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In my line of work, journalism, they say you never forget your first big interview. Finding the "hard news" too murky and depressing, I realised early in my career that I wanted to tell stories about Black women. I wanted to tell relatable stories ab

Rapper and entertainer Nomuzi Mabena is the queen of pulling off just the right amount of athleisure with an edge. ▶ Tracksuit separates allow the freedom to create a multitude of different looks, so invest in a selection of pants, shorts and hoodies

▶ These shoes work with a variety of outfits and will suit any occasion. ▶ A striking wedge paired with a flowy summer dress will make for a feminine and chic warm-weather ensemble. ▶ Rock your baby-doll platforms with a mini dress for a night on the

Your new favourite skincare product is here: Clear Start’s Breakout Clearing Liquid Peel! This exfoliating peel is about to fast-track your clear skin journey. Its 2% BHA (salicylic acid) is bad news for acne, and its blend of 10% AHAs (lactic and ma

But before you reach for your eyeliner, remember to take care of your delicate eye area first. If you haven’t already - add an eye serum to your make-up bag. This little product is a must have for your skincare routine, especially for anti-ageing ben

Lasting hydration and fresh colours combine to reveal the natural beauty of your lips with a 95% natural origin formula. This range, packaged in bamboo tubes, offers South African women a perfect, subtle shade of nude for all skin tones. This is a mu

This chic hardcase cooler is designed for superior thermal performance. Modern, versatile and stylish, it keeps ice for up to 50 hours. It is perfect for beers, wine, champagne, gin, mineral waters or mixers. R1 799, Yuppiechef Philips PicoPix Max TV

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Take your child’s imagination on an underwater adventure with King Namor’s Throne Room, a 335-piece Lego set. It features three Marvel Lego minifigures, Shuri, Attuma and King Namor. The buildable submarine and throne room also includes seaweed and f

It’s been a while since she’s been in front of the camera, but Sophie Ndaba is a natural as always. Her smile, poise and confident demeanour are on point. The camera loves her – it’s as if she’s never been away. And the apple doesn’t fall far from th

Much like juggling one too many balls in the air, financial management is one of the most challenging tasks for many people to tackle, especially during the festive season. There are many people who did not receive lessons in domestic financial manag

I have a love-hate relationship with the festive season. As a young, childless, single African woman, this time on the calendar brings with it a loop of intrusive questions about my maternal choices, my marriage aspirations, my lifestyle and even my

Domestic workers have become a pivotal part of a working mother’s life – they are trusted to keep the household running smoothly, look after the children and the house, and generally make life easier. That’s why it’s important to find the perfect per

The festive season is a time to cement family bonds, iron out problems and spend time with loved ones. It’s all about jingle bells, music and giving. However, some relatives give nothing but bad/creepy vibes, and parents shouldn’t ignore this but be

SERVES: 8-10 PREP + COOKING TIME: 2 hours 30 minutes (+ standing time) ▶ 2 1/2kg full leg of lamb▶ 2 T Dijon mustard▶ 2 cloves garlic, crushed▶ 2 tsps sea salt flakes▶ 2 bunches carrots, scrubbed▶ 40g butter, chopped▶ 1/4 cup (180g) mint jelly▶ 3 bun

South African interior design company Block & Chisel recently opened its new large flagship store in Johannesburg, and offers a wide range of pieces from classic and contemporary to country and modern. The aesthetic is both timelessly sophisticated a

SERVES: 8-10 PREP + COOKING TIME: 2 hours 35 minutes ▶ 4 egg whites, at room temperature▶ 2 ml salt▶ 250 ml caster sugar▶ 2 tsps cornflour▶ 1 tsp vinegar▶ 1 tsp vanilla extract For the topping: ▶ 250 ml whipping cream▶ 2 T caster sugar▶ Fresh mango

China is BMW’s biggest market, and the brand’s latest designs are geared towards Chinese tastes more than any other. This is also true for the new 7 Series Sedan with its massive front end, narrow headlights and lots of chrome accents. While the look

We recently travelled to Europe with our kids, Zerin (9) and Zhavia (18 months). It was the little one’s first flight and we were very nervous about how it was going to pan out. Lucky for us, she was a real sweetheart – a wonderful little traveller w