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LIFE

How to overcome negative self talk

Pastor George offers some sound advice on ways to challenge negative self-talk and listen to your inner voice. This time of the year comes at a time when most of us are beginning to struggle with self-doubt and negative internal dialogue. Having sailed through the euphoria of the new year, we are suddenly faced with […]

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How to get the best from your stokvels

Known as the “Chama” in Tanzania and “Susu” in Ghana, the humble Stokvel is undeniably the most popular savings and investment tool for the African woman. But, the tried and tested Stokvel may be complex – and more lucrative – than you think.By Samke Mhlongo Anyone that’s my friend on social media will know how […]

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Maintaining a good relationship with your ex

Ending a committed relationship with your partner can be a hard chapter to deal with, especially when you share children, friends and even a business. Kati Dijane unpacks ways you can maintain a good relationship with your ex. 2018 started on a ‘splitville’ note as some of our favourite celebrities, including rapper Common, Usher, Jennifer […]

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What to know when buying your first or a newer car

Vuyi Mpofu shares a few things every woman should know before buying a car. Purchasing a car can be a frightening experience. And all too often, women are comforted by a sense of false security in having a man assist them with the process. By no means am I male-bashing, but many men are too […]

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CAREER ADVICE

The cost of skipping work

We’re all tempted to take a day off work from time to time, even when we’re not sick or attending to an emergency. But, when is missing work too much? Amanda Mtuli explores. Absenteeism is when an employee doesn’t come to work without permission, but there is a clear indication that they will return to […]

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HEALTH

VAT on sanitary pads to be scrapped

After years of campaigning by activists and various organisations, Finance Minister Tito Mboweni has announced that VAT on sanitary pads will be scrapped as of 1 April 2019. https://twitter.com/SAgovnews/status/1055081405800157186 Most recently, a panel looking at items to be included in the list of zero rated items- which are a list of items identified as being […]

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LIFE

Grizelda Grootboom on being homeless for over two decades

Author, activist and survivor of sex trafficking Grizelda Grootboom speak to us about how she was rendered homeless for over two decades of her life. If my home hadn’t been taken away I wouldn’t have been homeless at 8. My family was forcibly removed from District 6 in 1988. . In the same year, after […]

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