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From Winelands to Waves: What to Wear for Your Summer Escapes
There’s something uniquely South African about December. The mood shifts, pace slows, and the calendar is suddenly dotted not with meetings, but with road trips and RSVP-free afternoons. Whether you’re heading for vineyard sunsets in the Western Cape or barefoot days on the Dolphin Coast, this is the season of effortless luxury, where comfort meets style, and packing smart is the ultimate power move. Below, your curated guide to dressing for every kind of escape, complete wit
The 2 Types of Liquid Eyeliner Every Beauty Lover Should Know
I remember being with friends for a vacation, and while we were putting on makeup, I pulled out my liquid eyeliner. Everyone was looking at me and asking themselves how I draw a cat eye with such ease and precision. I simply said, “It takes practice.” The Cat Eye has always been my signature look, and I will wear it until retirement age. Liquid eyeliner is better suited for oily eyelids since the wearability is stronger and doesn't break down as easily as pencil. I have a hoo
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Why Women’s Safety On South Africa’s Roads Requires More Than Technology
Every August, South Africa celebrates the achievements and resilience of women, with this year carrying even greater significance as the country marks 70 years since the historic 1956 Women’s March, when 20,000 women united to challenge laws that restricted their freedom of movement. For many women, however, Women’s Month also brings an uncomfortable reminder that freedom of movement is still experienced differently depending on who you are. Ask almost any woman about going o
Why More South Africans Are Choosing Franschhoek Over City Breaks
The Western Cape’s tourism industry is experiencing a noticeable shift as more travellers move away from rushed itineraries and crowded city stays in favour of slower, more experience-driven travel. Rather than hopping between multiple destinations in a short period, visitors are increasingly choosing to stay longer, travel at a gentler pace and base themselves just outside major tourism hubs. Industry players are referring to the trend as “stay nearby” travel, and it is begi
The Science of Looksmaxxing: All You Need to Know About Peptides
Image from SNL From high-end skincare serums promising eternal youth to mind-bending weight loss injections dominating global health headlines and social media, “peptides” have quickly become the ultimate buzzword in modern wellness. But behind all the aggressive marketing on traditional ads and viral social media trends, found in the “looksmaxxing” community, what is the actual science driving this biological revolution in 2026? To truly understand the rise of peptides in 20
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