Author: Gugu Mhlungu

6 ways to pull off monochromatic outfits

Monochrome will never tire and looks seriously fabulous all year round. Get inspired by these celebs who have mastered the art of standing out in one shade from head to toe. Bonang Matheba: Queen B is sunshine on a cloudy day in this ensemble. Her outfit is everything. 5 celeb coats you must have this […]

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Win two tickets to the Global Casa Corona Festival in Joburg!

The Winter Solstice is just around the corner (21 June), and the temptation to hibernate is inevitable. On Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 June, forget your nesting tendencies and join a select circle of sunset chasers at the inaugural Casa Corona to be hosted at Nirox Sculpture Park. Coming to South Africa for the first […]

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Mealie meal & Parmesan patties

Get creative with your tried and trusted maize meal with these mealie meal and parmesan patties. By Ntwenhle Gcabashe Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes Serves: 2–3 1 cup mealie meal, cooked ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated 1 cup ham, chopped 1 red onion, chopped and cooked Handful fresh coriander, finely chopped Salt […]

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Slay safari glam like Tracee Ellis Ross

Tracee Ellis Ross us how to pull off safari inspired style by fusing earthy tones and animal and tribal print influenced pieces. By: Ayanda Ngcobo Images: Supplied Celebrity image: Great stock Linen, lightweight cotton, and crochet are key fabrics for this style. Invest in items in a neutral colour palette, animal print and ombre hues. […]

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5 minutes with Linda Sebezo

SAFTA -winning actress Linda Sebezo (53) chats to us about the secret to her staying power in a career that spans over 38 years. By: Kwanele Mathebula I was born and bred in Rockville, Soweto. I was a bubbly and confident child and was not afraid to speak my mind. My father used to take […]

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Creamy prawn and vodka pasta

This fresh new take on the creamy prawn pasta will delight your tastebuds By Ntwenhle Gcabashe Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes Serves: 5–6 4 cups prawns 3 cups spaghetti, cooked 2 tablespoons (30ml) oil 1 onion, chopped 1 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tablespoon smoked paprika 1 tablespoon (15ml) vodka 1 cup (250ml) […]

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6 times Moozlie served us the coolest looks

Nomuzi Mabena aka Moozlie is not afraid to try new things and put together fresh interesting looks. Here are 6 times she served us the coolest looks We loved this fab metallic ensemble https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx2gDRKJiqO/ Some inspo on how to wear the 90s retro trend https://www.instagram.com/p/BxCVG8MJLep/ You can’t go wrong in always-on-trend animal print https://www.instagram.com/p/ByR9NooJ–M/ Shining […]

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How to support your child if they’ve failed at school

Whether your little one is in primary school or varsity, they are usually overwhelmed with sadness and frustration when they fail. Therefore, it’s important for you to know how to turn failure into a holistic learning experience for them. GRADE 1 ­– 3 The manner in which a parent reacts to their child’s failure determines […]

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Tuna and potato bake

You can’t go wrong with this tried and tested tuna and potato bake recipe By Ntwenhle Gcabashe Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 45 minutes Serves: 4–5 2 x 170g canned tuna with brine, drained 4 large potatoes, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 red onion, sliced 1 bay leaf 2 cups (500ml) milk […]

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3 miracle skincare products you need to know about

Do you want radiant and healthy skin? Find out how you can combine 3 miracle skincare products with what you already have at home. By Grace Mantjiu Pictures Supplied Skincare trends change from time to time; new ingredients come by while old ones are revived to give better results. For example, you can use what […]

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Brighton Ngoma talks about embracing fatherhood

etv Scandal! actor Brighton Ngoma (34) shares how growing up without his father encouraged him to embrace fatherhood. By: Kwanele Mathebula Pictures: Hema Patel The early stages of my upbringing were difficult. When I was five years old my father left our family and returned to Switzerland. We initially kept in touch, but eventually […]

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Doughnut bacon cheeseburger

Also known as the Luther burger, this doughnut bacon cheeseburger is reportedly named after late RnB singer Luther Vandross. By Ntwenhle Gcabashe Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes Serves: 3 3 cups minced meat 2 garlic cloves, crushed ½ cup (125ml) barbecue sauce 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled 1 red onion, finely chopped […]

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