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Are we right to assume that you love floral prints and bright colours? Yes! I love prints, colour, and layering unexpected fabrics and textures. Where did you get your sense of style? My mother was always extremely fashionable, and even as a student

I always thought ‘languishing’ was something you did while draped across the length of a chaise longue, idly eating grapes, the ash of your cigarette steadily growing longer between your drooped fingertips. I wasn’t too far off, actually, if indeed w

The two of us became unlikely friends in high school – and we’ve been writing to each other ever since. But it wasn’t until recently that we realised our scribbled notes and heartfelt letters had the potential to be a novel. The year was 1985. The pl

Tonight, step outside and look up. What do you see? And hear? Chances are, unless you live way beyond the cityscape, you won’t see the Milky Way but rather a lot of reflected artificial light. It’s become near-impossible to escape the ever-present hu

Rachel McAdams has never been one to conform, even in an industry as cutthroat as Hollywood. Through her thoughtful, restrained selection of roles, she has established herself as a character actress of extraordinary range and versatility. But the rol

I’ve long been drawn to clothing that’s enjoyed a previous life – preloved pieces that range from crazy second-hand bargains to collectable fashion treasures. After all, what’s not to love about a blend of soul, style and substance that’s the exact o

Even if you haven’t yet watched The Tinder Swindler, you’ve almost certainly heard about it. It’s one of the most popular Netflix programmes ever, having racked up 45.8 million viewing hours during its first week of release. The true-crime documentar

Most of us tend to spend a lifetime accumulating stuff. Clothes bought on a whim, kitchen gadgets you never use, books you’ll never read again… The list goes on. Sure, you might do a half-hearted declutter every now and again, but a few months down t

Istanbul is the flipside of many coins. It’s a vibrant, modern city built on the stone of two vanished world empires: the Byzantine and the Ottoman. It spans two continents: Asia and Europe. It’s conservative – yet open. Istanbul has been populated b

MY life changed the night after an hours-long blackout. And I don’t mean an Eskom one. Two old friends who lived in Tanzania were visiting. It was midwinter, so that afternoon began as usual: sitting in front of a roaring fire, a bottle or two of goo

Explorer, biological anthropologist, paleoanthropologist, archaeologist… These are just some of the words that describe Dr Keneiloe Molopyane. But if you asked her mom, she’d tell you her daughter is Lara Croft meets Indiana Jones, minus the Nazis an

When Season 1 of Bridgerton debuted on Christmas Day 2020, it shot to number one in 76 countries, becoming the most-watched series on Netflix at the time of its premiere, with a viewership of 82 million households. In the 28 days following its releas

The Marine is an iconic landmark in the seaside town of Hermanus. Located on the cliff path, it overlooks Walker Bay, famous for some of the finest land-based whale watching in the world. Like its sister hotels, The Cellars-Hohenort and The Plettenbe

IN early March 2021, Princess Charlene of Monaco flew alone to an official engagement in her native South Africa. Ever since, the star-studded Mediterranean principality – always awash with rumour and intrigue – has been left to guess when, or if, sh

They say it takes a village to raise a child, but it also takes a very strong, determined parent. Four single moms share their stores of rising to the challenge, banishing the money blues and raising happy kids. ‘I’ve been one of the lucky ones,’ Bro

‘Winning the Santam Woman of the Future Award has undoubtedly been one of the glowing highlights of my career,’ says Cara Saven, founder of Cara Saven Wall Design. ‘I don’t think I can describe the feeling of pride and gratitude, receiving acknowledg

As the weather cools, we often indulge more, drink more alcohol and become less active. The shorter, darker days also throw off our circadian rhythm, and thus our sleep-wake cycle, says Christina Badaracco, a Washington-registered dietician. This can

Every hour, five people in South Africa have a heart attack and 10 people have a stroke, and 10 people will die from these events. This makes cardiovascular disease (CVD) our biggest killer after HIV/Aids – ahead of all cancers combined. Disconcertin

IF our social media feeds are anything to go by, luscious lips and bold, defined eyebrows are not going anywhere anytime soon. But not everyone is achieving these trendy looks through makeup skills alone. Cosmetic tattooing, better known as ‘permanen

These versatile mini palettes have makeup guru Katie Jane Hughes’s stamp of approval – need we say more? ‘They are absolutely insane wet and dry,’ she says. ‘You can spritz them with a little bit of makeup setting spray and create the most perfect ey

