With references to the Black Lives Matter movement, Malcolm X and the Black Panthers, Beyoncé’s half-time show at the Super Bowl on Sunday might be the most radical political statement from the superstar in her 20-year career. Backing dancers wearing Black Panther-style berets and clad in black leather were photographed after the performance posing with…
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Children who will be born into poverty need to be enrolled in child support programmes while they are still in the womb, a representative from a Ugandan child support programme told the Psychosocial Support Forum in Zimbabwe on Tuesday. “Lessons learnt from previous projects revealed a need to enrol children into this project right from…
The number of South Sudanese seeking refuge in the United Nations compound in Bentiu has risen above 100,000, the organisation has announced, making it the country’s largest camp for those fleeing the civil war that has killed more than 50,000 people since 2013. South Sudan marked the fourth anniversary of independence from Sudan earlier this…
Nope. This isn’t a review of Jani Allan’s memoir, Jani Confidential. Yes, I’ve read it. Yes, I’m reviewing it. But not today. Not right now. Instead, I’m reviewing 20 minutes with Jani — for all those, like me, who wondered what’d become of her, what she’s like now and why she’s suddenly re-appeared in the…
I started wearing hijab at the age of 21. In my quest to become a “better Muslim”, I began reading the English translation of the Qur’an, where I came across a verse in which women are told “to wrap their head covers over their chests and not expose their adornment” except to women, children and…
Why do I write? Because I like pens and the smell of fresh paper. I love new ideas and dictionaries. And I write because it reminds me of my father. James Eric Lamb was the weekly garden columnist for The Friend and Die Volksblad in Bloemfontein, the heart of South Africa. Once a week, dad…
I have a close set of friends who all work in the same industry as I. We work in similar ways, some of us are parents and every single one of us deals in the same, sometimes murky waters of living our life online. Were we pitted against each other in a job interview situation…
It’s a typical complaint that the majority of parents have — that their kids don’t tell them about what is going on in their lives; that very early on they stop communicating. You pick them up from school and ask how their day was, and all you get is “fine”. Have you ever wondered why…
Meat Meat is pricey at the best of times, even more so during the festive period. Buy and freeze “the bird” or leg of lamb a month or two in advance, well before the Christmas price hike, and you’ll be glad you did. Eat for less – if turkey rolls or chicken pieces will do,…
Instead of spending hundreds of rands on Christmas presents for friends and colleagues, give them festive treats in pretty packaging. With ideas so delicious and budget-friendly, we won’t blame you for dipping into the cookie jar yourself. Scoop them up with your RCS card at retailers such as Pick n Pay, Spar and Checkers, and…
Do you want to dress your best while fashion shopping on a budget? No problem. All it takes is a bit of planning and insider tips: Have a clothing budget and shopping list. Shopping aimlessly usually means you spend more than necessary. Invest in classics. Spend more on wardrobe staples such as a crisp white…
From the flowers to the food, the photographer to the venue, planning a wedding can be overwhelming. With so many things to consider, you may find yourself saying “yes” to stuff you don’t want, need or even know existed. Everything starts with a budget. Ease the cost by applying for an RCS loan to ensure…
What are you doing when you’re not cooking up a storm? Spending time with my two kids, aged four and eight months. If there’s more time I like to play a bit of golf. Is there a particular dish or food you struggle to cook to perfection? Not really, but any intricate dessert, especially when…
What are your favourite fashion and beauty buys? I love jewellery, shoes, handbags, eye shadow and lipsticks — one can never have enough of these. How do you indulge in “me-time”? I love getting the full beauty salon treatment from head to toe, including a body massage. If it’s at a five-star hotel, all the…
As far as I’m concerned, it doesn’t matter why any woman wants to end her pregnancy. If it’s to select for sex, that’s her choice. When you talk about being pro-choice, sex selective abortion is often slung at you as the triumphant gotcha. “You love women so much you want them to be in charge…