December - January 2021

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Celebrating Milestones With My Mother...
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Farewell
This issue is the most bittersweet issue I’ve ever had the pleasure of putting together. I am signing off as editor of TRUE LOVE magazine. A magazine I have loved since I knew how to read. A job I dreamt of before I knew that it was attainable. An ex
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Style News
As women we are often so busy running around making sure that everyone is fine that we sometimes forget to stop and smell the flowers. Introducing: Comfort Perfume Deluxe – inspired by the latest trends in fine fragrances, this premium fabric softene
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The Shorts
If your midriff is looking a little less desirable after the lockdown chow-down, pair your shorts with an oversized shirt to camouflage the waist. Images: Gallo/Getty Images; Supplied. Stockists: Aldo (087 150 2220) Edgars (0860 100 0140) Mango (086
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The Shoe
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The Trouser
Bold sunnies that look like you found them at a thrift store instantly elevate this look CHOOSE FABRICS LIKE SATIN TO TRANSITION THIS LOOK INTO THE EVENING Images: Gallo/Getty Images; Supplied. Stockists: Ackermans (0860 900 100) Forever r New (086
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The Dress
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The Blouse
Give this look a little edge with cropped distressed shorts. Don’t forget your carry-all basket bag! A WHITE RUFFLED BLOUSE WILL LIVE ON FOR SEASONS. Images: Gallo/Getty Images; Supplied. Stockists: Cotton On (0800 007 786) ForeverNew (0860 018 014
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The Skirt
Keep is casual with flat sandals and a playful midriff baring top WEAR THIS STYLE WITH A FITTED TOP TO ACCENTUATE YOUR WAIST Images: Gallo/Getty Images; Supplied. Stockists: Ackermans (0860 900 100) ForeverNew (0860 018 014) Lovisa (011 8830918) Ma
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Come To The Light
With many a designer opting to showcase their collections virtually, a clear trend has emerged: spring/ summer 2020 is the time for healthy glowing skin coming out of hibernation. At Victoria Beckham, skin was left bare with highlighted cheeks and an
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Beauty News
Okay, okay, not so much the endless stream that promises eternal youth, but a drinkable skincare solution that’s both delicious and nutritious. SKOON introduces three all-in-one beauty smoothies, R550 per box, that promise a range of benefits. From g
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Let The Sun In
Go outside and bask in the sunshine but make sure you’re protecting your skin. Whether you’re doing a quick grocery run or taking a slow hike with a friend, make sure you’re covered. The sunscreen you choose is important. Look for an SPF of at least
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Summer Plaits
BOITY LUXURIOUS HAIR PERFUME R595 Form dancefloor to desk, this wonder scent ensures you stay smelling fresh STA-SO-FRO BRAID SPRAY EXTRA DRY R32.99 Perfect to keep help alleviate itchy scalps that comes with dryness Source:Gallo/Getty Images. Stock
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Slick Back
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HOW Boity OWNED 2020
For most of us the year that was meant to be #20plenty did not go as planned. But while a lot of us put our ambitions on hold, Boity ended up having one of the busiest and most successful years since her journey in entertainment began. This year alon
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Off The Cuff With Boity
Phone call or text? I’d rather do a phone call because it’s straight to the point. Texting is for when we’re in love. Favourite day of the week? It recently became Monday because Mondays have become my days off. It’s the day I look most forward to
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Making Music That Heals
The truth is, I don’t recall any moment in my life when I was not a musician. I furthered my studies in jazz at Technikon Natal (now UKZN) in 2001. This is where I met my mentor and multi-instrumentalist Bheki Mseleku. I later graduated in Stellenbos
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Off The Cuff
1. Sneakers or formal shoes? Sneakers always! 2. City that tops my travel bucket list: Lugano in Switzerland; I love the space there. 3. Your last meal on earth would be? I’m not big on food, quite honestly. 4. What Ilove about being a South African
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In The Spotlight
I immediately felt a sense of belonging and happiness with my first-ever audition in high school. I remember going into grade eight at Parktown Girls High School and there being a frenzy about a major production that was taking place. A friend sugges
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Fear Factor
My biggest fears are heights and ants, especially those small ones. I know it sounds weird but ants creep me out. How they cluster all together is disgusting. Those little things, when they come in numbers, can break down bark from a tree. They team
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Off The Cuff
1. Sneakers or heels… sneakers because of comfort. 2. The one artist that has no bad songs in your eyes… Beyoncé. 3. If I wasn’t an actress, I’d be… a journalist. Media Studies was one of my modules in varsity and I enjoyed it. 4. My skincare tips
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Meet Our Women Of The Future Winners!
DR MMAMONTSHENG ‘DULCY’ RAKUMAKOE Quadcare Occupational Health R80 000 cash An hour’s invaluable mentorship with one of our judges A PR package worth R10 000 from Lulalend A luxurious beauty hamper worth R5000 from Estée Lauder Business printing wor
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Woman Of The Future
When it comes to accessing quality health services, Dr Mmamontsheng ‘Dulcy’ Rakumakoe understands the reality of most South Africans. “Less than 15% have access to proper medical aid coverage,” she says. “This means that 85% of the population has to
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Rising Star
Welile Gumede (29) found herself at a crossroads when she was unable to secure a job, despite having obtained a qualification in chemical engineering. She decided to identify problems in her rural community and present a solution that would unlock jo
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Social Entrepreneur
Twenty-one years after being diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer, Carolyn Hancock has found herself at the forefront of three socially empowering projects that were close to her heart before she even knew it. Growing up in a middle-class home dur
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Free Spirit
LINEN IS THE GO-TO FABRIC FOR SUMMER STYLING. IT’S LIGHTWEIGHT, BREEZY AND GUARANTEED TO KEEP YOU COOL. PANTS OR SHORTS ARE THE MOST VERSATILE OPTION AND WORK WELL WITH A NUMBER OF DIFFERENT FABRICS, ALLOWING YOU TO CREATE A VARIETY OF OUTFITS. SUMM
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Sun Goddess
Cleansing and mild exfoliation can give your skin a smoother, more radiant appearance by removing dead skin cells on the surface. Massage face oils into your skin at night to prevent flaking and dry patches and keep it silky soft. Protect your melan
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The Business Of Beauty
WAS ENTREPRENEURSHIP ALWAYS PART OF THE PLAN? From a young age I have always been passionate about beauty. I used to do everyone’s hair at home. At boarding school, I made extra pocket money by braiding my schoolmates. The passion has always been th
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Get Your Business Digital And Thriving
SOURCE: MCKINSEY.COM In the digital age, you need an online space to build your busines. But digital marketing specialist MJ Khan says many businesses are behind in promoting themselves online. He advises that to build an online presence, you must s
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Congrats To Our Winners!
The winners of the annual Santam Women of the Future Awards in association with FAIRLADY and TRUELOVE were announced at an exclusive business luncheon emceed by Doreen Morris and broadcast via livestream. It was a great honour to partner once again
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Finding Freedom
Starting school at the age of three seems to have been a sign that Kagiso Msimango’s life and career would not follow conventional patterns. The years that unfolded since this early educational start have been a roller-coaster ride. Since graduating
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Five Commandments For Life Satisfaction
1. Only treat as gospel what you’ve experienced firsthand or sourced from within. To all other data add a bag of salt. 2. Do not make your intuition pay for the sins of your loins. 3. Be wary of turning your preferences into judgements. 4. You are
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Is Burn-out Slowing Down Business?
Thesedaysthere’sanincreasingnumber of successful female-run businesses. Women are taking ownership of their own destinies, following their passions and monetising their futures. Ask them how they do it and hard work goes without saying. But that’s no
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BREAK FREE From The Burden Of DEBT
Picture this scene: you are standing in the queue at Zara on the wrong side of payday with an exquisite item you absolutely must have. As you inch closer to the front of the line you start sweating slightly, wondering if you can really afford this pu
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Nandi Dlepu’s Tips For Avoiding Burn-out
Be mindful… that your understanding of balance does not lean towards perfection. Be conscious… and active about your need for rest. Take time… to reflect and see if you’re happy with your work output, quality time with loved ones and how you take c
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Travel In The Time Of Covid
While we’re all rearing to break out and explore our beautiful country and the world after months in lockdown, we need to be confident we won’t be exposing ourselves and our loved ones to Covid-19 along the way. “It’s great that we’re open for travel
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Top Travel Trends Post-covid
1. Going local. 2. Going small, with only people you know. 3. Seeking isolation: in parks or at uncrowded beaches. 4. Seeking advice and reassurance: using a trusted travel agent (not simply doing-it-yourself online), to help you plan well and nav
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The MAKE-UP SEX GUIDE
Make-up sex. Simply put, it’s that passionate, steamy “mad at you” sex that erupts mid-fight with your partner. The romp after the rage that makes it all worth the fight. The earth-shattering angry sex you see in movies, beautifully scripted to end a
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The Morning After
Using make-up sex for conflict resolution tool may feel good at the time, but it can lead to trouble down the line. Co-dependency. One partner becomes less likely to voice their true feelings for fear of upsetting their significant other. Instead,
