Nov/Dec 2022

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What I’m loving…
I was so pleased to read about Emma Kaye’s foray into making dog food (read the ‘Entrepreneurs’ story on page 32), because we’ve been doing it for years. And, despite Lemon looking slightly ‘patchy’, as one of our friends described him the other day
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This Month’s Fabulous Prize
The Gatineau Defi Lift 3D range is designed for those of us starting to experience skin slackening and loss of definition around the eyes. The products are formulated to lift and redefine the complexion using plant protein technology to create a cell
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Letters
I can’t really afford to buy magazines anymore, but during my stay in hospital recently after a back operation, I was given a FAIRLADY. I am addicted to crosswords, and it kept me busy for weeks. Nowhere else can one find such good articles and so ma
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WHAT WE’RE loving RIGHT NOW!
The one-of-a-kind vessels that Karlien van Rooyen sculpts out of clay are an expression of her deep connection with the natural environment. She grew up in Kommetjie, and moved with her family to Australia when she was 16. She started studying medici
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Megan Pedro
PHOTOGRAPHS: YOLISWA MQOCO; MEEGAN MITCHELL; CARA GREENBAUM; CLEM PEDRO, @SHOTSBYPROF LUNGA PROFESSOR GUMEDE; SUPPLIED ■
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THE WHY, THE WHICH & the wardrobe
◗ What influences the way you dress? I’m very outgoing and fashion-conscious; I’ve been like this from a young age. I used to take part in beauty pageants and I did ballroom dancing. I enjoy always looking stunning, and the same goes for my decor sty
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A Special Group Of Fairlady Readers To Get Exclusive Content And Giveaways
Our weekly newsletter – delivered directly to your inbox – will help you stay in the know. Here’s what you can expect every month: WEEK 1 Be part of the FAIRLADY book club for the ultimate good-read guide and the wine you need to sip on, book in hand
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Vanessa Mqoco
My Forever Direction yellow-gold diamond anniversary ring (R17 499) Sterns Gabby three-hand date stainless steel watch (R2 079) Fossil, Sterns
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MAIN CHARACTER energy
If you’ve been on social media recently, you may already be familiar with the phrase ‘main character energy’, a trend that essentially casts you in the starring role in your life. And though some will write it off as just being self-centred, there’s
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Benji & Moon
START-UP COSTS: ‘We were completely self-funded and contributed equally to our main cost component: our product.’ TURNOVER: ‘Our turnover has increased by more than 220% since we launched the business in 2015. We’ve also donated more than R90 000 to
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Safety In Business
As a result of the pandemic, business owners are finding themselves having to adjust to a very different business environment. There is a plethora of new risks an entrepreneur must deal with, and many businesses must still contend with the same risks
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For LOVE & ART
What makes love last? Is it never going to bed angry? Is it finding your love language? Or is it a shared passion? For these five couples, it was art that brought them together – and the love of art that has lit their way forward ever since. They tel
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Pet Project
START-UP COSTS: ‘Initially, all I needed was a pot, a stove and curiosity. But to really get going in my kitchen I invested about R200000. Moving into a commercial kitchen, with set-up and a new site, required an investment of about R1.5 million.’ TU
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The GIFT GUIDE
Berdoues 1902 Figue Blanche Eau de Cologne (R305) Orleans Cosmetics
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‘We Should Really Catch Up Soon!’
WE are all aware of the basic WEare health commandments. Smoking is bad. No one questions that one any more. Too many glasses of wine and lazing on the couch for hours on end? Also bad. In fact, the physical effects of a sedentary lifestyle are so di
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Win A TWO-NIGHT BUSH BREAK OR SEASIDE GETAWAY IN THE EASTERN CAPE
The Eastern Cape is a diverse, scenic province with a magnificent coastline and some of the finest wildlife reserves in South Africa. Pumba Private Game Reserve, about 110km north of Gqeberha, is home to Africa’s Big Five as well as rare white lions.
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KEEP CALM & Carey On!
The acting bug bit Carey Mulligan early. From the age of six, the London-born actor was in every school play that would have her. ‘Growing up, I wanted to be an actress and I wanted to pretend to be other people and for people to believe I was other
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On a MISSION TO DROP A FEW KILOS?
