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BEAUTY

Sweat-proof your make-up with these easy hacks

Here are 4 hacks to help you sweat-proof your make-up.

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Delicious meaty cabbage lasagne

Who says cabbage can’t be exciting and delicious? Try this lasagne recipe and help the kids eat their veggies without realising it, by Ntwenhle Gcabashe. Pictures are by Dylan Swart Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 60 minutes Serves: 4 10 cabbage leaves, blanched 2 tablespoons (30ml) oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 […]

CELEBS

[SEE PICS] Inside Drake’s fabulous 2000s inspired birthday party

Drake celebrated his 32nd birthday in style with a fabulous 2000s themed birthday party which went all out! From MTV Pimp My Ride cars, to slushie machines, the party looked like a jam. Check out all the fun below: He went dressed as Fabolous from his 2002 video for Trade It All. https://www.instagram.com/p/BpVozAMgkTR/?taken-by=champagnepapi and then […]

LOVE

How to win at long distance love

Long-distance love can be hard to navigate, but physical space doesn’t have to mean less passion. With a bit of imagination and effort, love can grow no matter how far apart you are. By Zukiswa Dlamini When any married couple announces that they will be living apart, the first reaction is usually a gasp. “How […]

BEAUTY

Your most common nail problems solved

Here’s are a few ways to identify and address the most common nail problems.

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Cheesy beer linguine

Got no time? Whip something delicious up with this cheesy linguine recipe by Ntwenhle Gcabashe Cheesy beer linguine Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes Serves: 2 2 cups linguine, cooked 1 cup Cheddar cheese, grated ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated ½ cup (125ml) lager 2 tablespoons butter 1 spring onion, chopped 3 tablespoons […]

CELEB STYLE

These 9 celebs show you how to slay in suits

There’s nothing more commanding than a woman in a suit. Masculine tailoring on a feminine physique is the perfect mix of power and sexy, and is unmatched. Here are a few celebs who we think have mastered the art of slaying in a suit. By Ayanda Ncgobo Thando Thabethe serves playful and flirty vibes in […]

MONEY MANAGEMENT

Correctly declare expenses in a home loan application

These are the 2 common mistakes people make when applying for home loan.

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Easy to make cinnamon doughnuts

Now you can make doughnuts just the way your favourite childhood ones were made, by following this simple recipe by Ntwenhle Gcabashe. Photography by Dylan Swart Prep time: 1 hour 10 minutes Cooking time: 4 minutes Serves: 4–5 DOUGH 4 cups cake flour 1 cup castor sugar 1 sachet yeast ½ cup (125ml) butter, melted 2 […]

CELEBS

[SEE PICS] Inside Kenya Moore’s royalty themed baby shower

Reality TV star Kenya Moore celebrated the impending arrival of her baby with a lavish royalty themed baby shower over the weekend. In attendance were celebrity guests Cynthia Bailey, Porsha Williams (who also recently celebrated her own baby shower), Kandi Burruss, and Real Housewives of Potomac star Gizelle Bryant, all dressed as fairytale characters. Kenya posted: “#mythrone words cannot […]

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RECIPE: Moroccan style hake

Our food editor Ntwenhle Gcabashe shows you how to spice things up with this delicious recipe. Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes Serves: 3–4 6 hake steaks 3 tablespoons (45ml) oil 1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely chopped 1 cinnamon stick 3 tablespoons harissa paste ½ cup […]

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RECIPE: Oven roasted spatchcock chicken

By Ntwenhle Gcabashe Photography by Dylan Swart Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 60 minutes Serves: 4–5 1 whole chicken, split open 2 cups (500ml) lager 2 lemons, halved 1 onion, roughly chopped 2 carrots, roughly chopped 3 bay leaves ½ cup honey 2 garlic cloves 2 tablespoons dried oregano Roast vegetables, for serving Fresh […]