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From Furious To Fired Up
Take advantage of the arousal transfer. Channel all your frustration into passion. Express your sexuality by showing vulnerability. When you’re in that sexual arousal mode, go with the flow and don’t hold back. Listen to your instincts and go with yo
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Going The Distance
Not every love story has a perfect start and a fairytale ending. In fact, the notion of “happily ever after” needs to be edited, ASAP, to include finer details such as loss of income, feuds with the in-laws and, oh say, one partner relocating to anot
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Your Say
Does maintaining your long-distance relationship feel like a chore? Two readers share how they keep the flame alight. “Our random acts of kindness help fuel our six-year long-distance relationship. The ‘Yoh, guess what just happened?’ phone calls kee
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Dream Again
Joseph had a dream. He had a vision. He told his brothers, “We were binding sheaves of grain out in the field when suddenly my sheaf rose and stood upright, while your sheaves gathered around mine.” His brothers replied, “Do you intend to reign over
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Holiday, But Make It Safe
After being locked down for the better part of a year, taking a festive season holiday can be considered essential for our mental health. “It’s important to emphasise that for families and their mental well-being, getting away from their environment
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Start The Year On A Good Footing
If you’re anything like the rest of us, you probably neglected your health a little in 2020. Exercise went out the window, you ate your feelings and you possibly even skipped the annual health checks you’re usually so diligent about. It’s understanda
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Are Your Feet Telling You Something?
Tingling or burning sensations in your feet at night Leg fatigue or pain Noticing wounds on your feet or toes but you don’t feel any pain and have no idea how you got them Wounds, blisters or sores that just don’t seem to heal Your feet feel cold to
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'Tis The Season To Be Active
After the year we’ve had, we all need a holiday like SAA needs a bail-out, am I right? But a holiday from stress and worry shouldn’t mean a holiday from exercise. In fact, with your schedule cleared for a few glorious days, now’s a good time to get t
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Luxe
Christmas just got a little better with Le Creuset’s latest collection – Noelle – inspired by all things festive. We’re swooning over the decanters with Christmas motif and the show stopping casserole dish complete with specialised embossing. Cooking
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Easy Like Christmas Morning
Serves: 6-8 Preparation time: 3hrs 2 Tbsp olive oil½ onion, finely chopped2 cloves garlic, finely chopped600g spinach, choppedSalt and freshly ground black pepper6-8 leaves sage, finely chopped2,3kg deboned pork neck150g mozzarella cheese, gratedBoi
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Festive Mixers
Makes 1 Ice cubesCucumber ribbonsLime25ml gin1Tbsp mint1 Tbsp lime1 Tbsp cucumber syrup200ml tonic waterMint leaves for serving In a glass, add ice cubes, cucumber ribbons, lime and mint. Add gin, syrup and top up with tonic water. Garnish with m
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Don’t Get Stuck On The Side Of The Road
I’m stuck, now what? According to Robyn Farrell, CEO of short-term insurance at Telesure Investment Holdings, the first thing you should do should your car break down is to switch on your hazard lights – so you are visible and don’t cause further ob
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Chill Time
Based on the blockbuster video game franchise from Sega, Sonic the Hedgehog tells the story of the galaxy’s fastest hedgehog as he embraces his new home on Earth. This live-action adventure comedy sees Sonic and his new best friend team up to defend
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SOUNDTRACKS OF MY LIFE, WITH s LEBZA THE VILLAIN
Lebza TheVillain is a sought-after South African DJ and he shares his priceless memories with some of the festive tunes that shaped the love he has for his craft. The song was released on September 2003; I was 11 years old. This song will always remi
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5 Minutes With Miss Pru
Prudence Sebalo, better known by her DJ name, Miss Pru, is not afraid to work hard in pursuit of her dreams. The 35-year-old DJ and producer studied her way into the music industry and honed her craft through mentorship and a willingness to learn. No
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Horoscopes
The year 2020 was filled with power struggles. Some on the world stage and others within ourselves. Go with 2020’s final push of inspiration to propel you into the new year with more focus and optimism – there will be sunshine and roses with scattere
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Books
Tebogo Thekisho, famously known as ProVerb, made his debut on the South African music scene in 2005 with his hip hop album, The Book of ProVerb. Fifteen years later, he hits South Africa’s bookshelves with his memoir of the same name. He honours the
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Shopping Guide
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