SIGN UP NOW ONLY R499! 12 Weeks to Sleek is intended not only for weight loss but also for increased mobility, better tone and stronger functional muscles. The low-kilojoule eating plan is affordable and can be adapted to suit your budget. Designed b
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How Far Your Money Goes
There are no direct flights to Iceland from SA. To limit connections and travel time it’s best to fly via Amsterdam, London or Paris. Icelandair offers non-stop flights to Reykjavík from these cities, with flight times under 4 hours. Low-cost carrier
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The SHARENT TRAP
Most parents are aware of the things online that threaten their children’s safety: predators, bullying, harmful content, or simply the pressure to be accepted and be ‘perfect’, which social media is so good at fostering. We might discuss various face
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LAND OF fire andice
To see the northern lights, you need a cloudless sky and a bit of luck. That, and a dark and stormy night. Dark, as in as far away from city lights as possible, and stormy in a way not visible to the human eye. You need a geomagnetic storm, to be pre
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Tips For Safer Sharing
As soon as your child is old enough to understand what consent means, get it from them before posting anything. If they’re too young to understand social media, consider how they may respond to that question when they’re older. I would advise against
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THAT AGE In The MIDDLE
I am standing on my stoep in my apron. The sun isn’t up yet. My 14-year-old daughter slings her backpack over her shoulder, flicking back her red hair. She barely pauses as Isnatch a peck on a smooth cheek. Her dad, my wonderful partner of 22 years,
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Wild Water
There’s a video by Irish comedienne Clare Cullen doing the rounds on social media at the moment. It starts with her smugly telling her friend that she should try ‘wild swimming’. ‘Oh, you mean, um, swimming,’ the friend replies. ‘No, but we go at 6am
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A GOOD death
Rafaela Joffe Peerutin is a death doula – a job title that leaves many people wide-eyed. ‘You’re probably aware of the term “birth doula”, right?’ she smiles. ‘Essentially that’s at one end of life, and death doula is at the opposite end. The word “d
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Additional Resources Rafaela Recommends
◗ Bearing the Unbearable: Love, Loss, and the Heartbreaking Path of Grief by Joanne Cacciatore◗ The Art of Dying Well: A Practical Guide to a Good End of Life by Katy Butler◗ The Five Invitations: Discovering What Death Can Teach Us About Living Full
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Testhouse
BEST BUY! ✸✸✸✸✸ R82.99/KG; CHECKERS This gammon was deliciously juicy and tender, and had a rich meaty taste. The tasters were impressed by the smokiness of the meat – a sweet glaze formed a lovely flavour contrast. Succulent and delicious! ✸✸✸✸ R89.
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Everything You Need To Know About blood Clots And Covid
Back in 2021, ‘reports’ that Covid-19 vaccines resulted in people developing blood clots were all over Facebook and Twitter, fuelling vaccine hesitancy around the world. It seemed like everyone knew someone who knew someone who had died as a result o
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Wellbeing
We know it’s difficult to resist a second helping of that glazed gammon or having just one more glass of bubbly… So here are three things to keep in mind about overindulging: 1 If you do gain weight, research shows that it’s unlikely to be much. Salt
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Walk Off Your Belly In 6weeks
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
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A Flipping Good Idea
You’ve probably driven past the neglected house at the end of your street a thousand times and thought how much fun it would be to fix it up – and make a bit of extra money on the side. But daydreaming is easy – doing is a different ball game. And wi
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Books
BY STEPHANIE WROBEL Growing up, Natalie always felt she had to be the responsible one, the ‘straight man’ to the whims of her mom and sister Kit. After their mother’s death, Natalie throws herself into work and taking care of Kit, but Kit flounders,
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Three trailblazers
MONALISA SIBONGILE ZWAMBILA The Riverbed Agency • R100 000 in cash from Santam • A full-page advertisement in FAIRLADY or TRUELOVE to promote the business, social enterprise or NPO • An hour’s invaluable mentorship with one of our judges • A one-year
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Rising Star
LUNTU luntu.co ❛G lobally, there is a rise of conscious consumers; more people want to support businesses that mirror their personal values. However, these very consumers are also time-conscious and want to do everything in the most convenient way po
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Woman Of The Future
The Riverbed Agency theriverbed.co.za IN 2007, Monalisa found herself at a crossroads in her career IN2007, in the financial services sector: ‘I had a choice: I could take on a senior role, or I could start my own business… again.’ She had always wan
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Social Entrepreneur
EarthChild Project earthchildproject.org ❛I ’ve always felt like it’s my purpose in life to help make the world a better place in some way,’ Janna says. After obtaining a degree in social anthropology at the University of Cape Town, she was left with
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Word of BY LIESL ROBERTSON
We’re so excited to have lip products back in our beauty arsenal, especially now that it’s summer! Here are the looks, products and treatments of the moment, and a few expert hacks to keep your lips soft and mistletoe-ready. The name says it all: thi
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…AND THIS just in!
