There’s a long-held belief in the South African magazine industry that an issue will sell well if you put a Karoo windmill on your cover – the hallowed windpomp. As a country it seems we’ve always been drawn to the area, but now, after five...
‘Coronavirus tracked: How women leaders outperform men during the pandemic’ The Independent reported at the end of July. This followed on from articles such as ‘Why Are Women-Led Nations Doing Better With Covid-19?’ in the New York Times and ‘What Do Countries With The Best Coronavirus Responses Have In...
It's not always easy to tell at the beginning of a relationship if it will become abusive. Regardless of whether it is physical, emotional or takes some other form, abuse often follows an escalating pattern in which the controlling behaviors worsen over time. Physical...
According to our national calendar, the month of August is dedicated to appreciating the woman in our lives. When considering our statistics of gender-based violence, it seems we find ourselves in a state of emergency rather than a state of celebration. On average, 110 South...
With lockdown rules the way they currently are, the Cape mountains are busier than they’ve ever been. This past Saturday, the parking area on Table Mountain looked like Camps Bay during Christmas holidays and some of the queues on the mountain resembled a Harry Potter...
Every month, the symptoms begin like clockwork. A surge of menstrual-related hormones might result in blemishes appearing along your chin and forehead. Some women complain about swollen joints while others experience extreme nausea. Food cravings and the fluctuation of emotions are universal. Menstrual cramps are agonising....
Feeling anxious? Or overwhelmed? What about desperate or disillusioned? That’s ok. It’s probably a reflection of a sound mind, considering … well, everything. However, a smattering of writers and thinkers have come forward and said: “It might not be as bad as you think… if...
Not only has the COVID-19 pandemic placed the world at a standstill but the disruption to our daily lives, anxiety, uncertainty and additional daily stresses have caused many of us to lie awake in our bed's long into the night staring into the abyss as...
The experts agree that more waves and outbreaks of COVID-19 are expected. We’re in the eye of the storm, they say. It stands to reason then that remote work will be a part of our lives for the foreseeable future. So what does productivity look...
Did you know that plastic is an energy-efficient material to manufacture? The packaging industry truly benefits from the cost effect product that also generates an impressive amount of jobs. When plastic is discarded irresponsibly, however, it becomes an incredibly expensive and harmful mess to clean...