The Zoom boom of the past two years has had us all taking a closer look at our skin. I often find myself staring at my reflection during interviews – up close and in HD, no less. And while I wasn’t always quite convinced of the effects of fillers (I’

You don’t get comfier than a pair of knitted jogger pants – but if you’re wearing them out, dress them up. We recommend a colour-block sweater and a pair of ankle boots for a sophisticated take. This mottled knitted jumper with puffy oversized sleeve

Step away from the foamy cleanser. ‘Your natural skin oil is precious. Please stop washing it down the drain,’ begs Sapienic founder (and reformed chemist) Trevor Steyn. This new brand has a radically different approach to skincare: they don’t believ

MAKES 8 Also known as drop scones and what most of us know as crumpets, these fluffy pancakes are great with raspberries, banana, maple syrup and cream. • 120 g self-raising wheat flour• 15 ml (1 tbsp) sugar• generous pinch of salt• 125 ml (½ cup) mi

Well, you only need to put one foot in front of the other with FAIRLADY’s sixweek walking workout programme and healthy meal plan. Walking is one of the best forms of exercise there is. Any able-bodied person can do it anywhere – and because it’s low

SERVES 4–6 Using pork scratchings as a crumb is truly one of the tastiest grain-free ways to crumb food. I buy my pork scratchings from the gluten-free aisle or the crisps section of my local supermarkets. Take time to read the packet, ensuring that

PAUL CLUVER ESTATE CHARDONNAY 2019, R295 Quite plainly: delicious! The definition of a new South African Chardonnay, this wine has a complex nose, with apricot and vanilla notes coming through strongly. A firm favourite with the panel. BABYLONSTOREN

England, 1835. When her father abandons their family, Eliza Acton and her mother are forced to take in paying guests. Eliza’s lifelong dream of having her poetry published takes a strange turn when her publisher commissions her to write a cookbook in

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1. Dealer in textiles (6) 8. Finely ground wheat (5) 9. Having mark burned in (7) 11. Amicable (8) 12. Use push bike (5) 15. Record (4) 16. Carton (3) 17. Plant, may be Vera (4) 19. Unbending (5) 21. Sphere of characters on some typewriters (8) 24. S

1. Property readily encashable (6,6) 8. To cause alienation (8) 9. Soft white French cheese (4) 11. Blackboard support (5) 12. Small light boat, dinghy (7) 13. To hasten; a plant (4) 15. Throw amorous glances (4) 19. School such as Eton, Winchester (

Turn to page 171 for the solution to MegaXword 179, page 184 for entry details, and page 185 for winners’ names. 1. Malign 5. Secondary solution (4,1) 9. Brush 12. A person 16. Aristocracy, … class 17. Puncture repair 18. Roars 20. Subsiding 22. Dull

1. Predicament 5. Drifting (towards) 11. Tiffs 15. Actress, … Thurman 16. Emirate, … Dhabi 17. Entitle 19. Jumps 21. More competent 23. Oil-rich nation, Saudi … 25. Hard alloy 27. Juvenile 28. Keg stoppers 30. Note well, … bene 31. Cloak-and-dagger 3

1. Vanishes 6. Protest sign 10. Layered ice cream 15. Swedish car company 18. Mollify 19. Bundle of software 20. Santa’s bag 22. Toastmasters 23. Tutankhamen or Ramses 24. Briefly 25. Also called (1,1,1) 26. Alpha, beta, gamma, … 28. Sense receptor 3

1. President … Lincoln 6. Afghan capital 10. Bawls 14. Actor, Kevin … 18. Harnesses (oxen) 19. Polynesian island group 20. Spinning toys (2-3) 21. Give confidence to 22. Yearns 23. Shun 24. Housemaid 25. Mr Claus 26. Specialty food stores 27. Arctic

1. Absent-minded 9. Advancement 15. Satan 16. … and lows 17. Drive zigzag course 19. Scientist, … Newton 21. Dresses in 22. Circular tray, lazy … 23. Farce 24. Peruvian pack animal 25. Huge 27. Bicycle saddle 29. Medicine measure 31. Feminist, Germai

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1. Clings (to) 6. Insinuating (remark) 10. Tibet’s … Lama 14. Remote (3,4) 18. New York, The Big … 19. Go inside 20. Barbie toys 21. Cigarette filling 22. Incident 23. Underneath 24. Kiev is there 25. Mob 26. Rio Carnival music 27. Angry outbursts 28

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