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Don't Tell Me I Can't Secretly Elope

Sarah Britten Pillay, 43, never thought she would love again after her first marriage, but a whirlwind romance changed all of that...

First Date Fails

Who hasn’t been subjected to small talk and awkward introductions? These brave women share their hilarious dating blunders…

Lie Back & Beditate!

Not sure about meditation? Too busy to try mindfulness? Set the alarm for just five minutes earlier and give the new beditation trend a try…

How Your Relationship Changes You

Our romantic liaisons can alter who we are – for better... or worse.

How To Let Go... And Move On

You’ve probably got a first-aid kit tucked away at home for medical emergencies, but how do you treat emotional wounds and injuries?

Curb Cravings For Good

Can’t resist a mid-morning biscuit? Or a late-night chocolate fix? Here’s how to ditch those pesky food cravings in just one week.

Cash In On Crafts

Dust off the old craft tools and get busy creating items for sale. Here’s how to get started…

'I Believe That The Future Is Female'

MasterChef South Africa finalist and entrepreneur, Claire Allen, chats to Julia Bain about her London pop-up restaurant, being the ‘Skinny Chef’, and her plans for the future

Keep The Passion Alive

There are a multitude of passion killers that can strike a long-term relationship. Here’s how to bring the romance – and the spark – back

Wine & Weight Gain The Secret To Living Longer?

It goes against everything we’ve been told, but could these ‘sins’ lead to a lengthier life expectancy? We ask two experts for their opinion

Workout Worries Solved

From stitches to itchy eyes, a whole range of health concerns can derail your exercise routine. Here’s what to do about them

Surprise Reasons Your Head Hurts

From staying in bed to eating a ham sarmie, there are some unusual causes of head pain. Here are the remedies to tackle them...

Parenting Mistakes We All Make...And What To Do Instead!

When you’ve got loads on your plate, you want the time spent with your kids to be enjoyable, not a marathon of nagging. There is a better way…

Party Hosting Made Easy

‘Tis the season to be jolly, so follow our easy tips to give your social gatherings that extra bit of sparkle

Sort Out Your Make-Up Bag

Tidy your stash today, and your face will thank you tomorrow

Getting Married?

Stand the chance to win a dream wedding, worth over R74 000

'I Feel Like I'm Just Getting Started'

Stacey Norman chats to Janine Jorgensen about stepping outside her comfort zone, being unafraid to voice her opinion, and how she’s ready to embark on a brand-new chapter

Accepting That I Needed Help Changed My Life

After three years of sobriety, actress Sarah Kozlowski, 33, feels ready to open up about her journey battling alcoholism. She chats to Essentials about the steps she took to get – and stay – sober…

The Naked Truth

Our body’s bumps, bruises and bulges can tell us a lot about our health. So be brave and bare all in front of the mirror today

Blitz Weekend Weight Gain

Is the number on the scale refusing to budge despite your best efforts? You might be falling victim to the weekend weight-gain trap.

Don't Tell Me I Can't... Be A Curvy Model

Déborah Mutund, 27, is working hard as a plus-size model to change perceptions of what a model should look like.

Store & Organise The Bathroom

Tame your family’s clutter of toiletries and transform your bathroom into a streamlined space with these neat ideas and storage heroes

Kumari Govender

Entrepreneur and fashionista Kumari Govender on courage, secret indulgences, and high heels.

6 Ways To Style Your Home To Sell It Fast

Just a few tweaks can help you sell your home in a flash – and for a better price, too.

7 Sex Mistakes You Didn't Know You Were Making

A new approach in the bedroom could help create greater intimacy between you and your partner

‘I Love Making Women Feel Glamorous'

Fashion designer Vesselina Pentcheva, 42, talks to Françoise Gallet about the great loves of her life: fashion and family, and how the devil’s in the detail...

New Ways To Find Happiness

Tech is transforming the way we live our lives, for the better. Three women share how they used apps and online courses to enact big changes...

For Love That Lasts, Say ‘I Do...... For Now?'

How do you make love last forever? A recent book argues that we shouldn’t have to – and that, in fact, deliberately marrying someone for a temporary time period is the way forward.

5 Ways To Ace Your Interview

Looking to land that dream job? Give yourself an extra edge with these smart tips that’ll put you heads and shoulders above the rest…

‘I Needed A Transplant So My Mom Gave Me Her Kidney'

Georgia Mountney, 24, talks about how her mother, Elizabeth, gave her the gift of life – twice.