Lifestyle
Balanced Life
Better TOGETHER
Solo saving can be a grind. Stokvels channel the spirit of ubuntu into the sometimes longwinded process of putting money away for a rainy day.
3 min |
December 2024
Balanced Life
DECK THE HALLS WITH BOUNDARIES
Keen to *actually* relax and recharge this festive season? Then you'll have to ditch the people-pleasing and set some boundaries. Here's how.
3 min |
December 2024
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TRANSFORM & EVOLVE
Maxine Schuiling - aka @sugarfreesundays on Instagram shares how she's enabling her clients and followers to overcome overthinking and achieve a happier inner life.
3 min |
December 2024
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State of grace
Actress, producer and entrepreneur Tracee Ellis Ross has been dubbed the poster child of many things. But she'd prefer to be the face of living life on your own terms - even though it's not an easy ride.
8 min |
December 2024
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GET A DRIP
Getting an IV drip is no longer reserved for hospital visits. These days, IV drip bars are a regular sight. Yashna Balwanth dives into the wellness trend.
3 min |
December 2024
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Table for one
Being alone doesn't have to be a bad thing. In fact, Geraldine Amoko discovered there can be joy in solitude.
2 min |
December 2024
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5 MINUTES WITH VIWO KULATI SINGER SONGWRITER
You know you've made it in life when one of your career highlights is having worked as a back-up vocalist for the acclaimed Zonke Dikana.
2 min |
July 2024
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What's on?
From lifestyle to laughs, there's plenty to see and do this month.
3 min |
July 2024
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VISAfree visits
Travel can be a bit expensive, especially when all the costs start to add up. Consider these countries to help lessen the price tag and increase your shopping budget.
3 min |
July 2024
Balanced Life
Self love CLUB
Self-care can mean a number of things. Here's how to get fluent in your own self-love language.
3 min |
July 2024
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Unleash your CREATIVI
Through creative expression, we can better understand ourselves. Making time for art is not just a way for you to unleash your imagination, but to soothe your mind.
4 min |
July 2024
Balanced Life
PUT YOUR MONEY ON THE WALL
Investing in art isn't just for the elite. We show you how to start your own stellar collection, one masterpiece at a time.
5 min |
July 2024
Balanced Life
IS A 4-DAY WEEK POSSIBLE?
Working 300 hours a week doesn't necessarily mean success and more productivity. Perhaps we need to take a 'less is more' approach...
2 min |
July 2024
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Sting like Bee
Paula Lakay, or Ms Paula Bee as she's known on the socials, turned her love of content creation into a career, expressing her creativity in more ways than one.
5 min |
July 2024
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More than a WOMAN
While playing Modern Family's beloved character Gloria, Sofía Vergara has been building her own business empire and sharpening her skills to play her dream role. And if you're surprised, then she thinks that's on you.
5 min |
July 2024
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CHOCOLATE CHECKOUT
Easter calls for everything chocolate and we've got six spectacular ways to satisfy your sweet (and savoury) tooth.
6 min |
April 2024
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Bye-bye BFF
We all age at the same rate, but we don't all grow up at a matching pace. So, what do you do if you feel like you're outgrowing your friends?
2 min |
April 2024
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The science of SLUMBER
According to world-renowned sleep expert and neuroscientist Dr Matthew Walker, sleep is our best superpower. Here's why...
3 min |
April 2024
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Money mindset MATTERS
Looking for less stress and more progress when it comes to reaching your #moneygoals? Here are five positive money habits to cultivate on your journey to financial freedom.
3 min |
April 2024
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FUTURE PROOF - YOUR CAREER
\"Soft skills\" are more crucial to your career than you may think. We look at some of the most important professional skills you can attain to safeguard your working future...
2 min |
April 2024
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HEAR THEM Roar
Through resilience and determination, these three extraordinary South African women have emerged as trailblazers. Here's how Candice Chirwa, Mushfiqoh Samodien and Julia Stuart make the impossible possible and the world a better place.
6 min |
April 2024
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ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE
Pretty Yende has performed in the world's grandest opera theatres. She'll tick off even more this year, but she's driven not by a bucket list but by a burning curiosity to see how far she can challenge her voice and herself.
7 min |
April 2024
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5 MINUTES WITH LEBOHANG MASANGO
SOCIAL ANTIIROPOLOGIST AND AUTITOR
2 min |
February 2024
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Shall we DANCE?
I can confirm: It does take two to tango.
3 min |
February 2024
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Empowerment UNLOCKED
Working women face a unique set of challenges both globally and here in South Africa. We find out what you can do to get fit for financial success.
3 min |
February 2024
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Oh sister, my sister
When days are dark, look for your sisters be they biological or by choice
2 min |
February 2024
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VACANCY: FRIEND WANTED
Who would've thought that making adult friendships would be so difficult - especially with more ways to interact than ever before? We get some expert advice on connecting in an increasingly digital world.
5 min |
February 2024
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SISTER acts
These sets of siblings have made business a family affair and with considerable success. We find out how they make it work.
5 min |
February 2024
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LOVE IN A FARAWAY PLACE
Sometimes you just need to get away from it all and reconnect with the one you love. Here are six of our favourite places to do it without blowing the budget).
6 min |
February 2024
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The I life of Lupita
On and off-screen, Lupita Nyong'o is the picture of a woman who remains resilient and hopeful, no matter the grief and hardship she endures. At the top of her game, the award-winning actress is now using her platform to amplify the voices of women around her.
6 min |