Category: Archive
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The crazy, joyful business of planning for twins
When you’ve got not one baby, but two, to bring into the world, there’s so much to do you need an Excel spreadsheet just to keep up, says Liani Maré
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Love, happiness & a very special wedding
When a lovely, loving couple with Down Syndrome announce their intention to marry, many react negatively to the union. But nothing can claim the happiness of their big day. By Amanda Spohr
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What I learned from the nightmare of selling my home
Bureaucratic bungling, mixed-up boundary lines, and to top it all, a robbery by phoney buyers. Who said selling a house is easy? By Linette Retief
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How I took back my life after burning out at work
There is a line between your working life and the rest of your life. Define it clearly, don’t cross it, and you’ll feel better and work smarter too. By Dave Luis
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Famous South Africans on Role-Models that Changed their lives
Whether it was a school teacher or a work colleague, a boss or a mentor, everyone has drawn inspiration from a role model that has encouraged us to be the best version of ourselves
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The question you need to stop asking, because it hurts
It’s the question that begins with ‘So’. And even when it’s asked with the best of intentions, it can come across as thoughtless. Especially when the answer is that you simply don’t know. By Hila Jonker
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5 Ways to survive buying a home
Buying a home is one of the toughest and most rewarding things you can do. Personal finance writer Maya Fisher-French and Private Property CEO Simon Bray talk about ways to simplify the process
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The sweet, mad agony of having written a book
From the first outline of an idea to the click of a key that sends the final manuscript to your publisher, the process of writing a book is deeply emotional one, says Dorothy Black
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How Twitter turned me into the world’s greatest rugby fan
How does a non-fan of rugby become an impassioned supporter in just a few short weeks? A series of short tweets on the joys and agonies of Rugby World Cup fever. By Dave Luis
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I love my bosses, because they’re just as crazy as I am
They say you should do what you love and love what you do. It isn’t always easy, but it helps if you work with people who recognise your worth. By Garret Brent