Whether you’re entertaining guests at home or feel like munching on something with the family, these snacks are easy to whip up. By Ntwenhle Gcabashe Pictures by Hema Patel Savoury minced wheels Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes Serves: 3–4 2 cups minced meat, cooked 1 roll puff pastry 1 tomato, chopped 1 […]
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Starting a relationship with someone who has children can be quite a challenge. This might even be worse if the children’s other biological parent doesn’t like you. By Bulelwa Dayimani Pictures XX A guide to step parenting When Nomsa Celiwe* started a relationship with her then boyfriend Themba, she thought that everything would run smoothly. […]
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Get this hearty tomato and chicken pasta ready in a flash with this easy to follow recipe by Ntwenhle Gcabashe. Pictures: Dylan Swart Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes Serves: 3–4 3 cups whole wheat pasta, cooked 4 chicken breasts, boneless and chopped 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cup sundried tomato pesto […]
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The beginning of the year is a great time to recommit to new habits, particularly those relating to road safety. Not only does repeating better driving patterns extend the life of your vehicle, but they will also increase the general well being of your family and those on the roads around you. Vuyi Mpofu lists […]
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Despite some progress in law and culture, women continue to face varying discrimination in the workplace as many organisations remain slow to transform on gender issues. Gugulethu Mhlungu finds out what your rights are in the workplace Pictures: XX Your rights as a working mom When Nokukhanya Gumede discovered that she was pregnant, 18 months […]
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You can’t go wrong with a great soup, especially since you can freeze and enjoy it later. Try this hearty lentils and bacon soup by Ntwenhle Gcabashe. Pictures by Dylan Swart Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 30–35 minutes Serves: 4 2 cup lentils 1 cup bacon, trimmed and chopped 2 tablespoons butter 1 leek, […]
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Given that relationship structures are continuously redefined and becoming more accepted in society, how can you know for sure that monogamy is for you? By Simamkele Matuntuta Pictures XX The many faces of love: is monogamy still relevant? Modern societal standards enforce monogamy as the most natural and acceptable relationship dynamic. This is even though […]
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So, you’re in debt and looking for an affordable and hassle-free way out. If you’re considering debt counselling or consolidation, Samke Mhlongo unpacks what’s in store for you. One of my catch-up sessions left me disturbed as a client I have been coaching for a year on the best way to structure a car loan, […]
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Update your fishcakes recipe with these scrumptious tuna and sweet potato cakes by Ntwenhle Gcabashe. Picture: Dylan Swart Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 8–10 minutes Serves: 3 2 canned tuna in oil, drained 1 sweet potato, cooked and mashed 2 tablespoons wholegrain mustard 1 tablespoon lemon zest 1 tablespoon (15ml) lemon juice Handful fresh […]
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For many of us, when we think about love, we seldom think of self-love. But, how we see and value ourselves deserves to be a priority, writes Gugulethu Mhlungu. Falling in love with yourself From the time we are young, we are socialised into believing that some loves and relationships are more important than others. […]
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Rum is more than just a staple cocktail ingredient. Ntwenhle Gcabashe shows you how to cook a delicious meal with it. Garlic and rum prawns Prep time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 17 minutes Serves: 4 16 prawns, peeled 3 garlic cloves, sliced 4 tablespoons (60ml) light rum 2 tablespoons butter, softened 4 shallot onions, chopped […]
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Dr Sindi van Zyl explains how to have “The Talk” with your children, and when. Talking sex with your kids “Mom, where do babies come from?” “Dad, where did I come from?” Have you heard these questions from your children? And if yes, how did you feel? The sex talk is probably one of the […]
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