Category: Change moments
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The good, the bad and the ugly truth about home buyers
While you may argue that estate agents earn a lot of money for seemingly doing very little, you have to feel a tad sorry for them, given that they have to deal with buyers from all walks of life, writes property journalist Lea Jacobs.
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The night my little girl turned into Dracula
In the bite of a moment, sweet sisterly love turned into a yowl of pain. That’s what happens when you take the familiar phrase, “I could just eat you up” a little too literally, writes mom-in-progress Kagiso Msimango.
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Getting hitched? Ask yourself these questions.
Marriage should never be taken lightly. It’s supposed to be one of the most important decisions you make in your life. Yet, if you’re in love, you’re very likely to act irrationally, ignoring some of the tough questions that really need to be asked.
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Q&A: Simon Hartley, The silver streak of change
Meet on-the-move entrepreneur Simon Hartley, whose restless quest for success lies at the heart of three very different startup companies with a common purpose … to deliver the goods
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The 4 secrets nobody tells you about fatherhood
Being a father is full-time job, and anyone who tells you it’s easy isn’t doing it right, writes Craig Wilkinson. But it’s a job full of joys and rewards, if you learn to do it right. Here’s how.
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The lowdown on light bulb options
Everyone loves the warm glow of an incandescent light bulb, and we are yet to find an energy-efficient substitute that manages to provide the same atmosphere when we turn the lights on at night time.
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Lessons in liking and loving, from a cat called Catdog
Cats and little humans don’t always get along, but that doesn’t mean they can’t learn to secretly fall in love with each other, writes mom-in-progress Kagiso Msimango Thing 1 recently asked me the difference between “I like you” and “I love you”. I found my explanation wanting. Then Thing 2 and the cat delivered some…
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The exquisite agony of the long-distance wedding
United with her husband-to-be over oceans of love, Mary B learns that planning a wedding is never easy when you’re planning it with Mom over Skype.
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Q&A: Adelaide Matlejoane, People Person
Meet a business mover and shaker whose passion in life is putting people in their place