Watch for cervical cancer
Regular check-ups and pap smears are vital to early detection of this disease which affects one in 42 women, writes Esther Lewis
Cartoon strips ‘a labour of love’
Treknet and Mama Taxi creator Gavin Thomson is still in it for the art, writes Esther Lewis
Painting a picture with his computer
Desmond Pelston, whose work is on display in the City Bowl Gallery, Cape Town, believes if you can do it traditionally you can do it on a tablet, writes Esther Lewis ...
The no-op nose job
You don’t need to face a hammer and chisel to straighten your sniffer. And the procedure is less invasive and less painful, writes Esther Lewis
SA soapies crossing the line
Adverts belong in their slot, not taking up valuable space in storylines, writes Esther Lewis
He ain’t heavy any more
Two high-profile men tell Esther Lewis how they shed a LOT of kilos.
Tackling epilepsy one bite at a time
Little Keilah Hall was helped by a ketogenic diet and is now seizure free, writes Esther Lewis.
When eating turns into an addiction
Three women talk about their battle with food and their journey to physical and mental health, writes Esther Lewis.
Three tons of healthy living
They’re known for large-format shows, but three Cape Town divas are now truly shaping up, writes Esther Lewis.
There’s life after breast cancer
A breast cancer survivor tells her story to Esther Lewis.
Traditional healers: what you need to know
Traditional healers use natural medicines, but some are quacks, writes Esther Lewis.
Drive to keep our kids safe in cars
A mother’s tragic loss spurred her to start a campaign for car seats, writes Esther Lewis
Ladies in the red
There are ways to manage on a limited budget but getting loans is not one , writes Esther Lewis
Gym fever bites as summer nears
Personal trainers get the nod from body beautiful wannabees, writes Esther Lewis.
Donors plant seeds of hope in patients
The annual Sunflower campaign is in full swing, writes Esther Lewis.
Cooking with love a recipe for success
TEN years ago a young girl told her parents that she wanted to make food her career. Back then Sibahle Mtongana could never imagine that one day people would recognise ...
Torture bill will affect all officials
Civil society groups discuss wide implications
Torture bill will affect all officials
The Prevention and Combating of Torture of Persons Bill could see all public officials liable to be charged with torture.
Biggest turn-off moments
Up to 2 000 unhappy viewers complain to the BCCSA each year over what’s on TV, writes Esther Lewis
Marathon cycling challenge
Ten days of cycling 200km a day through remote towns would leave many sore and possibly demotivated. But the riders in the Unogwaja Challenge were instead inspired ...
Adultery. com: a profitable affair
Thousands of South Africans are joining a site offering extramarital activities, writes Esther Lewis.
Quit... or go up in smoke
Tired of wheezing or being short of breath ? You can kick the habit, writes Esther Lewis.
Match of the day
Sportsmen have an eye for beauty when getting hitched, writes Esther Lewis
Man sparks Hawks probe of money-lenders
Several South Africans have been caught in an alleged loan scam operation by Euro Aid Financial Services.
Businessman raised the alarm over dodgy deal
The first person to raise the alarm about Euro Aid Financial Services was a man who asked to be identified as Barnard.