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5 minutes with radio presenter Altovise Lawrence

The actress chats to us about her new gig as a YFM radio show co-host.

LIFE

Learning how to say no

Many of us struggle with creating and asserting healthy boundaries in our lives, but boundaries are critical for a fulfilling life. By Gugulethu Mhlungu. I’ve been an Oprah Winfrey fan for many years and have watched many of her interviews. One of my favourite conversations was one she did in 2000 on learning how to […]

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Roasted tomato salad

Salads are not just for summer, and Ntwenhle Gcabashe shows you how to make a hearty roasted tomato salad. Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 45 minutes Serves: 4 3 tomatoes, sliced 1kg vine tomatoes, 1kg yellow tomatoes 1 cup pumpkin, roasted Juice of 1 orange 1 tablespoon orange zest 4 tablespoons avocado oil Salt […]

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Sticky mini cakes

A yummy anytime treat, these delicious sticky mini cakes by Ntwenhle Gcabashe are quick and easy to make. Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes Serves: 5–6 1½ cups self-raising flour ½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda ½ cup dark brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 4 eggs 1 egg yolk […]

CELEBS

Simphiwe Dana’s Firebrand album is back online

Take a listen here.

CAREER ADVICE

The jobs of the future

You’ve probably heard a lot about the fourth industrial revolution, but are still unsure about what it is and how it will affect you. Gugulethu Mhlungu makes sense of it all. A lot has has been much said and written about the fourth industrial revolution (4IR). Certainly, from a government perspective 4IR seems to be […]

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Creamy samp and nuts

Make your samp extra special with this creamy samp and nuts recipe by Ntwenhle Gcabashe Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 2 hours Serves: 3 2 cups samp 2 cups peanuts 1 cup (250ml) fresh cream 2 bay leaves 4 cups (1ℓ) vegetable stock 4 tablespoons (60ml) butter, melted 1 spring onion, finely chopped Handful fresh […]

MONEY MANAGEMENT

5 ways to help small businesses survive lockdown

Lend a hand with these 5 ways to help small businesses survive lockdown.

HEALTH

In the fight against Covid-19, help is now even closer at hand

The free 911 Response24 app will now enable you to get the help and information you need with regards to COVID-19.

CELEB COUPLES

WATCH: Bontle Modiselle and Priddy Ugly share how they first met

Newlyweds and new parents Bontle Modiselle and Priddy Ugly shared how they first met on their new YouTube channel, Ha Moloi. Image: Bontle Modiselle IG The couple shared that they first met in high school. Priddy shared that he first saw Bontle on SABC 1 dance show, Jika Majika, after hearing about her through his […]

FAMILY TIME

6 ways to stay creative while you’re cooped up at home

Here are a few ways to stay creative while you’re cooped up at home.

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Salmon wellington

If you want to impress your guests at your next dinner party, try this salmon wellington recipe. By Ntwenhle Gcabashe Pictures Dylan Swart Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 35 minutes Serves: 4–5 1½ kg salmon fish 2 x roll puff pastry 2 tablespoons (30ml) oil 1 spring onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed […]