Category: Life Event
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On the #LoveChange Showcase: Caroline Wöstmann’s sock
Caroline Wöstmann made running history when she became the first South African woman to win the Comrades in 14 years. But this is not the only reason she is an inspiration. Having only taken up the sport seven years ago, no one saw this remarkable feat coming – not to mention the fact that she also…
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Change works! (When you change the way you work)
It’s true that a change can be as good as a holiday, especially when the change involves taking on the challenges of a brand-new job. There’s always a bit of trepidation mixed in with the hope and excitement, but if you work at it, you’ll be able to take the changes in your stride. By Mary…
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A handy guide to handing over your job
Change is a constant in today’s fast-moving workplace, so it’s good to know what you need to do when you move on, and someone else takes your place. Mover-and-shaker Dave Luis explains all.
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On the #LoveChange Showcase: The Learner Husband’s book
From not sweating the petty things to assuming you’re wrong before you think you’re right, Learner Husband Stuart Taylor is known for his hilarious tips about marriage (and staying married!)
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How we found a forever home for our forever kid
What kind of parent puts their special needs child in a home away from home? This kind of parent, says Stacey Vee, who has learned that you need to do whatever it takes to make the sum of your love feel happy and cared for.
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Why we finally changed our minds & tied the knot
Love and marriage don’t always have to go together, but when they do, the world can change for the better. Lucille Abendanon, who vowed never to tie the knot, tells her tale of changing vows
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How to plan some well-deserved me-time
Open up just about any book or online resource that covers the realm of work, and there’ll be some useful tips for staying sane while you’re under strain. But how can you take a break when there are 75 things to do and it feels like the rollercoaster you’re on suddenly sped up? Cath Jenkin…
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In the end, it’s love that matters most
It’s not the rooms in your house that count, says Nobantu Shabangu, in this tale of learning to live with change. It’s the room for love in your heart.
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On the #LoveChange Showcase: Ard Matthews’ guitar strap
It takes a lot of courage to own up to Big Mistakes – especially when it happens on live television. Ask Ard Matthews, who caused a major uproar when he forgot the words to the South African National Anthem during a live broadcast on SuperSport in 2011!
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Me and my filthy mouth
No amount of soap will wash out the mouth of someone who positively enjoys swearing when the occasion demands it. And that’s a @&/$*€ good thing, says mom-in-progress Kagiso Msimango