Author: Community
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What owning my first home means to me
When she was younger, Refiloe Temudzani never thought she would be able to own her own home, but life seems to have exceeded her expectations. This is her story.
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How to plan a wedding in three months
Local blogger, Sheena Kretzmer (also known as Shebee), managed to plan her wedding in just over three months. Here’s her story.
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Comic strip: After-school special
Landing your first job after graduating from varsity has the potential to be an epic journey in itself. Nina Lewis shares some of the key lessons she learned from this experience.
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Why I quit my job to ride a bike across Africa
Life is a cycle of work and play, experiences and adventures, the comfort of routine and the lure of the great unknown. For Ian McNaught Davis, the time has once again come to get on the road, head somewhere far from home, and confront the endless possibilities of change.
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Our cheap, comfortable, child proof castle
Amanda Spohr used to have green décor dreams for her home. Now the only green she sees is the swimming pool, but her home remains her castle. She explains.
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Ouch! That’s my couch!
A moving story of a battle to cram a beloved but awkwardly-sized item of furniture into a new apartment. James Lewis reports from the battlefront
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How independence saved Ivo Vegter’s life
The idea of being a writer is romantic. Fame and fortune seem only a few successful blog posts, or a book, away. But don’t fool yourself. Few writers get rich writing. Most eke out a very modest living, writes Ivo Vegter
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Can you afford to buy that house?
Figuring out whether to go ahead and buy a house or flat is hard – especially if it’s your first time. There are quite a few things to consider and bear in mind. After reading a list from Forbes that captures some of the essential “musts” home-buyers should consider, we adjusted the tips a little…
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How will you spend Mother’s Day?
This Sunday is Mother’s Day – we asked some of the moms in our community about how they’d like to celebrate with their families. Here are some of the ideas we received.
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What my first job is teaching me about life
Fresh out of university, Ron Stevens discovers the joys of craft beer, yoga, the Cape Town lifestyle…and why even the big changes in life are worth embracing.