True Love

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1. Unfuck Yourself, Unfuck the world by Kagiso Msimango. 2. Stand Against Bland by Sylvester Chauke. 3. Rising Strong by Brene Brown. 4. The fall by Jen Thorpe. ■

When you choose the DIY route, opt for a colour that’s one shade lighter than you expect. But don’t go two shades darker or lighter. If you want to go for a natural alternative to hair colour, henna is a great option. And you thought it was only for

Forget a boring ponytail! Give the staple look a couture makeover by simply twisting the loose hair until it creates an intertwined shape, and then securing it with a hair grip or hair tie. If you don’t have enough length, a clip-on ponytail can also

1. Sneakers or heels… sneakers. 2. One song you love but will deny in public… any song by Taylor Swift. 3. My travel bucket list… Nigeria for the culture, Brazil because Blood & Water is big there, Japan to see what the hype is about, and the Maldive

To avoid being a statistic, Scott Dinsmore, a career-change strategist suggests three surprisingly simple and common practices for finding, and doing, work that you relish. These include finding and learning about yourself, pushing your limits and su

If you fail to plan, then you plan to fail. It’s an age-old adage that rings true for all aspects of life. During this time of business unusual, it’s more important than ever to spend time developing a solid game plan. Now’s the opportunity to consid

WHO: Luella Naidoo COMPANY: Jezriel Craig Holdings FACEBOOK: Jezriel Craig Holdings After 10 years of work in the HIV field, Luella Naidoo’s son was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, and she found she couldn’t give him the care he needed and fulfil

WHO: Sue van der Linde COMPANY: Iris House Children’s Hospice WEBSITE: iris-house.org While living in England, Sue saw an ad in the local paper looking for special needs carers. She didn’t understand why she felt such an urge to follow this calli

WHO: Bonisa Mayeza COMPANY: Shesha FACEBOOK: Shesha App The day Bonisa Mayeza (25) was born, the ambulance failed to arrive when her mother went into labour. ‘The neighbours assisted my mother,’ the Umlazi native says. ‘This is the norm where I c

Who do you turn to for business advice? I don’t take advice from anyone who is not in business [chuckles]. However, I’m always keen to take wise counsel from people who’ve walked a mile, or two, in my shoes. My husband would be my first go-to person

Establish your professional brand. Find the right people. Engage with insights. Build relationships. Network Use the platform to promote yourself. Share your CV and portfolio of work. Tag the people and brands you have collaborated with. See it as mo

Apply for the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF): In the case of a retrenchment or reduced income claiming from the UIF can assist in supplementing your loss of income, allowing you to meet some of your financial obligations. Apply online via the Depa

Here are some suggestions on how to keep the sexual intimacy going: According to Jennifer Levy, a certified relationship counselor, nobody should expect the honeymoon phase to last forever. She does acknowledge that the beginning stages of a relation

1. Realising that the grass is not always greener on the other side often makes way for couples to get back together after separation. 2. Once you and your partner agree on dating other people, anything can happen. So, brace yourself because they mi

Portals like puku.co.za; Book Dash, Nali’Bali and Africanstorybook.org are great resources for accessing local children’s books — some of which are free, written in African languages or are bilingual. Our Story Magic by Gcina Mhlophe, published by U

If you have any the following symptoms, it’s time you seek medical help: Constipation. A chronic (sometimes not) condition in which one’s bowel movements are infrequent (less than thrice weekly) and the stools are literally metal-rod tough. The sto

This self-employed food and exercise coach from Benoni has taken part in many marathons in her lifetime. She, initially, started running for weight management reasons, but is now a self-professed “running addict”! What was the most memorable experie

DC Comics’ female superhero, Wonder Woman returns for this sequel. Following a coming-of-age theme, it sees Diana Prince (Gal Gadot) realise her full strengths and powers in becoming Wonder Woman, and battle conflicts against some powerful people dur

Raymond Motadi, also known as Mon_D The Gay Superhero, recalls some of the songs that affirm he is a true survivor. This song represents so much for me. I’d just endured such intense bullying for being gay in my small-town high school, that I forced

Women are often misunderstood and reminded of their flaws, whether past or present. This anthology of stories from different women shows how the world becomes a place with no limits when they rise above their past and discover themselves. They face h

1. Ensure your car’s tyres have sufficient tread on them. 2. Check that the tyre pressure is correct. 3. Rotate tyres by switching them from the back to the front so that they even out well. 4. Always carry a spare tyre and have the correct tools

“All Dressed Up” was sculpted by Carrol in 2018 and is one of the few of her sculptures where the figure is clothed, the flares of the dress providing a practical solution to the gravity-defying pose. Caught in movement, she presents her offering to

Big plans are fraught with complications and many negotiations. You have to work twice as hard to get things done; it is like wading through mud. As you languish in daydreams you will be bestowed with flashes of inspirational ideas and solutions. Fro