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Dealing with a difficult mother-daughter relationship

The role of a mother in her children’s lives is one that we hold in high regard. Why is it that we shy away from talking about how mother-daughter relationships can be fraught with many complexities? By: Zukiswa Dlamini Pictures: XX When 28-year-old Akhona* speaks about her mother, her tone changes to one of coldness. […]

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3 coronavirus scams to watch out for

While the country attempts to deal with the real public health issue posed by coronavirus COVID-19, criminals are using this often confusing time to try and scam South Africans. Here are 3 coronavirus scams to watch out for: 1. Phishing scams. The South African Banking Risk Information Centre (SABRIC) has warned about criminals attempting to scam […]

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Frequently asked questions about coronavirus COVID-19

As the world deals with with coronavirus COVID-19’s spread, you probably have some questions. Here are the most frequently asked questions about coronovirus COVID-19: What is a coronavirus? The World Health Organisation(WHO) says, “Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses which may cause illness in animals or humans. In humans, several coronaviruses are known to […]

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Everything you need to know about government’s response to COVID-19

Following the World Health Organisation declaring the coronavirus COVID-19 a global pandemic, the SA government has announced drastic measures to deal with the spread of the virus. Iamge: Pexels In a address to the nation yesterday President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that:\ Cabinet has declared a national state of disaster in terms of the Disaster Management […]

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How to support your partner after rape

Often times when we talk about rape, we’re focused on the violent act itself, and less on the impact it has on survivors. We don’t pay enough attention to how it changes the course of their lives, and how they relate to people, particularly intimate partners. No circumstance is the same The first thing you […]

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Finding happiness

The ideas of fulfilment occupy much of all our lives. But, what is it really? And, how do we attain it? Gugulethu Mhlungu finds out. One of the biggest questions we ask ourselves is: ‘What is happiness?’ It is one of the things that many of us spend so much time pursuing. Clinical psychologist Khosi […]

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SEE PICS: Amo Chidi’s daughter’s first birthday party

Actress Amo Chidi celebrated her daughter’s first birthday in an adorable bumblebee themed party. SEE ALSO: Amo Chidi celebrates her daughter’s first birthday with adorable pictures The new mom took to social media to wish her daughter a happy birthday again, saying in part, “My honeybee had so much fun!!!! she was so happy and […]

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Gabrielle Union & Dwyane Wade attend first red carpet with their daughter Zaya

Celebrity couple and parents Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade attended the Truth Awards with their daughter Zaya, in what was Zaya’s first red carpet appearance. The couple attend the awards to celebrate their friends and celebrity stylist- interior designer couple Jason Bolden and Adair Curtis who were honoured with the Awards’ Business Leadership Award. In […]

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