Category: Life Event
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The two things every couple fights about
We can’t tell you what the first thing is, because that would cause an even bigger fight. But the second thing is money – and who earns it. By Andreas Wilson-Späth
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When did my little toddler suddenly turn into a tween?
Sunrise, sunset, as the old song goes. Swiftly flow the years. One day, you’re looking at the toddler telling breathless stories across the table. The next, you’re looking at a tween, living in a world of her own. Our children grow up, and then they grow away. But as long as we can find new…
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Do we honestly need to bother with email etiquette anymore?
It’s the 21st Century, the age of Whatsapp, Snapchat, and quick, punchy status updates. Who needs email, and who needs email etiquette? Well, the truth is, all of us. Email is still the default communication choice for business, and if you get it wrong, you could ruin a relationship before it even gets started. Here…
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I dream of a Pinterest home, but I live happily in the real world
Pinterest is the visually-driven social network that allows allows us to vicariously make our our dreams of domestic perfection come true. But the truth is, our real homes hold memories and stories that no online platform can hope to match. By Zakkiya Khan
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Love is learning to let go
Holding on to your possessions can clutter up your life. Letting go of them can set you free, even if it isn’t an easy thing to do, says Linette Retief
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Six kick-ass ways to kick-start your own business
So you want to start a startup? There’s no better time than now. Here are some valuable lessons from two entrepreneurs who’ve made it happen.
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Meet my daughters, dr Jekkyl & miss Hyde
One of the great lessons of parenthood is that your children are not little facsimiles of yourself. They are their own people, and sometimes, they turn out to be the exact opposite of who you think you are, as Kagiso Msimango is discovering
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How to bring power back to the people
Fed up with bureaucracy, loadshedding, and lack of progress, the residents of Parkhurst in Johannesburg are taking the future into their own hands. By Adam Oxford
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On the #LoveChange Showcase: Victor Matfield’s headgear
Everything about Victor Matfield is gigantic. From his sheer 2.01m presence, to his 17 years as a professional rugby player, to his personality … everything. And why would we say this?
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Live your passion, dream big & make ‘em laugh!
How a life-lesson from Nelson Mandela helped Zakkiya Khan realise her crazy dream of becoming a standup comedian