‘This is the easiest way to add some glow-up to your complexion. It truly lives up to its name – it gets lit!’ Hey, when Rihanna dishes out makeup tips, we listen. The latest addition to the Fenty Beauty range contains skin-loving ingredients like pr
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For The Fun Of It
Go all in on the Grecian goddess look with this soft, sheer maxi dress. A pair of tan leather sandals keeps it from feeling too formal. No need to push those neutrals to the back of your closet – dopamine dressing is all about the pairings. Give your
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Festive Side Show
Hot potatoes SERVES 4–6 PREP + COOKING TIME: I HOUR • 1.2kg baby red potatoes• 750ml (3 cups) white wine vinegar• 500ml (2 cups) water• 20ml(4tsp) salt• 80ml (⅓cup) extra-virgin olive oil• 40g butter, chopped 1. Preheat the oven to 240°C (220°C fan-f
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What’s In Candice’s Handbag?
IT’S EASY TO JOIN. SIGN UP AT THE TILL. NO CARD? NO WORRIES. USE YOUR CELL NUMBER, ID OR EMAIL ADDRESS. AVAILABLE ONLINE & IN-STORE. WHILE STOCKS LAST. ■
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A Bottle Of Gorgeous South
Happy holidays! Balance is when the sweetness (or fruit), tannins (in red wine), acidity and alcohol are all present in a wine, without one drowning out any of the others. You usually taste the sweetness first (on the tip of your tongue), the tannins
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Brain Food
1. Light colour? No: very dark indeed! (4-5) 5. Acat’s islight where wind is concerned (3) 7. From which one may get the flavour of money-making (4) 8. With food, wire can be fashioned into alog (8) 10. It may be hardened by its being softened (8) 11
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Megaxword 184
Turn to page 171 for the solution to MegaXword 182, and to page 184 for entry details and winners’ names. 1. Cleaned (ship’s deck) 5. Absurd 9. Talisman 12. Witch doctors 16. Identical 17. Stop 18. Garden timepiece 20. Discard 22. Corn husks 23. Supp
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Megaxword 1
1. Dessert, crème… 6. Horn player 11. Tennessee’s neighbour 15. Foul 16. Former US president Barack… 17. Relinquish 18. Greedy 21. Amassed stock 22. Took bone photos (1-5) 23. Saloon cars 24. Papeete is there 28. Out of danger 30. Lyrical verses 32.
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The Fine Print
Your completed MegaXword and Brainteaser crosswords should reach us by 14 December 2022. Email them to puzzles@fairlady.com with MegaXword 184 or Brainteaser 183 in the subject line, and provide your name, residential (or postal) address, email addre
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Megaxword 2
1. Regard as perfect 5. Pneumatic drills 11. Exiled 15. Regret 16. Under lock and… 17. Untie 19. Malaysia’s… Lumpur 21. Stage play 23. Seventh planet 25. Adversary 27. Dreamlike 28. Cake layers 30. Concept 31. Seniors 32. Glove 33. Parsley or mint 34
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Brainteaser 1
1. Twisted sharply 6. Pressing appliances 10. Theatre productions 14. Catching (thief) 18. Holiday entitlement 19. Ghostly 20. Cast member 21. Undoes (sewing) 22. Maltreat 23. Steam bath 24. Screens 25. Paris waterway 26. Slap 27. Nautical speed unit
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Brain Food
1. Mythical 4. Disgustingly 7. Mouthful of abuse 10. Powerless (to) 13. Duchess 15. Beach sculpture 17. Slope 19. Short spoofs 21. Benefit (of) 23. Squandered 25. Status 28. Benumb 29. ‘Green’ car 30. Become old 32. Jazz city, New… 36. Munched 37. Cr
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Serially UNFAITHFUL
I'M talking to my husband on the phone from a city far away. It’s been a long day at work, and I’m over it. The minute we hang up, I’m planning to climb into my quiet, cat-free hotel bed and sneakily carry on watching a series we’ve started watching
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