Category: Archive
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Parenting makes you boring, but it’s just a passing phase
As your children move through their toddler years to their teens you could find yourself wondering where you went. But before long you’ll discover who you are again. By Janine Dunlop
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7 Ways to save Big Fat Money on your Big Fat Wedding
There’s no such thing as a cheap wedding, but there are ways to make sure that your day of love and priceless memories doesn’t leave you completely out of pocket. By Kirsty Bisset
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The amazing life-lesson I learned from my kitchen sink drama
Ever resigned yourself to the irritation of dripping kitchen sink taps? Amanda Spohr did. Until she hired a plumber and saw her life transformed
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Why online safety for kids is just plain common sense
You don’t have to be paranoid about the perils of letting your children use the internet. You just have to be aware, and use some everyday common sense, advises Scott Dunlop
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Famous South Africans on what it means to be South African
You’d be forgiven for thinking that 52-million people speaking 11 official languages would have trouble finding common ground. But you’d be mistaken…
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Memories of my father, in the heart of the wild Karoo
In the middle of nowhere, a journey into self and memory sparks the realisation that heritage is the force that shapes you and brings you to where you are right now. By Garret Brent
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In case you missed the latest Iris Session with David O’Sullivan…
When it comes to career choices, not all of us are lucky enough to have pursued passions that pay the bills. Many of us have no other choice but to settle for second-best. So how should you cope with an unamazing job, where you’re not saving the world but at least it’s a means to…
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Why I love my very modern, very mixed-up family
South Africa is a potjiekos of cultures and identities. Kojo Baffoe celebrates the power of heritage and an acknowledges that diversity can be complicated in more ways than one
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Michal Luptak, the CA who fell in love with Ponte
Meet a social entrepreneur who gave up the corporate routine to savour the scenery and opportunities at the heart of Africa’s tallest residential skyscraper, Ponte City.
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The 5 crucial commitments of all great dads
A father is his son’s first hero and his daughter’s first romance the most important man in their lives. Yet being a great father doesn’t just happen. It’s a conscious choice, writes Craig Wilkinson