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These are the potential dates schools will reopen

As the country prepares for a continued lockdown but under 4 level restrictions, the department of basic education has presented a draft schedule and plan for when and how schools will reopen. According to the draft amended school calendar the first group of learners in grades 7 and 12 will return to school on May […]

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Dealing with postpartum depression

Dr Sindi van Zyl explores postpartum depression and offers solutions to help you cope with it. The birth of a baby is a joyous occasion for most mothers. You have waited nine months to see your bundle of joy, and they finally arrive. The first few weeks of motherhood are daunting, especially if you are […]

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Online learning resources for kids

Keeping the kids entertained during the lockdown period can be made easier and fun with these wonderful online resources for kids. Here are 5 oline learning resources for kids: 1. The national department of basic education has complied online resources to assist home learning. https://twitter.com/DBE_SA/status/1242430583697014785 2. The KZN department of education has organised radio lessons. […]

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5 minutes with Innocent Sadiki

Actress Innocent Sadiki (32) chose to deliver her second child on her own terms. She shares why this was important to her, and how she did it. By Kwanele Mathebula Pictures Supplied I have always wanted to be a mother. My mother died when I was four years old. Luckily, my maternal grandmother raised me […]

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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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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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Planning for a baby

Are you financially prepared for a being a mom? Samke Mhlongo provides steps that you need to take towards planning for a baby. Pictures: XX Every time my daughter’s birthday comes around, I can’t help but think back to that sunny Cape Town afternoon when I found out I was pregnant. With both hands on his […]

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How to talk to teenagers about money

Is it time to talk to your teenager about money? Samke Mhlongo shares the importance of teaching them about money management so that they can form healthy relationships with it. Pictures: Supplied How many times have you taken the money lessons that you have learnt and taught them to your children? In previous articles, we […]

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