Lifestyle

Keto and Mediterranean diets can both support weight loss, but what replaces carbohydrates matters.

Keto or Mediterranean? Why what replaces carbs matters most

Before you cut carbohydrates, make sure you know what's replacing them. Learn the real cardiovascular risks behind popular low-carb trends.

Chlöe Bailey turned heads with her bold bleached-brow moment.

Bleached brows to feather lashes: Best 2026 VMAs beauty looks

The 2026 VMAs proved fearless glam is back. Discover the hair, make-up and eyebrow trends everyone is talking about.

Youth-friendly services, confidential testing and treatment, peer-led programmes and community-based services are among the approaches being advocated to make healthcare more accessible.

Stigma, shame and silence: The real barriers to youth HIV care in SA

Tired of clinic judgment and privacy fears, young South Africans are demanding a complete overhaul of sexual healthcare.

Check the child seat harness before every trip and, where possible, have the installation checked by a trained professional.

1,000 Child fatalities a year: Why a clicking buckle isn't enough

A clicked buckle isn't enough. Discover the car seat mistakes putting young passengers at risk.

Thailand remains a major drawcard for South African travellers seeking idyllic beaches and island experiences this festive season.

Heading to Asia this December? Check the new rules

With new digital arrival forms, updated visa costs, and extra customs rules for South Africans, handling your travel admin early is crucial for a hassle-free trip.

"Water" hitmaker, Tyla.

From Teyana Taylor to Tyla: The top VMAs 2026 style moments

From sheer gothic lace to Y2K python print, pop royalty turned the 2026 VMAs red carpet into an iconic style playground.

Social media and messaging apps have become primary spaces for Gen Z to share and discuss health information.

Ditching the kitchen table: How Gen Z learns sex ed online

Teens look to screens for answers before asking parents. Here is how social media is reshaping sex ed, the viral myths to watch, and how to guide them.

Celebrity styling is about more than just clothes, it is about creating a moment on the red carpet.

The high-stakes business of styling SA’s biggest celebrities

Who actually pays for red carpet style? Top stylists and designers pull back the curtain on the negotiations, loan rules, and financial risks behind celebrity fashion.

The Department of Tourism advises visitors to verify their routes on navigation apps, confirm ride-hailing vehicle details, and download safety platforms like the SECURA Traveller app before exploring.

Tourism is booming, but is South Africa doing enough to keep visitors safe?

International arrivals are up 12%. The minister admits some places aren't safe. What is actually being done?

While most people associate oral care simply with clean teeth and fresh breath, what happens in your mouth directly impacts your entire body.

Why oral care isn't one-size-fits-all for your family

Over 40% of people are brushing their teeth wrong, unknowingly putting their heart and overall health at risk. Here is how a simple four-step shift can protect your whole family.

Joanna Wietrzyk managed  to win the HYROX event in Beijing even after suffering severe gastrointestinal distress mid-race.
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Global scandal forces strict new rules as SA HYROX booms

A global controversy has forced HYROX to confront a gap in its rules – just as the sport takes off in South Africa.

Johannesburg is shifting its tourism strategy and aiming to transform the city from a brief transit stop into a multi-day destination by connecting visitors with easily bookable cultural and urban experiences.

How Joburg is turning transit stops into multi-day stays

Joburg Tourism and SATSA partner to turn 5 million annual transit visitors into multi-day stayers with bookable city tours.

Your feet have already taken you far. A few minutes of care can help them carry you into every gathering, every dance, every long afternoon and every walk home still to come.

6 Steps to healthy feet this summer

Get your feet ready for warm weather with expert advice on treating cracked skin, avoiding infections, and practicing simple daily care.

The Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk1 started a South African cultural phenomenon.

Vrrr Phaaa phenom: Why SA’s GTI obsession refuses to die

Even as new models push into luxury territory, a passionate community of modders and enthusiasts keeps the spirit of the GTI alive on local streets.

King Shaka International Airport is at the center of KwaZulu-Natal’s push for expanded international air access, preparing to welcome a new daily Ethiopian Airlines service to Addis Ababa in December alongside ongoing talks for a direct route to Paris.

KZN targets Air France as Ethiopian Airlines expands to Durban

Paris to Durban? Inside KZN’s push to secure direct international flights and grow King Shaka Airport.

As spring brings warmer days, it is a good time to rethink comfort food without giving up the dishes that make you feel at home.

Give comfort food a spring reset without sacrificing flavour

Comfort food, lightened up. Learn how a spring menu reset can protect your mood, boost your energy, and keep cooking satisfyingly simple.

Cardi B and Gigi Hadid were among the celebrities who owned the runway at Vogue World: Milano.

Vogue World Milano: Gigi, JLo and Cardi B take over Milan

From archival Versace to dramatic Valentino, Vogue World: Milano brought Hollywood’s biggest names to the runway. Here are the best moments.

Dr Willie Koen and his son, Dr Johan Koen, form South Africa's only father-son cardiac surgery team at Netcare Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital. Willie, who trained under Prof Barnard and performed the country's first mechanical heart transplant, works with Johan, who brought cutting-edge techniques from Toronto, to combat cardiovascular disease, South Africa's leading killer.

Inside South Africa’s high-stakes race to save failing hearts

Dr Willie Koen reveals how mechanical hearts are keeping patients awaiting transplants alive.

Bugs meet high fashion in Thom Browne's latest collection.

Insects as art: Thom Browne steals NYFW with playful footwear

High fashion meets pure fun as classic cap-toe pumps transform into beetles, ladybirds, and dragonflies.

The Rolls-Royce Project Nightingale proportions are deliberately dramatic, with a long bonnet and low windscreen, while its design draws inspiration from Rolls-Royce experimental cars of the 1920s

Tested to extremes: Inside Rolls-Royce’s rare 100-car Riviera project

Tracing Henry Royce's historic testing routes, Project Nightingale proves that true hyper-luxury is built for real-world driving, not just climate-controlled garages.