Past articles

8 pregnancy myths busted

Pregnancy can be an exciting and scary time as you are flooded with information from books, relatives, friends and even strangers. We separate the facts from fiction with our readers. BY: Gugulethu Mhlungu Pictures: X We asked obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr Palesa Pule to shed some light on common pregnancy myths and advise our readers […]

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5 minutes with Palesa Mokubung

Palesa Mokubung is the first African fashion designer to collaborate with retail giant, H&M. She shares how she achieved this incredible feat for her clothing label, Mantsho. By Kwanele Mathebula Picture supplied My mother noticed my creative spirit and nurtured it from a young age. She encouraged me to express myself through creating things such […]

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Berry and gin crumble

Enjoy this sweet and tangy berry and gin crumble by Ntwenhle Gcabashe Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 40 minutes Serves: 5–6 2 cups frozen mixed berries, thawed 3 tablespoons castor sugar 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla essence ½ cup (125ml) apple juice 1 tablespoon (15ml) Dry gin 1 cinnamon stick Fresh strawberries, for serving Fresh […]

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5 minutes with The Treat founder Dany Gharzo

If there is any way to complete an outfit, it’s by taking that trip to the beauty salon. Most people do their nails and hair every month. So, if you spend so much time at the salon, why not own it? Well, many people think it’s not that easy, but The Treat founder Dany Gharzo […]

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Creamy turkey meatballs

Meatballs are great as sandwich fillings, as part of salads and many other meals. Make these delicious creamy meatballs by Ntwenhle Gcabashe in no time. Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes Serves: 3–4 3 cups turkey mince meat 2 large apples, grated 1 cup pumpkin seeds 1 cup dried cranberries 1 egg, beaten 1 […]

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