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Warmer days are welcome, but your skin, hair, and body may take a little time to catch up. Spring has a way of making us want to throw open the windows, pack away the winter clothes and spend more time outside. But while we might be ready for warmer weather, our skin and hair don't always make the transition quite so easily.  After a dry [...]

Masechaba Mposwa is returning to television, but this time, the broadcaster is swapping the hard-hitting news desk for conversations about one of life’s biggest challenges: parenting. The seasoned broadcaster will host PEP Cuddle Some Corner with Masechaba, a new family and parenting segment set to air on SABC 2’s Morning Live. The show, brought to viewers by [...]

The choice to give a baby a dummy (also known as a pacifier or soother) is a very personal one. When it comes down to it, the choice is entirely yours.    Some parents don’t include a dummy in their baby’s routine and manage without one. But others (around two-thirds) do choose to use a dummy to soothe their baby [...]

Nomzamo Mbatha has celebrated a major milestone for Shaka iLembe as the acclaimed South African historical drama prepares to make its international market debut, with StudioCanal taking the series to global television buyers. The actress, who stars as Queen Nandi and also serves as an executive producer on the series, shared the news on X on 1 [...]

The wait for Season 3 of The Bala Family has come to an end, but not in the way fans had hoped. Zwaai Bala has finally addressed the long-awaited return of the popular reality show, revealing that a third season will not be happening in the near future. In a statement shared with fans, Zwaai said the [...]

Laduma Ngxokolo’s MaXhosa Africa brought a distinctly South African experience to Paris Fashion Week on 28 September, combining the luxury fashion house’s signature geometric knitwear with a live performance by multi-award-winning musician Sjava. The Spring/Summer 2027 presentation marked a major milestone for MaXhosa Africa after the brand was officially approved by the Fédération de la Haute Couture [...]

One thing about Tyla, her presence will be felt long after she has walked a red carpet. Days after the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, her snakeskin look is still making its rounds online, with the South African singer once again putting her fashion choices in the spotlight. Tyla stepped onto the VMAs red carpet at the [...]

When you are trying to gain weight, simply eating more food is not always easy. Large meals can feel filling, which is why adding energy-dense foods to meals and snacks can be a practical way to increase your calorie intake. Fruit can form part of that strategy. While fruit is often associated with weight management because of [...]

As school holidays begin, families may be embarking on holiday trips. If you have an infant, there is a non-negotiable step: a correctly fitted, correctly used car seat. While most know a car seat is essential, the details of correctly choosing and installing one is where drivers often go wrong. The correct car seat matches your child’s [...]

DJ Zinhle is giving frequent travellers another reason to shop as she expands her Era by DJ Zinhle brand into the travel space. The entertainer and entrepreneur has unveiled the Go Getter Suitcase, a carry-on designed with practicality in mind. Priced at R2,500 and currently available in black, the suitcase has already caught the attention of fans [...]