2025
Balanced Life
Fresh LIVING
We sit down with celebrated lifestyle editor, beloved Masterchef SA judge and cookbook author Justine Drake for a candid conversation about why it's never too late to rewrite your story.
4 min |
September 2025
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GOTTA RUN!
For too long, running has seemed like an all-or-nothing sport meant only for those built like a racehorse. But as Christi Nortier discovers with the right training method (and mindset), you can run the race at your own pace and win.
4 min |
September 2025
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Slow and steady
Geraldine Amoko learns that hitting the road can steer you into a fresh perspective.
3 min |
September 2025
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WEDDING bells and WHISTLES
Whether you're actively planning your dream wedding or merely fantasising while on Pinterest, we've gathered some of the latest trends to keep it cute and classy.
2 min |
September 2025
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THE SISTERS ON ADDERLEY
FLORIST FAMILY
2 min |
September 2025
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FLORAL FAVOURITES
We're inspired by these floral infused desserts, perfect for ushering in the spring season.
5 min |
September 2025
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PETAL POWER
Looking for blooms beyond Namaqualand? Explore these floral hotspots that'll add colour and joy to your next overseas vacation.
3 min |
September 2025
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HUMAN NATURE
Pollen, dust, grass... Spring may be in the air, but so are allergens! We chat to an allergy expert about how to hold off the seasonal allergies and treat them more holistically.
2 min |
September 2025
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NATURAL BEAUTY
From rosehip to rooibos, these botanicals will boost your beauty and transform your skin.
3 min |
September 2025
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golden era
From promo model to powerful creative influence, Kim Jayde leans fully into her brand as she unpacks the full circle moment of being back at BL and beyond.
6 min |
September 2025
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Budget blooms
With 100 days before Christmas, now is the perfect time to get your finances blooming again.
3 min |
September 2025
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BOTANIST IN BLOOM
Award-winning botanist Zaynab Shaik tells us about her plant species discovery, why plants are just as interesting as animals and the one time her research took her a little too close to the cliff edge...
4 min |
September 2025
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SILENT BOOK CLUBS
Forget forced book recs and performative book reviews, the silent book club movement is here to restore our love for reading.
1 min |
September 2025
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THE SISTERS ON ADDERLEY
FLORIST FAMILY
2 min |
September 2025
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The Art of Ikebana
With spring comes a sense of renewal.
1 min |
September 2025
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Colour ME BOLD
Release your inner make-up artist with a vibrant bold colour eyeshadow look that turns heads this spring.
1 min |
September 2025
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What's on
From nature to art, festivals to wellness and comedy goodness - September presents us with so much to revel in.
2 min |
September 2025
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Pretty pressings
There's something nostalgic about flower pressing; it's capturing a fleeting moment of floral beauty and turning it into a lasting keepsake.
1 min |
September 2025
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CHIVALRY IS NOT DEAD
What chivalry looks like in modern relationships and why it's less about opening doors and more about open conversations.
3 min |
September 2025
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AND THAT'S ON PERIOD!
We've gone from whispering about “that time of the month” to speaking more openly about our periods. Let's explore the luteal phase, how to work with our bodies during this time, period stigma and period poverty.
4 min |
August 2025
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What's ON?
Banish the last of the winter blues with these heart-warming August events.
3 min |
August 2025
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The ART of JOYFUL MOVEMENT
This exercise philosophy won't just get your blood pumping, but will get joy going too!
3 min |
August 2025
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PRESS PAUSE
Books on our table that explore relationships, both physically and emotionally. The bonus - they're both pink.
2 min |
August 2025
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POSITIVELY ME
South Africa's HIV/AIDS epidemic looks different to what it did four decades ago. So, too, does its activism. Leading HIV activist Nozibele Qamngana-Mayaba uses her personal story to advocate for change - not just systemic, but societal too. In this extract from her memoir, she reflects on the fear and thrill of becoming a mother; there's life, so much of it, after a diagnosis.
5 min |
August 2025
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5 MINUTES WITH CANDICE CHIRWA MINISTER OF MENSTRUATION
SA's self-appointed Minister of Menstruation, Candice Chirwa began working in menstrual health in 2017 through a UN consultancy, which led to her master's research. She went on to found Qrate – a nonprofit that runs workshops to advocate for menstrual equity. Since then, Candice has spent years combining research, advocacy, and community engagement to challenge period poverty and shift public perception through what she calls “pracademic” work – merging academia with practical action.
2 min |
August 2025
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SPICE IT UP!
With a slight chill still in the air, pack a punch with some spice and chilli with these quick dinner ideas.
3 min |
August 2025
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GLOW-UP guide
Glow smarter, not harder. From viral lip combos to colour correcting made simple, here's your ultimate cheat sheet for turning your makeup bag into a magic kit.
2 min |
August 2025
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A SCARLET DREAMSCAPE
With its elaborate architecture, tranquil gardens and sensory-rich experiences, Villa Palladio in Jaipur is more than just a getaway - it's a journey into vivid imagination.
2 min |
August 2025
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Rated
A living tapestry of pop culture, innovation and authenticity, Rihanna has solidified herself as the icon of a generation.
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