Watch for cervical cancer

Esther Lewis|Published

Regular check-ups and pap smears are vital to early detection of this disease which affects one in 42 women, writes Esther Lewis

Dress your shape, not your size

Esther Lewis|Published

Finding the right clothes this summer is all about balance and proportion, writes Esther Lewis

Cartoon strips ‘a labour of love’

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Treknet and Mama Taxi creator Gavin Thomson is still in it for the art, writes Esther Lewis

Painting a picture with his computer

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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 ...

Jewellery of fence mending

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The barrier that kept Nelson Mandela on Robben Island is being transformed, writes Esther Lewis

The no-op nose job

Esther Lewis|Published

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

Esther Lewis|Published

Adverts belong in their slot, not taking up valuable space in storylines, writes Esther Lewis

Do your lips a service

Esther Lewis|Published

An increasing number of women are getting a lip and tuck treatment to kiss goodbye to the telltale signs of the passage of time, writes Esther Lewis

He ain’t heavy any more

Esther Lewis|Published

Two high-profile men tell Esther Lewis how they shed a LOT of kilos.

Tackling epilepsy one bite at a time

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Little Keilah Hall was helped by a ketogenic diet and is now seizure free, writes Esther Lewis.

When eating turns into an addiction

Esther Lewis|Published

Three women talk about their battle with food and their journey to physical and mental health, writes Esther Lewis.

Three tons of healthy living

Esther Lewis|Published

They’re known for large-format shows, but three Cape Town divas are now truly shaping up, writes Esther Lewis.

Teen takes on tough topics in second book

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A grade 11 pupil explores religion, drugs, sex and abusive relationships in her second book, writes Esther Lewis

There’s life after breast cancer

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A breast cancer survivor tells her story to Esther Lewis.

Traditional healers: what you need to know

Esther Lewis|Published

Traditional healers use natural medicines, but some are quacks, writes Esther Lewis.

Drive to keep our kids safe in cars

Esther Lewis|Published

A mother’s tragic loss spurred her to start a campaign for car seats, writes Esther Lewis

Modern story teller reaches out to children

Esther Lewis|Published

Author hopes to use technology to inspire kids to read stories and books, writes Esther Lewis

Ladies in the red

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There are ways to manage on a limited budget but getting loans is not one , writes Esther Lewis

Gym fever bites as summer nears

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Personal trainers get the nod from body beautiful wannabees, writes Esther Lewis.

Donors plant seeds of hope in patients

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The annual Sunflower campaign is in full swing, writes Esther Lewis.

Cooking with love a recipe for success

Esther Lewis|Published

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

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Civil society groups discuss wide implications

Torture bill will affect all officials

Esther Lewis|Published

The Prevention and Combating of Torture of Persons Bill could see all public officials liable to be charged with torture.

Biggest turn-off moments

Esther Lewis|Published

Up to 2 000 unhappy viewers complain to the BCCSA each year over what’s on TV, writes Esther Lewis

Smooth skin is a waxing trend

Esther Lewis|Published

Men, women and even children are joining the growing trend of getting rid of all body hair, sometimes going to extremes in the pursuit of smooth skin