Category: Life Event
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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
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The day I used my printer to fix my dishwasher
Imagine a future where you can print anything from a toy to a prosthetic limb or a house in the country. Thanks to the magic of 3D printing that future is already here, says Adam Oxford
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What I learned about love & life from my unlucky break
Sometimes, life deals you a lousy hand. Or a broken foot. Luckily, there’s a lot you can learn about friendship, kindness, and amazing grace when you’re hobbling around in agony. By Linette Retief
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Why I’m happy being bored while I’m working
In an age when there’s so much to do and so little time to do it in, boredom is seen as the ultimate sin. But in truth it’s the gateway to inspiration, says Tom Eaton
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A dad’s guide to surviving mom’s taxi
You don’t have to be a mom to take the designated driver’s seat in the Mom’s Taxi. All you need is courage, perseverance, and some insider tips. By Andreas Wilson-Späth
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Parents can be weird, but here’s why mine mean the world to me
The stars, the moon, and the sun: A teenager takes a little time out to count the ways his parents have made a difference to his life. By Raphael Bromilow